Speechwriter (Office of the Chef de Cabinet)

Contract

This is a P-4 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 7 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 168,113 USD and 216,746 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The Office of the Director-General supports the Director-General in providing global direction to the work of the Organization within the overall framework of WHO's Constitution, so as to maximize Organization-wide contribution to the work of Member States in achieving significant gains in health status.

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DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the supervision of the Senior Speechwriter, the incumbent will research, write and edit speeches, video messages, talking points, forewords, editorials and other materials, to position the Director-General and the Organization as an authoritative and trusted voice on global health.

This includes:

• Liaising with technical units at headquarters and, when necessary, in regional and country offices, to gather information and ensure the technical accuracy of materials produced for the Director-General.
• Researching events to which the Director-General is invited to speak, to ensure materials produced are appropriate and relevant for the audience.
• Writing drafts that are clear, compelling, technically accurate, politically sensitive and stylistically consistent with the Director-General's voice.
• Providing advice on messaging and tone.
• Attending meetings as needed to discuss upcoming speeches.
• Performing all other related duties as assigned.

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential:

• An advanced level university degree in communications, journalism, public health or political science or international relations, or related field relevant to the position.

Experience

Essential:

• At least 7 years' progressive experience working in communications or a communications-related field, including, demonstrated experience in writing speeches and other written materials for high-profile leaders;
• Experience working in public health or international development;
• Demonstrated experience at the international level.

Skills

• Describe the essential knowledge and the skills specific to the position.
• Excellent writing skills, especially for spoken formats.
• Strong skills in conducting research.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to multitask, manage competing priorities and be flexible.
• Advanced understanding of public health and international development issues.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Producing results
• Moving forward in a changing environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential:

• Expert knowledge of English.

Desirable:

• Intermediate knowledge of French.

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 75,602 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 4952 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test may be used as a form of screening.

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

• For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

• WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

• WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.

• Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.