Team Lead

Overview

Lead and manage WHO training initiatives for health emergencies.

You have:

• An advanced university degree (Master's level) in education, social or behavioral science with specialization in the development of training activities.
• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the management of training and learning programmes, including experience in the area of health policies and strategies.
• Strong skills in the area of developing and establishing policies and strategies.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Expert knowledge of English.
• Working (intermediate) knowledge of German, French or Russian.

Contract

This is a P-5 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 10 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 162,977 USD and 204,248 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of the Division of WHO Health Emergencies (WHE) is to build the capacity of Member States to assess, prevent and manage health emergency risks, and lead and coordinate the international health response to contain all hazard emergencies, as described under the IHR (2005) and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations. The WHE Division brings together and enhances WHO's operational, technical and normative capacities in health emergencies and risk analysis to address all health hazards across the risk management cycle in a predictable, capable, dependable, adaptable and accountable manner. The Programme is designed to operate within the broader humanitarian and emergency management architecture in support of people at risk of, or affected by, outbreaks and emergencies, consistent with ways that strengthen local and national capabilities.

The European Centre for Preparedness for Humanitarian and Health Emergencies (PHHE) aims at strengthening WHO/Europe Member States' capacities in preparedness for humanitarian and health emergencies through innovative, collaborative and sustainable approaches to capacity building, including through the development and implementation of training opportunities in emergency and disaster risk reduction, the provision of tailored country support in sustainable capacity building, and the facilitation of access to capacity building resources in the Region.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Generic duties

• Provides technical leadership and managerial support within the Division, in the area of Training and Learning Solutions ensuring that activities in this area are carried out efficiently and effectively.

• Develops and proposes technical health policies and strategies for implementation through collaboration with WHO Headquarters Regional and Country Offices and provides advice in developing further the training and learning solutions for strengthening and improving technical capacity of target clienteles.

• Manages the programme area in delivering its objectives through efficient managing a small team of technical staff, financial resources and effective work planning to optimize the programme's deliverables in line with the mandate of the Organization.

• Leads and conducts research on best practices in implementing programmes and activities and dissemination of information for capacity building in the respective area of work.

• Manages the monitoring and evaluation and reporting of the subject area of work of key performance indicators and reporting requirements and mechanisms to optimize performance of Programme deliverables.

• Serves as the technical reference among the peer community, UN Agencies and other stakeholders at the technical levels in the respective area of expertise.

• Liaises with and utilizes partnerships in other UN Agencies, Donor, or research institutions in the training and learning solutions area to position the technical area of work and implementation into Global and/or National policies.

• Represents the programme area of work at various meetings to advocate for training and learning solutions.• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Specific duties

• In collaboration with WHE Europe Programmes, develops and maintains the WHE Europe Training portfolio and develop training curricula to respond to specific capacity building needs.

• Assists WHE Programmes in the development of training curricula to respond to specific capacity building needs

• Supports the capacity building component of other projects hosted by PHHE.

• Contributes to the development of the strategy of the Centre for Preparedness for Humanitarian and Health Emergencies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: An advanced university degree (Master's level) in education, social or behavioral science with specialization in the development of training activities. Desirable: A PhD in one of the above-mentioned fields. Studies or sound knowledge of instructional design and/or monitoring and evaluation processes.

Experience

Essential: A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the management of training and learning programmes, including experience in the area of health policies and strategies. Demonstrated experience managing human and financial resources. Demonstrated experience at the international level. Desirable: Experience in project management with emphasis on designing, coordinating and organizing training courses and distance training. Knowledge and understanding of WHO mandate, policies and processes. Experience of work in international organizations. Concrete skills in the planning and coordination of multidisciplinary public health programmes, which may include the implementation of a public health/disease control programmes. Demonstrated knowledge in preparedness for humanitarian and health emergencies and emerging diseases in international context as well as strong skills related to designing and delivering training modules and tools. Emotional intelligence; Ability to identify and manage one's own emotions, as well as helping others to do the same.

Skills

• Strong skills in the area of developing and establishing polices and strategies

• Good skills in mobilizing resources.

• Ability to engage and communicate effectively and diplomatically with external partners including Ministries of Health, Donor institutions, Civil Society, and other stakeholders. Commitment to collaborate effectively with other key partners in the Health Subject area.

• Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning theory, and proven ability to create a positive, inclusive and supportive training environment, motivating trainees and adapting to different learning styles; strong skills related to designing and delivering training modules and tools.

• Excellent presentation and communication skills, both oral and written.

• Sound knowledge in project management.

• Demonstrated knowledge in preparedness for humanitarian and health emergencies and emerging diseases in international context

WHO Competencies

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Creating an empowering and motivating environment Producing results Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Desirable: Working (intermediate) knowledge of German, French or Russian.

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 92,731 (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 3137 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.

• According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.

• 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.

• The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.

• The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply for WHO jobs.

• Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int

• An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. 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.

• Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO and an underlying premise of the international civil service. 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.

• WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.

• The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.

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

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