Technical Lead, Healthy Ageing

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 137,911 USD and 177,807 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The Division of Healthy Environments and Populations works to support countries to take sustained, systematic and effective action to reduce common risk factors for noncommunicable diseases and conditions (including injuries), address health risks caused by environmental factors, and support WHO stakeholders and countries to address the social and commercial determinants of health, in particular gender and inequity.

Healthy Ageing (AGE)

To support Member States to achieve the vision of healthy ageing in the Western Pacific where healthier older adults are thriving in and contributing to society​. Emphasis is placed on fostering social and health systems transformation towards healthy ageing. The unit advocates for early investment and a whole-of-society transformation, promotes cross-sectoral partnership on creating age-friendly environments, and facilitates knowledge exchange across countries. The unit also works with external partners to strengthen the evidence base for advocacy, multisectoral partnership, policy development, social and technological innovations. To assist countries in implementing the recommended actions outlined in the Regional Action Plan on Healthy Ageing, the unit produces technical guidance and materials.

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DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The Technical Lead will lead WHO technical support and advocacy for countries in Western Pacific Region to take early actions to address and prepare for the needs of an ageing population.

1. Advocate for early actions for preparation for the needs of ageing population 1-1. Work with academia to develop a case for investment for early actions 1-2. Produce and disseminate the relevant information materials for advocacy 1-3. In collaboration with partners and Member States, advocate at senior levels for preparation for ageing population at high-level political forums such as the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations), United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) and APEC (Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation)

2. Lead WHO technical support for Member States in Western Pacific on ageing 2-1. Support strategic country consultations, jointly with other DHP units, by analysing the disease burden, underlying risk factors to indicate areas to focus, building a strategic partnership and identifying opportunity to implement better support for older people’s health at community level 2-2. Support Member States to develop a plan and implement actions towards social transformation required for healthy ageing 2-3. Coordinate activities among all three levels of WHO to ensure consistency among global, regional and national-level guidance while customizing global and regional policy to each Member State’s needs 2-4. Support Member States to explore the solutions for future challenges with “try and learn” approach while managing the risk 2-5. Lead the dialogue with Member States to identify the future needs of Member States, as a result of demographic changes, social changes and innovation, in close collaboration with the Data, Strategy and Innovation (DSI) Group

3. Facilitate knowledge sharing among Member States 3-1. Work with universities and WHO collaborating centres on agreeing on priority research and data, which will benefit other countries in the Region 3-2. Support dissemination of available information across countries for mutual-learning 3-3. Lead the knowledge transfer among countries 3-4. Lead the iteration process between regional guidance, in-country implementation and feedback and

4. Other tasks 4-1. Facilitate the coordination of capacity-building 4-2. Recruit, develop and supervise staff 4-3. Manage the budget for activities in the team 4-4. Any other tasks assigned by the Director, DHP

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Master’s degree or above in management, business administration and/or public health.

Experience

Essential: At least seven years of experience in public health, including significant experience in healthy ageing both at national and international level. Extensive experience in effective communication with governments, communities and technical experts. Desirable: International experience within WHO or other UN Organizations

Skills

• Excellent quantitative and qualitative problem-solving skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and advocacy skills;
• Extensive knowledge of the dynamics of the international public health work;
• Ability to plan, design and implement a disease programme;
• Ability to provide technical support to countries;
• Management skills; and
• Diplomatic and leadership skills.
• Ability to work harmoniously as a member of the team.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork

Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

Communication

Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Producing results

Building and promoting partnerships across the Organization and beyond

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Excellent command of written and spoken English.

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 3037 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

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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.

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• 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.