Technical Officer

Contract

This is a P-3 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 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 137,951 USD and 180,636 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The Director-General has established an Independent Oversight and Advisory Committee (IOAC) for the WHO Health Emergencies Programme (the Programme), to provide oversight and monitoring of the development and performance of the Programme and to guide the Programme's activities. The Committee advises the Director-General on issues within its mandate, and reports its findings to the World Health Assembly. The IOAC Secretariat works closely with the WHO Heath Emergencies Programme (WHE), other divisions, HQ departments and Regional Offices to ensure that the IOAC members are provided with the required support from the Organization to conduct their work in an efficient and independent way.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

• Liaise with the IOAC, HQ teams and country offices to plan and prepare for regular and ad hoc IOAC meetings;
• Undertake research and draft briefing notes, background documents and discussion papers on a wide range of topics related to WHO's work in outbreaks and emergencies;
• Support the development of IOAC reports and publications;
• Provide technical support to the overall management of the IOAC program of work including day-to-day operation, HR planning, budget, and grants management;
• Provide administrative support to IOAC members in accordance with applicable WHO rules;
• Assist the IOAC Secretary with DGO activities as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: A first level university degree in health, or in a related field relevant to the position. Desirable: Advanced university degree (Master's degree or above) or equivalent in a field related to public health and Humanitarian Emergencies.

Experience

Essential: At least 5 years of significant experience in research and policy analysis related to health emergency preparedness and response, including organizing consultations and drafting documents for high-level audiences. Desirable: Previous experience working in a secretariat supporting a high-level board or other advisory body would be an asset. Minimum 2 years' experience within WHO system.

Skills

Demonstrated experience of working in a high-level environment at an international level and expertise in supporting the organization of consultations and meetings. Excellent writing skills in English, including for technical and general audiences. Excellent organizational and analytical skills. Ability to conduct research, collect information and synthesize information;Excellent knowledge of international health and humanitarian emergencies. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Familiarity with the WHO environment and practices.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Producing results

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of 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 62,120 (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 4400 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's workforce adheres to the WHO Values Charter and is committed to put the WHO Values into practice.

• 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.

• *For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.