Technical Officer

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 IVB Department's mission is ‘To promote the health and well-being of all people, in all countries, by advancing the impact of vaccines and immunization programmes through partnership and leadership; policies and guidance; evidence and research'. Our work is aligned with the WHO 13th Global Programme of Work (GPW13), with a central focus to drive impact in countries, to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being at all ages. The Strategic Objectives of the IVB Department include:

1. Establishing global immunization agendas, strategies and policies to build and harness commitment to action;
2. Promoting research and innovation to increase the impact of vaccines, technologies and immunization practices;
3. Advancing evidence-based introduction and access to vaccines and immunization innovations;
4. Optimizing immunization delivery to ensure high-impact, sustainable and equitable programmes;
5. Harnessing Vaccine Alliances and Partnerships, including collaborations with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and key WHO partners, towards cross-programme coordination and collaboration in pursuit of universal health coverage;

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Working closely with the Global Access, Team Lead and IVB Director, refine, update and implement the Global COVID-19 Vaccination Strategic Vision by:

Updating technical analysis including costing and programmatic feasibility, supply requirements and availability, country goal setting, health and economic impact modeling in collaboration with the SAGE WG on COVID-19 vaccines, WHE, and other relevant Departments at HQ and regional level.

Prepare regular consultations with SAGE, regional offices, key partners (IMF, WB, Gavi, UNICEF, WTO, CEPI) including consultation plan, materials, follow-up.

Develop necessary tools for implementation and monitoring of Global Strategic vision such as updating of existing key dashboards and analytics.

Project management support the COVAX Allocation workstream by: Represent IVB in the Joint Allocation Taskforce (JAT) and Independent Allocation Vaccine Group (IAVG) meetings, providing technical and strategic input as required* Provide technical expertise in the design and adaptation of the Allocation Algorithm including updating coding and models used in coordination with other JAT members.

Coordinate input and linkages on Allocation questions with relevant COVAX groups such as Country Readiness and Delivery group and with other IVB.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Advanced university degree (Masters level or above) in management, engineering, mathematics, public health or related field. Desirable: PhD; Knowledge of WHO mandate and goals.

Experience

Essential: At least 7 years of professional experience in data analysis, model development, and strategic project management involving research and developing recommendations on policy and operational decisions. Some demonstrated experience working on projects with international reach.

Skills

• Describe the essential knowledge and the skills specific to the position
• Ability to work quickly and willingness to manage the delivery of materials under time pressure and short deadlines;
• Skills working with, managing, and/or coordinating diverse groups of actors, such as member states and partner agency representatives;
• Knowledge and experience in developing health and/or immunization strategies;
• Experience in developing algorithms and/or models;
• Knowledge of COVAX stakeholders and parties involved;
• Knowledge of the global health environment and vaccines in particular;
• Effective project management skills, with strong planning and execution to deadlines to effectively carry out the work described;
• Written and oral communications skills with the ability to apply communication techniques to translate highly technical information into presentations, briefings across partners, and provide a credible response to inquiries;
• Protocol, diplomacy and communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal relationship practices, ability to work as a part of a team, and ability to meet and engage with persons of diverse backgrounds in a multicultural environment;
• Ability to function with a high level of autonomy at work, willingness and ability to take responsibility yet with profound team spirit.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Producing results Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French. Intermediate knowledge of UN language.

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 74,913 (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 5194 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.