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 97,118 USD and 127,169 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of WHO's Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to build the capacity of Member States to manage health emergency risks and, when national capacities are overwhelmed, to lead and coordinate the international health response to contain outbreaks and to provide effective relief and recovery to affectedpopulations. The Health Emergency Information and Risk Assessment Unit is responsible for identifying new public health events, assessing risks to public health, conducting epidemiological surveillance and field investigations, monitoring public health interventions, and communicating public health information to technical partners.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Within the framework of the delegated authority, the incumbent is assigned all or part of the following duties which are performed according to the needs and agenda: 1) Provide technical advice to the Development of the Eastern Mediterranean Region GIS strategy to streamline and standardize the GIS activities at regional and country level 2) Administer all aspects of industry standard GIS software applications using organization-wide databases to produce epidemiological data and mapping, including but not limited to [b] maintaining GIS applications for WHO, partnersand clients, carrying out tune servers running industry standard GIS softwareapplications and databases, upgrading software packages and clients' data,managing secured services and items from ArcGIS platform in a timely manner;and [c] working with maps, layers and other visualization elements such as Web API tools, network and spatial analysis and GeoEvent processor. 3) Carry out analysis of GIS data to generateinformation products for WHO and key partners in order to inform onepidemiologic understanding and health emergency operations, including but notlimited to [a] compiling, updating and integrating geospatialdata and global geodatabase for publishing regular and ad hoc mapping andcartographic workflow automation methods and tools, with focus on documentingbest practices for high quality mapping and cartography of maps products. [b] developing and testing best methods andpractices to produce base maps, documenting such to help the GIS user communityto create maps and mapping applications; [c] developing a repository of GIS data for useacross various platforms such as mobile, web, desktop, and assisting GIS users'throughout WHO, with particular attention to researching, selecting andevaluating map source data for use in the preparation or revision of maps andcharts at different scales; and [d] conducting geospatial statistical analysis tohighlight geographical distribution of diseases or risk factor occurrence. [e] developing GIS web portal including the updated countries' geo-profile,COVID dashboard, map stories for selected health emergencies and to automatemap production of signal and events 4) Support stakeholders to build GIS capacity,including but not limited to [a] designing maps, graphics, illustrations andlayouts together with information on the use of color, symbols, style and otherinfographic components as part of building up and maintaining a global map forweb mapping applications adhering to WHO legal requirements; [b] carrying out analysis and evaluation of mappable information, based on collating data provided by remote sensing techniques anddesigning maintenance and manipulation procedures of GIS databases; [c] using desktop publishing packages, edit andformulate information, checking and verifying the content and accuracy of maps,charts, researching map source data for use in the preparation or revision ofmaps and charts in different scales; and [d] verifying printing proofs priorto publishing mapping and cartographic workflow using automation methods andtools after approval of the team leader or Manager. 5) Consolidate the regional networkof GIS experts and users in [a] providing the expected needed technical support [b] giving access to specific tools and IT applications [c] conducting GIS training workshops and coordination meetings 6) Employ new technologies to estimate the population size in catchment areas such asspatial modeling and remote sensing. 7) Perform other related responsibilitiesas assigned, including replacing and backstopping for others as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in a GIS-related field such as cartography, geomatics, geography, remote sensing,civil engineering, surveying, spatial analysis, environmental, urban orregional planning combined and/or computer science. Desirable: Training or studies of epidemiology and/or public health.

Experience

Essential: At least five years' experience with international exposure in GIS activities, using computer data capture,storage and analysis. Complemented experience inhealth-related mapping. Desirable: Previous experience or knowledge of epidemiology. Experience in WHO, UN Agenciesor NGOs is an advantage.

Skills

• Knowledge of multi-disciplinary and cross-cutting systems and applications, mapping, geospatialdata and global geo-databases, used for analysis, reporting, maps, graphics,illustrations and layouts and/or related infographic components.
• Excellent organizationaland analytical skills combined with ability to multi-task and produce accurate resultsunder pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal andcommunication skills with ability to present factual information in a clear andconcise manner.
• Tact, diplomacy and courtesy.

WHO Competencies

Enhanced WHO Global Competency Model: https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/enhanced-who-global-competency-model

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

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Excellent knowledge of English. Desirable: Knowledge of French. Knowledge of Arabic.

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 62,692 (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 1881 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.

• Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply on-line through Stellis. For assessment of your application, please ensure that: 1 -Your profile on Stellis is properly completed and updated. 2- All required details regarding your qualifications, education, training and experience are provided under relevant sections. 3- Your experience records are properly entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time.

• 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.

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