Technical Officer

Contract

This is a P-2 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 2 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 106,558 USD and 144,732 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of the Health Systems Governance, Policy unit (HGS) within the Health Systems Governance and Financing (HGF) department is to support countries in improving the way they build and govern their health systems and develop national health planning processes, reform their institutions, engage with the private sector, empower citizens and improve accountability, adapting policy dialogue to a rapidly changing environment witha view of scaling up health outcomes for the poor. This includes in practice strategic planning (development, implementation and monitoring of robust National Health Policies, Strategies and Plans), institutional reforms, private sector engagement, laws and regulations, support to decentralization, voice and accountability.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Supporting the day-to-day operation of the HGS private sector work program Producing original research materials about private sector engagement for incorporation into relevant WHO global public health goods. Settingup, managing, coordinating and overseeing the implementation and evaluation of projects with WHO partners working on private sector engagement.Preparing,facilitating and following up on assessments, workshops, consultations,meetings, support for technical networks and side-events; andUndertaking any other duties as requested by the HGS unit head.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: A first university degree in global health, health policy, social sciences or international relations. Desirable: Post graduate degree in public health, health policy, global health or other field relevant to the position.

Experience

Essential: At least two years' experience working on health policy. At least one years' experience working on health policy issues related to the private sector. Demonstrated experience in project management and implementation, promoting collaborative partnerships and donor reporting. Desirable: Work experience with UN Agencies and international developmentpartners. Experience working on health system strengthening and healthgovernance

Skills

Ability to research, identify, analyze and synthesize literature related to health system governance and aid effectiveness. Analytical and writing skills to prepare a variety of documents and briefing materials with the ability to integrate, synthesize and communicate complex concepts and ideas in the area of health systems governance. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written in English.

WHO Competencies

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

Use of Language Skills

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

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 49,254 (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 2931 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.

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