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 57,661 USD and 78,318 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of WHO's Health Emergencies Programme (WHE) is to help countries, and to coordinate international action, to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Specific duties to be carried out by the incumbent are as follows:Administration:1. Manages support staff in delivering a full range of administrative services in support of emergency work including budget and finance, human resources, procurement, travel, ticketing and transportation, training, building management, security of office premises and staff safety, telecommunications, information technology including GSM operations, and asset management for WHO Sub Office in Cox's Bazar;2. Liaises with WHO Country Office, WHE, SEARO and HQ and informs the Sub Office management on the status of resources, procurements, deployments, and deadlines to ensure optimal utilization of allocated financial resources for the emergency work in Cox's Bazar;3. Liaises with WHO Country Office and other diplomatic missions to ensure timely approval of visas, work permits, communication licenses, vehicle imports, and resource mobilization;4. Coordinates with the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) and WHO Country Office Security focal point for Security to ensure MOSS and MORSS compliance and timely reporting of security related incidents; disseminate security and travel advisory and arrange security briefings and training of staff;5. Ensure full support for travel, leaves including R&Rs, medivac cases, benefits for staff and personnel, and involve in reviews on problematic cases in support of the Incident Manager;6. Assist in asset, inventory (mainly done by logisticians), fleet management, building management, other functions of the Sub Office in Cox's Bazar:7. Liaise and coordinate with other relevant partners on cross cutting issues for joint solutions and take follow up action with the approval of the Incident Manager.Budget and Finance:8. Assist in developing/strengthening financial standard operational procedure (SOPs) for smooth functioning of the Sub-Office to deal with the emergency; 9. Review and assist in the disbursement transactions as per the established and approved workplan and budget and monitor all claims/vouchers/transactions to ensure compliance with the WHO rules and safeguard the Office from risks from financial and reputational risks;10. Support in carrying out regular financial analysis and update the Incident Manager on balances and expenditures for improving efficiency and saving; 11. Ensure timely submission of financial reports and disbursement requests to WCO/Regional Office, as required, and maintain proper record of expenditures and transactions for reviews;12. Ensure performance of ailing accounting, financial analysis and forecast funding for both staff/personnel salaries and activities; 13. Ensure liquidation of obligations by paying attention to encumbrances, overdue DFCs and APWs, etc.14. Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.15. Submit an end of assignment report at the end of assignment (mandatory)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in Business or Public Administration or Commerce with specialization in Finance, Accounting or Financial Management. Desirable: Advanced degree in business management is an asset.

Experience

Essential: At least 2 years of experience, at national and/or international level in administration, accounting and financing or other work related to the duties to be performed. Desirable: Working experience with UN agencies. Experience in the WHO global management system (GSM) is an asset.

Skills

Demonstrated knowledge of the rapid response operations and their implementation in emergencies as related to public health, complemented by demonstrated ability to identify and manage difficult situations, to lead and direct multidisciplinary and multinational staff. --> Excellent skills in the assessment, monitoring, analysis and evaluation of emergency situations, with the ability to conceptualize and implement innovative strategies and advocate their implementation.

Authoritative and comprehensive knowledge of the theory, principles, methods and techniques in international emergency incident management system.Strong strategic thinking, with the ability to quickly comprehend strategic and tactical objectives and to formulate comprehensive plans to address challenges/risks.

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Producing results
• Ensuring the effective use of resources

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Desirable:

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 1888 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.