Technical Officer (Communications, Resource Mobilization and Partner Coordination)

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 133,180 USD and 171,708 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To promote WHO's health leadership role in the Pacific island countries and areas, ensuring that health is at the top of the development agenda with the aim to improve and protect the health of the Pacific island people through collective regional efforts.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the supervision of the WHO Representative and Director, Pacific Technical Support (WRSP/DPS), the incumbent will perform the following tasks: 1) Leads DPS communications and strategic advocacy activities in line with WHO's vision and strategy for DPS, including support to CLOs and WRs offices in the Pacific. As part of this area of work the incumbent will finalize the DPS communication team concept note, the DPS communication plan and will implement it across the Pacific. The incumbent may act as spokesperson for WHO in the Pacific, as requested by WRSP/DPS;2) Support the WRSP/DPS in the day-to-day management of WR/SP office;3) Support the WRSP/DPS in the review and analysis of documents, strategies and business needs related to the health and well-being of the Pacific island countries and areas including through working closely with the DPS Team Coordinators, PMO and PAO to manage and monitor progress of the programme budget, promote cross team work and collaboration and leverage the technical capacity of the technical teams. This includes support to DPS technical units in developing donor proposals, preparing and monitoring donor reports, and external relations;4) Support the WRSP/DPS in managing WHO's relationship with Pacific islands countries and areas counterparts, including bilateral and multilateral donors, nongovernmental organizations, civil society, the private sector and other UN agencies to achieve global UN agenda such as the SDGs and effective implementation of the United Nations Pacific Strategy (UNPS) while insuring consistency with WHO programmes, e.g. WHO-Pacific Island Countries and Areas Cooperation Strategy (PICCS) in order to strengthen and improve aid harmonization;5) Create synergies and support the Pacific WRs and CLOs in the areas of implementing Pacific specific strategies, managing resource mobilization and developing proposals in DPS;6) Coordinates WHO inputs into the monitoring of evidence-based policy/strategic documents, e.g. PICCS and UNPS in the Pacific, in coordination with Technical Officers, WRs and CLOs within DPS, WPRO and external partners consistent with the Organization's programmes, goals, strategies and policies;7) Identifies sources of information and synthesizes best practices and lessons learnt for supporting strategic and administrative decisions to ensure facilitation of knowledge building and management within DPS;8) Undertakes other related duties as assigned, including serving as focal point for PICs with no WHO presence, especially French speaking areas.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: An advanced university degree (Master's level or above) in Public Health, Communications, International Relations, Management and Planning, or related field. Desirable:

Experience

Essential: A minimum of seven years work experience, at national and international level, in providing public health and/or communication advisory services. Desirable: Experience in management, development and planning would be an advantage. Experience in UN agencies is an advantage.

Skills

1. Sound understanding of effective management practices, programme planning, monitoring and evaluation including skills in proposal development and donor reporting;2. Negotiation and representational skills which allow coming to a common understanding of complex and often controversial issues; and3. Excellent ability to communicate and work harmoniously as a member of a team, adapt to diverse educational and cultural backgrounds and maintain a high standard of personal conduct.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Driving the Organization's Position in Health Leadership Moving forward in a changing environment

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 77,326 (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 2623 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 and/or an asynchronous video assessment 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.

• According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.

• 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.

• The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.

The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int - An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. 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.

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• WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.

• The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.

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