Technical Officer (Data Science and Innovation)

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 89,605 USD and 121,706 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The Science and Innovation Unit in the Assistant Regional Director cluster is a newly established office, with the overall objective to lead and facilitate the science agenda to improve the health of populations in the African Region. The Unit seeks to facilitate the process of applying science and innovation to achieve impact for people's health in the WHO African Region by: developing, supporting and promoting a regional science agenda and strategy, promoting R&D, collaborating with HQ science division and linking Regional Office ensuring African participation in global initiatives e.g. clinical trials, supporting the establishment of new institutions, working with WHO Collaborating Centres, regional health institutions, research institutions, academia and other health Agencies. The Science and Innovation Units seeks to promote Science leadership in the region and developing guidance related to evidence, norms, and standards. The goal is to enable countries in the WHO African Region ensure science and product innovation are effectively leveraged to achieve universal access coverage. The Regional Office's coordinating role for science is especially important in ensuring that access to new therapies, diagnostics, and vaccines under development is equitable and that they are available to all who need them. More specifically, the Science and Innovation Unit will focus on coordinating Science activities for the African Region using all available platforms. Setting the science and R&D agenda to address gaps, emerging areas, and country priorities in collaboration with other teams in ARD and other clusters Strengthening confidence in science, Foresight in identifying emerging technologies, by striving to stay ahead of the curve, understanding what is needed to improve health for all in the future, and where the best new ideas are emerging. Leveraging and upscaling product innovations for better health.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the direct supervision of the Team Lead, and in close collaboration with the Technical support officer, the incumbent will be responsible for:Work and collaborate with the team lead and other team members to support critical areas of work and contribute to all relevant science, innovation and R & D activities. Support technical programs and strategies to develop and strengthen national capacities in the Region for the design, adoption and implementation of science, innovation, research and development programs. Collaborate in the design and implementation of regional, subregional and national plans and roadmaps related to the implementation of science, innovation, research and development programs.Provide technical assistance with the development and adaptations of tools, guidelines and standards, related to science, innovation, research and development programsCollaborate and support the team in the preparation of grants and proposals to be submitted for resource mobilizationPrepare various written outputs, conduct research, support proposal development, report writing, preparation of documents and briefing materials as required. Assist with the development of workplans and activity budgets, and support monitoring, evaluation and reporting of project implementation.Support the team lead and unit in communicating the achievements and results of the work of the Science and Innovation programme.Support the units' efforts to coordinate stakeholders and work with partners and support the promotion of public understanding, advocacy and awareness in the units work areaProvide substantive support for consultative meetings, conferences, preparation for, and participation in inter-programmatic and cross-organizational working groups, and other internal and external fora, as required Perform other related responsibilities as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: A bachelor's degree in life science, public health, medicine or any other health field related to the functions of the post from a recognized university. Desirable: A master's degree or postgraduate studies in a health discipline related to the functions of the post would be an asset

Experience

Essential: A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in related public health fields. Additional experience at international/global level is an advantage Desirable:

Skills

Proven writing and communication skillsProven interpersonal skills with ability to promote consensus, communicate progress and results, and resolve issues in a proactive manner, while ensuring effective work practices and ethics.Diplomacy, tact, and courtesy.Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary and multi-national team(s).Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing priorities.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Producing results Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Intermediate knowledge of French. Desirable: The above language requirements are interchangeable.

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 50,377 (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 2175 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.

• 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.

• Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO and an underlying premise of the international civil service. 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.

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

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