Technical Officer (Economy of Wellbeing)

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 90,970 USD and 117,287 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The Division of Country Health Policies and Systems (CPS) assists countries in the Region with the design and implementation of appropriate health policies and systems to strengthen universal health coverage. It works to strengthen data-driven, evidence-informed, contextually tailored health policy development and implementation at national, regional, and local levels, taking an inclusive approach across the life course. The Division advocates strengthening of public health leadership, focusing on implementing policies that are people-centred, promote health, prevent illness, and address the social and economic determinants of health while fostering leadership on equity, human rights, and gender mainstreaming in health. It focuses on building capacity for health systems innovation to enable the sustainable delivery of high-quality primary health and community services that are effectively linked to hospitals, mental health, public health, and social care services. To do so, CPS supports country efforts to facilitate access to leave nobody behind, to improve financial protection, to strengthen the health workforce, to increase access to affordable medicines and technologies, and to promote the uptake and implementation of digital technology.

The WHO European Office for Investment in Health and Development (IHD) based in Venice is a centre of scientific excellence in the areas of health equity and social and economic determinants of health. It plays a key role in promoting investment for health in the context of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the European Programme of Work (EPW).The IHD Office develops tools and evidence and advocates for people-focused investment in health and health systems, helping the Member States to implement an economy of well-being where people are firmly at the centre of fiscal and economic decision-making and policy development. At country level it works to strengthen awareness of the links between inequity and impact on health services, promoting the reduction of health inequalities as a pre-requisite for social cohesion and people-focused economic growth. Particular attention is given to inclusiveness and promotion of gender equality and human rights, inline with GPW13, EPW and WHO discussions with Member States. Implementation and support at country level is facilitated through the coordination of scientific research networks at local, regional, national, and sub-regional levels.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

To provide technical leadership and coordination to the WHO Economy of Well-being Initiative (EWBi) in the European region, working closely with the New Economics Expert Group of international research specialists and other Pan European partners.

To oversee and support the development and uptake of evidence, tools and advocacy efforts to a) increase sustainable investment in health and wellbeing and b) support countries to shift from purely market-driven economies norms and policies to an economy of well-being where peoples wellbeing is central to local and national policy development and decision-making.

Under the guidance of the Head of Office, the incumbent carries out the following core responsibilities and tasks:

Coordinate, manage and oversee the technical activities of the WHO EURO New Economic Expert Group, working closely with research specialists from 14 scientific institutions to produce evidence, policy briefs and compilations of lessons learned on implementing an economy of well-being at local and national levels.

Design and carry out multi-country expertise and know-how exchanges in the form of various events such as visits, meetings, seminars, conferences, etc. aimed at strengthening policy making and practices for enacting economies of well-being and reduction in health inequities.

As part of expert technical support to Member States on investment for health and health equity, to produce clear and authoritative written materials such as policy briefings, presentations, and synthesis reports on the economy of well-being, which will also be used in the context of Pan European advocacy efforts aimed at national governments, finance and economy institutions, and working partners.

Oversee advocacy and partnership building efforts in the context of the EWBi and contribute to the design and timely implementation of intersectoral dialogue between health, finance, and economy sectors on the co-benefits of investment in health and well-being, with a focus on increasing equity in health.

Contribute to Pan European partnership building and resource mobilization towards investment in health equity.

Organize, manage and oversee the effective set up and implementation of 3 economy of well-being demonstration sites in the European region, working closely with country focal points and experts of the WHO EURO New Economic Expert Group to both evaluate co-benefit impacts and advocate lessons learned at the regional level.

Represent the WHO European Office for IHD at regional meetings and events, specifically to present evidence and best practices to policymakers.

Perform any other duties within the technical area of responsibility as assigned by the supervisors.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree (Master's level) in Public Policy, Political &Social Sciences or Public Health. Desirable: Postgraduate degree in any of the above.

Experience

Essential: At least 7 years of professional experience in the field of population health and health equity. Demonstrated experience in research in the area of policy making. Demonstrated experience of Project Management of health-related projects/initiatives. Desirable: Relevant work experience in the WHO or the UN, or in development assistance organizations in the areas of health equity, economic and/ or social development policies. Experience in working with countries within the WHO European region

Skills

Excellent knowledge of the current trends, evidence, indicators, and best practices on economy of well-being approaches. Strong written and presentation skills including a proven ability to understand and translate complex conceptual frameworks and evidence on investment for health equity and well-being into understandable language for abroad audience of multi-sectoral policymakers. Broad knowledge of European countries' priorities and challenges in health equity and well-being at national, sub-national and Pan European levels. Knowledge of Pan European and international economic investment institutions and their work/related collaboration mechanisms. Emotional intelligence: Ability to identify and manage one's own emotions, as well as helping others to do the same.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Moving forward in a changing environment Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of either French, Russian, or German.

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 75,602 (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 1468 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.