Technical Officer - Emergency Workforce

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 mission of WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme (WHE) is to build the capacity of Member States in the South-East Asia Region, to manage health emergency risks and, when national capacities are overwhelmed, to lead and coordinate the international health response to contain outbreaks and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations.

The Emergency Operations Unit of WHE is responsible for ensuring that emergency-affected populations have access to timely and effective health services. This includes ensuring a strong emergency management system (based on incident management), effective and inclusive coordination mechanisms, joint assessments and planning of the response with partners, implementation of operations and services according to agreed standards, and strong logistics and operational support. The expansion and strengthening of operational partnerships is a key priority. EMO also leads on humanitarian policy and guidance, guidance and in this context develops new standards and shapes the global policy of the response to health emergencies. Finally, EMO engages in representation to key interagency bodies.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the direct supervision of PAM/EMO and overall guidance of Lead Regional Emergencies and Regional Emergency Director SEARO, the incumbent will:

1. Lead the development, regional adaptation and scaling up of the Global Health Emergency Corps (GHEC) framework within the Region as a collaboration platform between the operational partners and networks engaged in surge capacity development and leadership coordination.

2. Develop, monitor and coordinate the implementation of a regional Health Emergency Workforce related activities in the biennial workplan.

3. Lead the engagement with countries in the conceptualization of a health emergency leaders’ network, convening/ planning meetings/ interactions to discuss public health issues related to health emergency workforce across countries.

4. Coordinate scaling up and enhanced coherence between WHO global and regional partnership initiatives (GOARN, EMT, GHC, EOC-NET and others) within the Region with a focus on ensuring coordinated support to country-based surge capacity strengthening efforts and activation and coordination of protocols.

5. Organize regional network and partnership calls and face-to-face meetings to foster collaboration and cooperation with the networks.

6. Interact regularly with partners, national counterparts and WHO teams at global, regional and country level to identify and address key challenges, priorities and way forward.

7. Coordinate national and regional capacity strengthening efforts with a focus on surge capacity and leadership coordination strengthening, including simulation exercises, relevant trainings and mentorship.

8. As required, take on the partner coordination role in Incident Management Support Teams (IMST) during response operations at global, regional or country level.

9. Facilitate the efficient flow of partner contributions in support of country response operations with particular attention to project cycle management including conducting assessments, planning, human resources, logistics, resource mobilization, monitoring, information-sharing and reporting.

10. Plan and facilitate operational research related to health emergency workforce and its functions.

11. Perform other related duties as assigned, including replacing and backstopping for other staff as required.

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in medicine or health related sciences with post graduate degree in public health or health related discipline.

Desirable: Specialization or specific training on health emergencies.

Experience

Essential: At least seven years’ experience in health emergencies and working with health partners and global/ regional technical networks including five years of international experience

Desirable: Strong knowledge in developing and implementing public health policies and strategies.

Skills

Strong understanding of the global, regional and country health emergency preparedness and response architecture, especially emergency coordination processes, structures and networks, and surge mechanisms. Strong planning, organizing and communication skills and being able to work in an multi-cultural environment.

Other Skills (e.g. IT):

Computer literacy complemented by excellent presentation techniques and skills

WHO Competencies

Teamwork

Communication

Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

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 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 2507 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.

• Please note that WHO's contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at [email protected].

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

• For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

• *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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