Technical Officer (IHR Assessment, Monitoring & Evaluation)

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 103,732 USD and 140,894 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of the Division of WHO Health Emergencies(WHE) is to build the capacity of Member States to assess, prevent and manage health emergency risks, and lead and coordinate the international health response to contain all hazard emergencies, as described under the IHR (2005) and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations.

The WHE Division brings together and enhances WHO's operational, technical and normative capacities in health emergencies and risk analysis to address all health hazards across the risk management cycle in a predictable, capable, dependable, adaptable and accountable manner. The Programme is designed to operate within the broader humanitarian and emergency management architecture in support of people at risk of, or affected by, outbreaks and emergencies, consistent with ways that strengthen local and national capabilities.

The Country Health Emergency Preparedness & IHR (CPI) Programme Area is responsible for monitoring and evaluation of countries' preparedness for health and humanitarian emergencies, the planning and country capacity building for critical capacities and the Secretariat of the International Health Regulations(2005). CPI has an all-hazards approach and involves all three levels of the Organization.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

As part of the International Health Regulations, Core Capacity Assessment, Monitoring and Evaluation (CME) Team, the Technical Officer provides support to IHR States Parties in monitoring and evaluating their capacities and functions based on the IHR Monitoring and Evaluation Framework, and in addressing gaps and needs in National IHR Action Plans through appropriate all-hazard emergency preparedness activities.

Under the overall supervision of the Team Leader (CME) and the Programme Area Manager (CPI) the incumbent will:

1. Act as regional focal point for ensuring the annual submission of the States Parties Annual Report (SPAR) of countries in the WHO European Region to the World Health Assembly, a mandatory requirement of all States Parties to the IHR. In this function, initiate contact and maintain correspondence with National IHR Focal, Points , WHO Offices, HQ counterparts for the submission of SPAR.
2. Provide input to the documentation, collection and analysis of monitoring and evaluation data regarding IHR capacities and functions, review these data in order to support the consolidation of regional and country needs.
3. Support the implementation of country and regional office work through participation in country missions and meetings related to IHR monitoring and evaluation
4. Support the CPI programme with the preparation of briefings and material for the executive management and for governing bodies on strategic issues in relation to the IHR, to and the development of strategic documents on emergency preparedness, response and resilience in the WHO European Region
5. Provide input to donor proposals and provide input to regular donor, organizational and programmatic reporting
6. Other related duties as requested by the supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in social sciences, public health or other related fields Desirable: Master's degree in Public Health.

Experience

Essential: At least two years working experience working on topics related to the IHR Monitoring and Evaluation Framework, with experience in organizing capacity building events. Desirable: International working experience in a related field with WHO, UN or othergovernmental agencies.

Skills

• Knowledge of the operations of WHO in emergencies.
• Knowledge of IHR implementation process and monitoring principles.

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Knowing and managing yourself
• Producing results

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of WHO language.

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 2997 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.