Technical Officer (Mass Gathering)

Contract

This is a P-3 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 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 74,649 USD and 97,747 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of WHO's Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to build the capacity of Member States 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 objectives of the Country Readiness Strengthening Department include the development and strengthening of core national capacities necessary to mitigate and respond to emergency risks and vulnerabilities. The Department prioritizes support to the most vulnerable and low-capacity countries. Within the Programme, the population movement and Mass Gatherings function in the WHO/WPE/CRS is responsible for coordinating and overseeing WHO's work on mass gatherings through the following functions:1)Advisory: assistance to WHO's senior management, UN Crisis Management Team, Incident Management Support Team(IMSTs), and other UN agencies and bodies with regard to decision-making processes related to mass gatherings; 2) Scientific and normative: collection and review of existing information and data to guide the development, publication, and dissemination of technical guidance, tools, messages, advocacy material and other information products targeted to different audiences, including the release of interviews to media outlets; 3) Coordination and networking: establishment and management of round-tables of academic institutions, sports/leisure/religious/other relevant associations and federations, and other expertise involved in the organization of mass gatherings; 4)Technical support: provision of technical guidance to Member States, WHO Regional and Country Offices, and other relevant stakeholders in the area of planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating mass gatherings.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Within the framework of the delegated authority, the incumbent is assigned all or part of the following responsibilities:

1. Contribute to improving the mass gathering guidance tools and refine WHO's assistance to Member States and Organizing Bodies according to the understanding of mass gatherings under the context of global health security and Member States' needs in support of the WHO's assistance to ensure health security at mass gatherings.
2. Provide technical input to resources, systems, networks, and tools for improving public health preparedness, conduct, and legacy for mass gatherings of international/regional/national relevance (public gatherings such as Olympics, Hajj), as per the WHO Executive Board resolution EB 130(3).
3. Support and strengthen the strategic and operational planning for mass gathering events (e.g. Olympics, Hajj), including the provision of field assistance, and develop WHO guidelines on the subject for WHO Member States summarizing several technical documents and supporting materials on Mass Gatherings.
4. Support the Member States in legacy to retain institutional memory and capacity building in the context of preparedness, planning, and organizing high visibility/high consequence mass gathering events.
5. Support WHO Collaborating Centers with the CC network in mapping their activities and identifying areas for further development of knowledge and expertise within the CC network; facilitate the work of the Virtual Interdisciplinary Advisory Group on MassGathering (VIAG) which is becoming increasingly demanded due to more countries hosting mass gatherings of more diverse nature.
6. Perform other related responsibilities, including replacing and/or backstopping.

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: A first level university degree in medicine and/or public health.

Experience

Essential:

• At least 5 years of combined national and international professional experience in the fields of public health and/ or mass gatherings.
• Experience in risk assessment and/or health emergency preparedness, ideally for Mass Gathering events.
• Experience in research and/or technical writing in the fields of public health and/ or mass gatherings.

Desirable:

• Experience in coordinating and/or running technical projects.
• Experience working with the UN or international organizations.
• Experience working in developing countries.

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge, competency, and professional skills on public health implications of infectious diseases and epidemic-prone diseases.
• Knowledge of health planning for mass gathering events and/or preparedness and response to health emergencies.
• Excellent knowledge of project planning and management.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to draft, evaluate and edit technical reports, proposals, and publications.
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication, consultative, and diplomatic skills in liaising with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

WHO Competencies

1. Teamwork
2. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
3. Communication
4. Producing results
5. Driving the Organization's Position in Health Leadership

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French. Intermediate knowledge of other WHO languages.

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 64,121 (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 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.

• 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.

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• 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 for WHO jobs.

• 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.

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

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