Technical Officer, Policy Analysis

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 96,755 USD and 131,418 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME The WHO Asia-Pacific Centre for Environment and Health in the Western Pacific Region (the Centre) based in Seoul, Republic of Korea, was established with a mission to function as a "Centre for technical and scientific excellence" in contributing to the development of healthier and safer environments and strengthened community resilience to climate and environmental change for health and health equity for all people of the WHO Western Pacific Region. Therefore, the Centre’s objectives are to: * Strengthen the scientific information and evidence for policy making on existing and emerging climate and environmental determinants of health. * Assist Member States in developing and implementing policies to protect and promote health and well-being. * Support Member States in developing and strengthening technical capacities and programmes in climate change, environment and health.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the general supervision and guidance of the Head of Centre, the incumbent is responsible for the following functions: 1. Stock-take and establish a database for relevant policies, legislations, technical guidance and governance structure for environment, climate change and health actions in Member States across the Region. 2. Support in identification of key environment, climate change and health policy issues by analysing the policy settings and governance structures in the Member States across the Region. 3. Support the relevant technical teams in identifying the baseline and maintain track of policies related to environment, climate change and health to enable the prioritization of support for actions in the Member States across the Region. 4. Assist in the definition, design, and production of templates for the Centre's knowledge products on environment, climate change and health. 5. Any other duties assigned by the Centre’s Head of Centre.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in health science, public health, social sciences or a related field. Desirable: Training in public health planning, health policy or health programmes management.

Experience

Essential: At least two years of relevant experience in health policy analysis and programme management. Desirable: Experience of working in developing countries, knowledge of WHO policy and programmes and of the UN and its specialized agencies.

Skills

a. Ability to conduct research, classify, analyze and sift large amounts of information in a short time in order to report on what is relevant, necessary and pertinent. b. Ability to think strategically and help the Organization position itself in the most effective manner. c. Working knowledge of essential WHO systems, procedures, policies and structure and willingness to learn and adopt these quickly. d. Excellent communication skills with the ability to work well with, and positively relate to, people at all levels and from all backgrounds and orientations. e. Ability to work independently and to take initiative quickly. f. Ability to maintain the standard of conduct of an international civil servant and to work harmoniously as a member of an international team, adapt to diverse educational and cultural backgrounds and maintain a high standard of personal conduct.

WHO Competencies

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

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Written and spoken fluency in English is essential. Desirable: Working knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage.

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 2754 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.