Technical Officer (Projects)

Overview

Contribute to technical work and support European policy makers in health.

You have:

• At least two years' experience working in European health policy environment or developing/managing international health systems projects.
• University degree (Bachelor's level) in health, social or political sciences, or relevant area of studies.
• Expert knowledge of English is essential.
• Intermediate knowledge of French, Russian, or German is desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of European health systems and policies.

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 57,661 USD and 112,700 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The Division of the Regional Director (RDD) provides the visionary leadership and, together with BOS, supports the Country Offices and all the other Divisions in the efficient delivery of the EPW through agile transformation and implementing WHO Value Charter. RDD has the overall responsibility for the planning,execution and evaluation of WHO programmes at the regional and country levels and in strengthening the alignment and joint work across the three levels of the organization. It is the safeguard of the WHO Values Charter. It encompassesthe enabling functions of resource mobilization and alliances, external relations and communications, and support to governing bodies of the European Region, in addition to organization development, staff development and learning, and transformation. It also specifically includes the representative function of WHO with the institutions of the European Union., the EURO Ombudsman who reports directly and independently to the Regional Director, and the committee on staff health and wellbeing.

The European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies is at the forefront of international evidence generation and knowledge brokering for health policies and systems. Its mission is to support and promote evidence-informed health policy-making through comprehensive and rigorous analysis of the dynamics of health systems and policies in Europe.The Observatory's aim is to generate evidence and broker knowledge so that policy makers can take better health systems decisions and improve population health. Its objectives include:

• Describing and analysing health systems and the changes they undergo;
• Mapping trends and making comparisons(including with relevant countries outside Europe) to support European policymaking;
• Mobilizing experience from practice across Europe to give insights into policy issues;
• Working in partnership with governments, international organisations, academics, policy-makers and practitioners to provide evidence and evidence-informed policy options to national and European policy-makers;
• Employing (and developing) a range of knowledge brokering tools to communicate effectively with policy-makers;
• Feeding evidence into the wider health policy debate.

The Observatory is a partnership hosted by the WHO Regional Office for Europe. It includes the Governments of Austria, Belgium, Finland, Ireland,Norway, Spain, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom; the Veneto Region of Italy and Agenas; the French National Union of Health Insurance Funds (UNCAM); the World Health Organization; the European Commission; the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE); and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). The Observatory consists of a Steering Committee, senior management team and staff. Its core Secretariat is in Brussels and it has offices in London at LSE and LSHTM and Berlin (TUB).

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The purpose of this position is to contribute to technical work (research, analysis and country monitoring) and to act as focal point for Observatory projects to support European policy makers.The postholder will manage the technical and day-to-day project arrangements, liaise with funders and contribute to, knowledge brokering.

Key duties:

1. Providing technical support to evidence generation and knowledge brokering

• Carrying out background research and analysis in support of Observatory outputs
• Contributing to country monitoring (editing HiTs, SoHEU profiles, Insights and supporting HSPM)
• Supporting studies liaising with authors; drafting text; contributing to analysis; technical editing
• Supporting senior colleagues in responding to policymakers' requests including by helping to define policy questions; assembling evidence; drafting; reviewing; writing up and presenting
• Liaising directly with academics, WHO counterparts and other key agencies, as well as consulting policy makers and practitioners
• Ensuring links to previous Observatory evidence and experience and to WHO technical counterparts to avoid duplication and maximize impact.

2. Developing analytic and thematic projects

• Reviewing funding calls and advising on strategic opportunities
• Liaising with senior colleagues to develop project proposals
• Working with consortia to develop Observatory inputs
• Collaborating with WHO counterparts to align objectives
• Coordinating with the EU or other grant awarding bodies and with WHO to meet bid requirements.

3. Managing the delivery of analytic and thematic projects

• Developing detailed project plans
• Managing (and contributing to) operational and technical inputs
• Supporting and monitoring the allocation and delivery of work across hubs and the Observatory staff team
• Identifying,briefing and supporting external experts and coordinating expert inputs
• Reviewing and evaluating project progress; advising on quality and resolving blocks to ensure a coherent and consistent approach and delivery to deadline.
• Liaising with financial and project management support staff on contracts, budgets and reporting
• Developing knowledge brokering materials and coordinating with the publications and communications teams to disseminate findings.

4. Supporting knowledge brokering

• Developing and contributing to knowledge brokering activities, including for Observatory Partners
• Contributing to policy briefs and articles
• Developing web content
• Supporting face to face and online dissemination, presentations, policy dialogues and launches.

5. Supporting wider Observatory activities and management

• Contributing to the operational and strategic management of the Observatory
• Supporting junior colleagues and links across hubs
• Feeding into the overall direction of the Observatory
• Performing all other duties assigned by senior management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree (Bachelor's level) in health, social or political sciences, or area of studies relevant to the position. Desirable: University degree (Master's level) in any of the above-mentioned areas. Additional training or qualification in health systems and/or policies/public health/health economics/European studies, management, law, politics or a health-related subject.

Experience

Essential: At least two years' experience working in European health policy environment and/or developing /managing international health systems projects. Track record in the area of research and analysis of health systems. Experience working with the European Commission and/or European Commission funded projects. Experience in project planning,development, monitoring and reporting. Desirable: Relevant work experience in at least one of the following areas: cancer,health workforce, finance, service delivery, resource generation, governance,performance assessment or similar. Relevant experience working with(in) WHO, UN agencies, international consortia/networks, or similar. Experience editing technical publications. Proven track record of organizing technical events.

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of European health systems and policies as well as understanding of evidence for policy.
• Demonstrated understanding of European Union funding instruments and project management.
• Proven skills in coordinating bids; developing detailed project plans; and managing networks of researchers and policy experts.
• Understanding of literature review, collection and systematization of data and of comparative and other research methods as well as strong writing skills.
• 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 Producing results Knowing and managing yourself

Use of Language Skills

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

The position is proposed to be based in Berlin or Brussels and the duty station will be confirmed during the selection stage.

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 USD 2597 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 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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