Technical Officer (Reproductive Health)

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 118,352 USD and 152,590 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Addressing preventable maternal deaths and promoting and protecting sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are crucial to the wellbeing of all people and to enabling them to contribute to the overall development of their communities and societies.The World Health Organization's (WHO), 13th General Programme of Work (GPW 13)recognises that access to SRHR can only be fully achieved through Universal Health Coverage (UHC), promotion of better health and well-being, and meeting the needs of those living in humanitarian settings, i.e. all three of WHO's strategic priorities. Within this framework , this programme will focus on supporting countries to reduce preventable maternal morbidity and mortality in particular from unsafe abortion.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent will perform the following duties:Manage the work of the programme within the Eastern Mediterranean Region, including the development of road maps and innovative strategies for implementation ofthe programme objectives. Provide sustained and intensive technical support at the country level, including the Head of WHO Country Office, the Ministry of Health (MOH), and other stakeholders to build capacity of health systems, in particular health workforce and health financingeffectively and equitably deliver comprehensive services. Develop, implement, and monitor work plans and budgets aimed at integrating reproductive and maternal health as integral components of countries' health care and Universal Health Coverage.Conduct monitoring and evaluation of programmes linked to sexual and reproductive health and rights and provide technical recommendations and analysis on progress made, while addressing challenges. Conduct resource mobilization efforts required to support full project implementation.Prepare timely technical and analytical reports on programme performance. Serve as a technical resource in providing technical expertise in sexual reproduction and reproductive health rights.Liaise and coordinate with national counterparts, technical departments in country, regional, and headquarters offices, donors, and other UN partners to realize project objectives.Mentor and supervise as needed other staff and consultants working on this programme.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Master's degree in Public Health or Medicine. Desirable: Additional specialization in Reproductive Health.

Experience

Essential: At least seven years of relevant experience, including proven international exposure, in supporting reproductive and maternal health programs, including work on preventing unsafe abortion. Demonstrated experience of working in and with reproductive and maternal health in low- and/or middle-income countries. Experience of managing and working in multidisciplinary technical teams. Desirable: Relevant experience within one of the countries that are a focus of this programme. Experience in providing programmatic and/or technical assistance through or within the UN system. Proven track record of strong writing skills.

Skills

The incumbent will have a sound technical knowledge of public health aspects of unsafe abortion.Strong knowledge and technical skills in sexual health and human rights. S/he will have a demonstrated ability to work with multiple external partners indifferent countries and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders both within and outside of the UN system. The incumbent will also exhibit tact and maturity in dealing with sensitive topics.Excellent interpersonal, negotiating, intercultural communication skills and political acumen.Demonstrated ability to understand and work on complex policy and programme issues related to SRHR in general and preventing unsafe abortion in particular.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Moving forward in a changing environment Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond Creating an empowering and motivating environment### Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French. Intermediate knowledge of Arabic.

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 74,913 (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 2260 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.

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• 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.