Technical Officer, Strategic Dialogue

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 113,168 USD and 148,184 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of the Group on Data, Strategy and Innovation (DSI) is to support countries to attain universal coverage of health services for better and equitable health outcomes.

The development of a sound vision of Member States' health futures that reconcile societal, environmental and economic development with the country's health and development ambitions is a critical precondition for a health system transformation approach that puts countries on a sustainable development trajectory towards a health system that is 'future proof'. Such development needs to be rooted in the generation of relevant data, their sound analysis, the maximization of innovation, and a central positioning of universal health coverage (UHC) as a shared platform for health service delivery. The objective of the Group is to be a driver, facilitator and technical lead of processes that enable a strategic dialogue for health system transformation in Member States building based on close collaboration across the divisions in the Regional Office andwith country offices, and in consultation with headquarters.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under guidance of the Director and direct supervision of the Coordinator, Strategic Dialogue, the Technical Officer acts as the focal point for the organization of a strategic dialogue in Member States on the future of health, aiming to help Member States develop longer-term transformation agendas for the health sector. To achieve this objective, the incumbent is assigned the following main duties:

1. Liaise with country offices to determine and document opportunities for initiating a strategic dialogue and its potential interfacing with other country level health and development planning processes.

2. Identify potential partners that can support the organization and/or implementation of a strategic dialogue and maintain ongoing relations.

3. Facilitate the development of a methodological approach to the organization of health strategic dialogues and relevant tools, in consultation with experts across the Regional Office and partners.

4. Coordinate the preparation of generic and country-specific background material, as well as other inputs that are supportive of conducting the strategic dialogue.

5. Facilitate the implementation of strategic dialogues in countries, both technically and organizationally.

6. Establish and maintain a system to systematically track progress in strategic dialogues and document their outcomes in a way that they can inform other ongoing dialogues and the broader public health community.

7. Support the development of country-specific transformation agendas and their publication as appropriate.

8. Perform other duties as requested by the Director.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Relevant university degree from a recognized university. Desirable: Master's degree or higher in management, business administration and/or public health.

Experience

Essential: Minimum of five years' relevant work experience in public health or other relevant field/s. Desirable: Relevant experience within WHO or other UN organizations at international level. Experience in managing and implementing public health projects. Experience using strategic dialogue processes.

Skills

-Excellent quantitative and qualitative problem-solving skills;

-Excellent written and verbal communication skills and advocacy skills;

-Good knowledge of the dynamics of the international public health work;

-Ability to provide technical support to countries;

-Management skills; and

-Diplomatic and leadership skills.

-Ability to work harmoniously as a member of the team, adapt to diverse cultural and educational backgrounds and maintain a high standard of personal conduct.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Producing results Moving forward in a changing environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of written and spoken English.

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 62,120 (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 2495 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's workforce adheres to the WHO Values Charter and is committed to put the WHO Values into practice.

• 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.