Technical Officer (Strategic Knowledge Hub), P-2, Fixed-Term, Manila, Philippines (WPRO)

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 87,414 USD and 118,730 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The WHO Western Pacific Region (WPR) is made up of 37 countries and areas. Serving the diversity of people and health situations requires a solid understanding of the evolving and dynamic social, cultural, economic, epidemiologic and demographic patterns and trends and the development levels of countries and areas in the Region. The Division of Programme Management provides overall direction and coordination of regional technical cooperation through programme development and operations, country support and editorial services with countries and areas in the Western Pacific Region.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent supports the coordination of relevant programmes and teams within the Regional Office and across the Organization to ensure timely and well-coordinated approach in supporting countries to cultivate our “operational shifts” highlighted in “For the Future”. The incumbent shall also support teams and responsible technical officers in providing answers to priority questions quickly, supported by evidence and data.

The incumbent reports to the immediate supervisor, the Director, Programme Management (DPM), under the guidance of the Regional Director. S/he will have a close working relationship with all related technical units and relevant professional and administrative staff in the WHO Regional Office and country offices to facilitate coordinated approaches to effective coordination, programme management and implementation.

Within the scope of work defined by policy guidelines and programme objectives, and under the guidance of the immediate supervisor, the incumbent works as a member of the Strategic Knowledge Hub (SKH) programmes in the different technical divisions in coordinating teams within the Regional Office and across the levels of the Organization.

In close collaboration with and under the day-to-day guidance of the Director, Division of Healthy Populations (DHP), the Compliance and Risk Management Officer (CRM), and the Technical Officer, Country Support Unit – with overall guidance of the Director, Programme Management (DPM), and leadership/direction of the Regional Director, the incumbent will support coordination of the Strategic Knowledge Hub (SKH) programme and consultants. The incumbent will also build capacity for the use of the hypothesis-driven and other approaches, working closely with relevant programmes/units as well as with Member States and/or partners, as appropriate, to accelerate implementation of "For the Future” and will perform the following key duties:

1. To coordinate the SKH programme and consultants, including the design and execution of the SKH induction and through day-to-day mentoring.
2. To build capacity among SKH consultants, as well as staff across the Regional Office and Country Offices, to utilize the hypothesis-driven and other approaches.
3. To contribute to and manage the "projects"/quantitative and qualitative research being undertaken by consultants, across the Regional Office and country offices, and supporting Member States and partners as requested.
4. To prepare reports and/or presentations with appropriate data analyses, interviews, either through field participation or collection and analysis of available data; and
5. To provide other support as requested by the Regional Director and Division of Programme Management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential:

• University degree (Bachelor or higher) in the field of natural and social sciences or related field from a recognized university

Desirable:

• Advanced university degree (Master's or higher) in related field

Experience

Essential:

• At least one year work experience in international health at national or international level
• Previous experience in managing research, quantitative and qualitative analysis on international and national issues

Desirable:

• Previous experience in working at the World Health Organization, applying hypothesis-driven approach

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent analytical, planning and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a team with limited supervision
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to demonstrate gender equity and cultural appropriateness in the delivery of services to Member States
• Ability to work harmoniously as member of a 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
• Moving forward in a changing environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of 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 49,254 (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 1,474 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.