Job Detail

Technical Officer (Policy, Advocacy & Communications) - (1801713)  Grade: P2Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4Contract duration: One year: 

Job Posting

: Oct 25, 2018, 11:08:54 AM

Closing Date

: Nov 16, 2018, 12:59:00 AM

Primary Location

: Switzerland-Geneva

Organization

: HQ/NMA NMH ADGO Office of the Assistant DG

Schedule

: Full-time  
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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The objectives of the NCD programme are to increase the activities conducted at the national, regional and global levels in order to implement the commitments included in NCD-related resolutions adopted at the UN General Assembly, taking into account the guidance provided by the World Health Assembly and WHO, by: (i) providing strategic leadership, engaging in partnerships where joint action is needed; (ii) setting norms and standards, and promoting and monitoring their implementation; (iii) articulating ethical and evidence-based policy options; (iv) providing technical support, catalysing change, and building sustainable institutional capacity; (v) shaping the research agenda and stimulating the generation, translation and dissemination of valuable knowledge, and (vi) monitoring the heath situation and assessing health trends.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Provide policy, advocacy and communications support to the office of the Assistant Director-General for Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health (ADGO/NMH) including:

 - Act as a communications focal point of ADG/NMH and the Senior External Relations Officer, HQ/NMA and work with the Department of Communications (HQ/DCO) supporting the implementation of WHO Communications strategy on NCDs and mental health to raise the priority given to this work within the WHO's 13th General Programme of Work. Support communications activities related to three priority projects of the Cluster that focus on mental health, the reduction of premature mortality from cardiovascular diseases and the elimination of cervical cancer;

- Contribute to drafting communications materials, including web stories, talking points, briefings, statements, questions and answers, fact sheets, leaflets and brochures, news items, social media posts and other materials as needed;

- Support the planning and management of NMH public relation initiatives, such as launch events and press briefings;

- Provide support in drafting policy documents, reports, speeches, presentations, correspondence, meeting agendas and minutes, as required;- Monitor and analyze external sources of information, including media, in the priority NCD and mental health areas as required;

- Contribute to the preparation of WHO and UN high-level meetings on NCDs and mental health, and other related projects and initiatives. Provide support in the development and implementation of policy, advocacy and communication deliverables in respect to these meetings and related projects. Support the WHO Independent High-level Commission on NCDs in its communications efforts;

- Support youth participation and youth engagement in NMH work;

- Support the alignment of communications activities across NMH Cluster and provide internal communications support across NMH departments and across three WHO levels;

- Build on existing, establish and maintain excellent relationships with key stakeholders and partners. Liaise with counterparts at all levels of Organization and at partner organizations, identify and use advocacy windows of opportunity and advocacy platforms to raise the awareness of high-level events on NCDs and mental health and NMH work in the media and among partners;

- Support ADG/NMH and Senior External Relations Officer, HQ/NMA in all other related endeavors, as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential : A first-level university degree in medicine or health-related field.


Desirable : Advanced degree in the area of public health or global health. Further education that demonstrates analytical and research skills.

Experience

Essential : At least two years' experience in public health and/or communications, including at least one year at international level. Experience in conducting research. Experience with project management. Experience working in the noncommunicable disease political landscape.


Desirable : One year experience working with WHO in an area related to noncommunicable diseases. Experience in establishing and maintaining strategic relationships. Experience of working with youth organizations and with youth engagement in public health projects. Experience of working with social media. Experience with internal communications.

Skills

Good knowledge of public health and global public health challenges and opportunities. Good written and spoken communications skills. Strong analytical and research skills. Ability to establish and maintain strategic relationships. Good knowledge of social media platforms. Ability to coordinate multiple parties. Excellent organizational skills and ability to successfully manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. Capacity to work independently and collaboratively in an international team environment with solid interpersonal and verbal communication skills. Excellent judgment, strategic thinker, initiative taker.

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.


Desirable : Intermediate knowledge of other UN language.

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 46,472 (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 2796 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: 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.

• For information on WHO's operations please visit: www.who.int.

• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

• 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: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.


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