Job Detail

Technical Officer - (1806248)  Grade: P3Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4Contract duration: 6 months: 

Job Posting

: Dec 20, 2018, 8:50:52 AM

Closing Date

: Jan 10, 2019, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location

: Switzerland-Geneva

Organization

: HQ/IHM Infectious Hazard Management

Schedule

: Full-time  
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings. 

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of WHO's Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to build the capacity of Member States to manage health emergency risks and, when national capacities are overwhelmed, to lead and coordinate the international health response to contain outbreaks and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations.

The Department of Infectious Hazard Management (IHM) supports countries in prevention and control of high threat diseases of pandemic & epidemic potential through forecasting, characterization of diseases /infectious risks and development of evidence-based strategies to manage infectious hazards.

The Unit of High Threat Pathogens (PAT) develops strategies, guidance, global mechanisms and interventions to address high threat pathogens responsible for epidemics or pandemics thereby reducing their impact on affected populations and limiting their international spread. This group deals with known high threat pathogens such as influenza, Ebola and other viral haemorrhagic fevers (VHF), Zika, Chikungunya, cholera, yellow fever, coronaviruses like the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), meningitis and plague.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Within the framework of the delegated authority, the incumbent is assigned all or part of the following responsibilities:

1. Provide support to the organization and management of activities of the Global Task Force forCholera Control (GTFCC).

2. Coordinate with institutions and experts for the creation, organization and maintenance of the GTFCC working groups. Identify internal colleagues and external partner institutions and expertise to collaborate on the work of the working groups. Establish composition, and conduct monitor and evaluation oftimelines for each working group.

3. Provide input and ensure the coordination meetings and tele/video conferences on epidemics of vulnerable settings and other related issues.

4. Prepare technical background documentation .Monitor progress of activities of each workinggroup. Organize the presentation of outcomes during GTFCC meetings. Ensure follow up of the meetings recommendations.

5. Communicate on all GTFCC related activities. Publish the GTFCC newsletter. 6. Maintain and update the GTFCC website. Identify needs for additional communication needs and take follow-up action.

7. Perform other related duties including replacing and backstopping duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential : First university degree in management or in international studies or related field.


Desirable : An advanced university degree in public health or in a public health related discipline or in communicable disease control.

Experience

Essential : At least 5 years' experience in the management of public health projects at the international level; experience in the coordination of multiple technical partners/agencies; proven experience in writing reports and technical documents; proven experience in the organization of meetings and events.

 

Desirable : WHO experience to have knowledge of its mandate, goals and practices, including the coordination of multiple internal and external partners.

Skills

Project management skills, knowledge of public health and approaches to integrated control of cholera; good knowledge of the principal cholera stakeholders as well as a good understanding of the WHO system; proven ability to write technical documents in a clear and concise manner; good capacity for organizing, summarizing and presenting information to differences audiences is essential; strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact in a multicultural environment and promote consensus.

WHO Competencies

Producing results
Moving forward in a changing environment
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
Setting an example
Knowing and managing yourself

Teamwork

Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

Communication

Use of Language Skills

Essential : Expert knowledge of English.


Desirable : Intermediate knowledge of French. Intermediate knowledge of WHO 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 59,151 (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 3505 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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