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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The Division of UHC/Communicable and Noncommunicable Diseases aims to reduce the burden of communicable and noncommunicable diseases through the synergistic work of its six departments (HIV/Hepatitis/STIs, Tuberculosis, Malaria, Neglected Tropical Diseases, Noncommunicable Diseases, and Mental Health and Substance Use).

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the overall guidance of the Assistant Director General (ADG), the incumbent will

1. Lead and bolster the strengthening of the strategic partnership with the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.


2. Serve as adviser or authoritative technical expert in the office of the ADG on the technical coordination of other specific strategic partnerships relevant to UCN, including UNITAID as assigned by the Assistant Director General.


3. Inspire synergies and thematic collaboration across the Division, Departments and the three levels of the Organization, as well as relevant external stakeholders to ensure the promotion of strengthened coherence and coordination of UCN cross-cutting activities and partnerships (e.g.: Global Framework for Multi-disease Elimination, UHC/PHC).


4. Develop and oversee the delivery of strategies for implementation of cross-cutting initiatives through liaising with Regional and Country counterparts, on strengthening and improving technical capacity of target clienteles.


5. Supervise designated staff in the ADGO office, and serveas technical lead for and among project-limited ad-hoc groups of technical specialists including (inter alia) to provide input on performance evaluations of these staff across as regards the cross-cutting topics and projects


6. Assist the ADG in building collaborative relationships with other WHO Divisions and regional offices; and outreach to external partners and affected/vulnerable nations; promote linkages with governments and key partners, enhance political commitment and garner support towards advancing the Division's priority agenda.


7. Facilitate and ensure coordination of strategic, programmatic, and technical matters and coordinate preparations for meetings, documents, briefings, and engagements of the ADG and ensure follow-up at ADGO level.


8. Present the ADG with compelling vision and advice and guidance for important public health issues, ensuring that WHO as an Organization is positioned to take informed decisions on how to best address the challenges as well as opportunities.


9. Support the ADG in ensuring optimal country orientation on UCN public health policies, strategies, programmes and resource mobilization efforts for implementing the Division agenda


10. Coordinate activities necessary to respond to enquiries from constituents or stakeholders inside and outside the organization and referred to the incumbent.


11. Represent the ADG and the Division at meetings, committees, policy and advisory bodies and other projects when and as assigned


12. Perform all other related duties as assigned by the ADG/UCN.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Advanced level university degree in medicine or in public health.
 

Desirable: Postgraduate degree in a field related to UCN work.

Experience

Essential: A minimum of 10 years of professional experience with increasing levels of seniority on global development and/or policy management of public health, including several years of experience at the international level, ideally with or in an International Organization. At least 8 years of experience in coordinating, strategizing, and researching most complex health policies and strategies and developing reports, speeches, briefings, presentations and communications for prominent level audiences. At least 5 years of experience working with inter-agency initiatives and multi-disciplinary groups, national, international, and non-governmental organizations, preferably working in WHO or the UN system or relevant international health/development bodies. Demonstrated experience working with developing countries.
 

Desirable: Experience in public health programmes in developing countries.

Skills

1. Very solid analytical skills.


2. Strategic thinking and policy analysis and strategy development.


3. Ability to credibly translate technical issues into adequate policies, strategies, and pragmatic approaches for different targeted audiences.


4. Networking skills and excellent interpersonal skills.


5. Excellent managerial expertise and ability to provide sound advice.


6. Outstanding people skills and the ability to mobilize human resources and motivate teams to group on thematic issues in the quest to deliver excellency.


7. Outstanding ability to communicate clearly and articulate succinctly in presenting alternative strategy-options on a broad range of issues.


8. Excellent coordination skills and ability to multi-tasks and address competing priorities under deadline pressure.


9. Ability to function effectively in a cross-cultural environment and to deliver quality outputs in a timely manner on own initiative.


10. Integrity and a solid understanding of the importance of confidentiality.


11. Reliability and the ability to work well unsupervised.

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork


• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences


• Communication


• Producing results


• 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.
 

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 89,837 (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 6259 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.


• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.


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

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