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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMMEProvide technical support in the coordination of WHO programmes on epidemic and emergency preparedness and response, providing assistance to the health authorities and other relevant stakeholders in order to strengthen national preparedness, response, and core capacities under International Health Regulation IHR for emerging infectious diseases. This will contribute to the mission of WHO Health Emergencies (WHE), which is to help countries, and to coordinate international action, to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIESUnder the overall guidance of WHO Representative and direct supervision of Health Policy Advisor (Universal Health Coverage), the incumbent shall perform the following functions: Work in coordination with all technical focal points at regional and headquarters level, under the guidance of the head of the WHO country office. Provide technical assistance to national authorities in and coordinate all aspects of the WHO Health Emergencies (WHE) programme, at the country level, to enhance the national capability in preparedness and response to emerging infectious diseases, outbreaks, and health emergencies from all hazards. Technically support the concerted approach of WHO in the areas of emergency risk management, country preparedness and International Health Regulations, risk and situation assessments, and infectious hazards management. Provide technical assistance to national authorities for prevention of health risks emerging from malnutrition, unsafe food, and unhealthy diets. Collaborate with and support relevant ministries and other stakeholders to undertake gap analyses in relevant areas of work for emergency preparedness and management, develop/revise national strategies and a national multi-hazard, health emergency preparedness and response plan. Prepare a national risk profile, assessing and mapping existing and emerging national health risks as well as populations vulnerable to, or affected by, prioritized risks, their coping capacities and health needs. Identify resource needs and funding gaps for health-sector risk reduction, preparedness, and response for vulnerable/affected populations, advocating with and mobilizing required resources from partners and donors. Support the assessment of capacities and national, competency development systems, and recommend, plan, and facilitate the implementation of appropriate measures and training for strengthening core capacities under International Health Regulations including to manage identified risks; effectively monitor and evaluate processes, outcomes and the impact of response and recovery interventions. Support the national health authorities and partners in the establishment or strengthening of emergency health care systems to ensure the provision of a range of critical emergency health care services. Coordinate the knowledge capture from policy, strategic and field interventions, and ensure its dissemination. Represent WHO in inter-agency meetings and external forums related to WHO epidemics and emergency preparedness and response.  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS EducationEssential: A university degree (bachelor's) in a relevant field (such as epidemiology, public health, or another medical field).Desirable: Training in applied epidemiology ExperienceEssential: A minimum of five years of work experience relevant to the position (in public health; planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of epidemic and emergency preparedness and response activities in a developing country and/or at regional level). Experience required in strengthening country capacities and response to emergencies and disasters, including infectious disease outbreaks. Experience in working partnerships for health policy and strategic and operational interventions in emergency preparedness, response, or recovery especially in a developing country setting.Desirable: Experience in or knowledge of WHO mandate and goals and/or experience with United Nations funds and programmes. Some of the above-listed experience to have been obtained in an international context. SkillsThe principles and programmes of epidemic and emergency preparedness and response. Knowledge of the International Health Regulations (IHR). The development and coordination of health policy and/or strategic and operational interventions in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery. Planning, monitoring, and evaluating health systems. Excellent oral and writing skills, including for reports, oral presentations and technical documents. WHO CompetenciesTeamworkRespecting and promoting individual and cultural differencesCommunicationProducing resultsEnsuring the effective use of resources Use of Language SkillsEssential: Expert knowledge of English.  REMUNERATIONWHO 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 64,121 (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 2709 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 INFORMATIONThis vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade levelOnly candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment 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.According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.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.The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply.Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.intAn impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. 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.Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO and an underlying premise of the international civil service. 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.WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.Please note that WHO's contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at shws@who.int.WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.*For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.In case the website does not display properly, please retry by: (i) checking that you have the latest version of the browser installed (Chrome, Edge or Firefox); (ii) clearing your browser history and opening the site in a new browser (not a new tab within the same browser); or (iii) retry accessing the website using Mozilla Firefox browser or using another device. 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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings.  OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMMEThe mission of WHO's Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to help countries coordinate international action to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIESReporting to the Health Cluster Coordinator and under the overall leadership of the Head of the WHO Country Office, the incumbent is accountable for the data and information management activities throughout the entire cycle of the emergency in the country of deployment. S/he will engage with the local authorities, UN partners, NGOs, and non-health actors to establish strategic partnerships in respect of multi-dimensional information management processes.Support the timely and high-quality collection, analyses, production, and dissemination of data/information. This includes response-specific information(who, what, where, how many, how quickly, current status), internal and external situation reports (SitReps), epidemic bulletins, rapid need assessments, health risk assessments, and the Public Health Situation Analysis; and health inputs into humanitarian needs overviews (HNO), humanitarian response plan (HRP) and other relevant strategic response plans (SRP). Contribute information to the drafting of all relevant planning documents including project proposals, appeals, reports, dashboards, etc. Aggregate and maintain inter-country information from WHO and partners including contact lists, performance monitoring, health indicator data, healthsituation data, health response data. Perform basic geographic analysis for maps and other reports (such asdashboards, SitReps, etc). Undertake inter-agency initiatives, particularly with OCHA, related toinformation management, seeking to improve information sharing between institutions, to strengthen access to information from other organizations and clusters, and to contribute to inter-sectoral dashboards and reports. Design field epidemiological surveys if/where needed, such as mortality and vaccination coverage surveys. Provide ongoing technical guidance and training, to the team members andpartners involved in the planning and data/information management process; ondata gathering and analysis, quality assurance, performance monitoring,information dissemination and management. Provide sub health cluster coordinators/designates and health clusterpartners with Information Management technical skills (Data management,visualization, mapping etc) depending on the needs challenges, includingcapacity building on the Public Health information Management Toolkit. Prepare and report monthly updates from sub-clusters/hubs, compilebi-weekly Sub-Cluster Inter Cluster Coordination inputs to be shared with theHealth Cluster Partners and with the Health Cluster Coordinator(National). Liaise with State Health Cluster Teams for information for various Health Clusterdocuments preparation (on IDPs,Cholera ,emergency supplies etc).Undertake field mission activities in targeted areas to support HealthCluster and Public Health Information Systems (PHIS) in the assessment of State-levelpriorities/needs, and implementation of Rapid response plan. Liaise with other cluster partners on information management activities and enhance inter-cluster collaboration.Perform any other related duties, as required by the functional supervisor. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEducationEssential: First university degree in public health, statistics, epidemiology, social sciences, information or data management, or a related field, complemented by training in informationmanagement from an accredited/recognized instituteDesirable: Post-graduate degree in public health, statistics, epidemiology, social sciences, informationor data management, or a related field. ExperienceEssential: At least 5 years of related experience in information management, monitoring, needs assessment, project management, data managementand information dissemination in the public health sector or health development sector, part of which in emergency management or humanitarian contextDesirable: Prior emergency disaster and health outbreak response or humanitarian working experience at the field level with WHO/UN agencies, health cluster partners, recognized humanitarian organizations, or an international nongovernmental organization. SkillsDemonstrated ability to design, manage, and analyze complex information system projects, computer-based applications and databases, web-based tools High level of analytical skills. Knowledge of program management and the functioning of WHO and the UN system is an asset.Experience in routine analysis and reporting of time-sensitive public health data.Good understanding in inter-agency collaboration or in WHO, UN, UN Agencies or other international organizations; experience working with the health ministries and sub-national health authorities WHO CompetenciesTeamworkRespecting and promoting individual and cultural differencesCommunicationProducing resultsBuilding and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond Use of Language SkillsEssential: Expert knowledge of English.Desirable:  REMUNERATIONWHO 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 64,121 (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 2992 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 INFORMATIONThis vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade levelOnly candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment 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.According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.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.The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply.Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.intAn impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. 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.Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO and an underlying premise of the international civil service. 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.WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.Please note that WHO's contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at shws@who.int.WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.*For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.In case the website does not display properly, please retry by: (i) checking that you have the latest version of the browser installed (Chrome, Edge or Firefox); (ii) clearing your browser history and opening the site in a new browser (not a new tab within the same browser); or (iii) retry accessing the website using Mozilla Firefox browser or using another device. Click this link for detailed guidance on completing job applications: Instructions for candidates How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This PositionApplication and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility."Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting."

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMMEThe Department of Business Operations Services is responsible for providing efficient and effective support services to all programmes and activities of the organization in the Eastern Mediterranean Region in respect of safety and security services, human resources and talent management, administration, budget and finance, supply, Operational Support and Services (OSS) and IT services. The objective of the Safety and Security Services Unit is to design, develop, implement, monitor and evaluate appropriate policies and procedures to improve the security and safety of staff throughout the Organization in a cost effective and efficient manner.  DESCRIPTION OF DUTIESUnder the general supervision of the Director of the Department of Business Operations Services (BOS) the incumbent is responsible for planning, coordination, and management of the Security Safety Unit (SSS), including all its activities and operations in support of the overall mission of The Security Services Department (SEC). -Identify and prioritize security-related needs and facilitate their inclusion into the SSS Workplan and advise the same for the concerned security units within the three levels of the organization. -Ensure that security is integrated and mainstreamed within WHO programmes and activities throughout the organizational operations cycle, from planning to implementation and review, most especially its appropriate funding and budgetary inclusions by the concerned programme, activity or office. -Establish and maintain proactive and seamless coordination and collaboration with other security functional areas to ensure completed staff action to feed into the most appropriate plan and response to security requirements for WHO/EMRO. -Manage an optimized security support for programmes and activities, including the provision of proximity support for EMRO requirements, such as Security Advisors for Incident Management Supports Teams (IMST); and the deployment of security officers to the field for regular security assessment and/or emergency surge missions. -Acts as key functional resource of the Director Business Operations to monitor and have oversight on the implementation of the field security operations component of the WHO Security Strategic Plan and its update and modifications if necessary. -Security Risk Management and Analysis. Develop and implement a system to proactively monitor EMRO security developments and in reference to and collaboration with various security information resources, identify emerging security trends and provide early warning and advise on any potential security threats that may affect the safety and security of WHO/EMRO personnel, assets, and operations. -Collaborate closely with the EMRO Security Officers responsible for Security Information Analysis and Assessments. -Leader co-lead security risk assessments and discussions with others concerned and ensure that these are fed as inputs for prompt and objective security management decision-making. -Security Compliance Monitoring. Regularly monitor and assess the security posture of all WHO/EMRO field presence; and provide objective, reasonable, and practical security support, and advice in managing safety and security of WHO/EMRO personnel, assets, and operations in the field. -Review proposed Security Risk Management Measures (SRMM), Residential Security Measures (RSM) and Local Cost Shared Security Budget (LCSSB), in coordination with  Country Security Officers and Focal Points. -Acts as focal point for compliance with other WHO internal management systems such as recommendations out of Internal and other External Audits. -Security Training and Capacity Development. Assist in identifying training needs, planning and delivery of security training programmes in collaboration with the SEC Field Security Officer tasked with security training functions. -Liaise with the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) and Agency Security Officers in the field for the purpose of exchanging information on best practices to enhance security management. -Maintain coordination and collaboration with Staff Health and Wellbeing and other  technical and functional offices which interact with security and safety functions across the organization emergencies and crises. -Maintain a 24/7 capacity to closely monitor existing and potential emergencies in collaboration with the WHO Emergency Operations Center and the HQ SEC Security Operations Center. -Provide technical guidance to Country Security Officers and Focal Points, on the development of Security Support Plans and Emergency/Crisis Preparedness.. -Perform all other security-related duties as assigned by the Director Business Operation in support of the overall SEC mission.  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS EducationEssential: Advanced university degree in security or security risk management, public or business administration, social or political sciences, international relations, law, or related field.Desirable: Relevant Military and/or police training. Internationally recognized security risk management certification. ExperienceEssential: At least 10 years progressive, responsible professional experience in security risk management at both national and international level within governmental and corporate agencies and/or relevant military or police service. At least 3 years of direct field experience in an international context such as UN system organizations field operations.Desirable: UN peacekeeping operations. SkillsSecurity Risk Management in an international context such as UN system organizations field operations, in various geo-political situations (normative, emergency, crisis or high-security risk environments). Ability to establish relations with security authorities at a high level. Proven analytical skills. Ability to conceptualize, plan and execute solutions to security-related problems. Team management skills in an international, multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment. Strategic Communications, good negotiation, and advocacy skills; and good interpersonal skills. Security-related training certifications or skills (virtual and face-to-face, especially in the UNSMS context). WHO CompetenciesTeamworkRespecting and promoting individual and cultural differencesCommunicationProducing resultsMoving forward in a changing environmentCreating an empowering and motivating environment Use of Language SkillsEssential: Expert knowledge of English.Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French. Intermediate knowledge of other UN language. Other Skills (e.g. IT)Proven skills in emergency management, communication, analysis, planning and critical incident management. Knowledge of office software applications.  REMUNERATIONWHO 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 92,731 (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 2566 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 INFORMATIONThis vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade levelOnly candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment 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.According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.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.The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply.Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.intAn impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. 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.Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO and an underlying premise of the international civil service. 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.WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.Please note that WHO's contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at shws@who.int.WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.In case the website does not display properly, please retry by: (i) checking that you have the latest version of the browser installed (Chrome, Edge or Firefox); (ii) clearing your browser history and opening the site in a new browser (not a new tab within the same browser); or (iii) retry accessing the website using Mozilla Firefox browser or using another device. Click this link for detailed guidance on completing job applications: Instructions for candidates        ______________________________________________________________________ How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This PositionApplication and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility.______________________________________________________________________

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings.  PURPOSE OF THE POSTThe Programme Area Manager, Country Health Emergency Preparedness & International Health Regulations is responsible for ensuring that country capacities are coordinated and strengthened for all hazards health emergency risk management: monitoring, evaluation and objective assessment of country core capacities; support to countries to develop national plans and critical core capacities for all-hazard health emergencies; coordinate and support countries to integrate relevant systems for better health security; secretariat support to the implementation of the International Health Regulations. The incumbent will be deployed to emergency operations when required. OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMMEThe mission of the Division of Health Emergencies (WHE) is to build the capacity of Member States to assess, prevent and manage health emergency risks, and lead and coordinate the international health response to contain outbreaks and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations. The WHE Division brings together and enhances WHO's operational, technical and normative capacities in outbreaks, emergencies and risk analysis to address all health hazards across the risk management cycle in a predictable, capable, dependable, adaptable and accountable manner. The Programme is designed to operate within the broader humanitarian and emergency management architecture in support of people at risk of, or affected by, outbreaks and emergencies, consistent with ways that strengthen local and national capabilities.Country Health Emergency Preparedness & IHR (CPI) Programme Area is responsible for monitoring and evaluation of countries' preparedness for health and humanitarian emergencies, the planning and country capacity building for critical capacities and the Secretariat of the International Health Regulations (2005). CPI has an all-hazards approach and involves all three levels of the Organization. CPI prioritizes support to the most vulnerable and low capacity countries. The inter-sectoral nature of emergency preparedness entails for CPI a large partnership with other international organizations and the consideration of several global frameworks such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to health,  emergencies and disasters, the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005), the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) framework, the Performance of Veterinary Services (PVS Pathway), the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, regional strategies such as the Asia-Pacific Strategy for Emerging Diseases (APSED), the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR),  The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 and the European Programme of Work . CPI coordinates its activities with international and national initiatives such as the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) and Universal Health Coverage (UHC) 2030. CPI is a focal point for the UHPR and GSPN from WHO EURO WHE side DESCRIPTION OF DUTIESLead and manage the Country Health Emergency Preparedness & International Health Regulations Programme Area ensuring coordination and oversight of Programme's work promoting an environment of professional inquisitiveness, anticipating new challenges, seeking solutions and evaluating their effectiveness, demonstrating to stakeholders and collaborators a commitment to excellence.Manage the regional work in the development, implementation and oversight of relevant strategies, programmes of work, and annual work plans in country health emergency preparedness & International Health Regulations. With HQ and Regional Offices, ensure the monitoring and evaluation of WHO's organization-wide work plan.Promote and strengthen partnerships, particularly in coordination with regional agencies and networks, particularly with the European Union and its institutions, the UN entities, civil society and other relevant partners, in line with the area of work and in close collaboration with the Director. Represent WHO at official meetings and in media context as needed.Provide coordination, motivation, guidance, management and performance evaluation of staff in Health Emergency Preparedness & International Health Regulations' technical teams: Core Capacity Assessment, Monitoring & Evaluation (CME); Preparedness, Readiness & Core Capacity Building (PCB); and IHR Secretariat & Global Functions (IHR).Manage and ensure the work of CME team focusing on assessing, planning, costing, monitoring and evaluating critical countries capacities to prepare for, detect and mount a rapid and effective response to public health emergencies.Manage and ensure the work of the PCB team focusing on formulating policies, norms, standards and guidelines to support the development of critical core capacities for global health security including providing training and support to high vulnerable countries to develop critical core capacities.Manage and ensure IHR work related to strengthening required national procedures, skills and coordination mechanisms are established in all countries.Ensure close-collaborative work with other technical departments and represent the Programme and, as required, the RED of the Programme, inside and outside WHO.Facilitate Prevention and Preparedness stream of WHE's work for operational planning, resources mobilization and partners' coordination purposes.Assist the RED in fulfilling this mandate and undertaking any other duties as required by the RED, including replacing and backstopping. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEducationEssential: Advanced university degree (Masters level or above) in a health field or Medical degree complemented by a post-graduate degree in public health or public health-related discipline.Desirable: Specialized training in Public Health. Specialized training in emergency/humanitarian response. Training in leadership or management. ExperienceEssential: At least 10 years of international and national professional experience in planning, developing and implementing health security, emergency, surveillance, disease control and/or public health programmes, including at least 5 years of management experience in recognized leadership positions with direct responsibility for managing both human and financial resources.Relevant experience with the inter-agency mechanisms used to coordinate international preparedness for and response to health emergencies, including those most relevant to coordination of health policy and action in health emergencies. Working experience in governmental health institutions at national or/and international level. Relevant experience with the inter-agency mechanisms used to coordinate international preparedness for and response to health emergencies, including those most relevant to coordination of health policy and action in health emergencies.Desirable: Relevant work experience in WHO and/or other UN agencies; experience working in relevant non-governmental or humanitarian organizations.Field experience in public health programmes or emergency response programmes in developing countries. SkillsFour competencies are considered to be mandatory for all WHO staff with managerial responsibilities: "Teamwork", "Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences", "Communication" and "Creating an empowering and motivating environment".Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills in international and multi-cultural settings combined with proven ability to successfully coordinate, manage and lead projects, and build partnerships with multiple partners in the context of health emergencies. Sound strategic and tactical thinking with ability to formulate clear comprehensive policies, strategies and plans. Superior organizational skills with ability to multi-task and produce results under pressure. Excellent interpersonal with proven ability to communicate in a clear and effective way, with tact, diplomacy and courtesy. Thorough knowledge of International Health Regulations (IHR), the epidemiology of infectious diseases and other global health security threats, and of issues and practices for disease prevention and control. WHO CompetenciesPromoting WHO's position in health leadershipProducing ResultsBuilding and promoting partnerships across the Organization and beyond Ensuring the effective use of resourcesMoving forward in a changing environmentCreating an empowering and motivating environment Use of Language SkillsEssential: Expert knowledge of English.Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of 1 EURO or WHO language. REMUNERATIONWHO 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 92,731 (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 5564 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 INFORMATIONThis vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade levelOnly candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment 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.According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. 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