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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings. To support endemic countries PAK and AFG PN  370700 and PN  419887   OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMMETo eradicate poliomyelitis due to wild or vaccine related poliovirus. Complete the interruption of wild poliovirus transmission globally, and more rapidly detect and interrupt any new outbreaks due to wild or vaccine-derived polioviruses. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIESProvide technical guidance for coordination and planning of Supplementary Immunization Activities (SIA) planning in endemic and outbreak-affected countries as well as SIA activities to reduce vulnerability in countries at high risk of outbreaks.Plan and prioritize allocation of vaccine supplies, funding, and human resources based on thorough understanding of risks and poliovirus situation and in close coordination with HQ, countries and partners.Provide effective response to any importation of wild poliovirus or outbreak of circulating vaccine derived poliovirus in previously polio-free areas through planning, implementation, and coordination with GPEI partners for response to outbreaks in accordance with global guidelinesConduct and administer three-and six-month assessments of status of outbreaks, effectiveness of response and the likelihood of continuing transmission.Monitor progress and identify risks in countries or sub-regions assigned. Identify constraints to polio eradication in priority countries and areas and support the development of plans of action to overcome those constraints.Promote activities to enhance Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) surveillance, including rapid surveillance assessments, development of action plans to improve surveillance, evaluation of the impact of these plans, and training/orientation of national and sub-national staff.Develop guidelines and other tools that provide evidence and advice on the best practice strategies for interrupting poliovirus transmission and conducting AFP surveillance.Promote and monitor in-depth analysis of polio priority areas to understand the root causes for continuing poliovirus transmission, the proposed strategies to address the problems, and the progress of the programme in implementing these strategies.Identify training needs, evaluate and document outbreak response activities to ensure that all lessons learned are effectively incorporated into current best practices.Develop and manage approaches in assigned countries that can achieve polio eradication while contributing to strengthening routine immunization systems. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEducationEssential: University degree in medicine sciences and Master's degree in public health, epidemiology, related science or health discipline.Desirable: ExperienceEssential: At least seven years of relevant experience combined at the national and international levels in public health including a developing country settings, out of which at least 4 years in disease eradication, immunization, or infectious disease control.Desirable: Significant experience with polio eradication programmes and management of large-scale public health programmes involving immunization. Working experience with international organizations and/or nongovernmental organizations. SkillsGood knowledge of public health and epidemiology, with broad practical knowledge of public health, infectious disease surveillance and control, vaccine science, immunization and disease eradication policies and strategies and their application in developing countries.Strong ability and experience with analysis of surveillance, immunization monitoring and epidemiologic data.Strong technical writing and analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with governments, and in field conditions. WHO CompetenciesTeamworkRespecting and promoting individual and cultural differencesCommunicationEnsuring the effective use of resourcesBuilding and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond Use of Language SkillsEssential: Desirable: Expert knowledge of Arabic. 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 84,672 (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 2131 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. 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PURPOSE OF THE POSITIONThe International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), is the cancer research agency of the World Health Organization (WHO) and is based in Lyon France.The Support to Science and Research (SSR) provides support on a full range of administrative, financial, information technology, human resources, as well as procurement and security matters at IARC.Under the direct supervision and guidance of the IARC Human Resources Officer (Head of HR Office), the position of HR Officer is located within the IARC Human Resources Office which is one of the support units in the Services to Science and Research. The incumbent provides support on and input on HR matters with a particular focus on recruitment, outreach and policy.  The individual must work within the framework of the WHO Staff Rules and Regulations The purpose of the position:Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Human Resources Officer (Head of HR Office), the HR Officer provides input and support on three main areas of work: recruitment/selections, outreach, as well as HR policies, procedures and best practice.  The incumbent participates in other initiatives of the HR team including the analysis of global trends in recruitment policies.To provide support to the Human Resources Office and IARC staff at large in the areas of recruitment, selection, outreach and policies. To participate and support the implementation of new HR initiatives and revisit current ones to ensure relevance and continued need DESCRIPTION OF DUTIESAs part of the office of Human Resources, the HR Officer will focus on the following areas.SelectionsClassification and development of post descriptions.Brief supervisors on established recruitment policies and practices, selection processes and any related policy issues. Organise and manage selection procedures from an HR perspective respecting timelines for filling vacancies.Create and maintain tracking systems for progress and outcomes of selections.Support the IARC HR Officer in providing input to supervisors in choosing appropriate approaches to recruitment, including drafting and clearing advertisement and promotion of vacancies against established position descriptions.Contribute to monitoring trends and patterns in recruitment to bring to the attention of supervisor. OutreachAnalyse and monitor IARC's staffing profile.Assist in developing approaches and mechanisms to attract candidates of high quality and from diverse backgrounds.Continuously monitor and evaluate the outcome of outreach activities through the analysis of staffing trends across the Agency. HR Policies and ProceduresProvide guidance to staff on the interpretation of staff rules and regulations, on a wide range of HR matters and the application of HR entitlements and conditions of service, taking into account established HR practices as well as the interest of the Agency.Support the IARC HR Officer (Head of HR Office) in providing input and proposing solutions to supervisors on a variety of operational HR matters, in line with the established policies and direction, in order to best support the Agency.Support with the preparing offere, onboarding, reporting and separation of staff and relevant briefing meetings.Support in the management of verification of entitlements and benefits, including education grants, rental subsidy, verification of dependencies, determination of step on appointment and other related matters.Remain abreast of the implementation of new policies in WHO and other UN agencies and make suggestions on their possible value and implementation in IARC. Other duties as requiredPro-actively build and maintain solid working relationships with all stakeholders, in particular supervisors in the scientific and administrative groups to understand their respective challenges and address their needs in the area of HR.Participate as a team member on HR projects, working groups, task forces, policy reviews, etc. at the regional and/or global (WHO) level.Participate in the analysis of global trends in recruitment policy and human resources planning.Perform all other related duties as assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATIONEssential: A first university degree in human resources, political science, business administration or related field.Desirable: A Master degree in human resources, political science or business administration.  Professional Human Resources Certification (e.g. CIPD). PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEEssential: At least two years of work experience in human resources management in a wide range of areas, including training, recruitment and selection, contract and benefits administration.  Exposure to an international working environment.Desirable: Experience working in Intergovernmental Organizations, UN Common System or similar organizations, and/or experience working in a scientific research environment. USE OF LANGUAGE SKILLSEssential:Expert knowledge of English and French.Desirable:Working knowledge of another UN official language. SKILLSSpecific skills required: Excellent IT literacy skills in Microsoft Office 365 applications, SharePoint Familiarity with electronic HR tools to manage recruitment, performance, leave.Exposure to Business Intelligence tools as well as ERP systems, preferably SAP or Workday. 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 55,163 (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 2,109 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 or lower.·        Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.·        A written test and/or presentation/seminar may be used as a form of screening.·        If 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. IARC/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 noting that first year of fixed term contracts is a probationary period which maybe extended subject to performance evaluation.·        For information on IARC's operations please visit: https://www.iarc.who.int, and for more general information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.·        IARC/WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The IARC/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.·        IARC/WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Participating States  https://www.iarc.who.int/equity-diversity-and-inclusion-at-iarc are strongly encouraged to apply for IARC/WHO jobs. 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.int.·        An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. IARC/WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the IARC/WHO Values Charter https://www.iarc.who.int/about-iarc-who-ethics into practice.·        IARC/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 IARC/WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to IARC/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, IARC/WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.·        IARC/WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.·        IARC/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 fully express and develop their talents.·        The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.·        Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.·        Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with IARC/WHO and an underlying premise of the international civil service.  Candidates appointed to an international post with IARC/WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.          ______________________________________________________________________ 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. 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.______________________________________________________________________