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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 objective of WHO China Country Office communications work is to accelerate the achievement of public health objectives and communicate WHO's mission and work so as to build trust in the organization.  It includes increasing awareness in China of public health issues and the role and applicability of WHO's policies, guidance and normative standards to address public health needs in China, and gain public support for WHO's mission and work, through the implementation of a WHO China Communications for Health Strategy.  The programme also supports and aligns with WHO Regional Communications 4 Health Action Framework and Global communications strategies in communicating WHO's regional and global priorities to stakeholders in China. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIESThe post holder will be responsible for:1. Leading the development and delivery of WHO China Country Office communications for health strategy, including strategic advocacy activities, to support delivery of WHO China Country Cooperation Strategy and Health China 2030 Vision;2. Leading the execution of the Country Office communications for health strategy, working with a range of traditional and social media and other mediums through which WHO engages with the Chinese and international policy makers, professionals and public on public health issues; 3. Advising and supporting the WHO Representative in their communications role, and act as a spokesperson for WHO in the national and international media and social media when required;4. Supporting the WR in the identification of strategic communications opportunities for the implementation of the WHO China Country Cooperation Strategy and the Healthy China 2030 vision;5. Working with the technical teams in the WHO China Country Office on (including health systems, health security, communicable and non communicable disease, global health) to develop and deliver communications strategies to achieve their public health objectives including preparation of speeches for external events;6. Participating and contributing to the UN Communications Group in support of the UN Country Team and liaising as needed on communications strategies with other UN agencies;7. As a member of the WCO leadership group, supporting the WR in the development and execution of WHO's strategy and high-level objectives for its work in China, including through working closely with the Team Coordinators to manage and monitor the progress of the WCO's overall work program, promote cross-team work and collaboration, and leverage the technical capacity of the technical teams;8. Advising and supporting the WR in the management of WHO's relationship with Government of China counterparts, as well as management and oversight of WHO's relationships with other external partners and stakeholders, including UN agencies, other member states delegations in China, international and national NGOs, and academic institutions;9. Advising and supporting the WR in internal communications with Country and Regional Office and Headquarters staff;10. Managing communications and external relations staff, consultants and vendors11.Perform other duties as required. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEducationEssential: Master's degree (or higher) in public health, science, communications, journalism, social science, law or economics from a recognized university.Desirable: Postgraduate qualification in communications or journalism. ExperienceEssential: Minimum of 10 years work experience in public health, at national and international levels, with at least 5 years' experience at senior level on public health communications.Desirable: Experience in managing a diverse team in a fast-paced, changing environment; experience in successfully managing health communications activities and programs, including media and social media; working experience of WHO; working experience in China. Skills• High level of expertise in public health communications;  • Ability to establish harmonious working relationships as part of a team, adapt to diverse educational and cultural backgrounds, and maintain a high standard of personal conduct; • Ability to demonstrate gender equity and cultural appropriateness in the delivery of services and working with colleagues and partners;•  Experience and proficiency in stakeholder management and networking with nongovernmentorganizations, multi-sectorial groups and civil society partners; •  Communications skills / experience – including media strategy, media liaison, and work insocial media, writing, and multimedia content creation; •  Demonstrated high level organizational, strategic and management skills; •  Knowledge of a broad range of health policy issues WHO CompetenciesMoving forward in a changing environmentProducing resultsBuilding and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyondCreating an empowering and motivating environmentPromoting WHO's position in health leadership Use of Language SkillsEssential: Expert knowledge of written and spoken English.Desirable: Beginners knowledge of another UN 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 5100 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 Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply on-line. For assessment of your application, please ensure that -  your profile on Stellis is properly completed and updated; - all required details regarding your qualifications, education and training are provided; - all experience records are entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time. - Kindly note that CV/PHFs inserted via LinkedIn are not accessible.  This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support. 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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 overall goal of the Department of UHC/Health Systems is to strengthen health systems in ways that accelerates progress efficiently and equitably towards universal health coverage (UHC) and other health-related Sustainable Development Goal targets, promotes health, and advances health security. This is done inter alia through the following strategic directions:1. Building back better health systems in the backdrop of COVID-19 based on a strong primary health care foundation for resilience and rapid progress towards UHC.2. Strengthening primary health care systems and integrated services as well as adapting primary care services to changing needs, backed up by appropriate care at the secondary and tertiary levels, with attention to safety quality and equity - includinggender;3. Systematically addressing social, economic, environmental and commercial determinants of health through evidence-informed public policies and actions across all sectors to advance health for all;4. Empowering people, families, and communities to take control of their health, as advocates for policies that promote and protect health, as co-developers of health and social services through social and community participation, and as self-carers and care-givers to others; and5. Ensuring people's main health problems are addressed through comprehensive promotive, protective, preventive, curative, rehabilitative, and palliative care throughout the life course, strategically prioritizing key services aimed at the population (e.g., public health functions) and personal services (e.g., integrated primary care) as the central elements of integrated service delivery across all levels of care. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIESUnder the overall guidance of the Director, Department of UHC/Health Systems and the direct supervision of the Coordinator - Integrated Health Services, Department of UHC/Health Systems the incumbent will carry out the following duties:1.       Collaborate with technical departments and units within UHC/health systems and beyond to ensure integration of various public health programmes in the implementation of SE Asia Regional Strategy on PHC, aligned with other regional strategic frameworks;2.       Coordinate the design of frameworks and guidelines for the Member States and their institutions through preparation of technical reports, discussion papers and technical studies based on research and analytical work in the area of integrated primary and hospital care services and facilitate effective dissemination;3.       Provide technical support to Member States and coordinate with partners to strengthen their capacity to design and implement healthcare delivery services and management, ensuring quality and safe continuum of care across levels, including on investment for health service infrastructure, health facility management;4.       Coordinate and facilitate evidence generation through technical assistance to Member States, in measuring and monitoring progress and performance of health service provision for equitable and people-centred integrated quality care with emphasis on primary health care;5.       Be the focal point in fostering collaboration across programmes, sectors and all partners, NGOs IGOs on initiatives and activities related to the organization, management and delivery of hospitalcare services, as well as of health services management in general;6.       Provide policy advice to Member States in the development and/or adaptation of their national health policies, strategies and plans in support of the implementation of hospital care services and management, as well as of health services management in general;7.       Contribute to development and dissemination of norms, standards, guidelines, tools and new technologies for the advancement of hospital care services and management, as well as of health services management in general;8.       Support the process of monitoring and evaluating the performance of hospitals that are well integrated with the rest of the health care delivery system and social services;9.       Support knowledge management, action-learning cycles, and implementation research on hospital care services and management, as well as of health services management in general;10.   Collaborate in the development of communities of practice, alliances and networks in support of hospital care services and management, as well as health services management in general, including the development of a Web-based platform on people-centred and integrated health services;11.   Any other related task of the department assigned by the supervisors; and12.   Submit an end of assignment report (mandatory) REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEducationEssential: University degree in Medicine, health services management, hospital administration orrelated health sciencesDesirable: Post graduate degree in public health or public healthmanagement. ExperienceEssential: At least five years of experience in healthcarefacility management, and health services organization in low- and middle-incomecountries. Demonstrated exposure at international level.Desirable: Experience in quality improvement programmes, healthsystem management, hospital organization, management and integrated delivery atfacility and district levels. Relevant work experience in WHO or in the UN system would be an asset. SkillsStrong analytical, planning and operational skills.Knowledge and skills in data collection and developing publications. Good interpersonal skills.Good project management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks incomplex organizational environment. WHO CompetenciesTeamworkRespecting and promoting individual and cultural differencesCommunicationCreating an empowering and motivating environmentEnsuring the effective use of resources Use of Language SkillsEssential: Expert knowledge of English.Desirable: 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 2250 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 Division of Country Health Policies and Systems (CPS) assists countries in the Region with the design and implementation of appropriate health policies and systems to strengthen universal health coverage. It works to strengthen data-driven, evidence-informed, contextually tailored health policy development and implementation at national, regional and local levels, taking an inclusive approach across the life course. The Division advocates strengthening of public health leadership, focusing on implementing policies that are people centred, promote health, prevent illness, and address the social and economic determinants of health, while fostering leadership on equity, human rights and gender mainstreaming in health. It focuses on building capacity for health systems innovation to enable the sustainable delivery of high-quality public health and community services that are effectively linked to hospitals, and mental health, public health and social care services. To do so, CPS supports country efforts to facilitate access so as to leave nobody behind, to improve financial protection, to strengthen the health workforce, to increase access to affordable medicines and technologies, and to promote the uptake and implementation of digital technology. The WHO European Centre for Primary Care in Almaty, Kazakhstan is a European reference point on primary health care led Health System policies with a focus on demonstrated country impact. Building on the legacy of the Alma-Ata and Astana Declarations, the Center focuses on developing pragmatic and actionable policy recommendations to strengthen primary health care using a multi-disciplinary approach. The Center contributes to all three pillars of the EPW and each of its four flagships. It aims to inspire action at country level to move towards UHC by producing and disseminating state-of-the art evidence on effective models of primary healthcare within an overall integrated health systems approach. The Center contributes to strengthening the role of primary health care in health emergencies including in the continuedCOVID-19 pandemic. Finally, it contributes to better health and well-being by strengthening primary healthcare to address upstream determinants of health through greater integration with public health services, and through stronger links to mental health, long-term care, social services. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIESThe purpose of the post is to provide analytical, research and project management support to the WHO European Centre for PHC which seeks to support Member States in implementing evidence-informed primary health care policies for moving towards Universal Health Coverage. Under the guidance of the Head of Office, the incumbent will assume all or part of the following responsibilities:Universal Health Coverage Partnership coordination: the incumbent supports coordination of the Universal Coverage Partnership in the WHO European Region by collecting work plans, documenting activities, organizing 6-monthly live monitoring sessions, and coordinating regional contribution to the annual report. Universal Health Coverage Partnership impact narratives: The incumbent works with the participating nine countries to organize key indicators documenting progress into clear impact narratives, explores country-specific data sources with policy advisors, identifies gaps needed for expert input, works with technical officers to bridge them, and works with the communications team to translate these into communications materials for various audiences; Data analysis. The incumbent collects data from international, regional and country-specific sources on primary health care policy for country work, policy papers and presentations; Evidence reviews: The incumbent contributes to evidence reviews and synthesis under the guidance of technical officers on primary health care policies and good practices to facilitate learning and technical co-operation across countries in primary health care-led service delivery; Policy dialogue events: The incumbent contributes to organization of face-to-face and online policy dialogue events by maintaining and distributing programs, participants lists, organizing run of shows, contributing to speeches presentations;PHC Demonstration Platforms: The incumbent contributes to organization of country-country exchanges to the WHOPHC Demonstration Platforms with organizational, project management, and facilitating functions;Digital tools: The incumbent regularly scans digital tools that can contribute to more efficient functioning of the program especially in the areas of work planning and virtual meetings, provides reviews, supports their adoption in the team;Planning, coordination reporting: The incumbent organizes documentation of the activities of the program in the CPS trackers on a regular basis, organizes monthly reports of the activities of the program, contributes to the Annual Report, and contributes to other reporting tasks as needed; Perform any other duties within the technical area of responsibility as assigned by the supervisors. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEducationEssential: University degree(Bachelor' s level) in medicine, public health, health policy, public policy, economic and social development, political science, international relations, or other social sciences relevant to the post.Desirable: Advanced university degree (Master's level) in any of the above fields. ExperienceEssential: A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in public policy with preference for health policy. Demonstrated experience working on data collection and producing policy relevant case studies and papers. Experience providing project management support and reporting to international projects.Desirable: Relevant professional experience working with(in) WHO, the UN or other international organizations. SkillsDemonstrated knowledge of primary health care performance frameworks Demonstrated data analysis skills. Emotional intelligence: Ability to identify and manage one's own emotions, as well as helping others to do the same. WHO CompetenciesTeamworkRespecting and promoting individual and cultural differencesCommunicationProducing resultsPromoting innovation and organizational learning Use of Language SkillsEssential: Expert knowledge of English. Intermediate knowledge of Russian.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 50,377 (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 1826 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 This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support. Our coaches are here to help tailor your application to the requirements of the job (service provided at your own cost).Interview preparation: When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support.Additional services for  Swiss nationals who get invited to the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.):Let us know by writing to recruitment@cinfo.ch. We flag matching applications to HR partners and SDC/SECO for visibility.Benefit from free interview/assessment preparation by registering here : Interview and Assessment Centre Preparation for Jobs in Multilateral Organisations. 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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 PROGRAMMEWithin the Human Resources Management Department, the Human Resources Policy and Administration of Justice unit (HPJ) is responsible for the development of WHO's human resource management policies reflecting organizational needs and best practice. HPJ also provides advisory services to the Organization, with a view to ensuring consistent and equitable policy application. In the immediate area of work, the sub-unit provides advisory services and legal input in order to ensure the consistent and equitable application of the Organization's human resources policies, procedures and activities. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIESSupervises members of the team that prepare the Organization's position and response to: i. requests for Administrative Review; and ii. Appeals to the Global Board of Appeal (GBA). In this area of responsibility, the incumbent:i. Considers and advises on the applicability of legal precedents from the ILOAT jurisprudence, and related case law from the GBA (and former Headquarters Board of Appeal), on the development, applicability and implementation of the Organization's policies and procedures; represents the Organization before the GBA including overseeing the analysis of the Appellant's legal arguments, consulting with staff and management to gather facts, oversees independent comprehensive legal research, deciding on the strategy and complex legal arguments necessary to best represent the Organization's interests particularly in cases which have complex and varied fact patterns. ii. Reviews complex issues to determine compliance by the Organization to its rules and procedures, mitigating the risks and benefits to the Organization in pursuing alternative mechanisms for the settlement of issues, providing guidance for the resolution of claims, representing the Organization in negotiations with staff members or their representatives with a view to resolving issues under review.Provides guidance on legally sound courses of action with regard to the implementation and application of the Organization's Staff Regulations and Staff Rules and related human resources policies and procedures, particularly in cases which are of a complex or sensitive nature, or where often there are no precedents across the three levels of the Organization. Supervises staff within the sub-unit to ensure the appropriate prioritization and delegation of activities to team members, in order to meet the team objectives, and may act as Manager (Administrative Law) in his/her absence.Attends conferences and meetings related to human resources and legal issues; attends sittings of the ILO Administrative Tribunal.Contributes to the development and revision of Staff Regulations and Staff Rules, eManual provisions and other information or regulatory tools, in order to reflect changes in the Organization's statutory and policy framework.Works in other areas of human resources and performs all other related duties as required. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEducationEssential:An advanced university degree in Law.Desirable:University degree in human resources management.Admittance to Bar of a Member State or an equivalent qualification to practice law in a Member State. ExperienceEssential:At least seven years of experience in the application of legal principles and concepts, and in the analysis and application of rules and regulations.Experience in grievance and appeals systems, and in an international setting and multicultural environment.Desirable:Some experience in the management of human and financial resources and assets. SkillsKnowledge of the general principles of law, and their unique application in international organizations. Ability to instill confidence, negotiate, and persuade both senior management and staff; analytical skills, effective communication skills to present information clearly and logically (including legal issues and impacts of policies to non-lawyers) orally and in writing. Ability to develop innovative solutions which are fair to staff and support managerial responsibilities, interpersonal skills to work with people across the Organization, including in the regions; tact and high degree of discretion and confidentiality; ability to provide leadership and also work in team settings. Knowledge of personnel management theories and principles of staff management an advantage.Knowledge of WHO's internal justice system is an asset. WHO CompetenciesCommunicationMoving forward in a changing environmentTeamworkCreating an empowering and motivating environmentRespecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Use of Language SkillsEssential:Expert knowledge of English.Desirable:Intermediate knowledge of French.Intermediate knowledge of any other official UN Languages.The above language requirements are interchangeable. 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 77,326 (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 3203 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 toreasonableaccommodation@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 This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support. 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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 Division of Communicable Diseases, Environment and Health (CDE) assists country efforts to reduce the burden of communicable diseases and addresses the social, economic and environmental determinants of health, and promotes policies and actions for health through stewardship of the WHO European Healthy Cities Network. It focuses on health promotion measures, behavioural insights; communicable diseases such as tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS and hepatitis, and vector-borne and neglected tropical diseases; elimination and control of vaccine-preventable diseases and advocacy for increased use of vaccines; containing and controlling antimicrobial resistance; addressing existing and emerging environmental health risks and supporting violence and injury prevention. A determination to ensure universal access to people-centered quality health services across the continuum of care is matched by enriching the evidence base for policy design and interventions using social, cultural and behavioural approaches, to drive implementation of innovation at national, regional and local levels". The Vaccine Preventable Diseases and Immunization unit, a flagship initiative through the implementation of 2030 European regional immunization agenda, will set a course for everyone in the WHO European Region to enjoy the full benefits of vaccines, including Covid-19 vaccine, across their life-course. It will focus on addressing immunization inequities between and within countries, based on local data and evidence, through innovative local level programming and tailored interventions for a demonstrable impact. Within the domain of addressing immunization inequity in the Region, the agenda will support building a resilient immunization system in "Middle-Income Countries" by strengthening critical components of national immunization programmes. The unit will bring existing partners, WHO Collaborating Centres, sub regional platforms, community-based and civil-society organizations and non-traditional immunization partners to forge renewed partnerships and harness the available technical expertise of academic institutions in the Region towards making the 2030 European regional immunization agenda a reality. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIESTo facilitate the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of technical assistance activities supporting immunization equity improvement efforts in Member States, within the context of immunization programme strengthening under the overall domain of European Immunization Agenda 2030. The focus of responsibility will be to further strengthen the efforts to achieve stated goals and objectives of European Immunization Agenda 2030 through identification of un- and under-vaccinated; understanding the reasons why they are not vaccinated; deciding how they can be reached and vaccinated; and evaluating impact of the efforts. This responsibility will require development of capacity at national, sub-national and service delivery levels in Member States; and development and implementation of country specific equity improvement plans.Under the supervision of Regional Technical Officer, IPS and overall guidance of the Regional Adviser, Vaccine-preventable Diseases and Immunization Unit, VIF, the incumbent will: Ensure provision of technical assistance to Member States towards improving regional and national capacity in the area of vaccine-preventable diseases and immunization, with particular emphasis in the area of identifying, addressing and tracking inequities in immunization. Support to the Regional Technical Officer, IPS and the Regional Adviser, Vaccine-preventable Diseases and Immunization Programme, in development and implementation of long-term strategies for immunization pogramme strengthening in line with Global and Regional Immunization Agenda (plan) and the Medium Term Strategic Planning (MTSP), and support equity improvement efforts in Member States. Work closely with technical staff of other teams in VIF, particularly in conducting data triangulation to identify sub geographies and/or population groups with immunization inequities, and with technical staff of IPS team in interpreting findings of behavioral insight studies to tailor immunization interventions targeting to reach the un- and under-vaccinated individuals.Provide technical support and advice to Member States in identifying, addressing and tracking inequities in immunization, particularly by building capacities and supporting development, implementation and monitoring of equity improvement plans with the aim of building resilient immunization systems in priority Member States.Develop and adapt necessary tools to plan, implement and monitor immunization equity improvement efforts, and support development or revision of training materials. Monitor effectiveness and impact of immunization equity improvement efforts through use performance indicators at regional and country level and document best practices to be shared with all stakeholders.Ensure integration and coordination of immunization equity improvement efforts and activities at the Regional Office and country level, with all other activities of immunization services and within the context of health system strengthening.Collaborate and work with technical experts from partner agencies and organizations to advance strategies, approaches, tools and systems to support actions and initiatives towards improving equitable immunization coverage in Member States.Work with and strengthen collaboration with community-based and civil-society organizations and non-traditional immunization partners to forge renewed partnerships and harness the available technical expertise of academic institutions in the Region toward making the 2030 European Immunization Agenda a reality.Undertake any other duties which may be assigned according to the needs of the WHO, under the strategic guidance of supervisors. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEducationEssential: University degree (Master`s level) in medicine, public health, epidemiology, environmental science, health policy or social sciences relevant to the position.Desirable: Additional university degree in any of the above fields. ExperienceEssential:At least seven years' public health experience in programme management, planning and policy development. Demonstrated experience at national and international level in vaccine-preventable diseases and immunization programme, particularly in the area of immunization programme strengthening.Desirable:Experience in planning, implementing and monitoring immunization equity improvement efforts.Experience with donor proposal writing and reporting.Relevant experience with(in) WHO and / or the UN system. SkillsBroad knowledge in public health, epidemiology and particularly in disease control and immunization programmes. In depth knowledge on immunization inequities and barriers to vaccination.Ability to design studies, skills on effective planning and policy development, analysing data and writing concise reports.Up to date knowledge of immunization programme strengthening policies and strategies.Emotional awareness; the ability to identify and harness one's emotions and apply them to tasks; and the ability to manage emotions, which includes both regulating one's own emotions when necessary and helping others to do the same. 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: Intermediate knowledge of French, Russian, German. 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 77,326 (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 5149 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 This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support. 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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 overall objective of the CAH Programme is to support Member States in the WHO African Region in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies, strategies and plans to increase access to evidence-based interventions to reduce risks and improve the overall health and wellbeing of children and adolescents towards the attainment of Universal Health Coverage. Within the framework of the Global Strategy for Women's, Children's and Adolescent's health (2016-2030), the Programme works with Member States to integrate national policies, strategies and plans for child and adolescent into national health sector strategic plans and national health systems, and guides their implementation, including reviewing and redesigning programming and organization of the health service delivery platforms, supporting implementation at national and subnational levels, and promoting quality of care. The Programme also provides support for the building of institutional capacity of Member States and catalyzing actions for improving the health and wellbeing of children and adolescents. In collaboration with the Assistant Regional Directors' Cluster, the Program supports countries in defining the research and innovations agenda to generate and use evidence and strategic information on trends and coverage of interventions and on health and well-being. In addition, the Programme advocates for, fosters partnerships and mobilizes increased resources for child and adolescent health services. The goal is to enable countries in the WHO African Region ensure that evidence-based policies and strategies are in place to achieve universal access to high-quality, integrated, health services, increase the coverage and quality of effective interventions, and to create mechanisms to measure the impact of those strategies and interventions. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIESMaintain at all times, an updated analytic profile of the situation of children in the WHO Africa Region using the best available data that summarizes trends, provides an overview of partner initiatives and financing, as well evolving opportunities and risks to children's health.Lead the development, management, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and results-based reporting of WHO AFRO plans for the health of children, coordinating closely with all concerned teams and clusters of WHO and among key stakeholders and partners.Support the strengthening of national legal and policy environment for increased access to integrated child -centered health services, and accountability to global, continental, region and national targets.Play a lead role in the coordination of the provision of technical support to countries in planning, implementation and monitoring of policies, strategies and plans for child health as part of the of the life-course continuum in the countries of the Africa Region.Promote effective collaboration for the development and implementation of technical guidance on programming and organization of promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative child-centered health service delivery platforms at all levels, in the context of primary health care (PHC) and universal health coverage (UHC).Coordinate the adoption and national adaptation of global recommendations, guidelines, standards, and tools on child health by countries, including at community levels, and ensure strong linkages with the work of teams focusing on other population groups (girl and boys, women, newborns and older persons), health systems strengthening, and other programmes important for the health of children (immunization, nutrition and other determinants of health, communicable and non-communicable diseases).Support countries to define packages of care to address child health based on national contexts, and guide and support countries in adopting/adapting and implementing standards for improving the quality of care for children in the context of PHC and UHC.Elaborate a plan for a coordinated approach to building institutional capacity of countries to achieve and sustain high coverage of child health interventions, including but not limited to development of a roster of experts; capacity building in program reviews and result based management; monitoring and evaluating results, recommending appropriate actions, solutions to issues and improvements.Foster an environment to motivate and guide national and regional capacity to advocate, communicate and disseminate key child and adolescent health messages, as well as comprehensive networks and linkages with other programmes within WHO and AFRO, as well as other stakeholders and partners, the UN and UN Agencies to promote child health.Proactively contribute to strengthening of strategic partnerships, including drafting proposals and projects, participating in resource mobilization for scaling up and maintaining high coverage child health interventions in countries of the African Region.Perform other related responsibilities as assigned in his/her area of expertise, including replacing and backstopping others as required. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEducationEssential: Medical degree with post-graduate degree in Pediatrics or Public Health.Desirable: Training in management, business administration and/or monitoring and evaluation. ExperienceEssential: At least seven years' experience at the national and/or international level, in planning, implementing, management and evaluation of child health programmes, in resource-limited countries.Desirable: Field experience managing and delivering public health programmes at subnational levels; experience as a facilitator trainer or implementing and evaluating integrated management of childhood illnesses (IMCI) strategy; experience working with intergovernmental agencies or the UN system SkillsDemonstrated expertise in child health as part of the life course continuum combined with in-depth knowledge of child health policies, strategies and approaches.Excellent understanding of strategic planning, management, monitoring and evaluation of child and adolescent health programmes.Proven ability to promote collaboration with a broad range of partners and stakeholders in politically sensitive and resources-limited contexts, combined with capacity to establish consensus while ensuring effective work practices and ethics, and negotiating skills especially in resources mobilization.Demonstrated abilities and skills in strategic, technical and scientific writing. WHO CompetenciesTeamworkRespecting and promoting individual and cultural differencesCommunicationProducing resultsMoving forward in a changing environment Use of Language SkillsEssential: Expert knowledge of English or French with good working knowledge of the other language.Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of Portuguese.The above language requirements are interchangeable. 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 77,326 (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 3583 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 This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support. Our coaches are here to help tailor your application to the requirements of the job (service provided at your own cost).Interview preparation: When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support.Additional services for  Swiss nationals who get invited to the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.):Let us know by writing to recruitment@cinfo.ch. We flag matching applications to HR partners and SDC/SECO for visibility.Benefit from free interview/assessment preparation by registering here : Interview and Assessment Centre Preparation for Jobs in Multilateral Organisations. Our coaches stand ready to help prepare for upcoming interview/assessment centre.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings. OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMMECore Predictable Country Presence (CPCP) position. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIESAdvance coordination with all technical focal points at regional and headquarters levels, under the guidance of the head of the WHO country office. Provide authoritative advice to national public health authorities and lead the epidemiological work of the country office that underpins policy formulation. undertake research and leadership on the design and analysis of policy research programmes and projects Ensure that the WHO Country Office has access to all relevant existing country-specific health-related data. This includes national and subnational datasets, such as demographics of populations affected by specific diseases (relevant age, gender, etc.) and time trends. Analyze such data sets to provide additional insights on the country's health context and epidemiological situation. Serve as focal person for all internal and external requests related to country-specific data. As needed, ensure government agreement for the use and dissemination of such data. Assist the government and relevant institutions on the enhancement of national capacities in epidemic and disease-trends' forecasting and detection systems, including epidemiology and laboratory surveillance for monitoring and evaluating the core surveillance and real-time analysis of outbreak intelligence data. Lead and coordinate the development of training courses for public health professionals on epidemiological surveillance, outbreak investigation, and/or the improvement of related data management. Oversee the WHO Office's support to the government in conducting field investigations of public health events. when required by the specific country or health situation. Collaborate with Health Emergency teams to promote WHO's position and successfully influence national health authorities to develop infection prevention and control programmes in health care facilities, including (where and when required) focusing on preparedness and response to epidemics and pandemics. Participate, as needed, in risk assessments for unusual health events. Collect primary and secondary data, analyze and synthesize data on health for health monitoring and evaluation of national strategies, programmes, or projects. Generate knowledge, develop and disseminate information products such as policy briefs and research summary to support the translation of evidence into policy and decision-making. Collaborate with relevant authorities on the development and maintenance of a national system for comprehensive data collection and trend analysis of public health events. Play a lead role in the analysis, interpretation, and knowledge building of surveillance data (including virological data) through WHO and peer-reviewed publications and media. Encourage collaboration and develop innovative advocacy initiatives and project proposals for joint action and resource mobilization to augment national, operational responses to public health events. Act as the main liaison between government and WHO (all levels) on country-specific data gathering and dissemination of WHO-generated data and data analysis. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEducationEssential: Advanced university degree (master's level) in epidemiology, public health, medical or other studies in a field directly related to the position.Desirable: PhD in Epidemiology or social study research. ExperienceEssential: A minimum of seven (07) years of work experience relevant to the position (in epidemiology or public health research including developing implementing and/or evaluating programmes, policies, and guidelinesas well as monitoring and evaluation of diseases and public health programmes),with some of it obtained in an international context. Part of this must havebeen in a developing country context.Desirable: Experience in public health research or the compilation and analysis of large data sets from multiple sources and good knowledge of public health programme or epidemiology. SkillsDemonstrated knowledge and professional skills in the development and implementation of public health research. Seasoned expertise in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of epidemiological data. Strong ability to process, analyse and interpret epidemiological Strong knowledge in the use of statistical software packages such as R, SPSS, SAS, STATA etc. Strong knowledge and experience in policy analysis Knowledge of the communicable and non-communicable disease profile of the country. Demonstrated training skills (developing and conducting training). WHO CompetenciesTeamworkRespecting and promoting individual and cultural differencesCommunicationDriving the Organization's Position in Health LeadershipProducing results Use of Language SkillsEssential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of French.Desirable: The above language requirements are interchangeable. 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 77,326 (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 3815 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 This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support. 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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 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 Health Emergency Intelligence and Surveillance Systems division (WSE) is responsible for building a system of collaborative intelligence enabling better decisions to avert and manage public health threats and risks. Its goal is to enable, strengthen and support countries, regional and global actors in averting and managing public health threats and risks through collaborative problem solving and decision-making for short-term action and long-term policies, informed by better data and analytics.The WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence is a new office of WHO, located in Berlin. It works with partners to enable the generation of public health relevant information to provide timely actionable insights and improve decision making to prepare for, avert and respond to public health threats. It also aims to reduce fragmentation and inefficiency by creating an ecosystem that promotes collaboration across multiple professional disciplines, sectors, and initiatives; and empower decision makers, public health professionals, and civil society to make informed public health decisions. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIESWithin the framework of the delegated authority, the incumbent is assigned all or part of the following duties which are performed according to the needs of the unit and department:• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify data requirements and design, create and implement data solutions that support business processes and needs.• Analyze the data needs of the Department and stakeholders and evaluate and select data integration tools that are best suited for the needs.• Analyze and optimize data storage and retrieval.• Design, develop, evaluate, implement and maintain algorithms and methods for data mapping, transformation, processing, analysis and querying.• Develop and implement data integration strategies, data models, data dictionaries, data standards and guidelines and data mapping processes to ensure data consistency, accuracy and alignment with departmental objectives.• Identify areas for data quality improvements and work with stakeholders to implement solutions, while ensuring data privacy and security through appropriate security measures.• Develop and maintain documentation of the data architecture, data integration strategies and data governance policies and procedures.• Monitor and evaluate data management systems to ensure they are meeting business needs and complying with any relevant regulatory requirements.• Advise on best practices and emerging trends in data management.• Work with others on the team and subject matter experts to identify relevant data sources for integration into models and algorithms.• Develop strategies for integrating and managing data across different sources and formats.• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in data systems, data federation and related technologies.• Perform other related duties as assigned, including replacing and back stopping for others as required. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEducationEssential: Advanced level university degree (Masters or higher) in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field and certifications in technologies related to data modeling, data architecture, data transformation, data analytics and other relevant topics (e.g. CDMP, CAP).Desirable: Certifications in project management, artificial intelligence and cloud technologies. ExperienceEssential: A minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience in a data architect or similar role, designing and implementing data solutions in complex environments on an international scale. Demonstrated experience integrating and managing large volumes of data across different sources and formats. Demonstrated experience with data management, data modeling and data integration technologies. Demonstrated experience working with cloud and big data technologies. Demonstrated exposure working with a variety of stakeholders in complex international contexts involving technical, cultural and political elements.Desirable: Demonstrated experience in the public health domain. Skills• Ability to design and create data models that reflect business processes and needs.• Strong skills in data integration techniques and tools to enable seamless transfer of data between systems.• Extensive knowledge of data governance policies, procedures, and best practices for ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and security.• Strong knowledge and expertise in the use of diverse large-scale database management systems•Strong knowledge of data warehousing concepts, including ETL (extract, transform, load) processes, data marts, and data warehouses.• Strong skills with business intelligence and analytics tools and techniques for analyzing and interpreting large volumes of data to derive insights and inform decision-making.• Strong knowledge of data security technologies and best practices for protecting sensitive and confidential data.• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++, and experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell or Bash (particularly for data wrangling).• Strong knowledge of cloud computing platforms, such as AWS or Azure, and experience with cloud-based data storage and processing technologies.• Strong communication, collaboration and project management skills.• Deep understanding of data management principles and technologies.• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills to design and implement effective data solutions.• Ability to work independently and in a team environment. WHO CompetenciesTeamworkRespecting and promoting individual and cultural differencesCommunicationProducing resultsKnowing and managing yourself Use of Language SkillsEssential: Expert knowledge of English.Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French. Intermediate knowledge of another WHO language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish). 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 77,326 (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 3145 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 level. Only 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 This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support. 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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 Division of Country Health Policies and Systems (CPS) assists countries in the Region with the design and implementation of appropriate health policies and systems to strengthen universal health coverage. It works to strengthen data-driven, evidence-informed, contextually tailored health policy development and implementation at national, regional and local levels, taking an inclusive approach across the life course. The Division advocates strengthening of public health leadership, focusing on implementing policies that are people centered, promote health, prevent illness, and address the social and economic determinants of health, while fostering leadership on equity, human rights and gender mainstreaming in health. It focuses on building capacity for health systems innovation to enable the sustainable delivery of high-quality primary health and community services that are effectively linked to hospitals, and mental health, public health and social care services. To do so, CPS supports country efforts to facilitate access so as to leave nobody behind, to improve financial protection, to strengthen the health workforce, to increase access to affordable medicines and technologies, and to promote the uptake and implementation of digital technology. The Data and Digital Health (DDH) coordinates the digital health flagship and provides technical and policy guidance and expertise on the safety and efficacy of digital health solutions; and preserving health equity, gender equality, equity and human rights as core values in their deployment. Through its work it will support countries to leverage the use of digital technologies for improving the interface between people and health services; for improving health system performance; and for strengthening critical public health functions including disease surveillance, early warning and risk assessment. Furthermore, the unit is responsible for data collection, collation, analysis, presentation and dissemination. It will monitor and measure progress in achieving the SDGs and the triple billion goals whilst developing and implementing a measurement framework for the EPW. It will provide strategic direction, technical assistance and tailored support to countries to strengthen their capacity to be able to generate timely, credible, reliable and actionable data. The priority will be to strengthen health information systems in non-EU countries. The unit will engage with experts and partners both within and outside the Region to harness synergies, reduce data collection burden and fill important data gaps. It will seek to develop new approaches and methodologies including the use of big data to complement traditional methods for timely measurement and monitoring of health status and health system performance. It will also be responsible for ensuring timely and effective dissemination of health statistics to serve as a basis for planning and prioritization of activities in countries. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIESProvide strategic planning, leadership and capacity strengthening at the Regional Office in the implementation of the European Programme of Work Measurement Framework and the development and implementation of strategic partnerships and resource mobilization strategies in the area of data, metrics and analytics. Provide technical advice and support to European Member States with regard to strengthening national and sub-national capacities in data and health information. The incumbent facilitates timely implementation of all activities. Under the supervision of the Regional Adviser DDH, and overall guidance of the Director of the Division of Country Health Policies and Systems, the incumbent will assume the following responsibilities and achieve the following objectives:Key duties:Provide scientific leadership, technical expertise and authoritative advice to countries in the development and implementation of national health information systems and provide assistance with the development of mechanisms, instruments and tools;Provide scientific and technical leadership in implementing the EU action "Supporting Member States in the WHO European region in strengthening health information systems and boosting health data governance"; Contribute to the overall CPS Divisional objectives and wider Regional Office objectives in the field of data and metrics and analytics to support the implementation of the set deliverables emanating from the European Programme of Work Measurement Framework by supporting the development and implementation of a monitoring and evaluation framework, including the development of new indicators;Advise and contribute to the production of data and health information products, in particular leading the publication of the European Health Reports and other statistical publications;Work together with technical programmes in EURO and WHO headquarters to ensure integration and exchange of statistical information available throughout the Organization and define standards for certain programme-specific data.To advise other WHO technical programmes on statistical aspects, including integration of programme-specific statistical information into one coherent system;Provide scientific leadership, technical expertise and authoritative advice to countries in developing their national health indicator databases and strengthen other components of their national health information systems(mostly through Biennial Collaborative Agreements BCAs), including systematic capacity building efforts, such as dedicated workshops;Provide technical support to regional and sub-regional health information networks as well as Member States in the understanding and application of health information systems assessment frameworks, tools, guidelines and procedures to improve country and regional health information access and use;Represent EURO with other international agencies in strategic health information activities, including developing common definitions and harmonizing data collection from joint Member States, in particular the European Commission and OECD;Mobilize resources to efficiently deliver services/products and develop activities at country and inter-country level within the relevant Programme Area budget envelopes; Performing other duties as assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEducationEssential: University degree (Master's level) in statistics, demography, epidemiology, public health, health systems or similar sciences.Desirable: University degree (PhD's level) in public health or health systems. ExperienceEssential: At least ten years working experience with increased responsibilities in data and health information, including 3 years at international level. Experience in the field of development, project funding and international partnerships. Track record of experience at progressively senior positions with implementation of data transformation at country level.Desirable: Working experience with the UN system, in particular WHO, or other relevant international organizations or programmes. Demonstrated, relevant experience in the WHO European Region. SkillsExcellent analytical, organizational, communication and negotiation skills.Diplomatic and technical skills in negotiating with Ministries of Health, and other ministries.In-depth knowledge of political, social and health systems of countries of the European Region.Indepth technical knowledge of health information governance and policyExcellent technical knowledge across the broad area of data and health information and their applications to public health and health systemsProven skills inleading scientific working groups, consensus building and development of policy guidelines.Knowledge of the WHO and UN structure and functions.Emotional awareness: the ability to identify and harness one's emotions and apply them to tasks; and the ability to manage emotions, which includes both regulating one's own emotions when necessary and helping others to do the same.Ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced environment. WHO CompetenciesTeamworkRespecting and promoting individual and cultural differencesCommunicationDriving the Organization's Position in Health LeadershipCreating an empowering and motivating environment Use of Language SkillsEssential: Expert knowledge of EnglishDesirable: Intermediate knowledge of French, Russian and German 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 6174 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 This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support. Our coaches are here to help tailor your application to the requirements of the job (service provided at your own cost).Interview preparation: When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support.Additional services for  Swiss nationals who get invited to the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.):Let us know by writing to recruitment@cinfo.ch. We flag matching applications to HR partners and SDC/SECO for visibility.Benefit from free interview/assessment preparation by registering here : Interview and Assessment Centre Preparation for Jobs in Multilateral Organisations. Our coaches stand ready to help prepare for upcoming interview/assessment centre.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings.  OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMMETo ensure that effective WHO country presence is established to implement WHO country cooperation strategies that are aligned with Member State's health development agendas and emergency/resilience programmes, and harmonized with the United Nations country teams.Overall objective of the Mental Health project :To promote the mental well-being of the Palestinian people by strengthening a comprehensive, integrated, and inclusive mental health services accessible to all Palestinians in the West Bank (including East Jerusalem) and Gaza .The MH project will start from June 2023 till December 2026.In addition, the Rehabilitation project objective: is to increase access to evidence-based rehabilitation for people in need, and to improve their health, functioning and quality of life by establishing two new rehabilitation outpatient centres in Ramallah and Qabatiya. This project has started end of 2021 and will end in December 2024 DESCRIPTION OF DUTIESThe incumbent will perform the following duties:Establish and maintain appropriate monitoring and evaluation as well as data collection, analysis and dissemination mechanisms, systems and tools to monitor the implementation of the mental health and rehabilitation programmes.Determine the data information elements that are required internally and externally to evaluate the mental health and rehabilitation programme leading to an informed decision-making. Adopt standardized methods of capturing and consolidating evidence based mental health interventions and rehabilitation ensuring to document lessons learnt, best practices and trend analyses ensuring accountability, responsiveness and transparency. Assess the impact and effectiveness of the mental health and rehabilitation programmes at the national level, identify gaps, define training needs and capacities required to improve effectiveness as well as remedial actions to allow greater predictability and accountability. Build and strengthen national and country office capacities for monitoring and evaluation of the programme to achieve the target and ensure effective monitoring and evaluation by the WHO Country Office staff and implementing partners.Conduct situation analysis and prepare biannual and annual technical reports assessing the implementation and results of the programmes based on the project's results frameworkPartner with KOICA, government institutions in oPt to ensure effective and efficient monitoring, reporting and evaluation of the KOICA funded programmes.Engage with the implementing partners' M&E counterparts and the UN Country Team's M&E coordination structures to strengthen results-based programme management and facilitate timely, efficient and effective monitoring and reporting of the implementation of WHO Country Programme. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEducationEssential: Bachelor's degree in Public Health or Epidemiology or Statistics or information management or Social Sciences or.life sciences or public or business administration or related fieldDesirable: Master's degree in Social Sciences or Business Administration. ExperienceEssential: At least five years relevant experience with proven international exposure in project monitoring and evaluation and reporting including relevant experience in emergency operations or humanitarian context.Desirable: Experience in UN organizations/agencies, International institutions SkillsAdvanced ability to gather, analyse and disseminate information on best practice in accountability and results-based management systems.Demonstrated knowledge of principles, disciplines and techniques to implement monitoring and evaluation strategies.Good research and documentation skills especially for 'best practices' in organizational change.Demonstrated knowledge of information technology and ability to apply it in work assignmentsDemonstrated ability to deal with local partners and NGOs.Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure.Tact, discretion.Excellent Presentation and reporting Skills WHO CompetenciesWHO global Competencies model at http://www.who.int/employment/WHO_competencies_EN.pdf?ua=1TeamworkRespecting and promoting individual and cultural differencesCommunicationMoving forward in a changing environmentProducing results Use of Language SkillsEssential: Expert knowledge of English.Desirable: Expert knowledge of Korean. 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 3313 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 candidatesFor WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.International exposure means: (a) proven relevant work experience in a multicultural environment. (b) proven relevant experience working with partners across different geographical/cultural settings; and/or(c) proven relevant experience of working on a project in different geographical /cultural settings  Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply on-line. For assessment of your application, please ensure that:1- Your profile is properly completed and updated.2- All required details regarding your qualifications, education and training are provided.3- Your experience records are entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time.Kindly note that CVs/PHFs inserted via LinkedIn are not accessible. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support. 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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 the Division of WHO 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 all hazard emergencies, as described under the IHR (2005) 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 health 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.The European Centre for Preparedness for Humanitarian and Health Emergencies (PHHE) aims at strengthening WHO/EURO Member States' capacities in preparedness for humanitarian and health emergencies through innovative, collaborative and sustainable approaches to capacity building, including through the development and implementation of training opportunities in emergency and disaster risk reduction, the provision of tailored country support in sustainable capacity building, and the facilitation of access to capacity building resources in the Region. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIESWithin the framework of the delegated authority, under the guidance of PHHE Head of Office, and the direct supervision of the Team Lead "Training and Learning Solutions", the incumbent is assigned the following duties:• Develop and monitor a detailed project plan for the team's capacity-building activities, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.• Develop guidance and SOPs in assessing the learning needs of relevant target audience.• Identify and evaluate new technologies and innovations that align with the PHHE strategic goals, assessing their potential impact and feasibility for implementation.• Design, develop and update training curricula, training and learning solutions, materials, tools and methods based on the latest evidence, best practices and needs assessment, and disseminate them.• Establish frameworks for evaluating and following training and learning activities, including effectiveness and impact of training and learning solutions and return-on-investments of programmes; analyse training data and document the findings and best practices; maintain and update the database and records of training and learning activities and participants; provide feedback on results.• Facilitate and support the knowledge management and sharing of training and learning solutions within and outside the Organization.• Build and maintain a network of trainers, experts, partners and stakeholders in the area of training and learning solutions.• Conduct research and analysis on emerging trends, innovations and challenges in the area of training and learning solutions.• Perform any other duties assigned by the Team Lead and the Head of the Office. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEducationEssential: First University degree (Bachelor's level or above) in health, education, social or behavioral science.Desirable: Postgraduate degree in one of the above fields. Specialization in the development of training activities. ExperienceEssential: At least 5 years of relevant work experience, at national and international levels, in public health, project management in a health-related field and in the development and the management of training and learning programmes.Desirable: Experience in project management with emphasis on designing, coordinating and organizing training courses and distance training. Knowledge and understanding of WHO mandate, policies and processes. Experience of work in international organizations. Demonstrated knowledge in preparedness for humanitarian and health emergencies and emerging diseases in international context. Demonstrated experience managing human and financial resources. Skills1. Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning theory, and proven ability to create a positive, inclusive and supportive training environment, motivating trainees and adapting to different learning styles; strong skills related to designing and delivering training modules and tools.2. Proven ability to create a positive, inclusive and supportive training environment, motivating trainees and adapting to different learning styles.3. Strong skills in the area of developing and establishing polices and strategies4. Ability to engage and communicate effectively and diplomatically with external partners including Ministries of Health, Donor institutions, Civil Society, and other stakeholders. Commitment to collaborate effectively with other key partners in the Health Subject area.5. Excellent presentation and communication skills, both oral and written.6. Proven ability to interact in a multi-disciplinary and cross-cutting environment involving technical, cultural and political elements.7. Tact, diplomacy, and courtesy.8. Emotional intelligence: Ability to identify and manage one's own emotions, as well as helping others to do the same.9. Sound analytical and organizational skills.10. Proven ability to work and produce results under pressure in critical situations. WHO CompetenciesTeamworkRespecting and promoting individual and cultural differencesCommunicationProducing resultsEnsuring the effective use of resources Use of Language SkillsEssential: Expert knowledge of English.Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French/German/Russian. 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 2319 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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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMMEThe objectives of the Human Resources Management Unit are to carry out in an efficient and timely manner, for the WHO Regional Office for Africa (AFR), emergency hubs and offices and sub/offices in 47 countries in the African region, all activities related to both strategic and operational workforce planning, staff/management relations, the development, implementation and assessment of integrated talent management strategies and practices that support the achievements of short, medium and long-term objectives as set out in the MTSP and operational work plans. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIESThe incumbent performs the following specific functions: 1. The Senior Human Resources Officer is responsible for regional HR projects involving partial and full restructuring, organisational design and their implementation, including change management. 2. Provides advice and guidance to managers in technical programs, and country offices on Human Resources planning, development and management and other staffing related issues; Contributes to the HR planning and staff costing to ensure the right sizing and efficient utilisation of Human Resources in relation to available financial resources ;3. Supervises and coordinates HR teams including:--> Oversees and monitors the planning and costing of HR and activities of the regional staff medical services and staff welfare ;--> Monitors the work and transactions performed by the HR operations and contract administration teams and the HR help desk in providing quality services and sound advice to technical programmes at regional office and ISTs;--> Oversees and guides the work of the Administrative Law specialist in providing accurate and sound advice on HR policies and legal matters, staff relations, including solving staff and HR related disputes and various claims; --> Coordinates the work of data capturing and management; Produces statistical and narrative staffing reports and provides interpretation and analysis of workforce of WHO in the African region to guide policy formulation and decision making for HR management and development activities in the region;4. Monitors, reviews, evaluates and recommends solutions for the Human Resources needs across the Organisation in the African region in accordance with applicable HR policies, strategies and procedures;5. Reviews proposed new HR policies and suggests changes and adjustments to align Organisation's Staff rules, practices and procedures to the regional specific needs and work conditions; Proactively introduces innovative solutions such as HR policies, rules, processes and approaches to support achievement of organizational needs and effectiveness and acts as a change agent through improvement in HR processes;6. Oversees staff relations and administrative or work related conflicts and propose solutions for proper HR management and resolution of contentious cases; Works to ensure a positive staff relations environment that minimizes workplace disputes/conflicts and sets a high standard of integrity and outstanding service to all staff;7. Coordinates and administers conditions of service for all categories of staff, reviews staff claims and requests and provide guidance and solutions in accordance with HR policies, procedures and practices;8. Perform other duties as required. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEducationEssential: Advanced university degree in human resources management/personnel management, Industrial relations; Business or public administration, Law or related field.Desirable: Studies or training in law as applied to HR management or specialized post-graduate training or professional certification.ExperienceEssential: Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in human resources or a related area, of which at least five years in a managerial position at the international level.Desirable: Related WHO or UN experience.SkillsExcellent knowledge of human resources principles and practices as well as procedures applicable to international organisations. Proven ability to plan, manage and coordinate Human resources activities. Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills. Tact and discretion in dealing with staff of diverse nationalities and cultural background. Demonstrated ability to act independently and exercise sound judgment. Excellent interpersonal relations and communication skills. WHO CompetenciesTeamworkRespecting and promoting individual and cultural differencesCommunicationMoving forward in a changing environmentPromoting innovation and organizational learningCreating an empowering and motivating environmentUse of Language Skills Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Intermediate knowledge of French.Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of Portuguese. 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 4296 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.https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusionreasonableaccommodation@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 This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support. Our coaches are here to help tailor your application to the requirements of the job (service provided at your own cost). Interview preparation: When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support. Additional services for  Swiss nationals who get invited to  the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.): Let us know by writing to recruitment@cinfo.ch. We flag matching applications to HR partners and SDC/SECO for visibility. Benefit from free interview/assessment preparation by registering here: Interview and Assessment Centre Preparation for Jobs in Multilateral Organisations. Our coaches stand ready to help prepare for upcoming interview/assessment centre.​   

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMMEThe Division of Country Health Policies and Systems (CPS) assists countries in the Region with the design and implementation of appropriate health policies and systems to strengthen universal health coverage. It works to strengthen data-driven, evidence-informed, contextually tailored health policy development and implementation at national, regional and local levels, taking an inclusive approach across the life course. The Division advocates strengthening of public health leadership, focusing on implementing policies that are people centered, promote health, prevent illness, and address the social and economic determinants of health, while fostering leadership on equity, human rights, and gender mainstreaming in health. It focuses on building capacity for health systems innovation to enable the sustainable delivery of high- quality primary health and community services that are effectively linked to hospitals, and mental health, public health, and social care services. To do so, CPS supports country efforts to facilitate access so as to leave nobody behind, to improve financial protection, to strengthen the health workforce, to increase access to affordable medicines and technologies, and to promote the uptake and implementation of digital technology.The Data and Digital Health (DDH) coordinates the digital health flagship and provides technical and policy guidance and expertise on the safety and efficacy of digital health solutions; and preserving health equity, gender equality, equity and human rights as core values in their deployment. Through its work it will support countries to leverage the use of digital technologies for improving the interface between people and health services; for improving health system performance; and for strengthening critical public health functions including disease surveillance, early warning and risk assessment. Furthermore, the unit is responsible for data collection, collation, analysis, presentation and dissemination. It will monitor and measure progress in achieving the SDGs and the triple billion goals whilst developing and implementing a measurement framework for the EPW. It will provide strategic direction, technical assistance and tailored support to countries to strengthen their capacity to be able to generate timely, credible, reliable and actionable data. The priority will be to strengthen health information systems in non-EU countries. The unit will engage with experts and partners both within and outside the Region to harness synergies, reduce data collection burden and fill important data gaps. It will seek to develop new approaches and methodologies including the use of big data to complement traditional methods for timely measurement and monitoring of health status and health system performance. It will also be responsible for ensuring timely and effective dissemination of health statistics to serve as a basis for planning and prioritization of activities in countries. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIESThe purpose of the post is to provide specialist technical assistance on knowledge management, evidence and research to the Regional Adviser for Data and Digital Health and contribute as a DDH Unit team member towards the planning, coordination and implementation of its strategic goals and activities, including coordination of work with Member States, technical input to and monitoring of projects and support to resource mobilization. Key duties:Under the guidance of the Regional Adviser, DDH, the incumbent assumes the responsibility to achieve the following tasks:Provide technical guidance and support the coordination in implementing the EU action "Supporting Member States in the WHO European region in strengthening health information systems and boosting health data governance".Provide technical assistance to Member States in strengthening country capacity in using evidence to policy and knowledge management to develop sound and informed health policies for the Organization and its Member States, as well as promoting country capacity and mechanisms for good research practice, such as related to ethics review and standards.Contribute to the development of tools and resources for national capacity on evidence and research for policymaking, strengthening inter alia by performing literature reviews and contributing to the writing process.Acts as a focal point for knowledge management and support for other technical units in the Regional Office and for Country Offices in identifying relevant tools, resources good practices and knowledge management policies.Supports the preparation of dissemination of publications and health information products on the website, as well as through social media by advising on the use of infographics and other measures to facilitate communication of health information within the European Region.Identify opportunities for collaboration in scientific, research and technical information production and knowledge sharing across the Organization, within WHO, with other UN organizations or with other partners; establish and maintain partnerships that promote and support such collaboration; provide technical assistance, when called upon, to institutions of WHO Europe Member States in the area of knowledge management, evidence and research for policymaking.Create and provide technical input to a network of Collaborating Centers on knowledge management, evidence and research for policymaking with the objective of identifying, analyzing and promoting good practices and synergies across different health topics.Provide technical assistance in other related work within the above areas, as relevant and needed by DDH. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEducationEssential: University degree (Bachelor's level) in information science, public health or health sciences (or equivalent). Desirable:University degree (Master's level) in any of the above fields. Specialization in information management systems, emergency information management and knowledge management.ExperienceEssential: At least 5 years of professional experience at national and international level in knowledge management, knowledge translation, health systems policy and/or health systems research.Desirable:Relevant experience within WHO, the United Nations or other international organizations.Work experience in research-to-policy engagements, health systems political outreach, facilitation and analysis. SkillsTechnical expertise in the application of knowledge management, evidence and research.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both internally and externally and engage with experts and stakeholders from different fields, including policymakers, researchers, civil society and the private sector.Proven strong analytical, research, presentation and report writing skills.Documented effective project, financial and planning management skills.Ability to identify and manage one's own emotions, as well as helping others do the same.Ability to work comfortably in an international, multi-disciplinary, fast-paced environment.Design and management of information systems.Demonstrated ability to design, manage and analyze complex information system projects, computer-based applications and databases, web-based tools. WHO CompetenciesTeamworkRespecting and promoting individual and cultural differencesCommunicationMoving forward in a changing environmentProducing results Use of Language SkillsEssential: Expert knowledge of English.Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French, Russian, German. 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 4440 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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