OBJECTIVE OF THE OFFICE/DEPARTMENT This requisition is for employment at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO) The objective of the Health Emergencies Department (PHE) of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) is to increase health sector resilience to emergencies and disasters. PHE assists Member States to strengthen the health sector's capacities in prevention, risk reduction, preparedness, surveillance, response, and early recovery for emergencies and disasters related to any hazards (natural, man-made, biological, chemical, radiological and others) and, when national capacities are overwhelmed, to lead and coordinate the international health response to contain disasters, including outbreaks, and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations. PHE is responsible for ensuring the implementation and updating of the PAHO/WHO Institutional Emergency and Disaster Response policy. The incumbent is a member of the Health Emergency Operations (PHE/EMO) Unit. He/she will support project management and administration, information management, and activation and follow up with the logistics group of the Regional Response Team (RRT), as directed, to facilitate the timely delivery and implementation of the EMO and EOC Products and Services. Work requires interacting with PHE and other technical focal points from within the Organization, including PAHO/WHO Country Offices, to support coordination and logistics related to the operations of PAHO's emergency readiness and response efforts. The incumbent liaises with PHE emergency personnel in its subregional offices for the Caribbean, Central America, and South America and with procurement officers in PAHO/WHO's Headquarters and in country offices to coordinate the procurement of relevant goods and services. The incumbent is expected to exercise tact, discretion, and take initiative in procuring and prepare information kits for decision-making processes within the Organization. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES Under the general supervision of the Director, Health Emergencies (PHE) and the direct supervision of the Unit Chief, Emergency Operations (PHE/EMO), the incumbent is responsible for, but not limited to, the following assigned duties: 1) Provide operational support for logistics pertaining to the procurement and management of strategic stocks and emergency dispatch of goods, supplies and equipment for emergency preparedness and response, including coordinating the consolidation of specifications, resource requirements, monitoring orders, and other related activities; 2) Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and databases to track orders, inventories and needs for emergency preparedness and response, ensuring timely and informed decision making; 3) Support the identification, mapping, and monitoring of potential donors and strategic partners to provide estimates on resource needs for emergency preparations and related operations; 4) Support the coordination and collaboration among partners and UN agencies through close monitoring of the logistics chain during emergency operations; 5) Provide support in organizing information for the presentation of proposals aimed at resource mobilization and the creation of strategic alliances; 6) Provide support to countries in the shipment, reception, donation, and distribution of supplies or medications, as well as in inventory management and emergency procedures related to the logistics chain; 7) Serve as liaison between the PAHO EOC and the regional logistics response team and the OSL /WHE roster; 8) Contribute to the drafting and consolidation of information required for the timely submission of proposals, donor reports, and other technical documents in support of resource mobilization, communications, and program management for PAHO/WHO's emergency preparedness and response activities; 9) Support the management and monitoring of financial resources assigned to emergency operations for logistics, particularly for the procurement of emergency goods, supplies, and equipment, maintenance of warehouses, etc.; 10) Provide operational support for logistics and management, including dispatching and replenishment of goods, supplies, and equipment, of PAHO/WHO's strategic stock, particularly the stock housed in the United Nations Humanitarian Regional Depot in Panama and other approved inventories in the Region; 11) Collaborate with the Logistics Team of the PAHO/WHO Regional Response Team (RRT) in coordinating requests for procurement or donations, dispatch, and monitoring of health commodities and materials; 12) Collaborate with relevant PHE administrative personnel in the maintenance and updating of the programmed and ad hoc inventory counts and reviews of PAHO supplies located in the United Nations Humanitarian Regional Depot in Panama and other approved inventories in the Region; 13) Collaborate with the regional initiatives to reinforce the logistics network; 14) Contribute towards the development and updating of operational emergency processes and collaborate in capacity building for PAHO/WHO personnel and partners; support in coordination between Operational Support & Logistics (OSL) units and Sub Regional and Country offices as well as external partners; 15) Provide technical support to PAHO/WHO Country Offices in the areas of operations and logistics in response to emergencies; \\ 16) Support the Organization's emergency and disaster response operations and serve as a member of the Regional Disaster Response Team; 17) Perform other related duties, as assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education: Essential: A bachelor's degree in public or business administration, a social science, or in any other field related to the functions of the post from a recognized university. 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. PAHO, considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in one of the following databases: World Higher Education Database (WHED), 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/ Council for Higher Education Accreditation http://www.chea.org/search/default.asp College Navigator, found on the website of the National Centre for Educational Statistics, https://nces.ed.gov/ college navigator to support the validation process. Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to PAHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and e-Manual. For information on PAHO please visit: http://www.paho.org Experience: Essential: Five years of combined national and international experience in the field of health logistics operations and supply chain management in emergency, humanitarian or military response efforts, disaster management, logistics, or related field. Desirable: Experience or knowledge of customs laws, international commercial terms, regulatory processes, and dynamics of international commerce and freight. Experience working in UN organizations/agencies, international institutions or NGOs. Experience working in an emergency context, especially in Latin America and the Caribbean, would be an asset. SKILLS: PAHO Competencies: · Overall attitude at work: Maintains integrity and takes a clear ethical approach and stance; demonstrates commitment to the Organization's mandate and promotes the values of the Organization in daily work and behavior; is accountable for work carried out in line with own role and responsibilities; is respectful towards, and trusted by, colleagues and counterparts. · Teamwork: Collaborate and cooperate with others. - Works collaboratively with team members and counterparts to achieve results; encourages cooperation and builds rapport; helps others when asked; accepts joint responsibility for the teams' successes and shortcomings. Identifies conflicts in a timely manner and addresses them as necessary; understands issues from the perspective of others; does not interpret/ attribute conflicts to cultural, geographical or gender issues. · Respecting and valuing individual differences: Treats everyone with dignity and respect, fostering positive relationships with everyone. Reflects on personal behavior to avoid stereotypes and considers situations from the perspective of others. · Communication: Express oneself clearly when speaking/Write effectively/Listen/Shares knowledge - Quality and quantity of communication targeted at audience. Listens attentively and does not interrupt other speakers. Adapts communication style and written content to ensure they are appropriately and accurately understood by the audience (e.g., power-point presentations, communication strategies, implementation plans). Shares information openly with colleagues and transfers knowledge, as needed. · Knowing and managing yourself: Manages stress/Invite feedback/Continuously learn - Remains productive even in an environment where information or direction is not available, and when facing challenges; recovers quickly from setbacks, where necessary. Manages stress positively; remains positive and productive even under pressure; does not transfer stress to others. Seeks feedback to improve knowledge and performance; shows self- awareness when seeking and receiving feedback; uses feedback to improve own performance. Seeks informal and/or formal learning opportunities for personal and professional development; systematically learns new competencies and skills useful for job; takes advantage of learning opportunities to fill competencies and skill gaps. · Producing Results: Deliver quality results/Take responsibility - Produces high-quality results and workable solutions that meet clients' needs. Works independently to produce new results and sets own timelines effectively and efficiently. Shows awareness of own role and clarifies roles of team members in relation to project's expected results. Makes proposals for improving processes as required and takes responsibility for own work and/or actions, as necessary. Demonstrates positive attitude in working on new projects and initiatives. Demonstrates accountability for own success, as well as for errors; learns from experience. · Moving forward in a changing environment: Propose change/Adapt to change - Suggests and articulates effective and efficient proposals for change as needed when new circumstances arise. Quickly and effectively adapts own work approach in response to new demands and changing priorities. Is open to new ideas, approaches and working methods; adjusts own approach to embrace change initiatives. Technical Expertise: · Knowledge of technologies and software for inventory control, logistics and supply chain management. · Practical knowledge and skills in planning, implementation, and monitoring of program activities. · Excellent skills in assessment and analysis of data. · Strong technical, analytical, and conceptual skills; demonstrated ability to assess, analyze, synthesize and provide recommendations on key technical issues. · Ability to perform compliance reviews of import and export processes and documentation for international shipments of tangible items. · Ability to exercise tact, discretion, and judgment; independently take initiative in procuring intelligence, and the ability to produce results under crisis situations. · Excellent organizational and analytical skills combined with ability to multi-task and produce accurate results under pressure. · Ability to integrate managerial and administrative inputs into recommendations for decision-making. · Strong professional oral and writing skills including the development of reports, research, oral presentations, and technical/persuasive documents for consideration at the highest levels of the Organization. Languages: Very good knowledge of English or Spanish with working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese would be an asset. IT Skills: Demonstrated ability to effectively use current technology and software, spreadsheets and presentations, as well as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and management information systems. Other IT skills and knowledge of software programs such as Microsoft Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Word are considered essential. REMUNERATION Monthly Salary: (Net of taxes) $4,596.92 (Salary is non-negotiable) Post Adjustment: $2,565.08 This amount is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION · This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates to fill other similar short-term positions at the same grade level. · PAHO/WHO offers an attractive compensation package including a monthly net salary and post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station and exchange rates (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance). Other benefits may include: 2.5 days annual leave per month, generous telework policy, parental leave, sick leave, pension plan, and health insurance scheme. Other benefits for internationally recruited staff may include travel and removal expenses on appointment and separation, settling-in grant and rental subsidy. · Applicants will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration. A written test and/or interview will be held for this position as a form of screening. · The post description is the official documentation for organization purposes. · Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to PAHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and e-Manual. · For information on PAHO please visit: http://www.paho.org · PAHO/WHO is committed to workforce individual differences. · PAHO/WHO is an ethical organization that maintains high standards of integrity and accountability. People joining PAHO are required to maintain these standards both in their professional work and personal activities. · PAHO/WHO also promotes a work environment that is free from harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and other types of abusive behavior. PAHO conducts background checks and will not hire anyone who has a substantiated history of misconduct. · PAHO/WHO personnel interact frequently with people in the communities we serve. To protect these people, PAHO has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. People who commit serious wrongdoing will be terminated and may also face criminal prosecution. · PAHO/WHO is a smoke-free environment. · Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are encouraged. · All applicants are required to complete an on-line profile to be considered for this position. ______________________________________________________________________ Important Application Information: Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting. 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Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia Are you ready to make a lasting impact on the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region. Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship The position of Principal Transport Specialist is assigned to the Transport Sector Office (SG-TRA) within the Sectors Department 1 (SD1). SD1 aims to deliver impactful sector strategy, initiatives, and integrated solutions that advance ADB's strategic agenda in the region and with ADB's clients. SD1, which comprises the Energy and Transport Sector Offices, delivers and supports sovereign, nonsovereign, and advisory operations; delivers knowledge services; supports regional departments (RD) and resident missions (RM) in engaging with developing member countries (DMCs); and ensures ADB's technical leadership externally and internally. SG-TRA leads policy development dialogue, knowledge management, project quality assurance, sector analytic work, and loan and technical assistance processing and administration in the transport sector. You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines. You will report to Director, Transport and will oversee junior team members within the division. Your Role As a Principal Transport Specialist, you will lead and oversee in the articulation and implementation of policies and strategies for the transport sector in developing member countries (DMCs). You will ensure proper project identification, preparation, appraisal, documentation, and compliance with ADB's policies, operations manuals, project administration instructions, and assistance-related documentation during the development and implementation of loans, TA, and non-lending products and services (NLPS) for the transport projects. You will perform three key tasks: (i) identify, develop, implement and administer selected loans, grants, TA projects with higher levels of complexity; (ii) manage overall project portfolio through identification of implementation problems and execution of corrective actions; and (iii) lead the development of assistance project/program pipeline by utilizing the sector's collective knowledge and experience in project processing and portfolio management. You will work closely with internal teams and resource departments, and externally with clients and supervise critical tasks, as may be assigned from time-to-time. You will: - Lead the development of policy and strategies for the transport sector in DMCs in consultation with relevant government agencies, other stakeholders, and Resident Missions (RMs). - Conduct dialogue with government officials and other stakeholders on transport sector issues and projects related to regional cooperation and integration, trade logistics and cross-border transport facilitation. - Actively participate in the network activities in the transport sector and regional cooperation and integration, trade logistics facilitation and cross border transport areas, knowledge sharing, staff mentoring, and keep abreast of the latest developments and issues. - Lead the development, processing, implementation and administration of loan, grant and TA projects which require policy, institutional and operational reforms and use of innovative approaches in advancing sector transformation. - Administer complex loan/grant and technical assistance projects with sectoral and thematic area of focus. - Lead the monitoring, periodic review and progress reporting of project/program implementation, compliance with covenants, achievement of division's annual portfolio targets, and the achievement of the desired project/sector outcomes. - Provide guidance and advice to improve portfolio performance and identify actions needed to resolve project implementation issues and problems. Oversee the execution of actions to address project implementation problems. - Lead country programming activities for the transport sector and ensure that operational strategies and programs for the sector are adequately reflected in the resulting country programming documents. - Collaborate with other development partners in the transport sector for consistency and harmonization of approach, exchange of experience, partnership and cofinancing where appropriate. - Ensure that lessons learned in project administration are reflected in the design of new projects and communicated properly to key stakeholders. - Ensure quality and consistency of reports, project documents and communications related to the division's portfolio management. - Provide advice on ADB policies, guidelines, practices on project administration to internal and external stakeholders. - Supervise and support reporting staff, including their performance and development, providing clear directions and regular monitoring and feedback. - Ensure the ongoing learning and development of reporting staff. Mentor junior staff and support their learning and integration into SG-TRA. - Perform other duties as assigned and reflected in staff's workplan. Qualifications You will need: - Master's degree or equivalent in transport/civil engineering, transport economics, or other related fields; or University degree in transport/civil engineering, economics or related fields and at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered. - At least 12 years of relevant experience in the transport sector at senior technical or management level, preferably working for international organizations, governments, and consulting firms, including international experience. - Experience in preparing written technical and other reports (including at short notice and under mission travel conditions) on sustainable transport project concepts, technical scope and feasibility, project implementation arrangements, and policy and institutional change proposals. - Proven technical expertise in the development, planning and operation of sustainable transport initiatives in developing countries. - Able to utilize and share relevant knowledge to benefit the broader ADB community and DMCs, including supporting the expansion of ADB's sustainable transport support and operations in DMCs. - Capacity to contribute substantially to the development of sector policy, processing and administering loans and technical assistance in the transport sector. - Strong analytical and interpersonal skills, with ability to deal effectively with all types of internal and external clients/stakeholders. - Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. - When required, able to act as a mission/team leader, exercising supervision coordination, and planning responsibilities over the assigned team, with oversight from the Director of Transport Sector Group. - Act as a coach to develop the capabilities/potential of more junior colleagues on sustainable transport. - Please refer to the [link](https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/page/568426/ti3-core-competency-framework.pdf) for ADB Competency Framework for TI3. Benefits ADB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive [benefits package](https://www.adb.org/site/careers/what-we-offer). The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience. · Paid leave (including parental) · Medical and health benefits · Life and other insurance plans · Staff development · Retirement plan · Housing and education allowance (if applicable) · Expatriate benefits (for international staff) About Us Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 49 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under its [Strategy 2030](https://www.adb.org/documents/strategy-2030-prosperous-inclusive-resilient-sustainable-asia-pacific). ADB only hires nationals of its [69 members](https://www.adb.org/about/members). To view ADB Organizational Chart, please click [here](https://www.adb.org/who-we-are/organization). ADB seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply. Visit ADB Careers [FAQ](https://www.adb.org/work-with-us/careers/faqs) for more information. How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This Position - Application and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation) session to receive tailored guidance. - For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility. "Important Application Information: Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting."
