Date of last update: 20/04/2021 2021-04-20
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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The World Health Organization's Academy (‘The Academy') is a new state-of-the-art learning institution that aims to revolutionize lifelong learning for health impact and reach million learners around the world. Based in Lyon, France, the Academy hub will offer a blend of learning modalities; digital, in-person learning via the hub in Lyon or through the campus network, as well as ‘portable learning labs' designed for contexts where participants cannot travel or access the digital learning platform.The Academy is an integral part of the WHO under the management authority of the Director-General. The overall goal of the Academy is to advance the learning and human development component of WHO's General Programme of Work (GPW) and health sustainable development goals. More specifically the Academy will:
The WHO Academy will deliver advanced digital and in-person learning to WHO workforce, health policy practitioners, health workers and other individuals. The Academy will be officially launched in May 2021 as a globally accessible school for the future which combines the latest technologies in digital and remote learning with advancements in adult learning science to offer innovative, personalised and multilingual learning that meets priority needs.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: A first university degree in IT, business, financial management, education, health or international relations.
Desirable: An advanced university degree (Master's level or above) in health or education. Project management certification.
Experience
Essential: At least five years of demonstrated and progressive experience in international health programs, events or initiatives, with at least two of those years in analysis/research and using agile/learn approaches. Experience of working with and/or coordinating diverse groups of experts, consultants and contractors. Demonstrated exposure in a multi-cultural environment at the international level.
Desirable: Experience in performing technical, programmatic and strategic guidance roles and providing advice to Senior Management and clients.
Skills
WHO Competencies
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Expert knowledge of French.
REMUNERATION
WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 62,120 (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 2733 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Type of contract: Staff (Temporary)
Duration: 1 year
Macro-area: Western and Central Europe without Switzerland
Level of experience: Senior Professional, more than 5 years
Area of work Definition: Information and Communication Technology
Type of organisation: Multilateral Organisations