Date of last update: 22/12/2022 2022-12-22
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PURPOSE OF POSITION
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), is the cancer agency of the World Health Organisation (WHO) and is based in Lyon, France.
In view of the growing number of complex grants managed at IARC, it is planned to strengthen and expand its support to the Scientific Branches both at the pre-submission level as well as at the implementation phase of projects with the addition of a Project Management Officer who will perform project management support which includes portfolio maintenance, project development, progress monitoring, methodology compliance, financial compliance verification, action item tracking, risk log tracking and support for report preparations. The incumbent will work with other professionals, to ensure a global and consistent approach to project planning, review and monitoring. The incumbent will provide project management support expertise and services to IARC's Scientific Branches.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
COVID-19 MEASURES
Due to the evolving situation resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic, and depending on work requirements, this position may be partly occupied remotely, from the home of the candidate selected in the region Lyon, according to the teleworking clause for force majeure currently in force as part of the IARC teleworking policy during this pandemic period.
WHO COMPETENCIES
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Essential: Master's degree in Life Science, Public Health, Business Administration, Project Management or any other closely related fields to science, business administration and/or project management.
Desirable:
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Essential: At least 1 year of relevant experience working in scientific or public health project management
Desirable: Experience coordinating large-scale public health international projects.
USE OF LANGUAGE SKILLS
Expert knowledge of English is essential. Working knowledge of French or another UN official language is desirable.
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential:
Desirable:
OTHER SKILLS ( IT SKILLS)
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 38,523 (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 1,402 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
● Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
● A written test and/or seminar presentation 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. IARC/WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of
Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
● Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to IARC/WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
● WHO staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.
● For information on IARC'S operations please visit: www.iarc.who.int
● IARC/WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
● IARC/WHO's workforce adheres to the WHO Values Charter and is committed to put the WHO Values into practice.
● IARC/WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
● Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Participating States are particularly encourage.
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Type of contract: Staff (Permanent and Fixed Term)
Macro-area: Multiple
Level of experience: Entry level, less than 1 year
Area of work Definition: Health and Nutrition
Type of organisation: Multilateral Organisations