Date of last update: 15/04/2024 (Expiry date: 05/05/2024)
WHO began when our Constitution came into force on 7 April 1948 – a date we now celebrate every year as World Health Day. We are now more than 7000 people from more than 150 countries working in 150 country offices, in 6 regional offices and at our headquarters in Geneva.
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Working together, we attain health objectives by supporting national health policies and strategies.
WHO works worldwide to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable.
Our goal is to ensure that a billion more people have universal health coverage, to protect a billion more people from health emergencies, and provide a further billion people with better health and well-being.
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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The 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 DUTIES
Within 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 QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: 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.
Experience
Essential: 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.
Skills
1. 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 strategies
4. 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 Competencies
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Ensuring the effective use of resources
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French/German/Russian.
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 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 INFORMATION
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Working hours (%): 80-100%
80-100%Type of contract: Staff (Permanent and Fixed Term)
Macro-area: Eastern Europe and Central Asia
Level of experience: Senior Professional, more than 5 years
Area of work Definition: Education, Learning and Training
Type of organisation: Multilateral Organisations