Director Business Operations - ( 2403099 )
Primary Location
: Egypt-Cairo The purpose of the position is to provide strategic direction and vision across a multidisciplinary programme area of work within the Business Operations Department by effectively managing coordinated service delivery support in the areas of finance, administration, and human resources across the entire WHO Region and all its country-operations, ensuring the highest level of integrity and compliance with WHO's rules, regulations and procedures as well as risk mitigation and management. Extending across a wide range of interlocutors in and outside of the Organization, this position is to motivate, inspire, lead and empower expert staff across a wide range of subject areas, encompassing all aspects of programme facilitation and support. The Director provides senior level advice and guidance to the Regional Director and EMRO senior management and is accountable for the overall management and galvanization of Cluster’s specialized teams to meet the objectives of the Organization.10. Create an empowering and respectful working environment in the Region that promotes and supports the implementation of the best management practices, which are aligned with the overall changes in management/administrative roles, responsibilities and practices in WHO globally. 14. Provide the stable managerial framework that demonstrates the Regional Office's efficiency and ability to deliver results-driven services to a consistent high standard. 15. Oversee the monitoring and evaluation and reporting of the Cluster’s area of work to ensure development of key performance indicators and global reporting requirements and mechanisms to ensure optimal performance of Cluster’s deliverables. 16. Perform all other related duties as assigned. At least 15 years of relevant professional experience in managing programmes at international level. Experience in programme/project planning, management, and successful delivery of cross-functional or interdependent projects, some of which should be at the global or international level. Demonstrated experience and success in managing business initiatives, within a corporate environment across different locations and/or across different departments/functions. Demonstrated professional experience working with senior-level or executive-level management. Demonstrated experience with business process re-engineering using best practice and standard processes. Demonstrated experience in vendor negotiations and management. Knowledge and 5 years of senior experience of WHO Business Operations in the fields of Programme Management, Human Resources, Finance and/or Supply is an advantage including experience at all 3 levels of WHO.· Strong skills in the area of management, as well as developing and establishing polices and strategies · Excellent skills and ability in managing diverse teams and financial resources. · Strong understanding and skills in mobilizing resources. · Ability to engage, build consensus and communicate effectively and diplomatically with Member States and partners. · Proven leadership skills in the planning and coordination of multidisciplinary administrative and programmes. · Demonstrated leadership and team management skills in international and multi-cultural settings at the global and regional level. · Proven ability to coordinate, manage, lead and successfully deliver business programmes and projects across geographical locations and organizational departments under intense pressure. · Demonstrated capacity for strategic thinking and re-engineering current processes, with the ability to quickly comprehend strategic and tactical objectives and to formulate comprehensive plans to address challenges/risks. · Proven success in providing on site leadership for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones. · Proven ability to successfully interact and negotiate with senior leaders. · Proven ability to build successful working relationships with internal and external customers and stakeholders and coordinate activities across multiple parties and multiple locations. · Capable of maintaining a high degree of effectiveness in a multi-tasking role, synthesizing information quickly, managing priorities, delivering with quality, and working to challenging timescales. Use of Language Skills
Essential: Excellent knowledge of English.
Desirable: Knowledge of Arabic and/or French an asset Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply on-line through Stellis. For assessment of your application,
please ensure that:
1 -Your profile on Stellis is properly completed and updated.
2- All required details regarding your qualifications, education, training and experience are provided under relevant sections.
3- Your experience records are properly entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time.
-Enhanced WHO Global Competency Model:
https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/enhanced-who-global-competency-model
