Job Description - Technical Officer (2406509)
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Technical Officer - ( 2406509 ) Grade : P2 Contractual Arrangement : Fixed-term appointment Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days) : 1 year (Subject to availability of funds, satisfactory performance)
Job Posting
: Oct 8, 2024, 12:49:31 AM
Closing Date
: Oct 29, 2024, 3:59:00 PM
Primary Location
: Egypt-Cairo
Organization
: EM/WHE WHO Health Emergencies Programme (WHE)
Schedule
: Full-time
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings. OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The mission of WHO's Health Emergencies Programme (WHE) (The Programme) is to build the capacity of Member States to manage health emergency risks and when national capacities are overwhelmed, to lead and coordinate the international health response to contain outbreaks and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations. The Health Emergency Information and Risk Assessment Unit (HIM) is responsible for identifying new public health events, assessing risks to public health, conducting epidemiological surveillance and field investigations, monitoring public health interventions, and communicating public health information to technical partners.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL):Continuously monitor and assess health system capacities, risks, vulnerabilities, and hazards related to emergencies, ensuring timely and accurate data to inform response efforts.Contribute to the design and development of MEAL frameworks that consolidate baseline data on hazards, risks,and health capacities, facilitating comprehensive emergency preparedness, response, and risk reduction.Conduct thorough assessments to identify gaps in existing data and information systems for health emergency preparedness and response, recommending targeted strategies to enhance data collection, reporting methods, and overall system efficiency.Collaborate with national and regional partners to standardize and improve data management practices within the MEAL framework, ensuring consistency and reliability across all levels.Assist in developing guidelines, tools, and training programs to build local capacity in disaster information management, empowering stakeholders to effectively manage health emergency data.Information Management Operations (IMO):Work closely with the Health Emergency Preparedness and Recovery Team to integrate monitoring activities across all phases of the emergency cycle (preparedness, response,recovery), ensuring a coordinated and streamlined information flow.Prepare comprehensive emergency health information in advance of crises by developing and maintaining a pre-crisis database, along with accompanying health information materials, including plans, formats, templates, analytical products,contingency plans, assessment tools, and SOPs.Provide technical input for the design and development of HeRAMS (Health Resources Availability Monitoring System) training materials to ensure sustainable local capacities.Conduct analysis (including geospatial),interpretation, verification, and dissemination of HeRAMS data, and develop drafts of HeRAMS analytical products (reports, dashboards) in line with global standards.Contribute to the development and revision of HeRAMS normative documents, ensuring regional considerations are well reflected.Monitor stakeholder feedback mechanisms to ensure engagement in HeRAMS and actively contribute to the development and implementation of national response monitoring frameworks.Participate in technical missions to train HeRAMS focal points and conduct systematic data collection and analysis.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: University degree in Information Technology, Statistics, Epidemiology or Public Health from a recognized institution
Desirable:
Experience
Essential: At least two (2) years of professional experience at national and international level in information management.Experience with activated health clusters or other humanitarian coordination mechanisms. Experience in the design, implementation of information systems in humanitarian and complex settings.
Desirable: Experiencein UN organizations/agencies, national and International institutions, or NGOsExperience in design and management of information systems
Skills
Very good Knowledge of response monitoring principles and building of health indicatorsVery good Knowledge of the HeRAMS processDemonstrated ability to interact in complex situations involving technical, cultural, and political elements. Proven ability to work and produce results under pressure in critical situations.Tact, diplomacy, and courtesy.
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. Intermediate knowledge of Arabic.
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 50,377 (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 1394 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
This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment 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. 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: . Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.
Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.
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The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States () are strongly encouraged to apply.
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