Job Description - Technical Officer (2406812)
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Technical Officer - ( 2406812 ) Grade : P2 Contractual Arrangement : Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4 Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days) : 1 year (Subject to availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need for the position.)
Job Posting
: Aug 25, 2024, 4:32:36 AM
Closing Date
: Sep 15, 2024, 2:59:00 PM
Primary Location
: Egypt-Cairo
Organization
: EM/CDC Chef de Cabinet
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
Country Cooperation and Collaboration Unit (CCU) provides assistance and enhancement to country presence through implementation of the country focus policy for a better response to country needs, especially in the context of WHO reform at country level. The programme ensures the development, use and monitoring of high-quality country cooperation strategies that address not only national and health development priorities but also the regional and global mandates and agreements to which countries have committed. The unit analyses data on the political, technical, managerial and administrative aspects of WHO's country operations, provides strategic information to foster integrated country focused technical cooperation, efficient and effective country presence and supports the collaboration with United Nations agencies, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF).
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
- Support technical dialogue between the regional office and country offices during strategic and operational planning, including the Country Cooperation Strategies.
- Prepare related elements for briefings, proposals, reports, MoMs, communications, and advocacy documents required for strategic decision-making.
- Participate in the organization of various programme management and technical meetings, capacity-building programmes, and relevant activities, ensuring follow-up on agreed action points with relevant stakeholders.
- Propose, coordinate, and implement analytical methods/tools and metrics to support the monitoring and evaluation of strategic planning initiatives and activities.
- Administer the implementation of country functional reviews towards enhanced fit for purpose WHO country offices and in line with the Action for Result Group action plan implementation at the regional level.
- Liaise with departments and WHO Country Offices as well as external experts and partners, as required, for, coordination, organization and implementation of technical cooperation projects/initiatives, obtaining relevant technical information and communicate, as necessary.
- Implement inter-programmatic and inter-sectoral activities for the priority areas of work in the CCU and adapt policy papers developed by HQ, providing feedback on piloted policies and policy documents.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: University degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Management, Development, Communication or any other related fields.
Desirable: Master's Degree in the above-mentioned fields.
Experience
Essential: At least 2 years experience in public health, healthy policy, strategic management and planning, and monitoring and evaluation of international development/public health programmes
Desirable: International exposure.
Experience in strategic management principles and practices.
Previous experience within the United Nations System and working with the international partners.
Skills
- Professional and ethical behavior with ability to work with tact and discretion.
- Ability to multi-task and complete jobs, with efficiency and on short notice.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills.
- Mature judgement, strong technical, analytical and conceptual skills.
- Strong capability to workboth independently and in close collaboration with colleagues in different levels of WHO and other partners.
WHO Competencies
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Ensuring the effective use of resources
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Excellent knowledge of English.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French. Intermediate knowledge of Arabic.
Other Skills (e.g. IT)
Proficiency of Microsoft Office applications.
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.
The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.
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.
Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int
An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the into practice.
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