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Technical Officer (Global Summit & Collaborations)

jamnagar

  • Organization: WHO - World Health Organization
  • Location: jamnagar
  • Grade: Mid level - P-3, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
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  • Closing Date: Closed

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The World Health Organization (WHO) is dedicated to the health and well-being of all people. Guided by science WHO leads and champions global efforts to give everyone, everywhere an equal chance to live a healthy life. Towards this mission, the WHO Universal Health Coverage Life Course division (UHL) supports countries to advance the primary health care (PHC) approach and essential health system capacities for universal health coverage (UHC) with improved health service coverage and financial protection to address inequity and gender inequalities. WHO works with 194 Member States across 6 regions and has offices in 150 locations.

The WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre (TMC) is a WHO headquarters department in UHL that is outposted to Jamnagar, Gujarat in India. The TMC operates within WHO's General Programme of Work and the WHO Traditional Medicine Global Strategy and works in close collaboration with the WHO Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative (TCI) Unit, Headquarters technical departments, Regional and Country Offices, other UN agencies, and other partners to support traditional medicine related policies, practice and public use.

There are five main technical workstreams at the WHO/TMC, namely:

  1. Traditional Medicine Research and Evidence, which advances TM scientific evidence and strengthens Member States' capacities to prioritize and conduct robust research;
  2. Traditional Medicine, PHC and UHC, which strengthens TM within national health systems, using a data-driven PHC approach towards the realization of UHC;
  3. Traditional Medicine Indigenous Knowledge & Biodiversity, which promotes equitable and fair access to benefits of Indigenous Knowledges and sustaining biodiversity;
  4. Traditional Medicine Digital Health Applications, which uses digital health applications to facilitate development and access to TM knowledge, goods and services; and,
  5. Traditional Medicine Global Summit, which is convened biennially by the TMC and is a platform for all stakeholders of traditional medicine, including policymakers, TM professionals and practitioners, the public, Indigenous Peoples, academics, private sector, civil society, community representatives, and others to exchange knowledge and share best practices.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

  1. Review scientific literature and other information sources, including rapid reviews for senior management and stakeholder briefs, conduct appraisal of sources and analysis of available information, and apply knowledge management skills including with reference management databases.
  2. Develop information briefs and reports and share knowledge in different formats with various teams, partners and stakeholders, working closely with WHO Department of Communications colleagues.
  3. Support the organization of the biennial WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit, and other TMC meetings, closely collaborating with WHO headquarters, regional and country offices and partners and stakeholders, including policymakers, TM professionals and practitioners, the public, Indigenous Peoples, academics, private sector, civil society, community representatives, and others.
  4. Support the development of the Summit agenda, creative concepts, messaging, and exhibition spaces and materials, collaborating with TMC teams, event management companies and others.
  5. Collate development of Global Summit session notes, reports and stakeholder feedback for the outcome document, coordinating with technical and writing and editing colleagues as needed.
  6. Conduct specific, cross-cutting TMC technical projects as agreed with senior management.
  7. Provide project management support to draft and evaluate requests for proposals, keep track of project and event milestones, keep colleagues and senior management updated, including if course corrections are needed, and other project management tasks.
  8. Promote partner engagement and support teams with collaborative tools, skills and platforms, working across multidisciplinary and multicultural teams and contexts.
  9. Apply broad, practical knowledge of development and implementation of public health policies & strategies, and their implementation in regions and countries.
  10. Contribute to resource mobilization initiatives, in alignment with Organizational policies and strategies.
  11. Engage and communicate effectively & diplomatically with various partners (internal & external) and stakeholders.
  12. Work through changing conditions and adapt as needed to achieve the Organization's mission.
  13. Perform all other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential:

First level University Degree (Bachelor's degree) in public health, health policy, law, international relation, or related field.

Desirable:

An advanced University Degree (Master's level) in any of the above stated fields.

Experience

Essential:

  • At least five (5) years of experience in public health, law, project management, information/ knowledge management or other field related to the functions of this post.
  • Some demonstrated experience in health-related project management at international level.

Desirable:

  • Work experience related to traditional, complementary or integrative medicine.
  • Experience working with WHO or other UN organizations is an added advantage.

Skills

  • Strong skills in literature reviews, writing of information briefs and reports, analysis of available sources of information, knowledge management skills, and in sharing knowledge with various teams and stakeholders.
  • Good collaborative and teamwork skills, working across multidisciplinary and multicultural contexts.
  • Broad, practical knowledge of development and implementation of health policies & strategies, and their implementation in regions and countries.
  • Ability to work independently to deliver quality and timely work products.
  • Capacities to contribute to resource mobilization initiatives.
  • Ability to engage and communicate effectively & diplomatically with various partners (internal & external) and stakeholders.
  • Project management skills to keep track of programme area milestones, and keep colleagues and senior management updated, including if course corrections are needed.
  • Ability to work through changing conditions and to adapt as needed to achieve organizational mission.

WHO Competencies

  • Teamwork
  • Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
  • Communication
  • Producing results
  • Moving forward in a changing environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of UN language.

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 2479 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: http://www.whed.net/. 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.
  • 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 WHO Values Charter into practice.
  • WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.
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This vacancy is now closed.