Information Officer

Position No. 418791

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of WHO's Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to build the capacity of Member States to manage public health threats and health emergency risks and, when national capacities are overwhelmed, to lead and coordinate the international response to contain outbreaks and health emergencies and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1. Contribute in the development, implementation and updating of regional and national strategies and action plans on emergency health risk communication and community engagement as related to high threat pathogens.

2. Provide technical expertise related to health information and communication to improve information sharing between institutions and respond to information requests from the technical teams, Member States and partners.

3. Be responsible for the mapping and maintenance of the network of internal and external stakeholders, audiences and partners inside the Region and beyond, focused on prevention, preparedness, detection and response to high-threat pathogens.

4. Update weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual information products and content calendar, covering the Regional Office's response to outbreaks of high threat pathogens and events managed by the IHP unit, across all digital and print channels.

5. Execute overall redesign, updating or maintenance of IHP's core information products as necessary, including regular situation reports, epidemiological updates, websites and other visibility materials.

6. Provide technical expertise in the development or updating of the national influenza pandemic preparedness plans in line with WHO standards.

7. Regularly update the IHP website and analyze website traffic to support prioritization of information development; and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of IHP's information management and marketing efforts.

8. Conduct capacity-strengthening in emergency health risk communication and community engagement to the health authorities and other partners

9. Contribute to the development of evidence-informed advocacy and information products for the prevention and control of high threat pathogens specific to the Region including for the annual Flu Awareness Campaign.

10. Act as a reference point for all information management and communications related to the IHP's areas of work.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential\:

First University degree in management, communication, social or health-related sciences.
Desirable\:

Master's Degree in public health, social science or health-related sciences.

Experience

Essential\:

At least five years' experience working in a health, academic or communications setting in the area of information management.
Desirable\:

Prior experience within the United Nations system and working with 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 work both independently and in close collaboration with the colleagues of WHO offices and other offices.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Ensuring the effective use of resources
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

Use of Language Skills

Essential\: Expert knowledge of English. Intermediate knowledge of Arabic.

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at EGP 788,033 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

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 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.

• 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.

• For information on WHO's operations please visit\: http\://www.who.int.

• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

• WHO's workforce adheres to the WHO Values Charter and is committed to put the WHO Values into practice.

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

• This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.