WHO  is looking for Director – (2002312)  in Switzerland-Geneva

Grade: D2

Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment

Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 2 years

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Job Posting: Jun 17, 2020, 7:34:26 PM

Closing Date: Jul 15, 2020, 10:59:00 PM

Primary Location: Switzerland-Geneva

Organization: HQ/POL Polio Eradication DGO

Schedule: Full-time

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Objectives of the programme

The overall objectives of the Polio Eradication Initiative are to assist the global eradication effort of national governments and the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) Partnership

  1. i) interrupting transmission of wild and vaccine derived poliovirus,
  2. ii) strengthening immunization and health systems and supporting the integration of poliovirus surveillance systems with vaccine preventable and communicable disease surveillance and outbreak detection and

iii), safely containing all polioviruses and certifying global polio eradication.

The immediate strategic objectives are to assist the national governments efforts and coordinate and lead the inputs of the GPEI partnership toward full implementation of the Polio Endgame Strategy 2019-2023 together with the outbreak response strategy launched in 2020.

 

Description of duties

Leads the Department in providing technical expertise to Member States and other Stakeholders with guidance and technical data required for the development, implementation, and monitoring of national and/or global policies and activities for polio eradication.

Provides the overall leadership, management accountability, and direction of the Programme in delivering its objectives through managing and galvanizing a diverse workforce and financial resources to optimize the Programme deliverables and mandate.

Oversees mobilization and allocation of the financial, human and technical resources for WHO polio eradication activities across the three levels of the organization.

Oversees and coordinates strategies and leads efforts for mobilizing financial resources engaging with donors from public and private entities.

Provides senior level technical advice and expertise to Senior Management in the area of assigned responsibilities in order to position the Department and Organization as a leader in the respective area.

Directs and leads overall establishment and development of the Department’s evidence based policies and strategies in alignment with the Strategy for roll out and delivery for Regional and Country Office implementation.

Oversees the monitoring and evaluation and reporting of the Programme’s area of work in collaboration with Regional and Country Offices to ensure development of key performance indicators and global reporting requirements and mechanisms to ensure optimal performance of Department deliverables. Facilitates prompt budget and financial analyses and transparent reporting to POB and to donors.

Serves as the scientific/technical reference among UN Agencies, donor partners and other key players in Polio eradication.

Serves as overall leader of the GPEI, chairs the GPEI Strategy Committee, and as such is accountable to the Polio Oversight Board, through its chair, for implementation of the Polio Endgame Strategy 2019- 2023.

Promotes the integration of Regional and Country Office perspectives and operational capacities into the Department’s programme area of work.

Builds and maintain strong partnerships and fosters consensus building with External Partners, Member States, UN Agencies, Donor, cutting edge research institutions and other stakeholders in the subject area to politically position the technical area of work and implementation into national and/or global policies.

Represents the Organization and Department area of work in a diverse array of global fora to position WHO as a leader in the global health community.

Perform all other related duties as assigned.

 

Required qualifications

Education

Essential: An advanced level university degree in a health discipline or related field.
Desirable: Postgraduate training in public health, epidemiology, vaccinology or related field.

Experience

Essential: A minimum of 15 years of professional experience in the management of programmes in public health and/or disease immunization and control some of which at the international level and in developing countries, including experience providing senior level advice and guidance to Senior Management/Decision makers, managing human and financial resources, as well as experience in the area of developing and establishing policies and strategies in immunization disease control and in particular related to polio eradication.

Demonstrated experience in vaccines and surveillance at the international level.

Desirable: Experience in conflict negotiations and political advocacy.

Experience of working in the Middle East and Africa. Research and scientific publications.

Skills

Strong skills in the area of developing and establishing polices and strategies.

Excellent skills and ability in managing diverse teams and financial resources.

Proven skills in develop a strong partnership across multiple groups, organizations and individuals to work towards a common goal but with different capabilities and methodologies.·

Strong capabilities in relationship building with core implementing partners (e.g. Unicef) and especially critical to develop strong working relationship with AFRO, EMRO regions and high-risk polio country teams.

Strong understanding and skills in mobilizing resources.

Ability to engage, build consensus and communicate effectively and diplomatically with Member States, donors, country governments, partners and media.

Commitment to collaborate effectively with other key partners in the Health Subject area.

Globally-respected level of technical expertise and knowledge in public health and epidemiology with broad practical knowledge of immunization programmes, vaccine policies and strategies and their application in developing and developed countries.

Proven leadership skills in the planning and coordination of multidisciplinary public health programmes, which should include the implementation of a public health/disease control programmes.

Basic knowledge of research in vaccines, immunology and virology.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
Driving the Organization to a Successful Future
Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French.

 

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 111,502 (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 7210 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 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.
  • WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
  • WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
  • WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.
  • Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.

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