Area of expertise Roster of International consultant – Strategic planning, costing, monitoring, and evaluation for antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Purpose of consultancy The WHO South-East Asia Regional Office (SEARO) seeks to establish a roster of qualified consultants to provide technical support to Member States in the development, implementation, costing, monitoring, evaluation, review, and strengthening of National Action Plans (NAPs) on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). Selected consultants may be engaged to support regional and country-level activities aligned with the Global Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance, the WHO SEARO Regional Roadmap on AMR 2025-2030, and the One Health approach. Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains a major threat to public health, food security, economic development, and health system resilience. Countries in the WHO South-East Asia Region have developed and are implementing National Action Plans on AMR; however, varying levels of capacity, financing, governance, monitoring systems, and multisectoral coordination continue to challenge effective implementation. To support Member States in strengthening AMR national programmes and advancing implementation of the WHO SEARO Regional Roadmap on AMR 2025-2030, WHO requires a roster of technical experts capable of providing specialized support across strategic planning, costing, resource mobilization, monitoring and evaluation, programme review, governance strengthening, and One Health coordination. The roster will enable WHO to rapidly mobilize qualified experts to support national and regional priorities as needs arise. Deliverables Under the overall guidance of WHO technical unit, consultants may be requested to perform one or more of the following assignments (a more specific Terms of Reference (TORs), including the exact deliverables, duration of assignment and place of assignment will be shared with the selected candidate at the time of hiring for a specific assignment): Deliverable 1: National Action Plan Development and Revision Conduct situational and strategic analyses. Facilitate stakeholder consultations and multisectoral engagement. Develop or update AMR National Action Plans. Prepare implementation frameworks and operational plans. Support national validation and endorsement processes. Deliverable 2: Costing, Budgeting and Financing Develop costed implementation plans. Conduct budget and financing analyses. Estimate resource requirements and investment needs. Develop financing scenarios and sustainability plans. Prepare resource mobilization strategies and investment cases. Assess cost-saving potential, cost-effectiveness and return on investment for AMR interventions and implementation options. Deliverable 3: Monitoring, Evaluation and Accountability Frameworks Develop theories of change and results frameworks. Design logical frameworks and performance indicators. Establish monitoring and reporting mechanisms. Develop accountability and learning frameworks. Design data collection and review tools Deliverable 4: Mid-Term and End-Term Reviews Develop review methodologies and assessment tools. Conduct programme performance reviews. Facilitate stakeholder consultations and review workshops. Analyse implementation progress and bottlenecks. Produce review reports and recommendations. Deliverable 5: Capacity Development Develop training materials and guidance documents. Deliver workshops and technical training sessions. Provide mentoring and coaching to national teams. Strengthen national capacity in planning, costing, monitoring and evaluation. Deliverable 6: Reporting and Policy Products Prepare technical reports and progress reports. Develop policy briefs and evidence summaries. Produce national and regional assessment reports. Develop strategic planning and investment documents. Qualifications, experience, skills and languages Educational qualifications Essential For Band level B: A first university degree or medical degree in one or more of the following fields: Public Health, Health Policy and Management, Health Economics, Epidemiology, Monitoring and Evaluation, International Development, Health Systems Strengthening, One Health, Veterinary Public Health, Environmental Health, Public Administration, and/or Business Administration. For Band level C: An advanced university degree or medical degree with postgraduate specialization in one of the fields listed above or another field relevant to the assignment. Desirable: Additional postgraduate training or professional certification relevant to the technical profile. Experience Essential: For Band level B: At least five years of of progressively responsible experience in one or more of the advertised technical profiles. Demonstrated experience supporting programme planning, monitoring, evaluation, policy development, or health systems strengthening Experience working with governments, international organizations, development partners, or academic institutions For Band level C: At least ten years of progressively responsible experience in one or more of the advertised technical profiles. Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, programme review, financing, monitoring and evaluation, health financing, policy development, or One Health implementation. Desirable: Experience supporting national or regional programmes in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in the WHO South-East Asia Region. Experience working with WHO, UN agencies, development partners, or government institutions is desirable. Experience facilitating multidisciplinary or multisectoral work and transferring skills to national teams. Publication record in peer-reviewed journals or authorship of technical guidance, national reports or evidence-synthesis products. Skills/Knowledge Essential Expertise in one or more of the following areas: AMR policy and strategy development, National Action Plan development and revision, Health economics, costing and budgeting, Resource mobilization and investment case development, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL), Results-based management, Programme performance assessment, Public health planning, One Health implementation, Governance and multisectoral coordination, Facilitation of national reviews and assessments, Strategic planning and operational planning, and Development of policy briefs and technical reports. Ability to apply relevant WHO standards, methods and tools to national or regional contexts. Ability to analyse complex information, assure data quality, interpret findings and formulate practical recommendations. Excellent technical writing, presentation and communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex findings clearly to technical and policy audiences. Desirable Excellent facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines. Ability to work effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary settings and to deliver quality outputs within agreed timelines. Knowledge of adult learning, training design, facilitation and mentoring approaches. Languages and level required Essential: Expert knowledge of English Desirable: Intermediate or expert knowledge of another official United Nations language or a language used in a WHO South-East Asia Region Member State, where relevant to the assignment. Location Consultancies may be: Home-based, Country-based, Regional Office-based,, or a combination of remote and in-country support. The duty arrangement for each consultancy will be specified in the individual Terms of Reference. Travel The consultant may be expected to travel to one or more WHO South-East Asia Region Member States for country assessments, technical consultations, training or other assignment-related activities. Travel dates, locations and purpose will be specified in the individual Terms of Reference and arranged in accordance with applicable WHO policies. Remuneration and budget (travel costs are excluded) Remuneration: Band level B and/or Band level C, as applicable to the assignment. The daily or monthly rate will be established in accordance with the applicable WHO consultant remuneration guidance and stated in the individual Terms of Reference. Living expenses: Not applicable for home-based work. When an assignment requires on-site presence or travel, applicable travel and subsistence arrangements will be specified separately in accordance with WHO policies. Expected duration of contract: Roster assignments may range from short inputs to several months, up to a maximum of 11 months per calendar year. Each individual Terms of Reference will specify the contract duration, number of working days and, for part-time assignments, the expected percentage or level of effort. Additional information This vacancy notice is being issued for establishing Roster of International consultant – Strategic planning, costing, monitoring, and evaluation for antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. A written test may be used as a form of screening. If your candidature is retained for 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. For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int. The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits workforce 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 workforce. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply for WHO jobs. 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 [email protected] 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 (https://www.who.int/about/who-we-are/our-values) 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 short-listed candidates. WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco. Consultants shall perform the work as independent contractors in a personal capacity, and not as a representative of any entity or authority. WHO shall have no responsibility for any taxes, duties, social security contributions or other contributions payable by the Consultant. The Consultant shall be solely responsible for withholding and paying any taxes, duties, social security contributions and any other contributions which are applicable to the Consultant in each location/jurisdiction in which the work hereunder is performed, and the Consultant shall not be entitled to any reimbursement thereof by WHO. Please note that WHO’s contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at [email protected]. In case the recruitment website does not display properly, please retry by: (i) checking that you have the latest version of the browser installed (Chrome, Edge or Firefox); (ii) clearing your browser history and opening the site in a new browser (not a new tab within the same browser); or (iii) retry accessing the website using Mozilla Firefox browser or using another device. Click the link for detailed guidance on completing job applications: Instructions for candidates.

Roster of International consultant – Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance and/or laboratory strengthening for AMR - (2604280) Contractual Arrangement: External consultant Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 11 months Job Posting : Oct 16, 2026, 5:40:59 AM Closing Date : Nov 13, 2026, 5:59:00 PM Primary Location : India-New Delhi Organization : SE/HSD Department of Health Systems Development Schedule : Full-time IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings. . Area of expertise Roster of International consultant – Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance and/or laboratory strengthening for AMR Purpose of consultancy The WHO Regional Office for South-East Asia is establishing a roster of qualified consultants who may be engaged for specific assignments to strengthen national and regional AMR surveillance, clinical microbiology services and laboratory systems. Assignments may cover surveillance design and assessment; implementation and reporting through the Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Surveillance System (GLASS); bacteriology and mycology capacity; diagnostic stewardship; laboratory networks and quality systems; data quality, analysis, interpretation and visualization; One Health and genomic surveillance; capacity development; operational research; and translation of surveillance evidence into policy and programme action. Depending on the individual Terms of Reference, consultants will provide technical assistance for planning, implementation, analysis and reporting using WHO tools, standards and recommendations. They may also contribute to evidence-based technical guidance, protocols, standard operating procedures, training packages and implementation tools. Background Antimicrobial resistance is a major public health and development challenge in the WHO South-East Asia Region. Member States need timely, representative and quality-assured data on resistance patterns and antimicrobial use to guide national action plans, clinical and public health interventions, laboratory strategies, stewardship, infection prevention and control, and resource allocation. Reliable laboratory systems are essential for effective AMR surveillance, including accurate bacterial and fungal identification, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, diagnostic stewardship, specimen referral, quality management and standardized data flows. WHO supports Member States, country offices and partners to strengthen sustainable surveillance and laboratory systems aligned with WHO standards and GLASS. This roster will help WHO SEARO identify specialists for time-bound regional or country assignments based on emerging needs. Deliverables Under the overall guidance of WHO technical unit, consultants may be requested to perform one or more of the following assignments (a more specific Terms of Reference (TORs), including the exact deliverables, duration of assignment and place of assignment will be shared with the selected candidate at the time of hiring for a specific assignment): Deliverable 1: Surveillance and laboratory assessment. Conduct desk or country assessment of AMR surveillance systems, data flows, governance arrangements, indicators, data quality, bacteriology and mycology capacity, laboratory networks, diagnostic stewardship and reporting processes, with prioritized and feasible recommendations Deliverable 2: Technical products and implementation tools. Design assignment-specific protocols, standard operating procedures, data dictionaries, validation checklists, surveillance tools, indicator frameworks, laboratory-strengthening plans, survey materials, diagnostic-stewardship tools, guidance documents or One Health implementation products Deliverable 3: Data and analytical outputs. Develop cleaned or validated datasets; statistical, microbiological or genomic analyses; reproducible code or pipelines; tables, figures, maps, dashboards or visualization specifications; interpretation notes; and quality documentation, as applicable Deliverable 4: Laboratory and diagnostic products. Adapt guidance documents, training packages and tools for clinical bacteriology and mycology; laboratory quality management; antimicrobial susceptibility testing; external quality assurance; specimen referral; laboratory networks; and diagnostic stewardship. Deliverable 5: Capacity-development package. Develop training needs findings, curricula, presentations, exercises, job aids, workshop or webinar facilitation, mentoring records and a brief evaluation of learning and follow-up needs. Deliverable 6: Reporting and knowledge products. Prepare GLASS submission-related outputs, national or regional surveillance reports, laboratory-capacity reports, policy briefs, technical reports, manuscripts, systematic reviews, presentations or other communication products. Qualifications, experience, skills and languages Educational qualifications Essential: Band level B: A first university degree or medical degree in epidemiology, public health, medicine, clinical microbiology, laboratory sciences, biostatistics, statistics, mathematical modelling, health informatics, data science, computer science, bioinformatics, veterinary public health, environmental health, pharmacy, health economics or another field relevant to the assignment. Band level C: An advanced university degree or medical degree with postgraduate specialization in one of the fields listed above or another field relevant to the assignment. Desirable: Additional postgraduate training, specialization or professional certification relevant to the technical profile, such as clinical microbiology, bacteriology, mycology, field epidemiology, laboratory quality management, diagnostic stewardship, data analytics, geographic information systems, genomic epidemiology, health information systems, monitoring and evaluation, or adult learning. Experience Essential Band level B: At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in one or more of the technical profiles advertised. Band level C: At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in one or more of the advertised technical profiles. Demonstrated experience producing high-quality, assignment-relevant outputs such as surveillance assessments, protocols, analytical products, laboratory tools, technical reports, training packages, dashboards, scientific publications or policy products. For laboratory-focused assignments, essential experience may include one or more of the following: Implementation of recognized antimicrobial susceptibility testing standards, such as CLSI or EUCAST. Microbiological proficiency testing or external quality-assurance programmes. Bacteriology or mycology laboratory assessments and laboratory-system strengthening. Mycological diagnosis, diagnostic stewardship or laboratory quality management. Desirable Experience with AMR surveillance and GLASS-related methods, tools or reporting. Experience working with ministries of health, national AMR programmes, public health institutes, reference laboratories, academic institutions or One Health coordination mechanisms. Experience in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in the WHO South-East Asia Region. Experience with WHO, another United Nations entity or an international public health organization. Experience facilitating multidisciplinary or multisectoral work and transferring skills to national teams. Experience implementing infectious-disease surveys or clinical research studies in accordance with good clinical and data-management practices. A publication record in peer-reviewed journals or authorship of technical guidance, national reports, research proposals, systematic reviews or evidence-synthesis products. Experience developing and applying bioinformatics pipelines, where relevant to the assignment. Skills and knowledge Essential Advanced knowledge and competence in at least one advertised technical profile, with a sound understanding of public health surveillance or laboratory-system principles relevant to the assignment. Ability to apply relevant WHO standards, methods and tools to national or regional contexts. Ability to analyse complex information, assure data or laboratory quality, interpret findings and formulate practical recommendations. Excellent technical writing, presentation and communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex findings clearly to technical and policy audiences. Ability to work effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary settings and to deliver quality outputs within agreed timelines. For laboratory-focused assignments, essential competencies may include quality-assured microbiological testing, assessment of bacteriology or mycology laboratories, and design or implementation of external quality-assurance programmes. Desirable Knowledge of GLASS, national AMR surveillance systems, One Health surveillance and relevant laboratory standards. Knowledge of laboratory networks and specimen-referral systems in resource-limited settings and associated challenges. Proficiency in one or more relevant platforms or languages, such as R, R Markdown, R Shiny, Python, SQL, Power BI, DHIS2, geographic information systems, statistical software, laboratory information systems, web technologies or bioinformatics tools. Knowledge of data governance, privacy, security, interoperability and reproducible analytical practices. Knowledge of adult learning, training design, facilitation and mentoring approaches. Languages and level required Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Desirable: Intermediate or expert knowledge of another official United Nations language or a language used in a WHO South-East Asia Region Member State, where relevant to the assignment. Location Consultancies may be: Home-based, Country-based, Regional Office-based, or a combination of remote and in-country support. The duty arrangement for each consultancy will be specified in the individual Terms of Reference. Travel The consultant may be expected to travel to one or more WHO South-East Asia Region Member States for country assessments, laboratory assessments, technical consultations, training or other assignment-related activities. Travel dates, locations and purpose will be specified in the individual Terms of Reference and arranged in accordance with applicable WHO policies. Remuneration and budget (travel costs are excluded) Remuneration: Band level B and/or Band level C, as applicable to the assignment. The daily or monthly rate will be established in accordance with the applicable WHO consultant remuneration guidance and stated in the individual Terms of Reference. Living expenses: Not applicable for home-based work. When an assignment requires on-site presence or travel, applicable travel and subsistence arrangements will be specified separately in accordance with WHO policies. Expected duration of contract: Roster assignments may range from short inputs to several months, up to a maximum of 11 months per calendar year. Each individual Terms of Reference will specify the contract duration, number of working days and, for part-time assignments, the expected percentage or level of effort. Additional information This vacancy notice is being issued for establishing Roster of International consultant – Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance and/or laboratory strengthening for AMR. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. A written test may be used as a form of screening. If your candidature is retained for 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. For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int. The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits workforce 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 workforce. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply for WHO jobs. 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 [email protected] 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 (https://www.who.int/about/who-we-are/our-values) 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 short-listed candidates. WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco. Consultants shall perform the work as independent contractors in a personal capacity, and not as a representative of any entity or authority. WHO shall have no responsibility for any taxes, duties, social security contributions or other contributions payable by the Consultant. The Consultant shall be solely responsible for withholding and paying any taxes, duties, social security contributions and any other contributions which are applicable to the Consultant in each location/jurisdiction in which the work hereunder is performed, and the Consultant shall not be entitled to any reimbursement thereof by WHO. Please note that WHO’s contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at [email protected]. In case the recruitment website does not display properly, please retry by: (i) checking that you have the latest version of the browser installed (Chrome, Edge or Firefox); (ii) clearing your browser history and opening the site in a new browser (not a new tab within the same browser); or (iii) retry accessing the website using Mozilla Firefox browser or using another device. Click the link for detailed guidance on completing job applications: Instructions for candidates.

JOB SUMMARY 

Responsible for providing support to finance and other team members in various finance and accounting tasks. The Finance Assistant will assist in areas such as budgeting, financial reporting, and general ledger management.  

The level of work performed may vary depending on the complexity of the country portfolio, as to the number of influencing factors and their interdependencies. Some of the factors affecting complexity may be size of country program (USD value and number of projects), variety of donors, interdependence and interrelations of projects, number of field sites, stakeholders, resources, country context, etc. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting and Finance Management 

• Assist in the preparation of financial reports, including monthly and annual financial statements, variance analysis, and ad-hoc reports as required. 
• Assist in processing invoices, expenses, and payments  
• Process and reconcile accounts payable and receivable transactions in a timely and accurate manner. Update and maintain analysis of accounts payables and accounts receivables, inclusive of the maintenance of staff advances. 
• Prepare and process journal entries and general ledger entries. 
• Update and maintain transactions journals with real time updates to Cost Point. Complete the monthly closing operation of the cash accounts after validation of Finance Officer 
• Ensure that all vouchers are scanned and uploaded into IMC Share file for Supervisor review and internal audit purposes.  
• Ensure cash accounts are reconciled daily; conduct daily cash count in the presence of Finance Officer or Finance Manager. Prepare and update the Daily Cash position in International Medical Corps TMS 
• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of budgets 
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including filing, archiving financial documents and retrieval of finance documents. Ensure documents are properly filed, stamped and available on a monthly scanning 
• Support other team members in day-to-day finance and accounting tasks as required. 
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate and timely completion of financial transactions and reports. 
• Participate in ad-hoc projects as assigned by the Finance Manager. 
• Account for procurement transactions to ensure adequate supporting documentation, accuracy, and control over payments. Coordinate with Logistics department, as applicable.  

Working Relationships 

• Maintain frequent communication with Finance Officer to ensure finance activities and objectives are communicated 
• Work with program and logistics staff to ensure the coordination of programs are within budgeted targets 

Representation 

• Participate in the production of reports and ensure the timeliness and accuracy of information provided, as well ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information; 
• Contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organization's Code of Conduct, ethics, values, and standpoint regarding internal and external actors. 

Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.

JOB SUMMARY 

Responsible for providing support to finance and other team members in various finance and accounting tasks. The Finance Assistant will assist in areas such as budgeting, financial reporting, and general ledger management.  

The level of work performed may vary depending on the complexity of the country portfolio, as to the number of influencing factors and their interdependencies. Some of the factors affecting complexity may be size of country program (USD value and number of projects), variety of donors, interdependence and interrelations of projects, number of field sites, stakeholders, resources, country context, etc. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting and Finance Management 

• Assist in the preparation of financial reports, including monthly and annual financial statements, variance analysis, and ad-hoc reports as required. 
• Assist in processing invoices, expenses, and payments  
• Process and reconcile accounts payable and receivable transactions in a timely and accurate manner. Update and maintain analysis of accounts payables and accounts receivables, inclusive of the maintenance of staff advances. 
• Prepare and process journal entries and general ledger entries. 
• Update and maintain transactions journals with real time updates to Cost Point. Complete the monthly closing operation of the cash accounts after validation of Finance Officer 
• Ensure that all vouchers are scanned and uploaded into IMC Share file for Supervisor review and internal audit purposes.  
• Ensure cash accounts are reconciled daily; conduct daily cash count in the presence of Finance Officer or Finance Manager. Prepare and update the Daily Cash position in International Medical Corps TMS 
• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of budgets 
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including filing, archiving financial documents and retrieval of finance documents. Ensure documents are properly filed, stamped and available on a monthly scanning 
• Support other team members in day-to-day finance and accounting tasks as required. 
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate and timely completion of financial transactions and reports. 
• Participate in ad-hoc projects as assigned by the Finance Manager. 
• Account for procurement transactions to ensure adequate supporting documentation, accuracy, and control over payments. Coordinate with Logistics department, as applicable.  

Working Relationships 

• Maintain frequent communication with Finance Officer to ensure finance activities and objectives are communicated 
• Work with program and logistics staff to ensure the coordination of programs are within budgeted targets 

Representation 

• Participate in the production of reports and ensure the timeliness and accuracy of information provided, as well ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information; 
• Contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organization's Code of Conduct, ethics, values, and standpoint regarding internal and external actors. 

Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.

1. Area of expertise : National Consultant - Public Health Intelligence (PHI)– Roster 2. Purpose of consultancy The purpose of this national consultant roster is to provide technical implementation, and surge support under WHO technical guidance for the implementation and strengthening of Public Health Intelligence (PHI) capacities in Member States of the Eastern Mediterranean Region. Consultants selected from the roster will provide technical support to PHI training, workshops, mentoring, and capacity-building activities; contribute to EIOS and other epidemic intelligence and event-based surveillance initiatives; provide technical assistance for the application of artificial intelligence and other innovative approaches to PHI; and support the development, adaptation, implementation, assessment, evaluation, and operationalization of PHI tools, guidance, frameworks, and systems at country and regional levels. 3. Background Public Health Intelligence (PHI) is a core function of emergency preparedness, readiness, and response. WHO EMRO has been supporting Member States to strengthen PHI capacities through the implementation of Event-Based Surveillance (EBS), Indicator-Based Surveillance (IBS), Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources (EIOS), rapid risk assessment methodologies, electronic Public Health Emergency Management (ePHEM) platforms, and other intelligence and surveillance initiatives. Several countries across the Region have initiated PHI implementation activities, while additional countries continue to express interest in strengthening their epidemic intelligence and collaborative surveillance capacities. WHO EMRO is also supporting the establishment of regional networks and communities of practice to facilitate technical exchange, capacity building, knowledge sharing, and the dissemination of best practices. To sustain these efforts and respond to increasing technical support needs, WHO EMRO seeks to establish a national consultant roster. The roster will enable timely deployment of qualified consultants to support the implementation and strengthening of PHI capacities, delivery of training and mentoring, EIOS and event-based surveillance activities, innovation and AI-related PHI work. It also provide technical assistance for the development and implementation of tools and frameworks, assessments and evaluations, the operationalization of country and regional PHI systems, and surge support during public health emergencies when additional PHI expertise is required. 4. Deliverables Output 1: Provide technical support to the implementation and strengthening of PHI capacities in Member States Deliverable 1.1: Provide technical support to PHI capacity assessment activities, gap analyses, stakeholder consultations, and country or regional implementation planning, and support the preparation of assessment reports, implementation plans, and technical recommendations. Deliverable 1.2: Provide technical support for the implementation and strengthening of epidemic intelligence, event-based surveillance, EIOS, signal detection, verification, risk assessment inputs, documentation, and event management functions. Deliverable 1.3: Support in the assessments, evaluations, operationalization, monitoring, and documentation of PHI systems at country and regional levels, including lessons learned, good practices, implementation progress, and recommendations. Output 2: Provide technical support to the development, adaptation, and implementation of PHI tools, guidance, frameworks, and innovative approaches Deliverable 2.1: Provide technical support to the development, adaptation, testing, implementation, and documentation of PHI tools, guidance, frameworks, standard operating procedures, templates, dashboards, reporting mechanisms, and user-support materials. Deliverable 2.2: Provide technical assistance for the application of artificial intelligence and other innovative approaches to PHI, including practical use cases, implementation examples, validation support, and documentation. Deliverable 2.3: Prepare or assist in the development of epidemic intelligence products, PHI analytical outputs, rapid risk assessment inputs, technical briefs, situation analyses, and other information products required for preparedness, readiness, and response. Output 3: Provide technical support to PHI training, workshops, mentoring, capacity building, coordination, and surge support Deliverable 3.1: Support in the development, update, and delivery of PHI training materials, learning resources, presentations, mentoring packages, workshop materials, and other capacity-building products. Deliverable 3.2: Support in the planning, facilitation, mentoring, and documentation of PHI workshops, trainings, webinars, simulation exercises, technical meetings, communities of practice, and knowledge-sharing activities. Deliverable 3.3: Provide technical support to the coordination, programme monitoring, progress reporting, and surge technical support during public health emergencies when additional PHI expertise is required, including preparation of workplans, concept notes, mission or activity reports, and end-of-assignment reports. 5. Qualifications, experience, skills and languages - Qualifications required: · First university degree in Health Science, Public Health, Epidemiology, or related field. · Desirable: Advanced university degree (Master or higher) in Public Health, Epidemiology, or related field. - Experience required: · At least 2 years of relevant professional experience in public health, epidemiology, disease surveillance, epidemic intelligence, event-based surveillance, PHI implementation, or related areas. · Demonstrated experience in supporting implementation, strengthening, assessment, evaluation, or operationalization of surveillance or PHI systems at national or subnational levels. · Desirable: Experience with EIOS, event-based surveillance, PHI tools or frameworks, training and mentoring, digital health solutions, artificial intelligence or innovation in PHI, or emergency response support. - Skills / Technical skills and knowledge: · Strong knowledge of PHI, epidemic intelligence, event-based surveillance, EIOS, rapid risk assessment, disease surveillance frameworks, and WHO approaches for public health emergencies. · Ability to support development, adaptation, implementation, testing, and documentation of PHI tools, guidance, frameworks, dashboards, analytical products, and innovative approaches, including AI-related applications where relevant. · Strong technical writing, facilitation, mentoring, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills, including preparation of reports, guidance documents, workplans, concept notes, and training materials. · Ability to translate surveillance and PHI information into actionable products and to provide surge technical support during public health emergencies when required. - Language requirements: · Proficiency in English (Read - Write - Speak: Expert level) is required for effective communication, report writing, and training delivery. · Proficiency in Arabic (Read - Write - Speak: Intermediate or higher) is desirable due to the potential regional application of EWARN systems in humanitarian settings. 6. Location The consultant is expected to work remotely (off site). 7. Travel Travel will be required to deliver trainings and country support. 8. Remuneration and budget (travel costs are excluded): a. Remuneration: National Level of NOB b. Expected duration of contract: 6 months – Part-time · This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. A written test may be used as a form of screening. If your candidature is retained for 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. For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int. · The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits workforce 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 workforce. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply for WHO jobs. 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 [email protected] · 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 (https://www.who.int/about/who-we-are/our-values) 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 short-listed candidates. WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco. Consultants shall perform the work as independent contractors in a personal capacity, and not as a representative of any entity or authority. WHO shall have no responsibility for any taxes, duties, social security contributions or other contributions payable by the Consultant. The Consultant shall be solely responsible for withholding and paying any taxes, duties, social security contributions and any other contributions which are applicable to the Consultant in each location/jurisdiction in which the work hereunder is performed, and the Consultant shall not be entitled to any reimbursement thereof by WHO. Please note that WHO’s contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at [email protected]. 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Web Manager - (2604047) Grade: P3 Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4 Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 1 year Job Posting : Oct 5, 2026, 3:07:48 AM Closing Date : Oct 26, 2026, 6:59:00 PM Primary Location : Switzerland-Geneva Organization : HQ/POL Polio Eradication DGO 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 Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), mandated by the World Health Assembly to stop transmission of wild poliovirus, has reduced global incidence of polio by 99.9%. It is a partnership spearheaded by WHO, Rotary International, US CDC and UNICEF and supported by BMGF and Gavi. The programme supports Member States in carrying out surveillance and immunization campaigns and strengthening routine immunization, in order to stop polio transmission. The GPEI website www.polioerdication.org serves to inform internal and external stakeholders on the global work of the GPEI programme. It is managed and maintained by WHO. The WHO staff member will work closely with the resource mobilization and communications team to manage web site content and structure to serve as web manager, and further develop technical content solutions for the website. The work will require engaging with WHO staff across the department and in other departments, and with vendors and GPEI partners. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES Website design: Regularly collaborate and consult with internal stakeholders on ensuring functionality responds to their needs; carry out external stakeholder surveys.• Propose and facilitate the development of any design elements required.Guide and collaborate with web vendor for any technical and design updates needed.• Ensure interactive polio map remains functional and up to date. Website Management: Manage the GPEI website and the polio page on the main WHO website ensuring content is current, accurate and well displayed while remaining in line with the programme's brand andmission. Liaise with IT department for registration of domains, adherence to legal factors, internet security and other elements including purchases and renewal of web certificates. Manage relationship with web vendor, negotiate contracts while adhering to the web budget and ensuring web solutions align with programmatic needs. Conceptualize, test and launch new web pages and sections within the capacity of the Content Management System (CMS). Collaborate with the Global Communications group and country focal points to implement web content strategies that meet programme objectives. Develop and implement effective search engine optimization (SEO) and keyword strategies across the site. Ensure country pages are up-to-date in accordance with latest IHR classifications and regulations. Coordinate with the polio data team and finance team to provide accurate and current polio cases and finance information on the website. Anticipate the programme's website needs and provide input and solutions to complex presentation of data and information. Through the collection of statistics and user analysis, monitor assess and report on the performance of digital communication activities during the financial reporting periods. Conduct regular page audits to fix broken links, respond to web queries and resolve website issues. Content creation and social media management: Collaborate with relevant focal points to ensure website content is relevant and meets the partnership's communication needs and objectives. In collaboration with the data team, prepare and publish the weekly polio case updates and programme headlines. Contribute to developing and editing the programme's monthly newsletter - Polio News. Draft and edit news stories and other communication texts and materials when needed. Regularly publish content on the programme's WHO/Polio account including a weekly polio case graphic and summary. Provide digital guidance to the communications team and respond to digital and social media-related queries and requests. Stay up-to-date on current digital and social media trends and explore opportunities to add value to the programme's digital presence. Perform other related duties as assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education Essential: A first level university degree in communications, information systems or relevant field. Desirable: Advanced degree in one of the previous areas. Experience Essential: At least 5 years of digital communication experience combined in developing country and in humanitarian organizations at global level. Demonstrated international exposure. Website management experience in a global health programme including developing technical solutions related to programme information (content, analytics and data visualization). Experience working in a public private partnership in the health sector and having an established network of key communication stakeholders at global and regional levels. Experience in countering misinformation on disease vaccination by creating targeted and informative communication messages. Experience managing and working with external web service providers. Desirable: Good understanding of the epidemiology of poliomyelitis, serotypes of the virus and the vaccines used in fighting the disease plus experience in preparing country information updates in accordance with IHR classifications. Life experience in country with weak health infrastructure and knowledge of issues related to access to vaccines in a developing country. Skills Ability to assess data and infographic needs of external audiences and work with technical staff to find solutions for presenting dynamic infographics and maps for non-technical audiences. Good knowledge of search engine optimization and ability to create metrics to measure impact of priority content. Understanding of vaccine-preventable diseases and sensitivity to contexts of vaccine hesitancy and political/social tensions. Ability to mine, analyse and integrate disease data onto a website and other communication materials. WHO Competencies Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Producing results Knowing and managing yourself 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 71,335 (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 4976 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 Staff members separated due to the 2025 Prioritization and Realignment Process will receive special consideration according to the applicable regulatory framework. 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 eManual. The Director-General retains the discretion to not make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description, including shortening the duration of the appointment. Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply. WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. 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. 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 (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations (modifications or adjustments to the application or recruitment process) to support their participation in the application and recruitment process. Please send an email to [email protected] with your full name, the vacancy number you are applying for, and specific details of the accommodation needed in your request. 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. Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Candidates appointed to a fixed-term position in the International Professional category (Grades P1-D2) are eligible for Geographical Mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world. WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully. The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered. Please note that WHO's contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at [email protected]. WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco. For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int. *For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220. 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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The strategic objective of the Department of Polio Eradication Initiative is to achieve certification of the eradication of polioviruses worldwide by providing support to national governments via the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) Partnership. The two goals of the current GPEI Strategy are to permanently interrupt transmission of all polioviruses in endemic countries and to stop vaccine-derived poliovirus transmission and prevent outbreaks in non-endemic countries. The five objectives within the GPEI Strategy are to create urgency and accountability to generate greater political will, generate vaccine acceptance through context-adapted community engagement, expedite progress through expanded integration efforts with broader partners, improve frontline success through evaluating and adapting campaign operations and outbreak response, and enhance detection and response through sensitive surveillance activities. Additionally, the strategy includes implementing the four objectives in the GPEI Gender Equality Strategy for Polio Eradication. The immediate strategic objective is to achieve and sustain polio-free status in all regions, thereby eliminating the disease and preventing its resurgence. The Polio Data and Information Systems (DIS) team is responsible for the management, organization, analysis and dissemination of polio related data including immunization data, program monitoring and poliovirus surveillance information while promoting and maintaining global polio information systems such as Polio Information System (POLIS), WebIFA and geodatabases.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Support Global Polio Eradication program by cleaning, verifying, entering and uploading AFP, Env, Lab, SIA and other datasets received from regional and country offices.

Contribute to carrying out PSL's periodical data analysis and produce regular/standardize reports for outbreak and high-risk countries.

Contribute to improving data quality by regularly running data quality and consistency checks.

Contribute to POLIS development by regularly auditing the POLIS reports and output.

Work with Regional office and lab team to accurately track and analysis status polio virus type 2 lab results.

Contribute to risk analysis for Event Briefing Meeting by producing relevant analysis on short notice.

Coordinate with global and regional partners, sharing insights and recommendations from data analysis to inform broader polio eradication strategies and policies.

Provide training and guidance to regional and country office staff on data entry, and analytical techniques to strengthen local data management capacities and data quality.

Provide other technical support as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: First university degree in information management, geographic sciences or other related degree that involves data analytics, computing, science, statistics, mathematics, epidemiology or other science.

Desirable: Formal training (certificate or course) in data management.

Experience

Essential:

At least 5 years' experience in health information systems, statistical analysis, and data management services.

Experience in managing and analyzing public health databases using computer-based applications including databases required by geographic information systems and mapping applications/systems.

Experience in data analysis of communicable diseases and/or vaccinepreventable diseases.

International exposure is required.

Desirable:

Experience in all aspects of the development of health information management and/or data analytics.

Ability to manage and analyze data.

Demonstrated hands-on experience with Microsoft Access and Excel, the ESRI GIS/QGIS software, and EpiInfo.

Skills

Proven knowledge of the optimum use of databases as an information/management tool.

Proven expertise in database programming, data management, user interface design, browser-based and web application development with role-based access control as well as report layout and design technologies and techniques, including experience in query design, stored procedures, and views and functions using T-SQL within MS SQL-Server.

Good knowledge of Relational Databases Management principles, database design and normalization, development methodologies and use of SVN version control.

Proven experience in using VBScript, VBA, R, HTML and/or T-SQL todevelop applications.

Knowledge of standard polio data analysis and reporting procedures.

Excellent interpersonal skills combined with the ability to synthesize and present facts in a clear and logical manner.

Ability to produce results under pressure.

Ability to interact effectively in a multicultural environment.

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.

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 71,335 (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 4976 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

Staff members separated due to the 2025 Prioritization and Realignment Process will receive special consideration according to the applicable regulatory framework.

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 eManual.

The Director-General retains the discretion to not make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description, including shortening the duration of the appointment.

Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. 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.

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 (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply.

Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations (modifications or adjustments to the application or recruitment process) to support their participation in the application and recruitment process. Please send an email to [email protected] with your full name, the vacancy number you are applying for, and specific details of the accommodation needed in your request.

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.

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Candidates appointed to a fixed-term position in the International Professional category (Grades P1-D2) are eligible for Geographical Mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.

WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.

The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.

Please note that WHO's contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at [email protected].

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

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

*For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The strategic objective of the Department of Polio Eradication Initiative is to achieve certification of the eradication of polioviruses worldwide by providing support to national governments via the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) Partnership. The two goals of the current GPEI Strategy are to permanently interrupt transmission of all polioviruses in endemic countries and to stop vaccine-derived poliovirus transmission and prevent outbreaks in non-endemic countries. The five objectives within the GPEI Strategy are to create urgency and accountability to generate greater political will, generate vaccine acceptance through context-adapted community engagement, expedite progress through expanded integration efforts with broader partners, improve frontline success through evaluating and adapting campaign operations and outbreak response, and enhance detection and response through sensitive surveillance activities. Additionally, the strategy includes implementing the four objectives in the GPEI Gender Equality Strategy for Polio Eradication. The immediate strategic objective is to achieve and sustain polio-free status in all regions, thereby eliminating the disease and preventing its resurgence. The Polio Data and Information Systems (DIS) team is responsible for the management, organization, analysis and dissemination of polio related data including immunization data, program monitoring and poliovirus surveillance information while promoting and maintaining global polio information systems such as Polio Information System (POLIS), WebIFA and geodatabases.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Support Global Polio Eradication program by cleaning, verifying, entering and uploading AFP, Env, Lab, SIA and other datasets received from regional and country offices.

Contribute to carrying out PSL's periodical data analysis and produce regular/standardize reports for outbreak and high-risk countries.

Contribute to improving data quality by regularly running data quality and consistency checks.

Contribute to POLIS development by regularly auditing the POLIS reports and output.

Work with Regional office and lab team to accurately track and analysis status polio virus type 2 lab results.

Contribute to risk analysis for Event Briefing Meeting by producing relevant analysis on short notice.

Coordinate with global and regional partners, sharing insights and recommendations from data analysis to inform broader polio eradication strategies and policies.

Provide training and guidance to regional and country office staff on data entry, and analytical techniques to strengthen local data management capacities and data quality.

Provide other technical support as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: First university degree in information management, geographic sciences or other related degree that involves data analytics, computing, science, statistics, mathematics, epidemiology or other science.

Desirable: Formal training (certificate or course) in data management.

Experience

Essential:

At least 5 years' experience in health information systems, statistical analysis, and data management services.

Experience in managing and analyzing public health databases using computer-based applications including databases required by geographic information systems and mapping applications/systems.

Experience in data analysis of communicable diseases and/or vaccinepreventable diseases.

International exposure is required.

Desirable:

Experience in all aspects of the development of health information management and/or data analytics.

Ability to manage and analyze data.

Demonstrated hands-on experience with Microsoft Access and Excel, the ESRI GIS/QGIS software, and EpiInfo.

Skills

Proven knowledge of the optimum use of databases as an information/management tool.

Proven expertise in database programming, data management, user interface design, browser-based and web application development with role-based access control as well as report layout and design technologies and techniques, including experience in query design, stored procedures, and views and functions using T-SQL within MS SQL-Server.

Good knowledge of Relational Databases Management principles, database design and normalization, development methodologies and use of SVN version control.

Proven experience in using VBScript, VBA, R, HTML and/or T-SQL todevelop applications.

Knowledge of standard polio data analysis and reporting procedures.

Excellent interpersonal skills combined with the ability to synthesize and present facts in a clear and logical manner.

Ability to produce results under pressure.

Ability to interact effectively in a multicultural environment.

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.

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 71,335 (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 4976 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

Staff members separated due to the 2025 Prioritization and Realignment Process will receive special consideration according to the applicable regulatory framework.

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 eManual.

The Director-General retains the discretion to not make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description, including shortening the duration of the appointment.

Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. 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.

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 (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply.

Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations (modifications or adjustments to the application or recruitment process) to support their participation in the application and recruitment process. Please send an email to [email protected] with your full name, the vacancy number you are applying for, and specific details of the accommodation needed in your request.

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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Purpose of the Post: Within the context of the Office of the Regional Director Cluster (ORD), the purpose of the position is to advise the Regional Director on communications, to implement strategic communications ensuring media coverage and influencing the successful branding of the WHO African Region within the context of the global WHO brand. The post leads a team in the development and dissemination of high quality, timely, targeted information and communication products, interventions and campaigns, utilizing multi-media, to cultivate the organization’s positive image and health advocacy. The incumbent is responsible for capacity building of staff throughout the Region in both internal and external communications, advises the Regional Director on policies and strategies for effective communications and advocacy. Objectives of the Programme and of the immediate unit or field activity The overall objective of the Strategic Communications team is to lead WHO/AFRO’s communications’ capacity to advocate for key health issues and showcase the impact of its work on health outcomes, securing the organization’s position as the regional health leader and facilitating its ability to shape health policies. The team also manages the internal communications function to create an optimal work environment reinforcing the common purpose of staff members. The unit achieves this by leading advocacy campaigns on health issues and implementing a regional communications strategy, which targets key stakeholders including partners and Governing Bodies, using multiple channels, and building the communications capacity of country offices and ISTs to produce quality communications products. Organizational Context Under the direct supervision of the Director, Office of the Regional Director, the Team Lead, Strategic Communications, as an organizational expert in communications, will act as chief communications strategist for WHO in the African Region with the media, provide policy advice to the Regional Director and other senior management on external communications with the media, the public, Governing Bodies, donors and partners, engendering the organization’s positive and health-leadership image. The incumbent is guided by and ensures compliance with the organizational communications policies and frameworks; resolutions of the Regional Committee, the World Health Assembly, and the national priorities and needs of the Member States of the Region. The incumbent will guide the Cluster Directors, Country Offices and Inter-country Support offices on strategic and operational aspects of communications, the implementation of the Region’s communications strategy and internal communications programme, to support a well-functioning organization. The incumbent will supervise and lead the staff of the SCM Unit. Managerial focus in the form of general guidance that enables the removal of obstacles, access to communication with key personnel and resolution of problems detrimental to the programme. In keeping with the facilitative approach at this level, broad support to enable coordination of various segments of the functional area, is a primary focus of higher authority. Contacts Under the supervision of the Director, Office of the Regional Director, the incumbent will advise the Regional Director and lead a team to solicit information from and guide senior managers and communications focal points in HQs, Country Offices and Inter-country Support offices to implement advocacy campaigns on health issues, external and internal communications strategies and plans in the African region. The incumbent ensures the dissemination of related information to key audiences including strategic partners and Governing Bodies and ensures the responsiveness of the team to organizational requests for support from Clusters, WCOs and the RO. In keeping with the goal of promoting working across boundaries or integrated working, the incumbent facilitates cross-team collaboration for delivering results by participating in, and availing team members to serve on, organization-wide, ad-hoc work or task teams and groups. Summary of Assigned Duties The incumbent will be expected to perform the following duties: ⦁ Coordinate and facilitate the development and implementation of the plan of work for the Unit, including a Regional Communications strategy, incorporating corporate branding, reputation management, internal communications, and capacity building in the region; ⦁ Act as expert advisor to the Regional Director and senior officials on external communications, particularly in media relations, and on strategic communications’ responses to public health issues, as well as to public opinion and concerns; ⦁ Supervise the drafting of key communications products including press releases, talking points and supervise the production and distribution of public health information and advocacy materials, both publications and web-based, including information on controversial or sensitive issues; ⦁ Provide backup to the Senior Writer in the preparation of speeches /statements/messages/talking points for the Regional Director, and other communication materials as needed; ⦁ Supervise the production of multimedia material including social videos, institutional and other videos, and animations; ⦁ Support team members who working in collaboration with Clusters and country offices ensure a dynamic and up-to-date web site; ⦁ In collaboration with LLP, provide guidance on issues of copyrights, data privacy, or other branding aspects of communications; ⦁ Facilitate consistent and cohesive communications through working with a network of country-based and regional communication and public information officers in the WHO African region; ⦁ Lead capacity building for communications; oversee the development and implementation of staff training in communications across the region; provide senior leadership media coaching to support stakeholder engagement; ⦁ Supervise the Internal Communications Officer in the delivery of priority organizational communications and in advising technical units at the regional and country offices on internal communications; ⦁ Support enhanced communication linkages between all levels of the Organization including through regular exchanges and support the Internal Communications Officer in maintaining a comprehensive, cohesive and well-maintained Intranet site and e-platforms for staff knowledge and learning exchanges in communities of practice; ⦁ Provide leadership to and manage the staff under his/her responsibility; ensure their performance, continuous development and engagement, promoting a culture of working across boundaries, and integrity in accordance with the Organization's policies, rules, procedures, and values; ⦁ In coordination with HRT, lead the recruitment & staffing of positions in the Unit. Establish work objectives for all personnel in the Unit and conduct staff performance evaluations in accordance with established procedures and deadlines; ⦁ Facilitate cross-cluster collaboration of team members across the RO for delivering organizational results; ⦁ Perform other related responsibilities as assigned, including replacing and backstopping for others as required. RECRUITMENT PROFILE Competencies 1) Producing results 2) Teamwork 3) Creating an empowering and motivating environment 4) Driving the Organization to a successful future 5) Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences 6) Communicating in a credible and effective way Functional Skills and Knowledge ⦁ Thorough knowledge of the principles, techniques and practices of a wide range of communications channels (print, web, broadcast); ⦁ Thorough understanding of the impact of communications on the reputation, image, and success of an organization, as well as the role of media and social media to communicate information about organizational programs, policies, initiatives and other relevant information; ⦁ Proven ability and skills as a strong professional writer, including speeches, media products, and information material; ⦁ Proven ability and skills to write professionally, including speeches, media products, and information material; ⦁ Ability to engage directly and communicate articulately and diplomatically with the press, colleagues and senior leaders; ⦁ Articulate and willing to serve as a public figure for the organization; ⦁ Proven ability to maintain poise articulateness; Proven ability to maintain poise; ⦁ Working knowledge of leading the execution of an International Organization’s role, mandates, strategies and action plans. Education (Qualifications): Essential: Advanced university degree in Communications, Marketing, Political or international relations, health communications or related fields Desirable: Experience Essential: At least fifteen 10 years’ relevant experience at national and international levels in developing and implementing public information initiatives for health programmes, health communication and advocacy Experience in the development of communications and/or advocacy material for mass media and policy makers; Experience as organizational spokesperson on health issues. Desirable: Languages: Essential: Expert knowledge of English and good working knowledge of French. Desirable: Working knowledge of Portuguese. Other Skills (e.g. IT): Working level of computer literacy with proven ability to use standard office software packages, including eHealth tools. 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 103,165 (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 3894 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. ⦁ The Director-General retains the discretion to not make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description, including shortening the duration of the appointment. ⦁ Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply. ⦁ WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. 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. ⦁ 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 (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply. ⦁ Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations (modifications or adjustments to the application or recruitment process) to support their participation in the application and recruitment process. Please send an email to ⦁ [email protected] with your full name, the vacancy number you are applying for, and specific details of the accommodation needed in your request. ⦁ 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. ⦁ Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Candidates appointed to a fixed-term position in the International Professional category (Grades P1-D2) are eligible for Geographical Mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world. ⦁ WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.

Purpose of the Position The purpose of the Team Lead, External Relations, Partnerships and Governing Bodies (EPG) position, is to support the Regional Director by providing political, strategic, and technical support in developing viable and stable partnerships and relations with UN agencies, donors, and government, inter-governmental and private companies. This support includes leading development and implementation of the AFRO Regional Partnership and Resource Mobilization Strategy and representation of the African Region in similar WHO global strategic plans. The incumbent oversees the implementation of the Framework of Engagement with Non-State Actors (FENSA) in the African Region and AFRO’s work with governing bodies. Objectives of the Programme and of the immediate unit or field activity (Overview of the programme): The External Relations, Partnerships and Governing Bodies (EPG) Unit mobilizes political will and resources through the building and maintenance of strategic alliances, partnerships, resource mobilization and external relations to position the Organization's regional health priorities into the agenda of the international community and attain technical and strategic recognition within the regional setting. The Unit coordinates the work of the Regional Committee, enhances the contributions of delegations of the African Region to the work of WHO's Governing Bodies in support of the achievement of regional health goals, and builds the capacities of WHO/AFRO entities, in particular WCOs, to cultivate and leverage productive partnerships with governments, other in-country stakeholders, development organizations, inter-governmental agencies, non-state actors and the international community for regional and national health initiatives and programmes. Organizational Context (Describe the work environment; the role of the individual within the team team member, specialist, adviser, facilitator, coordinator/manager, representative, expert, authority in the field, etc.; available guidelines and degree of independence in decision making; and nature and purpose of contact within and outside the Organization): Under the direct supervision of the Director of the Office of the Regional Director (ORD) and overall guidance of the Regional Director, the Head of EPG unit, serves as an organizational expert; promote working relationships and collaboration with UN agencies, bilateral and multilateral donors, governmental and inter-governmental organizations and foundations; advocate, support and build capacity for resource mobilization; and oversee AFRO's work in support of the work of the Regional Committee and its alignment to the work of WHO Governing Bodies. His/her work will be guided by the Regional Partnership and Resource Mobilization Strategy and relevant WHO Policy Documents. Contacts Under the supervision of the Director of the Office of the Regional Director (ORD) and overall guidance of the Regional Director, and in collaboration with Programme and Operational Clusters of WHO AFRO, and strategic partners, the incumbent will facilitate, formulate, review and implement programmes, exchange information, technically advise and guide the team supervised at WHO/AFRO Regional Office, ISTs, Country Offices, and Collaborating Centers, to execute the programme of work in the context of the WHO/AFRO agenda and the Regional Partnership and Resource Mobilization Strategy. S/he will collaborate, in particular, with other ORD units on strengthening AFRO’s regional positioning as a health leader through effective advocacy and partnerships strategies; and with principal counterparts across other WHO Regional offices, statutory bodies and advisory groups. The incumbent facilitates cross-cluster collaboration of team members across the RO for delivering organizational results. Successful formulation and attainment of the objectives and expected results involve collaboration with a broad range of experts, policy makers and representatives of United Nations, other multilateral- and bilateral agencies, academia, inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations and institutions. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES The incumbent will be expected to perform the following duties: · Lead, coordinate and facilitate the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting, of the plan of work for EPG, including management of the EPG budget and resources; · Advocate, support and build capacity for partnerships and resource mobilization; · Support collaboration with the African Union (AU), the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), and Regional Economic Communities (RECs); · Promote working relationships and collaboration with UN agencies, donors, governmental and inter-governmental organizations and foundations; · Oversee AFRO's work in support of the work of the Regional Committee and its alignment to the work of WHO Governing Bodies; · Implement and align global governance reform at the Regional level; · Enhance the contributions of delegations of the African Region to the work of WHO Governing Bodies; · Lead the development and manage the implementation of the Regional Partnership and Resource Mobilization Strategy; · Participate, as the AFRO focal point, in the Global Resource Mobilization Coordination Team (GRMCT); · Lead the implementation of the Framework of Engagement with Non-State Actors (FENSA) in the African Region; · Organize the management, review and clearance of funding and partnerships agreements, including through the management of CEM. · In coordination with HRT, lead the recruitment & staffing of positions in the unit; establish work objectives for unit personnel and conduct staff performance evaluations in accordance with established procedures and deadlines; · Oversee the functioning of the Harmonization for Health in Africa (HHA) Secretariat; · Provide leadership to and manage the staff under his/her responsibility; ensure their performance, continuous development and engagement, promoting a culture of working across clusters, and integrity in accordance with the Organization's policies, rules, procedures, and values; · Perform other related responsibilities as assigned, including replacing and backstopping for others as required. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education Essential: Advanced university degree (Master’s level) in public health, international relations, or equivalent and their application to the development of health policies and strategies; Desirable: EXPERIENCE Essential: A minimum of ten years’ of progressively responsible experience at national and international levels in external relations, partnerships and resource mobilization intergovernmental processes with a proven track-record. Experience in humanitarian settings is an asset. Proven experience managing complex partnership portfolios with bilateral and multilateral donors, private sector, foundations, and non-State actors. Experience in planning/organizing international meetings. Skills Proven managerial and leadership skills; Excellent analytical, organizational and group facilitation skills. Excellent writing skills in English in a variety of styles and under tight deadlines and pressure. Demonstrated networking skills, excellent interpersonal skills; Ability to multitask and prioritize competing priorities; Proven ability to plan, execute, collaborate and work independently. WHO Competencies Producing results Building and Promoting Partnerships Across the Organization and Beyond Positioning the Organization in Health Leadership Communications Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Functional Knowledge and Skills Diplomatic skills with the ability to negotiate and engage strategic partnerships for the organization at national, regional, and international levels; Understanding of THE operational work of the broader UN System and at country level. Use of Language Skills Essential: Proficient knowledge of English or French with good working knowledge of the other. Other Skills (e.g. IT) Working level of computer literacy with proven ability to use standard office software packages, including Salesforce. 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 103,165 (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 3894 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. ⦁ The Director-General retains the discretion to not make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description, including shortening the duration of the appointment. ⦁ Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply. ⦁ WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. 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. ⦁ 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 (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply. ⦁ Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations (modifications or adjustments to the application or recruitment process) to support their participation in the application and recruitment process. Please send an email to ⦁ [email protected] with your full name, the vacancy number you are applying for, and specific details of the accommodation needed in your request. ⦁ 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. ⦁ Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Candidates appointed to a fixed-term position in the International Professional category (Grades P1-D2) are eligible for Geographical Mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world. ⦁ WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully. ⦁ The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered. ⦁ Please note that WHO's contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. 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Communications Support Officer - (2604237) Grade: NO-B Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 2 years (Any extension will be subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds) Job Posting : Oct 5, 2026, 10:02:30 PM Closing Date : Oct 20, 2026, 5:59:00 PM Primary Location : Philippines-Manila Organization : WP_PHL Philippines 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 To increase awareness of current and emerging public health issues and WHO recommendations and activities through the design and implementation of a comprehensive communication strategy for the CO in the context of current WHO guidelines and policies; To help disseminate relevant findings and lessons learned from international and local initiatives; To assist in the planning, development, refinement, dissemination and evaluation of health education and health promotion activities and materials; To promote improvements in programme communications and advocate for policy action; To strengthen capacity for effective coordination and communication activities (including relations with the media) during outbreaks and emergencies; and To support effective internal communication, ensuring that the WHO Philippines workforce is aware of key initiatives and developments. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES The incumbent will perform all or part of the following, and other related responsibilities as required by the needs of the office. Develop and support the implementation of communication strategies and plans to raise awareness of key health issues and encourage appropriate actions to address them, in coordination with relevant staff in the CO, regional and/or headquarters communication focal points, the Department of Health (DOH) Health Promotion Bureau (HPB) and other relevant counterparts. Support implementation of the WHO corporate communication strategy to improve understanding and visibility of the Organization’s programmes and achievements at country level, and encourage engagement and support from partners. Identify marketable subjects/success stories and develop communications and advocacy products including for partnerships and resource mobilization initiatives. Support optimal outreach and dissemination to target audiences on suitable channels and platforms, including the WHO website, traditional and social media. Organize events, campaigns and media briefings, coordinating between journalists and WHO experts, as required. Build and maintain productive networks and contacts with the media and key national communication counterparts to ensure optimal coverage of key health issues and WHO’s work. Apply, as a national of the country or territory, knowledge of the linguistic, social and cultural norms of diverse national stakeholders and audiences to: (i) support the development/updating of content and stakeholder linkages for the WHO country office; and (ii) the sensitive design and delivery of effective communication products and activities, including through the website, events, social media and media engagements. Support regular monitoring of media and social media, tracking audience/target group perceptions of the Organization, identifying potential reputational risks and proposing risk-mitigation communications measures to CO leadership. Collaborate with the DOH/HPB and other national stakeholders, development and other strategic partners to plan, produce, disseminate and evaluate campaigns to improve health outcomes and share information on national health and development priorities. Advocate for organizational priorities and represent WHO in the United Nations Communication Group for the Philippines. Support specialized emergency or multi-hazard risk communications, social mobilization, and community engagement, in preparation for, during and after public health crises, emergencies and outbreaks. Support country office leadership on strategic external and internal communications, with sensitivity to national social and cultural norms, where required. Coordinate and deliver communication and media-sensitization training for WHO country office staff. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education Essential: A university degree (bachelor’s or higher) in communication, journalism, marketing, public health, political science, international relations, or a similar field. Desirable: Advanced degree or other formal qualification in communication, public health or a related area. This may include courses in strategic communication, graphic design, audiovisual production, and/or social media. Training in health promotion, risk communication, social listening and/or community engagement. 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/ . Experience Enhanced WHO Global Competency Model: who-enhanced-competence.pdf Essential: A minimum of two years relevant work experience in delivering communications strategies, services and products at the national level. Desirable: Experience with the World Health Organization, other United Nations agency, government agency (e.g. Department of Health) or NGO. Skills Expertise in communication, media, social media, web, advocacy, public relations, journalistic writing, international relations, effective internal and external networking. Ability to work harmoniously as a member of a team and adapt to diverse educational and cultural backgrounds and maintain a high standard of personal conduct in line with current guidelines for international public servants. WHO Competencies Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Creating an empowering and motivating environment Producing results Use of Language Skills Essential: Expert knowledge of English and local language. Information technology (IT) and other skills · Proficiency in Microsoft Office software packages, web content management systems, graphic design and video production software, social listening and social media analytics. REMUNERATION Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at PHP 1,827,954 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Staff members separated due to the 2025 Prioritization and Realignment Process will receive special consideration according to the applicable regulatory framework 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. The Director-General retains the discretion to not make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description, including shortening the duration of the appointment. WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. 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. 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 (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations (modifications or adjustments to the application or recruitment process) to support their participation in the application and recruitment process. Please send an email to [email protected] with your full name, the vacancy number you are applying for, and specific details of the accommodation needed in your request. 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. WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco. For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int. WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully. The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered. Please note that WHO's contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at [email protected]. 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. 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Purpose of Consultancy This consultancy will provide hands‑on, operational M&E and data management support to the WHO M&E team, contributing to routine monitoring activities, data product development, and analytical workstreams. Background The WHO Philippines Country Office is strengthening its Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) support to the Department of Health (DOH) to improve evidence‑based decision‑making, tracking of health outcomes, and alignment with Universal Health Care (UHC) priorities. This includes supporting SDG 3 monitoring, national priority indicators, and subnational performance analysis to inform planning and resource allocation. As part of this effort, there is an increasing need for operational‑level support to manage, process, and analyse health data from multiple sources (e.g., DOH systems, PSA data, LGU reports), ensuring consistency, quality, and usability for routine monitoring and reporting. In parallel, WHO is supporting subnational data initiatives, including the development of LGU health profiles and data products for the ULAP Health Summit, as well as ongoing work on denominator estimation and data quality improvement to strengthen the reliability of key indicators such as immunization and maternal health coverage. Deliverables Method(s) to carry out the activity: Data wrangling, quality checks, metadata documentation, and reproducible workflows. Data compilation, cleaning, and validation from multiple sources (DOH systems, PSA, LGU datasets). Statistical analysis and simple modelling (e.g., target population estimation, time‑series, cohort analysis). Data quality checks and documentation of data sources and assumptions Contribution to analytical summaries, reports, and documentation for M&E activities Development of clear, decision‑friendly visualization products. Contribution to methods briefs, analysis notes, and reproducible code repositories. Output 1: — Operational M&E Support for Strategic Monitoring and Reporting of 60 SDG indicators, 82 provincial data profile datasets, over 400 M&E portal datasets, and PMO datasets. Deliverable 1.1: Develop data quality control-related mechanisms and framework. Deliverable 1.2: Assist in routine analysis and updating/structuring of monitoring datasets, including preparation of tables, summaries, and basic analytical outputs for internal use and reporting. Deliverable 1.3: Submit a complete reproducible code package (scripts, assets, documentation). Output 2: — Analytical Report on LGU Data‑Use Practices Deliverable 2.1: Conduct consultations with key stakeholders (e.g., DOH, LGUs, WHO) to validate findings and gather contextual insights on LGU data-use practices. - this is to validate the analysis and recommendations. Deliverable 2.2: Draft an analytical report synthesizing findings from DOH/WHO‑provided materials (surveys, interviews, documents). Deliverable 2.3: Provide a structured set of recommendations addressing bottlenecks, duplication points, and opportunities to strengthen data‑use culture Output 3: — Target Population Estimation (2 Municipalities) Deliverable 3.1: Prepare a methodology and analysis plan, including assumptions and data inputs. Deliverable 3.2: Conduct analysis and produce cleaned scripts and outputs. Deliverable 3.3: Prepare a short technical report summarizing methods, results, limitations, and recommendations Output 4: — Data Group Coordination Support on 60 SDG indicators, 82 provincial data profile datasets, over 400 M&E portal datasets, and PMO datasets. Deliverable 4.1: Provide support in the scheduling, preparation, and coordination of meetings Deliverable 4.2: Maintain and update coordination trackers, timelines, and follow‑up activity lists. Deliverable 4.3: Facilitate stakeholder consultations and feedback sessions with DOH, LGUs, and partners as part of coordination Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Language Educational Qualifications: Essential: Advanced degree (master’s or higher) in Biostatistics, Health Statistics, Epidemiology, Public Health, or a closely related quantitative health field. Desirable: Additional formal training in data science, statistical modelling, or health informatics. Coursework or certification in data visualization or advanced analytics Experience: Essential: Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in health data analysis, statistical modelling, or epidemiological analytics. Demonstrated experience producing decision‑ready data products (factsheets, dashboards, briefs). Proficiency in R or Python or other similar software, plus experience with SQL and data visualization tools. Desirable: Experience working with WHO, UN agencies, or government health programs. Experience applying statistical methods to LGU‑level or subnational data. Familiarity with health information systems in the Philippines. Skills/Knowledge: Strong analytical and statistical skills. Ability to communicate complex results to non‑technical audiences. Proficiency in reproducible research workflows and data documentation. Strong planning and organizational skills Languages and level required: Expert knowledge of English (Read/Write/Speak) Location: On site: World Health Organization, Country Office Philippines Travel: The consultant is expected to travel within the country as needed, with appropriate approval from his/her supervisors Renumeration and budget: Remuneration: PHP110,000.00 to 120,000.00 Expected duration of contract: 10 months, November 2026 to September 2027 Additional Information: • This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level. • Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. • A written test may be used as a form of screening. • If your candidature is retained for 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. • For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int. • The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits workforce 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 workforce. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply for WHO jobs. 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 [email protected] • 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 (https://www.who.int/about/who-we-are/our-values) 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 short-listed candidates. • WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco. • Consultants shall perform the work as independent contractors in a personal capacity, and not as a representative of any entity or authority. • WHO shall have no responsibility for any taxes, duties, social security contributions or other contributions payable by the Consultant. The Consultant shall be solely responsible for withholding and paying any taxes, duties, social security contributions and any other contributions which are applicable to the Consultant in each location/jurisdiction in which the work hereunder is performed, and the Consultant shall not be entitled to any reimbursement thereof by WHO. • Please note that WHO’s contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. 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Team Associate - (2604304) Grade: G5 Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 2 years Job Posting : Oct 6, 2026, 12:47:54 AM Closing Date : Oct 20, 2026, 5:59:00 PM Primary Location : Philippines-Manila Organization : WP/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 the WHE 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. WHE brings together and enhances WHO's operational, technical and normative capacities in outbreaks, emergencies and risk analysis to address all health hazards across the risk management cycle in a predictable, capable, dependable, adaptable and accountable manner. WHE is designed to operate within the broader humanitarian and emergency management architecture in support of people at risk of, or affected by, outbreaks and emergencies, consistent with ways that strengthen local and national capabilities. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES A. GENERAL 1. Oversee and monitor the information flow in IHR, screening, sorting, analysing and identifying areas requiring action by the supervisor; 2. Ensure effective and timely follow-up on requests for information, briefings and other actions emanating from the office of the supervisor, liaising with other WHE programme areas, as appropriate; 3. Receive visitors and telephone calls with tact and discretion and act according to the nature and urgency of each, including redirecting as appropriate. Provide background information for appointments with official visitors and/or staff members. 4. Maintain the agenda and calendar by scheduling meetings and/or rescheduling. Sowing to disruption by unforeseen events, redirects visitors and callers as necessary. 5. Disseminate information on administrative procedures to GS staff in the team/department and assist staff in adhering to WHO administrative procedures. 6. Monitor requests for goods and services, including receipt, payment and inventory requirements. 7. Coordinate and monitor office space requirements in liaison with relevant units as required. B. CORRESPONDENCE 8. Draft general or administrative correspondence on own initiative or on the basis of instructions; finalize correspondence/reports ensuring adherence to the WHO style and format, checking language and grammatical accuracy and conformity with procedures prior to submitting for signature/clearance; 9. Analyze incoming correspondence and requests in the light of background material, instructions, policies and precedents, researching, obtaining and attaching background information in anticipation of the responsible officer's needs, or redirecting them as appropriate, identify and highlight incoming documents and attach background information and identify areas requiring action by professional staff, drawing their attention to specific items. 10. Ensure the technical reports and documents are in line with WHO standards, rules, practices and procedures, editing and correcting them as necessary prior to their submission for signature or clearance of relevant authority. 11. Using appropriate tracking tools, follow-up on responses and ensure that target dates and deadlines are met, and that correspondence and queries are responded to in a timely manner. C. HUMAN RESOURCE/PROCUREMENT 12. Ensure the timely appointment/renewal of contract, initiating request for temporary and fixed-term. 13. Assist in the recruitment of consultants, temporary professional staff and temporary advisers by initiating the relevant administrative formalities. Monitor status and maintain follow-up system; 14 Initiate, through the Global Management System (GSM) procurement module, procurement requisitions for goods and services such as Consultants, Agreements for Performance of Work, Technical Services Agreements, and General External Services; and 15. Monitor and record receipt of deliverables and initiate and monitor payments as needed. D. BUDGET & FINANCE 16. Assist the supervisor in all aspects of project monitoring, financial and technical project management, including monthly reconciliation of funds and following up of outstanding encumbrances in close coordination with WHE programme area, Management and Administration; and 17. Provide the supervisor with timely budget information on project and task budget ceilings, award budgets, expenditure, and funds available, as required. E. INFORMATION MANAGEMENT 18. Open, organize and maintain general/project files, in close collaboration with other support staff, and conduct continual review of filing system to ensure information is up-to-date and effectively and efficiently used; and 19. Obtain documents and information from in-house and external sources as required; perform information searches (library, internet) as requested. F. MEETING ADMINISTRATION 20. Working closely with the responsible officer and relevant technical focal points, arrange, coordinate and lead administrative preparation for formal/informal meetings, including: preparing event plans in GSM, drafting letters of invitations, preparing cost estimates and travel requests; assisting with preparation of documents; and dispatching of materials and liaising with participants and others involved; and 21. Schedule programme area meetings according to schedules and needs. Take meeting notes, prepare minutes and follow up on action points to ensure timely response to the requests. 22. Obtain briefing and background materials for meetings, seminars, workshops, etc. to be attended by the team's professional staff, checking their availability and ensuring they have the appropriate briefing files and documents. G. TRAVEL 23. Make travel arrangements for the supervisor, including preparation of travel requests in GSM; and 24. Prepare briefing materials for his/her use on official trips or special meetings and, in the absence of the supervisor, brief or note on matters for which the programme area is responsible. H. OTHER DUTIES 25. Upon request, provide support, backstopping and gap-filling for emergency activities at any level of the Organization or scale of emergency; 26. Occasionally replace staff within WHE during their absence as coordinated by the Senior Executive Assistant; and 27. Perform other related duties, as requested by the supervisor, including the provision of support to other areas of work and teams or programme areas within WHE, as required. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education Essential: Completion of secondary school education. Desirable: Relevant university degree is an asset. Experience Essential: At least five years of relevant work experience in secretarial or administrative positions. Desirable: Relevant experience working in WHO or the UN system. Skills Strong skills to work independently. Strong organization and office skills, as well as skills in note-taking and minute writing. Sound knowledge and skills using a variety of office and computer packages. Sound knowledge of WHO and/or UN administrative rules and regulations, procedures and practices. The ability to multitask and work under pressure. The ability to exercise discretion at all times in judging the importance, urgency and confidential nature of various issues and tact when dealing with staff and external partners. WHO Competencies Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Producing results Setting an example Use of Language Skills Essential: Expert knowledge of English. REMUNERATION WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at PHP 876,102 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Staff members separated due to the 2025 Prioritization and Realignment Process will receive special consideration according to the applicable regulatory framework. 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 eManual. The Director-General retains the discretion to not make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description, including shortening the duration of the appointment. WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. 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. 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 (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations (modifications or adjustments to the application or recruitment process) to support their participation in the application and recruitment process. Please send an email to [email protected] with your full name, the vacancy number you are applying for, and specific details of the accommodation needed in your request. 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. WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco. For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int. WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully. The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered. Please note that WHO's contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at [email protected]. This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station. In case the website does not display properly, please retry by: (i) checking that you have the latest version of the browser installed (Chrome, Edge or Firefox); (ii) clearing your browser history and opening the site in a new browser (not a new tab within the same browser); or (iii) retry accessing the website using Mozilla Firefox browser or using another device. Click this link for detailed guidance on completing job applications: Instructions for candidates

Purpose of the consultancy The purpose of this consultancy is to draft, based on the existing WHO SSP manual, a standardized SSP Evaluation Guideline, Checklist and Procedure for use by WHO and Member States in assessing the technical quality and WHO-alignment of Sanitation Safety Plans (SSP), compile technical materials and prepare inputs for organizing a Regional Workshop on Wastewater Environmental Surveillance, and to support and co-facilitate a WASH FIT Training of Trainers (TOT) workshop in Pakistan. This will be executed as part of the Climate Change, Health and Environment unit (CHE) within the Healthier Populations Department (HPD) at WHO/EMRO. Background SSP is the approach recommended by WHO to support the implementation of the WHO Guidelines on sanitation and health and guidelines on safe use of wastewater, excreta and greywater at the local level. SSP complement Water Safety Plans (WSPs) in protecting public health. WHO/EMRO's Climate Change, Health and Environment (CHE) unit supports Member States of the Eastern Mediterranean Region in adopting and applying these tools, including through advocacy, training and direct technical engagement with national authorities and water utilities. Following the successful Water Safety Forum held in Oman in 2025, including the training on WSP, and the subsequent several rounds of strategic planning meetings held with Oman's counterparts, including a visit to WHO/EMRO/CHE in Amman during which the WHO SSP tool was introduced in 2025, Oman's counterparts, represented by NAMA Water Services Company, showed strong interest in adopting the tool and subsequently developed their first draft of SSP. NAMA Water Services Company has since requested an independent evaluation from WHO to ensure the plan's alignment with the WHO SSP manual. This request has highlighted the need for a standardized SSP evaluation methodology that WHO and Member States can apply consistently when assessing SSPs across the Region. Wastewater and Environmental Surveillance (WES) is a public health surveillance approach that uses wastewater samples to detect and monitor circulating or emerging pathogens at the population level. It complements clinical surveillance systems by enabling early outbreak detection, informing targeted public health interventions, and assessing their effectiveness. WHO has developed a technical guidance package and decision-support tool to assist national authorities in prioritizing pathogens for WES based on public health relevance, technical and operational feasibility, acceptability, and opportunities for integration with existing surveillance systems. WHO/EMRO/CHE is organizing a Regional Workshop on WES, bringing together countries from the region to strengthen national capacities, promote peer learning, facilitate pathogen prioritization using WHO tools, and support the integration of WES into national surveillance, preparedness and decision-making systems. The Water and Sanitation for Health Facility Improvement Tool (WASH FIT) is a risk-based quality improvement framework developed by WHO and UNICEF to support health care facilities in assessing and improving WASH, infection prevention and control, environmental cleaning and health-care waste management, with a focus on continuous quality improvement. WHO/EMRO supports Member States in strengthening WASH in health care facilities through capacity-building and the use of WASH FIT. A WASH FIT Training of Trainers (TOT) workshop is planned in Pakistan to strengthen national capacity to apply and cascade the tool, for which technical support and co-facilitation will be provided under this consultancy. WHO/EMRO therefore requires the services of a consultant to draft, based on the existing WHO SSP manual, standardized SSP Evaluation Guideline, Checklist and Procedure, compile technical materials and prepare inputs for the regional workshop on WES, and support and co-facilitate the WASH FIT TOT workshop in Pakistan. Work to be performed Output 1: A standardized SSP Evaluation Guideline, Checklist and Procedure, based on the WHO SSP manual, for use by WHO country offices and Member States in assessing SSP, tailored to EMR. Deliverable 2:1: A first draft of the SSP Evaluation Guideline, Checklist and Procedure, with measurable assessment criteria structured around the core components of the WHO SSP manual. Deliverable 2:2: Finalized SSP Evaluation Guideline, Checklist and Procedure, following review by WHO/EMRO/CHE, in a format suitable for use by WHO and Member States. Output 2: Technical support and assistance in organizing and facilitating the Regional Workshop on Wastewater Environmental Surveillance. Deliverable 2:1: Technical inputs provided to the preparation and follow-up of the workshop, including the agenda, potential speakers, discussion topics, expected outputs, and key messages. Deliverable 2:2: Compiled technical materials and presentation slides, and coordinated technical sessions and group work, including panel discussions & world café-style poster presentations. Deliverable 2:3: Facilitation and documentation of workshop proceedings, including meeting documentation, evaluation and photos to be shared with the participants following the workshop. Deliverable 2:4: Workshop summary report, including key findings, recommendations and follow-up actions. Deliverable 2:5: Communication products arising from the workshop, including newsletter contributions, web and photo stories, and social media content package. Output 3: Technical support and co-facilitation of the WASH FIT Training of Trainers (TOT) workshop in Pakistan. Deliverable 3:1: Technical inputs to the preparation of the WASH FIT TOT workshop, including review/adaptation of the agenda, training materials, presentations and practical exercises. Deliverable 3:2: Co-facilitation of WASH FIT TOT sessions, group work and practical exercises during the workshop, in coordination with WHO/EMRO/CHE facilitator. Deliverable 3:3: Technical support to workshop participants and facilitator during the TOT, including clarification of WASH FIT concepts, application of the tool and discussion of implementation considerations. Deliverable 3:4: Contribution to workshop documentation and a brief summary of key outcomes, participant feedback and recommended follow-up actions. Required Qualifications Essential: University degree in civil/environmental engineering, public health, water and sanitation engineering, or a related field. Desirable: Postgraduate degree (Master's) in WASH, environmental health, or a related field. Experience: • Up to 5 years of professional experience in WASH and environmental health with experience conducting technical reviews or assessments of WASH-related plans, or guidance documents. • Experience conducting training workshops relevant to WASH. • Demonstrated professional experience of WHO WSP and/or SSP • Desirable: Prior experience working with WHO or the UN system, and familiarity with the Eastern Mediterranean Region. Skills/ Technical knowledge • Strong analytical and technical writing skills, with the ability to translate review findings into clear, actionable recommendations and guidance tools. Language Essential fluent in English and Arabic Location: Amman, Jordan (on-site). Medical clearance: The selected Consultant will be expected to provide a medical certificate of fitness for work. Travel (If travel is involved, a medical certificate of fitness for work will be required.) All travel arrangements will be made by WHO – WHO will not be responsible for tickets purchased by the Consultant without the express, prior authorization of WHO. While on mission under the terms of this consultancy, the Consultant will receive subsistence allowance. Visas requirements: it is the consultant’s responsibility to fulfil visa requirements and ask for visa support letter(s) if needed. Additional Information section · This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level. · Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. · Remuneration is in line with WHO consultant established rates · Successful candidates will be included in the roster for consideration for future contractual engagement via a consultancy, as they become available. Inclusion in the roster does not guarantee any future contractual relationship with WHO · A written test may be used as a form of screening. · If your candidature is retained for 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. · For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int. · WHO is committed to workforce diversity. · WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco. · Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged. · WHO's workforce adheres to the WHO Values Charter and is committed to put the WHO Values into practice. · Consultants shall perform the work as independent contractors in a personal capacity, and not as a representative of any entity or authority. The execution of the work under a consultant contract does not create an employer/employee relationship between WHO and the Consultant. · WHO shall have no responsibility whatsoever for any taxes, duties, social security contributions or other contributions payable by the Consultant. The Consultant shall be solely responsible for withholding and paying any taxes, duties, social security contributions and any other contributions which are applicable to the Consultant in each location/jurisdiction in which the work hereunder is performed, and the Consultant shall not be entitled to any reimbursement thereof by WHO. · Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply on-line through Stellis. For assessment of your application, please ensure that: (a) Your profile on Stellis is properly completed and updated; (b) All required details regarding your qualifications, education and training are provided; (c) Your experience records are entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time.

Purpose of the consultancy The purpose of this consultancy is to draft, based on the existing WHO SSP manual, a standardized SSP Evaluation Guideline, Checklist and Procedure for use by WHO and Member States in assessing the technical quality and WHO-alignment of Sanitation Safety Plans (SSP), compile technical materials and prepare inputs for organizing a Regional Workshop on Wastewater Environmental Surveillance, and to support and co-facilitate a WASH FIT Training of Trainers (TOT) workshop in Pakistan. This will be executed as part of the Climate Change, Health and Environment unit (CHE) within the Healthier Populations Department (HPD) at WHO/EMRO. Background SSP is the approach recommended by WHO to support the implementation of the WHO Guidelines on sanitation and health and guidelines on safe use of wastewater, excreta and greywater at the local level. SSP complement Water Safety Plans (WSPs) in protecting public health. WHO/EMRO's Climate Change, Health and Environment (CHE) unit supports Member States of the Eastern Mediterranean Region in adopting and applying these tools, including through advocacy, training and direct technical engagement with national authorities and water utilities. Following the successful Water Safety Forum held in Oman in 2025, including the training on WSP, and the subsequent several rounds of strategic planning meetings held with Oman's counterparts, including a visit to WHO/EMRO/CHE in Amman during which the WHO SSP tool was introduced in 2025, Oman's counterparts, represented by NAMA Water Services Company, showed strong interest in adopting the tool and subsequently developed their first draft of SSP. NAMA Water Services Company has since requested an independent evaluation from WHO to ensure the plan's alignment with the WHO SSP manual. This request has highlighted the need for a standardized SSP evaluation methodology that WHO and Member States can apply consistently when assessing SSPs across the Region. Wastewater and Environmental Surveillance (WES) is a public health surveillance approach that uses wastewater samples to detect and monitor circulating or emerging pathogens at the population level. It complements clinical surveillance systems by enabling early outbreak detection, informing targeted public health interventions, and assessing their effectiveness. WHO has developed a technical guidance package and decision-support tool to assist national authorities in prioritizing pathogens for WES based on public health relevance, technical and operational feasibility, acceptability, and opportunities for integration with existing surveillance systems. WHO/EMRO/CHE is organizing a Regional Workshop on WES, bringing together countries from the region to strengthen national capacities, promote peer learning, facilitate pathogen prioritization using WHO tools, and support the integration of WES into national surveillance, preparedness and decision-making systems. The Water and Sanitation for Health Facility Improvement Tool (WASH FIT) is a risk-based quality improvement framework developed by WHO and UNICEF to support health care facilities in assessing and improving WASH, infection prevention and control, environmental cleaning and health-care waste management, with a focus on continuous quality improvement. WHO/EMRO supports Member States in strengthening WASH in health care facilities through capacity-building and the use of WASH FIT. A WASH FIT Training of Trainers (TOT) workshop is planned in Pakistan to strengthen national capacity to apply and cascade the tool, for which technical support and co-facilitation will be provided under this consultancy. WHO/EMRO therefore requires the services of a consultant to draft, based on the existing WHO SSP manual, standardized SSP Evaluation Guideline, Checklist and Procedure, compile technical materials and prepare inputs for the regional workshop on WES, and support and co-facilitate the WASH FIT TOT workshop in Pakistan. Work to be performed Output 1: A standardized SSP Evaluation Guideline, Checklist and Procedure, based on the WHO SSP manual, for use by WHO country offices and Member States in assessing SSP, tailored to EMR. Deliverable 2:1: A first draft of the SSP Evaluation Guideline, Checklist and Procedure, with measurable assessment criteria structured around the core components of the WHO SSP manual. Deliverable 2:2: Finalized SSP Evaluation Guideline, Checklist and Procedure, following review by WHO/EMRO/CHE, in a format suitable for use by WHO and Member States. Output 2: Technical support and assistance in organizing and facilitating the Regional Workshop on Wastewater Environmental Surveillance. Deliverable 2:1: Technical inputs provided to the preparation and follow-up of the workshop, including the agenda, potential speakers, discussion topics, expected outputs, and key messages. Deliverable 2:2: Compiled technical materials and presentation slides, and coordinated technical sessions and group work, including panel discussions & world café-style poster presentations. Deliverable 2:3: Facilitation and documentation of workshop proceedings, including meeting documentation, evaluation and photos to be shared with the participants following the workshop. Deliverable 2:4: Workshop summary report, including key findings, recommendations and follow-up actions. Deliverable 2:5: Communication products arising from the workshop, including newsletter contributions, web and photo stories, and social media content package. Output 3: Technical support and co-facilitation of the WASH FIT Training of Trainers (TOT) workshop in Pakistan. Deliverable 3:1: Technical inputs to the preparation of the WASH FIT TOT workshop, including review/adaptation of the agenda, training materials, presentations and practical exercises. Deliverable 3:2: Co-facilitation of WASH FIT TOT sessions, group work and practical exercises during the workshop, in coordination with WHO/EMRO/CHE facilitator. Deliverable 3:3: Technical support to workshop participants and facilitator during the TOT, including clarification of WASH FIT concepts, application of the tool and discussion of implementation considerations. Deliverable 3:4: Contribution to workshop documentation and a brief summary of key outcomes, participant feedback and recommended follow-up actions. Required Qualifications Essential: University degree in civil/environmental engineering, public health, water and sanitation engineering, or a related field. Desirable: Postgraduate degree (Master's) in WASH, environmental health, or a related field. Experience: • Up to 5 years of professional experience in WASH and environmental health with experience conducting technical reviews or assessments of WASH-related plans, or guidance documents. • Experience conducting training workshops relevant to WASH. • Demonstrated professional experience of WHO WSP and/or SSP • Desirable: Prior experience working with WHO or the UN system, and familiarity with the Eastern Mediterranean Region. Skills/ Technical knowledge • Strong analytical and technical writing skills, with the ability to translate review findings into clear, actionable recommendations and guidance tools. Language Essential fluent in English and Arabic Location: Amman, Jordan (on-site). Medical clearance: The selected Consultant will be expected to provide a medical certificate of fitness for work. Travel (If travel is involved, a medical certificate of fitness for work will be required.) All travel arrangements will be made by WHO – WHO will not be responsible for tickets purchased by the Consultant without the express, prior authorization of WHO. While on mission under the terms of this consultancy, the Consultant will receive subsistence allowance. Visas requirements: it is the consultant’s responsibility to fulfil visa requirements and ask for visa support letter(s) if needed. Additional Information section · This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level. · Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. · Remuneration is in line with WHO consultant established rates · Successful candidates will be included in the roster for consideration for future contractual engagement via a consultancy, as they become available. Inclusion in the roster does not guarantee any future contractual relationship with WHO · A written test may be used as a form of screening. · If your candidature is retained for 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. · For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int. · WHO is committed to workforce diversity. · WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco. · Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged. · WHO's workforce adheres to the WHO Values Charter and is committed to put the WHO Values into practice. · Consultants shall perform the work as independent contractors in a personal capacity, and not as a representative of any entity or authority. The execution of the work under a consultant contract does not create an employer/employee relationship between WHO and the Consultant. · WHO shall have no responsibility whatsoever for any taxes, duties, social security contributions or other contributions payable by the Consultant. The Consultant shall be solely responsible for withholding and paying any taxes, duties, social security contributions and any other contributions which are applicable to the Consultant in each location/jurisdiction in which the work hereunder is performed, and the Consultant shall not be entitled to any reimbursement thereof by WHO. · Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply on-line through Stellis. For assessment of your application, please ensure that: (a) Your profile on Stellis is properly completed and updated; (b) All required details regarding your qualifications, education and training are provided; (c) Your experience records are entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time.

Objective of the WHO Programme/Department: The overall objective of the Digital Health Technical Unit in Department of HSD is to support the Member States to improve health for everyone, everywhere by accelerating the development and adoption of appropriate, accessible, affordable, scalable and sustainable person centric digital health solutions to prevent, detect and respond to epidemics and pandemics, developing infrastructure and applications that enable countries to use health data to promote health and well-being, and to achieve the health-related Sustainable Development Goals. WHO-SEARO is harnessing the power of digital technologies and health innovation to accelerate global attainment of health and the well-being. Translating latest data, research, and evidence into action: this means promoting standards for interoperability and data sharing and supporting implementation of digital solutions that contribute to informed decision making. Enhancing knowledge through scientific communities of practice: enabled by new technologies and no longer limited by the need for physical meetings or hard copy peer review journals, WHO brings together top expert voices around topics of clinical and public health significance. Systematically assessing and linking country needs with supply of innovations. WHO-SEARO takes a proactive, systematic approach to identify, promote, co-develop, and scale innovations that are based on country needs of the South East Asia Region. Also, to recognize the successful digital health initiatives and the urgent need to address the major impediments faced by least-developed countries of the region through implementing digital health technologies, to promote the appropriate use of digital technologies for health and to strengthen health systems by introducing digital technologies. Objective of JPP: The JPP will support the Digital Health Technical Unit at WHO-SEARO in advancing digital health and the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) across the South-East Asia Region. The JPP will provide technical support to Member States in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of national digital health strategies, action plans and priority initiatives, aligned with regional priorities and universal health coverage (UHC). The JPP will also contribute to regional digital health strategy and action planning, support the implementation and scale-up of digital health and AI initiatives, facilitate country-level technical assistance and capacity building, and help strengthen sustainable, interoperable and context-appropriate digital health ecosystems across Member States. Supervisor: First Level: Dr Karthik Adapa, RA-DH Second Level : Mr Manoj Jhalani, Director-HSD Terms of reference Under the overall guidance of the Director, Department of Health Systems Development (HSD) and the direct supervision of the Regional Adviser, Digital Health, the JPP will provide support in the following areas: Support WHO-SEARO and Member States in the development, implementation, monitoring and review of digital health strategies, action plans, roadmaps and priority initiatives Provide technical and coordination support for regional and country-level work on digital health architecture, interoperability and standards, digital public infrastructure for health (DPI-H), capacity building. Support engagement and consultations with Member States, WHO departments and Regional/Country Offices, development partners, civil society, academia, technology stakeholders, healthcare workers and other relevant partners, including preparation of technical materials, agendas, meeting reports and follow-up actions. Engage technical and development partners, academia, civil society and other relevant stakeholders to facilitate strategic partnerships for Member States. Contribute to the development, review and strengthening of technical guidance, policy documents, reports, concept notes, knowledge products and other technical materials related to digital health. Support capacity-building, workshops, consultations and knowledge-exchange activities for Member States, including identification of country needs, priorities, implementation challenges and opportunities for technical assistance. Undertake evidence reviews, research and technical analysis to inform WHO-SEARO’s digital health portfolio and support the translation of global and regional guidance into country-level implementation. Support the documentation, monitoring and dissemination of country and regional digital health initiatives, implementation experiences, lessons and good practices to facilitate learning across the South-East Asia Region. Undertake other related activities assigned by the Regional Adviser, Digital Health, in alignment with the priorities of HSD and WHO-SEARO. Education: Essential: Bachelors in digital health, law, data science, public health, social sciences, or another related field relevant to digital health. Desirable: Masters/Doctorate degree in any related field. Experience: Essential: - Minimum one year of experience in digital health implementation, health systems, or related areas. - Minimum one year of experience embedded within national and/or subnational government systems, partnering directly with public health leadership to drive large-scale health reforms. - In-depth knowledge of government-centric digital health implementation and large-scale digital health solution deployments for national and subnational public health systems. - Proven track record in drafting high-impact national and state-level policies. - At least one year of experience in managing and engaging diverse stakeholders at the subnational, national, and global levels across multilaterals, donors, governments, non-profits, academia, and/or private partners. Desirable: Experience working with WHO, UN agencies or other international/multilateral organizations. Demonstrated experience in disseminating high-impact work through presentations and case studies at prominent national and global forums. Knowledge of any/multiple SEA Regional languages is an asset. Age: Below 35 years This Vacancy Notice is only applicable to nationals of South-East Asia Region Member States i.e., Bangladesh, Bhutan, DPR Korea, India, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste Skills required for the assignment: Minimum: · Proficiency in spoken and written English; · Computer proficiency with standard software applications; · Ability to think strategically, work under tight deadlines on a result-oriented basis, and develop innovative approaches and solutions. · Demonstrated ability to take complete ownership of complex, ambiguous mandates, driving execution from conceptualization to policy and operational impact. WHO competencies required for the assignment: 1. Teamwork 2. Communication 3. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences 4. Producing results 5. Ensuring the effective use of resources Remuneration: Approx. US$ 63000 per annum Additional Information: Please note applications should be submitted through WHO online recruitment portal. Please visit https://www.who.int/careers/apply-for-a-position to complete an online profile and to apply for this vacancy. 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. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.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 (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply. A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening. The purpose of this vacancy notice is to invite qualified national professionals from of countries of South-East Asia Region (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Indonesia, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand or Timor-Leste). For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int. WHO is committed to workforce diversity. The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits workforce 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 workforce. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply for WHO jobs. 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 [email protected] An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. 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Junior Public Health Professional - AI Health - (2604315) Grade: No grade Contractual Arrangement: Fellowship Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 24 months Job Posting : Oct 6, 2026, 7:07:51 AM Closing Date : Oct 20, 2026, 5:59:00 PM Primary Location : India-New Delhi Organization : SE/HSD Department of Health Systems Development Schedule : Full-time IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings. .. Objective of the WHO Programme/Department: The overall objective of the Digital Health & AI Technical Unit in Department of HSD is to support the Member States to improve health for everyone, everywhere by accelerating the development and adoption of appropriate, accessible, affordable, scalable and sustainable person-centric digital health & AI solutions to prevent, detect and respond to epidemics and pandemics, developing infrastructure and applications that enable countries to use health data to promote health and well-being, and to achieve the health-related Sustainable Development Goals. WHO-SEARO is harnessing the power of digital technologies and health innovation to accelerate global attainment of health and the well-being. Translating latest data, research, and evidence into action: this means promoting standards for interoperability and data sharing and supporting implementation of digital solutions that contribute to informed decision making. Enhancing knowledge through scientific communities of practice: enabled by new technologies and no longer limited by the need for physical meetings or hard copy peer review journals, WHO brings together top expert voices around topics of clinical and public health significance. Systematically assessing and linking country needs with supply of innovations. WHO-SEARO takes a proactive, systematic approach to identify, promote, co-develop, and scale innovations that are based on country needs of the South East Asia Region. Also, to recognize the successful digital health & AI initiatives and the urgent need to address the major impediments faced by least-developed countries of the region through implementing digital health technologies, to promote the appropriate use of digital technologies for health and to strengthen health systems by introducing digital technologies. Objective of JPP: The JPP will support the Digital Health & AI Technical Unit at WHO-SEARO in strengthening the responsible development, evaluation, implementation and scale-up of artificial intelligence for health ecosystem across the South-East Asia Region. The JPP will provide specialized technical support to Member States across the AI lifecycle, including identification and prioritization of health-system problems suitable for AI applications; assessment of data readiness and technical requirements; development and review of AI approaches; validation and evaluation of AI-enabled technologies/programs; deployment and integration within health systems; and post-deployment monitoring and scale-up. The JPP will also contribute to regional and country-level work on AI governance, safety, ethics, equity, technical standards, technology assessment, capacity building and evidence generation, helping Member States translate advances in AI into safe, effective, equitable and context-appropriate health applications. Supervisor: First Level: Dr Karthik Adapa, RA-DH Second Level : Mr Manoj Jhalani, Director-HSD Terms of reference Under the overall guidance of the Director, Department of Health Systems Development (HSD) and the direct supervision of the Regional Adviser, Digital Health, the JPP will provide support in the following areas: · Provide technical support to WHO-SEARO and Member States on AI enabled solutions, strategies and implementation. · Support the Strategy for AI in Healthcare for India (SAHI) implementation, operationalization, developing State AI Readiness Index, and AI health work related to SAHI. · Support the technical assessment, validation, evaluation of AI-enabled health technologies/programs. · Support Member States in assessing AI readiness, including data availability, quality, representativeness, infrastructure, computational requirements, interoperability, workforce capacity and institutional readiness. · Support the development and application of AI evaluation frameworks and methodologies · Contribute to AI governance and responsible AI frameworks · Support development of conceptual frameworks, technical guidance, strategic plans, policy proposals, technical specifications, reports and knowledge products related to AI in health. · Undertake evidence reviews, technical analyses and horizon scanning on emerging AI technologies and their potential applications, risks and implications for health systems. · Support technical implementation and integration of AI applications within existing digital health ecosystems, including consideration of interoperability, APIs, data standards, digital public infrastructure and existing health-information systems. · Support Member States in developing technical and institutional capacity for AI in health, including technical workshops, training programmes, and practical capacity-building activities. · Facilitate technical engagement with Ministries of Health, WHO Country Offices, academic and research institutions, technology developers, regulatory institutions, development partners and other stakeholders involved in AI development, evaluation and implementation. · Support documentation and dissemination of AI implementation experiences, evaluations, lessons and good practices across the South-East Asia Region. · Undertake other related technical activities assigned by the Regional Adviser, Digital Health, in alignment with WHO-SEARO priorities. Education: Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Engineering, Mathematics, Computational Sciences, or another closely related technical discipline relevant to artificial intelligence, machine learning, or data science. Desirable: Masters/PhD strongly recommended in Data Science, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, Mathematics, Public Health, or a related field, with demonstrated interdisciplinary education and/or experience at the intersection of health and technology development/application. Additional academic training, certification or demonstrated technical expertise in health law, machine learning, deep learning, generative AI, health informatics, biomedical data science, AI evaluation or responsible AI would be an asset. Experience: Essential: At least two years of experience working on digital health, artificial intelligence, or machine-learning projects, including direct experience in AI for health involving the development, testing, validation, deployment, evaluation, or scale-up of AI-enabled health technologies. Desirable: · Experience in AI technology assessment, product development, clinical or public-health AI evaluation, AI safety, health informatics or digital health architecture. · Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with governments, Ministries of Health, academic and research institutions, technology developers, NGOs, development partners and/or global funders, particularly in low- and middle-income countries or the Global South. · Relevant experience working with UN agencies, in particular WHO. · Knowledge of any/multiple SEA Regional languages is an asset. Age: Below 35 years This Vacancy Notice is only applicable to nationals of South-East Asia Region Member States i.e., Bangladesh, Bhutan, DPR Korea, India, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste Skills required for the assignment: Minimum: · Proficiency in spoken and written English; · Strong technical understanding of artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science and statistical modelling. · Deep understanding on DPIs, DPI-Health, Reference Architecture · Deep understanding of the AI development lifecycle · Ability to critically assess and evaluate AI models and products · Deep understanding of SAHI, National AI health strategies globally · Understanding of health data, health information systems and the technical considerations involved in integrating AI into digital health environments. · Ability to translate complex technical concepts into recommendations for policymakers, health-system leaders and multidisciplinary stakeholders. · Strong analytical, scientific writing and technical communication skills. · Ability to think strategically, work collaboratively across multidisciplinary and multicultural teams and deliver results under tight timelines with an ability to develop innovative approaches and solutions. WHO competencies required for the assignment: 1. Teamwork 2. Communication 3. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences 4. Producing results 5. Ensuring the effective use of resources Remuneration: Approx. US$ 63000 per annum Ad Additional Information: Please note applications should be submitted through WHO online recruitment portal. Please visit https://www.who.int/careers/apply-for-a-position to complete an online profile and to apply for this vacancy. 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. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.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 (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply. A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening. The purpose of this vacancy notice is to invite qualified national professionals from of countries of South-East Asia Region (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Indonesia, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand or Timor-Leste). For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int. WHO is committed to workforce diversity. The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits workforce 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 workforce. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply for WHO jobs. 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 [email protected] 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 (https://www.who.int/about/who-we-are/our-values) 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 short-listed candidates. WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco. Please note that WHO’s contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at [email protected]. In case the recruitment website does not display properly, please retry by: (i) checking that you have the latest version of the browser installed (Chrome, Edge or Firefox); (ii) clearing your browser history and opening the site in a new browser (not a new tab within the same browser); or (iii) retry accessing the website using Mozilla Firefox browser or using another device. Click the link for detailed guidance on completing job applications: Instructions for candidates.

Junior Public Health Professional - AI Health - (2604315) Grade: No grade Contractual Arrangement: Fellowship Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 24 months Job Posting : Oct 6, 2026, 7:07:51 AM Closing Date : Oct 20, 2026, 5:59:00 PM Primary Location : India-New Delhi Organization : SE/HSD Department of Health Systems Development Schedule : Full-time IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings. .. Objective of the WHO Programme/Department: The overall objective of the Digital Health & AI Technical Unit in Department of HSD is to support the Member States to improve health for everyone, everywhere by accelerating the development and adoption of appropriate, accessible, affordable, scalable and sustainable person-centric digital health & AI solutions to prevent, detect and respond to epidemics and pandemics, developing infrastructure and applications that enable countries to use health data to promote health and well-being, and to achieve the health-related Sustainable Development Goals. WHO-SEARO is harnessing the power of digital technologies and health innovation to accelerate global attainment of health and the well-being. Translating latest data, research, and evidence into action: this means promoting standards for interoperability and data sharing and supporting implementation of digital solutions that contribute to informed decision making. Enhancing knowledge through scientific communities of practice: enabled by new technologies and no longer limited by the need for physical meetings or hard copy peer review journals, WHO brings together top expert voices around topics of clinical and public health significance. Systematically assessing and linking country needs with supply of innovations. WHO-SEARO takes a proactive, systematic approach to identify, promote, co-develop, and scale innovations that are based on country needs of the South East Asia Region. Also, to recognize the successful digital health & AI initiatives and the urgent need to address the major impediments faced by least-developed countries of the region through implementing digital health technologies, to promote the appropriate use of digital technologies for health and to strengthen health systems by introducing digital technologies. Objective of JPP: The JPP will support the Digital Health & AI Technical Unit at WHO-SEARO in strengthening the responsible development, evaluation, implementation and scale-up of artificial intelligence for health ecosystem across the South-East Asia Region. The JPP will provide specialized technical support to Member States across the AI lifecycle, including identification and prioritization of health-system problems suitable for AI applications; assessment of data readiness and technical requirements; development and review of AI approaches; validation and evaluation of AI-enabled technologies/programs; deployment and integration within health systems; and post-deployment monitoring and scale-up. The JPP will also contribute to regional and country-level work on AI governance, safety, ethics, equity, technical standards, technology assessment, capacity building and evidence generation, helping Member States translate advances in AI into safe, effective, equitable and context-appropriate health applications. Supervisor: First Level: Dr Karthik Adapa, RA-DH Second Level : Mr Manoj Jhalani, Director-HSD Terms of reference Under the overall guidance of the Director, Department of Health Systems Development (HSD) and the direct supervision of the Regional Adviser, Digital Health, the JPP will provide support in the following areas: · Provide technical support to WHO-SEARO and Member States on AI enabled solutions, strategies and implementation. · Support the Strategy for AI in Healthcare for India (SAHI) implementation, operationalization, developing State AI Readiness Index, and AI health work related to SAHI. · Support the technical assessment, validation, evaluation of AI-enabled health technologies/programs. · Support Member States in assessing AI readiness, including data availability, quality, representativeness, infrastructure, computational requirements, interoperability, workforce capacity and institutional readiness. · Support the development and application of AI evaluation frameworks and methodologies · Contribute to AI governance and responsible AI frameworks · Support development of conceptual frameworks, technical guidance, strategic plans, policy proposals, technical specifications, reports and knowledge products related to AI in health. · Undertake evidence reviews, technical analyses and horizon scanning on emerging AI technologies and their potential applications, risks and implications for health systems. · Support technical implementation and integration of AI applications within existing digital health ecosystems, including consideration of interoperability, APIs, data standards, digital public infrastructure and existing health-information systems. · Support Member States in developing technical and institutional capacity for AI in health, including technical workshops, training programmes, and practical capacity-building activities. · Facilitate technical engagement with Ministries of Health, WHO Country Offices, academic and research institutions, technology developers, regulatory institutions, development partners and other stakeholders involved in AI development, evaluation and implementation. · Support documentation and dissemination of AI implementation experiences, evaluations, lessons and good practices across the South-East Asia Region. · Undertake other related technical activities assigned by the Regional Adviser, Digital Health, in alignment with WHO-SEARO priorities. Education: Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Engineering, Mathematics, Computational Sciences, or another closely related technical discipline relevant to artificial intelligence, machine learning, or data science. Desirable: Masters/PhD strongly recommended in Data Science, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, Mathematics, Public Health, or a related field, with demonstrated interdisciplinary education and/or experience at the intersection of health and technology development/application. Additional academic training, certification or demonstrated technical expertise in health law, machine learning, deep learning, generative AI, health informatics, biomedical data science, AI evaluation or responsible AI would be an asset. Experience: Essential: At least two years of experience working on digital health, artificial intelligence, or machine-learning projects, including direct experience in AI for health involving the development, testing, validation, deployment, evaluation, or scale-up of AI-enabled health technologies. Desirable: · Experience in AI technology assessment, product development, clinical or public-health AI evaluation, AI safety, health informatics or digital health architecture. · Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with governments, Ministries of Health, academic and research institutions, technology developers, NGOs, development partners and/or global funders, particularly in low- and middle-income countries or the Global South. · Relevant experience working with UN agencies, in particular WHO. · Knowledge of any/multiple SEA Regional languages is an asset. Age: Below 35 years This Vacancy Notice is only applicable to nationals of South-East Asia Region Member States i.e., Bangladesh, Bhutan, DPR Korea, India, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste Skills required for the assignment: Minimum: · Proficiency in spoken and written English; · Strong technical understanding of artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science and statistical modelling. · Deep understanding on DPIs, DPI-Health, Reference Architecture · Deep understanding of the AI development lifecycle · Ability to critically assess and evaluate AI models and products · Deep understanding of SAHI, National AI health strategies globally · Understanding of health data, health information systems and the technical considerations involved in integrating AI into digital health environments. · Ability to translate complex technical concepts into recommendations for policymakers, health-system leaders and multidisciplinary stakeholders. · Strong analytical, scientific writing and technical communication skills. · Ability to think strategically, work collaboratively across multidisciplinary and multicultural teams and deliver results under tight timelines with an ability to develop innovative approaches and solutions. WHO competencies required for the assignment: 1. Teamwork 2. Communication 3. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences 4. Producing results 5. Ensuring the effective use of resources Remuneration: Approx. US$ 63000 per annum Ad Additional Information: Please note applications should be submitted through WHO online recruitment portal. Please visit https://www.who.int/careers/apply-for-a-position to complete an online profile and to apply for this vacancy. 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. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.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 (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply. A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening. The purpose of this vacancy notice is to invite qualified national professionals from of countries of South-East Asia Region (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Indonesia, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand or Timor-Leste). For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int. WHO is committed to workforce diversity. The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits workforce 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 workforce. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply for WHO jobs. 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 [email protected] 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 (https://www.who.int/about/who-we-are/our-values) 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 short-listed candidates. WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco. Please note that WHO’s contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at [email protected]. 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Objective of the WHO Programme/Department: The overall objective of the Digital Health Technical Unit in Department of HSD is to support the Member States to improve health for everyone, everywhere by accelerating the development and adoption of appropriate, accessible, affordable, scalable and sustainable person centric digital health solutions to prevent, detect and respond to epidemics and pandemics, developing infrastructure and applications that enable countries to use health data to promote health and well-being, and to achieve the health-related Sustainable Development Goals. WHO-SEARO is harnessing the power of digital technologies and health innovation to accelerate global attainment of health and the well-being. Translating latest data, research, and evidence into action: this means promoting standards for interoperability and data sharing and supporting implementation of digital solutions that contribute to informed decision making. Enhancing knowledge through scientific communities of practice: enabled by new technologies and no longer limited by the need for physical meetings or hard copy peer review journals, WHO brings together top expert voices around topics of clinical and public health significance. Systematically assessing and linking country needs with supply of innovations. WHO-SEARO takes a proactive, systematic approach to identify, promote, co-develop, and scale innovations that are based on country needs of the South East Asia Region. Also, to recognize the successful digital health initiatives and the urgent need to address the major impediments faced by least-developed countries of the region through implementing digital health technologies, to promote the appropriate use of digital technologies for health and to strengthen health systems by introducing digital technologies. Objective of JPP: The JPP will be situated within the SEA-DAC Secretariat at WHO-SEARO and will support the Secretariat in strengthening Member State engagement, technical cooperation, regional collaboration and strategic partnerships for the operationalization of the South-East Asia Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence Collaborative Network (SEA-DAC). The JPP will facilitate sustained engagement with Member States, national focal points, WHO Country Offices, technical and development partners, academia, civil society and other relevant stakeholders to identify country priorities, connect needs with appropriate expertise and resources, and develop collaborative initiatives. The JPP will provide and coordinate technical support to Member States on priority areas of digital health and AI, while facilitating peer-to-peer exchange, regional convenings, capacity building, knowledge sharing and partnership development. As part of the SEA-DAC Secretariat, the JPP will also support implementation and monitoring of the SEA-DAC workplan, coordination with the Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH) and other regional and global mechanisms, and translation of Member State priorities into technical assistance, strategic partnerships, resource mobilization and concrete country-led activities across the Region. Terms of reference Under the overall guidance of the Director, Department of Health Systems Development (HSD) and direct supervision of the Regional Adviser, Digital Health, the JPP will be situated within the WHO-SEARO SEA-DAC Secretariat and will serve as a core technical and coordination resource supporting the day-to-day functioning and operationalization of SEA-DAC. The JPP will provide support in the following areas: SEA-DAC Secretariat and workplan implementation: Support the day-to-day functioning of the Secretariat and implementation of the SEA-DAC workplan, including planning and coordination of activities, preparation of meetings and technical discussions, documentation of decisions and systematic follow-up on agreed actions. Member State engagement: Maintain regular engagement with SEA-DAC national focal points, Ministries of Health and WHO Country Offices to identify country priorities, requests for support, implementation needs and opportunities for regional cooperation. Technical support and cooperation: Provide and coordinate technical assistance to Member States on priority areas of digital health and AI, including digital health & AI strategies, interoperability and standards, digital public infrastructure for health, capacity building and responsible AI, based on identified country needs. Partnership development and coordination: Engage technical and development partners, academia, civil society and other relevant stakeholders to develop strategic partnerships and align available expertise, resources and support with Member State and SEA-DAC priorities. Resource mobilization: Identify opportunities for technical and financial collaboration and contribute to proposals, concept notes and partnership documentation to help mobilize resources for SEA-DAC priorities and country-led activities. Regional collaboration and peer learning: Facilitate regional convenings, technical working groups, communities of practice, country-to-country cooperation, capacity-building activities and other mechanisms for sharing knowledge, expertise and implementation experience across Member States. Technical and knowledge products: Contribute to the development and review of technical guidance, implementation resources, policy documents, reports, briefs, case studies and other knowledge products arising from SEA-DAC priorities and activities. Monitoring and reporting: Maintain systematic documentation of Member State priorities, requests, technical assistance, partnerships and implementation progress, and support monitoring and reporting against the SEA-DAC workplan and agreed results. GIDH and global coordination: Support SEA-DAC's role as the regional implementation arm of the Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH) by facilitating coordination with GIDH, relevant WHO programmes, Regional and Country Offices, and other regional and global mechanisms. Communication and visibility: Support documentation and dissemination of SEA-DAC activities, Member State experiences, results and opportunities for collaboration, in coordination with Member States and relevant WHO teams. Undertake other related responsibilities assigned by the Regional Adviser, Digital Health, in support of the SEA-DAC Secretariat and WHO-SEARO's regional digital health and AI priorities. Education: Essential: Bachelors in digital health, law, data science, public health, social sciences, social work, or another related field. Desirable: Masters/Doctorate degree in computer science, international development, social work, public health or any related field. Experience Essential: Minimum one year of relevant professional experience in digital health, artificial intelligence for health, health systems, or related areas. Demonstrated experience working on digital health and/or AI initiatives across multiple countries, including experience with countries in the WHO South-East Asia Region. At least one year of experience in strategic partnerships, stakeholder engagement and coordination, involving governments, multilateral organizations, development partners, academia, civil society and/or technology partners. Demonstrated experience supporting multi-stakeholder and country-level initiatives, including technical consultations, regional or national convenings, partnership development, and coordination of digital health or AI programmes. Desirable: Experience working with WHO, UN agencies or other international/multilateral organizations. Experience engaging with Ministries of Health and other government institutions on digital health and AI initiatives. Knowledge of any/multiple SEA Regional languages is an asset Age: Below 35 years Vacancy Notice is only available for nationals of SEAR Member States (Bangladesh, Bhutan, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, India, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Timor-Leste) Skills required for the assignment: Minimum: · Proficiency in spoken and written English; · Computer proficiency with standard software applications; · Knowledge of digital health and AI, strategy development, partnerships, planning, multi-stakeholder consultations · Ability to think strategically, work under tight deadlines on a result-oriented basis, and develop innovative approaches and solutions. WHO competencies required for the assignment: 1. Teamwork 2. Communication 3. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences 4. Producing results 5. Ensuring the effective use of resources Remuneration: US$ 63000 per annum Ad Additional Information: Please note applications should be submitted through WHO online recruitment portal. Please visit https://www.who.int/careers/apply-for-a-position to complete an online profile and to apply for this vacancy. 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. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.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 (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply. A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening. The purpose of this vacancy notice is to invite qualified national professionals from of countries of South-East Asia Region (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Indonesia, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand or Timor-Leste). For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int. WHO is committed to workforce diversity. The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits workforce 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 workforce. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply for WHO jobs. 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 [email protected] 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 (https://www.who.int/about/who-we-are/our-values) 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 short-listed candidates. WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco. Please note that WHO’s contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at [email protected]. In case the recruitment website does not display properly, please retry by: (i) checking that you have the latest version of the browser installed (Chrome, Edge or Firefox); (ii) clearing your browser history and opening the site in a new browser (not a new tab within the same browser); or (iii) retry accessing the website using Mozilla Firefox browser or using another device. Click the link for detailed guidance on completing job applications: Instructions for candidates.

Objective of the WHO Programme/Department: The overall objective of the Digital Health Technical Unit in Department of HSD is to support the Member States to improve health for everyone, everywhere by accelerating the development and adoption of appropriate, accessible, affordable, scalable and sustainable person centric digital health solutions to prevent, detect and respond to epidemics and pandemics, developing infrastructure and applications that enable countries to use health data to promote health and well-being, and to achieve the health-related Sustainable Development Goals. WHO-SEARO is harnessing the power of digital technologies and health innovation to accelerate global attainment of health and the well-being. Translating latest data, research, and evidence into action: this means promoting standards for interoperability and data sharing and supporting implementation of digital solutions that contribute to informed decision making. Enhancing knowledge through scientific communities of practice: enabled by new technologies and no longer limited by the need for physical meetings or hard copy peer review journals, WHO brings together top expert voices around topics of clinical and public health significance. Systematically assessing and linking country needs with supply of innovations. WHO-SEARO takes a proactive, systematic approach to identify, promote, co-develop, and scale innovations that are based on country needs of the South East Asia Region. Also, to recognize the successful digital health initiatives and the urgent need to address the major impediments faced by least-developed countries of the region through implementing digital health technologies, to promote the appropriate use of digital technologies for health and to strengthen health systems by introducing digital technologies. Objective of JPP: The JPP will be situated within the SEA-DAC Secretariat at WHO-SEARO and will support the Secretariat in strengthening Member State engagement, technical cooperation, regional collaboration and strategic partnerships for the operationalization of the South-East Asia Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence Collaborative Network (SEA-DAC). The JPP will facilitate sustained engagement with Member States, national focal points, WHO Country Offices, technical and development partners, academia, civil society and other relevant stakeholders to identify country priorities, connect needs with appropriate expertise and resources, and develop collaborative initiatives. The JPP will provide and coordinate technical support to Member States on priority areas of digital health and AI, while facilitating peer-to-peer exchange, regional convenings, capacity building, knowledge sharing and partnership development. As part of the SEA-DAC Secretariat, the JPP will also support implementation and monitoring of the SEA-DAC workplan, coordination with the Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH) and other regional and global mechanisms, and translation of Member State priorities into technical assistance, strategic partnerships, resource mobilization and concrete country-led activities across the Region. Terms of reference Under the overall guidance of the Director, Department of Health Systems Development (HSD) and direct supervision of the Regional Adviser, Digital Health, the JPP will be situated within the WHO-SEARO SEA-DAC Secretariat and will serve as a core technical and coordination resource supporting the day-to-day functioning and operationalization of SEA-DAC. The JPP will provide support in the following areas: SEA-DAC Secretariat and workplan implementation: Support the day-to-day functioning of the Secretariat and implementation of the SEA-DAC workplan, including planning and coordination of activities, preparation of meetings and technical discussions, documentation of decisions and systematic follow-up on agreed actions. Member State engagement: Maintain regular engagement with SEA-DAC national focal points, Ministries of Health and WHO Country Offices to identify country priorities, requests for support, implementation needs and opportunities for regional cooperation. Technical support and cooperation: Provide and coordinate technical assistance to Member States on priority areas of digital health and AI, including digital health & AI strategies, interoperability and standards, digital public infrastructure for health, capacity building and responsible AI, based on identified country needs. Partnership development and coordination: Engage technical and development partners, academia, civil society and other relevant stakeholders to develop strategic partnerships and align available expertise, resources and support with Member State and SEA-DAC priorities. Resource mobilization: Identify opportunities for technical and financial collaboration and contribute to proposals, concept notes and partnership documentation to help mobilize resources for SEA-DAC priorities and country-led activities. Regional collaboration and peer learning: Facilitate regional convenings, technical working groups, communities of practice, country-to-country cooperation, capacity-building activities and other mechanisms for sharing knowledge, expertise and implementation experience across Member States. Technical and knowledge products: Contribute to the development and review of technical guidance, implementation resources, policy documents, reports, briefs, case studies and other knowledge products arising from SEA-DAC priorities and activities. Monitoring and reporting: Maintain systematic documentation of Member State priorities, requests, technical assistance, partnerships and implementation progress, and support monitoring and reporting against the SEA-DAC workplan and agreed results. GIDH and global coordination: Support SEA-DAC's role as the regional implementation arm of the Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH) by facilitating coordination with GIDH, relevant WHO programmes, Regional and Country Offices, and other regional and global mechanisms. Communication and visibility: Support documentation and dissemination of SEA-DAC activities, Member State experiences, results and opportunities for collaboration, in coordination with Member States and relevant WHO teams. Undertake other related responsibilities assigned by the Regional Adviser, Digital Health, in support of the SEA-DAC Secretariat and WHO-SEARO's regional digital health and AI priorities. Education: Essential: Bachelors in digital health, law, data science, public health, social sciences, social work, or another related field. Desirable: Masters/Doctorate degree in computer science, international development, social work, public health or any related field. Experience Essential: Minimum one year of relevant professional experience in digital health, artificial intelligence for health, health systems, or related areas. Demonstrated experience working on digital health and/or AI initiatives across multiple countries, including experience with countries in the WHO South-East Asia Region. At least one year of experience in strategic partnerships, stakeholder engagement and coordination, involving governments, multilateral organizations, development partners, academia, civil society and/or technology partners. Demonstrated experience supporting multi-stakeholder and country-level initiatives, including technical consultations, regional or national convenings, partnership development, and coordination of digital health or AI programmes. Desirable: Experience working with WHO, UN agencies or other international/multilateral organizations. Experience engaging with Ministries of Health and other government institutions on digital health and AI initiatives. Knowledge of any/multiple SEA Regional languages is an asset Age: Below 35 years Vacancy Notice is only available for nationals of SEAR Member States (Bangladesh, Bhutan, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, India, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Timor-Leste) Skills required for the assignment: Minimum: · Proficiency in spoken and written English; · Computer proficiency with standard software applications; · Knowledge of digital health and AI, strategy development, partnerships, planning, multi-stakeholder consultations · Ability to think strategically, work under tight deadlines on a result-oriented basis, and develop innovative approaches and solutions. WHO competencies required for the assignment: 1. Teamwork 2. Communication 3. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences 4. Producing results 5. Ensuring the effective use of resources Remuneration: US$ 63000 per annum Ad Additional Information: Please note applications should be submitted through WHO online recruitment portal. Please visit https://www.who.int/careers/apply-for-a-position to complete an online profile and to apply for this vacancy. 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. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.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 (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply. A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening. The purpose of this vacancy notice is to invite qualified national professionals from of countries of South-East Asia Region (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Indonesia, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand or Timor-Leste). For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int. WHO is committed to workforce diversity. The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits workforce 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 workforce. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply for WHO jobs. 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 [email protected] 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 (https://www.who.int/about/who-we-are/our-values) 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 short-listed candidates. WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco. Please note that WHO’s contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at [email protected]. In case the recruitment website does not display properly, please retry by: (i) checking that you have the latest version of the browser installed (Chrome, Edge or Firefox); (ii) clearing your browser history and opening the site in a new browser (not a new tab within the same browser); or (iii) retry accessing the website using Mozilla Firefox browser or using another device. Click the link for detailed guidance on completing job applications: Instructions for candidates.

Instructional Design Consultant - (2604351) Contractual Arrangement: External consultant Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 4 Months Job Posting : Oct 6, 2026, 10:21:45 AM Closing Date : Oct 20, 2026, 5:59:00 PM Primary Location : Egypt-Cairo Organization : EM/BOS Business Operations Schedule : Full-time IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings. .. 1. Purpose of the Consultancy The main objectives of this consultancy are to: · Provide practical instructional-design support to convert approved leadership and people-management content into six clear and user-friendly virtual learning modules. · Support the formatting and packaging of the leadership toolkit and related facilitator and participant resources using agreed WHO templates, tools and standards. 2. Background WHO EMRO is advancing its organizational transformation to strengthen leadership and organizational effectiveness across WHO Country Offices. The consultancy contributes by transforming approved leadership and people-management content into clear, practical and accessible virtual learning modules, toolkit materials and related learning resources. Work will be delivered under BOS/HRT guidance and aligned with EMRO priorities and timelines. The consultancy is funded under the HRT/SDL workplan. 3. Planned timelines (subject to confirmation) Start date: 1 November 2026 End date: 4 months from the start date 4. Work to be performed Under the HRT/SDL workplan, the consultant will deliver the following outputs: Output 1: Leadership Learning Curriculum and Content Package Developed - Deliverable 1.1: Deliver learning curricula, session outlines and instructional frameworks for leadership, people management and HR capacity-building programmes targeting WHO Representatives, Deputy WHO Representatives, Operations Officers and HR professionals. - Deliverable 1.2: Prepare learning materials, including facilitator guides, participant workbooks, case studies, exercises, simulations, job aids and learning resources. Output 2: Digital and Blended Learning Products Developed - Deliverable 2.1: Prepare learning storyboards and instructional designs for virtual learning modules aligned with the project learning objectives and WHO standards - Deliverable 2.2: Create and package multimedia learning content, assessments, assignments and learner engagement activities for delivery through digital learning platforms. Output 3: Learning Evaluation and Knowledge Products Produced - Deliverable 3.1: Compile and administer pre- and post-learning assessment tools, participant feedback instruments and learning evaluation mechanisms. - Deliverable 3.2: Prepare a summary report documenting learning products developed, learner engagement approaches, lessons learned and recommendations for future scaling and sustainability of the programme. 5. Specific requirements - Qualifications required: First university degree in administration, instructional design, education, educational technology, communications, learning and development or a related field. - Experience required: Up to 5 years of relevant professional experience in instructional design, storyboarding, e-learning content development, digital learning materials or preparation of facilitator and participant resources. Experience producing learning materials for an international or multicultural audience is desirable. - Skills / Technical skills and knowledge: Good knowledge of adult-learning principles, learning objectives, storyboarding and basic assessment design; ability to translate approved technical content into clear learning materials; proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and commonly used e-learning or content-authoring tools; good editing, quality-check and version-control skills. - Language requirements: Expert knowledge of English is required. Intermediate knowledge of Arabic and/or French is desirable. 6. Place of assignment Off-site (home-based). The consultant will work remotely and be available for virtual meetings during WHO EMRO working hours, as required. 7. Medical clearance The selected Consultant will be expected to provide a medical certificate of fitness for work. 8. Travel No travel is anticipated. Any exceptional travel requires prior WHO authorization and will follow applicable WHO rules and procedures. Visas requirements: it is the consultant’s responsibility to fulfil visa requirements and ask for visa support letter(s) if needed Additional Information This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level. The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits workforce 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. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. A written test may be used as a form of screening. If your candidature is retained for 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. For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int. The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its workforce. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply for WHO jobs. 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 [email protected] 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 (https://www.who.int/about/who-we-are/our-values) 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 short-listed candidates. WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco. Consultants shall perform the work as independent contractors in a personal capacity, and not as a representative of any entity or authority. WHO shall have no responsibility for any taxes, duties, social security contributions or other contributions payable by the Consultant. The Consultant shall be solely responsible for withholding and paying any taxes, duties, social security contributions and any other contributions which are applicable to the Consultant in each location/jurisdiction in which the work hereunder is performed, and the Consultant shall not be entitled to any reimbursement thereof by WHO. Please note that WHO’s contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at [email protected]. In case the recruitment website does not display properly, please retry by: (i) checking that you have the latest version of the browser installed (Chrome, Edge or Firefox); (ii) clearing your browser history and opening the site in a new browser (not a new tab within the same browser); or (iii) retry accessing the website using Mozilla Firefox browser or using another device. Click the link for detailed guidance on completing job applications: Instructions for candidates .

People Management & HR Capacity Building Specialist Consultant - (2604349) Contractual Arrangement: External consultant Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 4 Months Job Posting : Oct 6, 2026, 10:22:25 AM Closing Date : Oct 20, 2026, 5:59:00 PM Primary Location : Egypt-Cairo Organization : EM/BOS Business Operations Schedule : Full-time IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings. .. 1. Purpose of the Consultancy The main objectives of this consultancy are to: · Support the Staff Learning and Development team in organizing and implementing defined people-management and HR capacity-building activities for WHO Country Office leaders, HR professionals and leadership-pipeline participants. · Assist with approved learning-needs data collection, preparation of practical learning materials, activity coordination, participation tracking and concise reporting under HRT/SDL guidance. 2. Background WHO EMRO is advancing its organizational transformation to strengthen leadership and organizational effectiveness across WHO Country Offices. The consultancy contributes by supporting practical people-management and HR capacity-building activities through learning-needs data collection, training coordination, easy-to-use learning materials and simple monitoring tools. Work will be delivered under BOS/HRT guidance and aligned with EMRO priorities and timelines. The consultancy is funded under the HRT/SDL workplan. 3. Planned timelines (subject to confirmation) Start date: 1 November 2026 End date: 4 months from the start date 4. Work to be performed Under the HRT/SDL workplan, the consultant will deliver the following outputs: Output 1: Learning Needs Assessment and Capacity-Building Recommendations - Deliverable 1.1: Learning needs assessment report identifying priority people-management and HR capacity gaps, target audiences, gender considerations to support implementation of the enhanced Delegation of Authority and leadership development agenda. Output 2: People- Management and HR Capacity-Building Package Developed - Deliverable 2.1. Comprehensive learning package reviewed and compiled, including facilitator guides, case studies, exercises, participant handouts, practical tools and job aids for people-management and HR learning programmes. - Deliverable 2.2: Workshop and virtual learning implementation package prepared, including agendas, participant materials, session plans, nomination and attendance matrices, and follow-up action plans. Output 3: Project Monitoring and Evaluation Documentation Produced - Deliverable 3.1: Compiling and summarizing, using existing monitoring and reporting tools to track participation, gender balance, learning outcomes, feedback and completion rates. - Deliverable 3.2: Final project report produced summarizing learning outcomes, participant feedback, lessons learned and leadership, people-management and HR capacity-building initiatives across WHO Country Offices. 5. Specific requirements - Qualifications required: First university degree in human resources management, business or public administration, organizational psychology, organizational development, adult learning or a related field. - Experience required: Up to 5 years of relevant professional experience supporting human resources, staff learning and development, training coordination, people-management capacity building or related activities. Experience in an international or multicultural work environment is desirable. - Skills / Technical skills and knowledge: Good knowledge of basic people-management and staff-development practices; ability to prepare surveys, learning materials, trackers and concise summaries; good drafting, coordination and organizational skills; proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and online collaboration tools. - Language requirements: Expert knowledge of English is required. Intermediate knowledge of Arabic and/or French is desirable. 6. Place of assignment Off-site (home-based). The consultant will work remotely and be available for virtual meetings during WHO EMRO working hours, as required. 7. Medical clearance The selected Consultant will be expected to provide a medical certificate of fitness for work. 8. Travel No travel is anticipated. Any exceptional travel requires prior WHO authorization and will follow applicable WHO rules and procedures. Visas requirements: it is the consultant’s responsibility to fulfil visa requirements and ask for visa support letter(s) if needed Additional Information : This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. A written test may be used as a form of screening. If your candidature is retained for 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. For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int. The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits workforce 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 workforce. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply for WHO jobs. 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 [email protected] 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 (https://www.who.int/about/who-we-are/our-values) 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 short-listed candidates. WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco. Consultants shall perform the work as independent contractors in a personal capacity, and not as a representative of any entity or authority. WHO shall have no responsibility for any taxes, duties, social security contributions or other contributions payable by the Consultant. The Consultant shall be solely responsible for withholding and paying any taxes, duties, social security contributions and any other contributions which are applicable to the Consultant in each location/jurisdiction in which the work hereunder is performed, and the Consultant shall not be entitled to any reimbursement thereof by WHO. Please note that WHO’s contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at [email protected]. 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Head Investigation - (2603875) Grade: P6 Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): Two Years Job Posting : Oct 8, 2026, 5:16:00 AM Closing Date : Oct 29, 2026, 6:59:00 PM Primary Location : Switzerland-Geneva Organization : HQ/IOS Office of Internal Oversight Services GPA 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 Office of Internal Oversight Services (IOS) reports to the Director-General and is responsible for internal audit, evaluation and investigation services to WHO and affiliated entities. As the sole office in WHO mandated to conduct investigations, IOS conducts independent investigations into allegations of misconduct involving WHO staff, contractors and other applicable persons. IOS conducts investigations in accordance with the Uniform Principles and Guidelines for Investigations endorsed by the 10th Conference of International Investigators, with the WHO legal framework for Addressing Non-Compliance with the United Nations Standards of Conduct, and with the IOS Investigation Guidelines, as relevant. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES Under the guidance of the Director IOS, the Head Investigation is responsible for: Formulating and implementing policies and procedures for the management of investigations into allegations of wrongdoing, with a particular emphasis on fraud, embezzlement, theft, corruption, but also other misconducts such as abuse of authority, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, retaliation on whistleblowers, theft, gross negligence or any other type of misconduct involving WHO staff, contractors and other applicable persons, as defined in the relevant policies. Contributing to the formulation of policies and procedures for the promotion of ethical conduct, improving accountability, as well as proper management of resources and the prevention of wrongdoing. Managing the Investigation function efficiently in order to meet the needs of the Organization as well as the expectations of all stakeholders. This includes the preparation of a multi-year strategy and annual plans of work, the development of concepts for proactive investigations in high-risk areas, and the management of proper systems for the receipt of complaints from staff, Management and others. Planning and directing the conduct of investigations in WHO in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures, ensuring that the resulting reports are of a high quality and issued timely. Managing, guiding, and training IOS Investigation staff (and external investigation consultants) and fostering teamwork and communication among staff across organizational boundaries. Liaising and representing IOS with entities within and outside WHO on all matters concerning investigations. Strategic: Contribute to the continuous improvement of WHO's legal framework for addressing noncompliance with the WHO Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and the International Civil Service Standards of Conduct and other frameworks and standards relevant for the Investigation function. Formulate, monitor and report on IOS' multi-year strategy for investigations. Formulate, monitor and report on an annual plan of work. Formulate policies and procedures for proactive investigation in high-risk areas in order to minimize the risk of fraud and misuse of resources. Establish internal policies and procedures in accordance standards for investigations in international organizations. Ensure that there is an effective communication system that is operational 24/7 for the receipt of complaints from staff, Management and others. Designing and maintaining an intake system for categorizing and prioritizing all complaints in terms of risk and complexity and allocate cases to individual investigators to ensure timely completion of investigations. Prepare periodic reports on the status and results of investigations (including reporting performance against key indicators), for senior management, and as appropriate, the Independent Expert Oversight Advisory Committee (IEOAC) and the World Health Assembly (WHA). Identify systemic weaknesses and deficiencies encountered in investigations and submit draft reports with recommendations. Keep abreast of investigation standards and practices in other international organizations and represent IOS at the Conference of International Investigators, UN-RIS and in other related fora. WHO Operational: Maintain systems to intake, assess, prioritize, allocate and track complaints and cases through all investigation stages. Ensure forensic, case management and quality assurance functions support timely, well documented investigations and high-quality reports. Guide investigators, experts and consultants, directly manage sensitive or complex cases when required, and coordinate with Legal Counsel LEG,), Ethics, Risk Management and Due Diligence and Non-state Actors (ERD), Department of Human Resources and Talent (HRT) in HQ and the regions, and other stakeholders concerned by the investigation process or the investigation results. Arrange joint or concomitant investigations with other international organizations or national authorities, where appropriate, to support efficient investigations and timely, high-quality reports. Support the Director IOS in managing investigation resources, ensuring compliance with relevant rules, proposing resource strategies, maintaining staff competence, and securing additional expertise when required. Lead or support oversight projects, cooperate with IOS and WHO units, serve as Officer-in-Charge when required, and perform other tasks assigned by the Director IOS to promote office efficiency. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education Essential: Advanced level university degree (Master or equivalent) in law, accounting, audit, business administration or another directly relevant field. Experience Essential: A minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible professional experience in investigations, prosecutions or related oversight functions, including at least five years at the international level. Demonstrated experience in investigating or prosecuting complex cases involving fraud, workplace misconduct, proactive fraud investigations or forensic accounting investigations is required. A minimum of five years of managerial experience, including team leadership and oversight of investigation-related work, is required. Desirable Field experience in complex and challenging operating environments. Experience in the United Nations system, Bretton Woods institutions or other comparable international organizations. Skills Management and leadership: Demonstrates mature judgment, initiative, tact, impartiality and confidentiality, with strong networking, team building, communication, conflict resolution and strategic planning skills. Technical knowledge: Brings familiarity with forensic tools and analysis, intergovernmental processes, and strong knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures. Operational effectiveness: Leads strategic planning, results-based management, investigation policy development and the sound application of organizational policies across resources, HR, procurement, ICT and administration, while continuing to develop relevant investigation expertise. WHO Competencies Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Ensuring the effective use of resources Producing results Creating an empowering and motivating environment Use of Language Skills Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French Intermediate knowledge of other WHO languages: Arabic, Chinese, Russian and/or Spanish. 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 117,953 (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 8227 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 Staff members who have been separated as a result of the 2025 Prioritization and Realignment Process will be given special consideration. Special selection procedures may apply. 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. The Director-General retains the discretion to not make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description, including shortening the duration of the appointment. Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply. WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. 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. 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 (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations (modifications or adjustments to the application or recruitment process) to support their participation in the application and recruitment process. Please send an email to [email protected] with your full name, the vacancy number you are applying for, and specific details of the accommodation needed in your request. 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. Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Candidates appointed to a fixed-term position in the International Professional category (Grades P1-D2) are eligible for Geographical Mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world. WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully. The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered. Please note that WHO's contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at [email protected]. WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco. For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int. In case the website does not display properly, please retry by: (i) checking that you have the latest version of the browser installed (Chrome, Edge or Firefox); (ii) clearing your browser history and opening the site in a new browser (not a new tab within the same browser); or (iii) retry accessing the website using Mozilla Firefox browser or using another device. 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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME WHO country offices and Regional Office Budget Centres support Member States, countries and areas to advance agreed public health priorities and achieve measurable health impact. The immediate strategic objective is to ensure that country, multicountry, regional and divisional strategies are translated into coherent operational plans and that results, budgets, resources, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and learning remain connected throughout the programme cycle. Results-based programme management is an essential enabling function for WHO country offices and the Regional Office. It connects strategic priorities and expected results with operational plans, results-based budgeting, resource allocation and management, implementation, performance monitoring, evaluation, reporting, learning and course correction. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES The incumbent will perform all or part of the following, and other related responsibilities as required by the needs of the office. Strategic and operational planning Coordinate strategic dialogue as part of strategic and operational planning, including the Country Cooperation Strategy and, as applicable, the Multi-Country Cooperation Strategy, working closely with technical teams. Provide specialist advice to the WHO Representative or relevant Regional Office Budget Centre Manager and senior staff on implementation of the one-planning and monitoring approach anchored in the relevant strategic framework. Guide integrated approaches and cross-programme collaboration throughout the results-based management cycle. Results-based budgeting and resource management Guide and coordinate the overall results-based management of the Budget Centre, including grants management, budget, work planning and resource allocation, to ensure effective implementation of public health programmes. Provide specialist guidance on the appropriate use of funds, including thematic funding and specified voluntary contributions, to achieve intended results. Performance monitoring, evaluation and reporting Guide the planning, inclusion of critical programme performance measures, monitoring, analysis, evaluation and reporting of programme initiatives for quality results, management accountability and strategic decision-making, including in emergency settings. Provide specialist analysis and advice on programme performance, risks, bottlenecks and course correction, and oversee preparation of related briefings, proposals and reports. Coordination, capacity-building and improvement Organize and guide programme management meetings, capacity-building programmes and relevant activities, ensuring follow-up on agreed action points with relevant stakeholders. Develop and guide implementation of flexible and innovative solutions to deficiencies in management processes to strengthen results-based management, in line with applicable standard operating procedures, and propose revisions to corporate procedures where appropriate. Manage and provide specialist guidance to capacity-building initiatives on results-based management processes and tools. Apply the WHO Emergency Response Framework, as applicable, to guide analysis and documentation of WHO performance and implementation of remedial programme management actions for effective emergency response and health interventions. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education Essential: Master’s degree from a recognized university or its equivalent in public health or another discipline related to programme management. Desirable: Additional training or certification in the areas related to key duties and responsibilities including strategic and operational planning; results-based budgeting and resource management; performance monitoring, evaluation and reporting; or coordination, capacity-building and improvement. 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/ . Experience Essential: A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional experience, with proven relevant international exposure in the areas related to key duties and responsibilities including strategic and operational planning; results-based budgeting and resource management; performance monitoring, evaluation and reporting; or coordination, capacity-building and improvement. Desirable: Demonstrated experience in data analysis and coordination of public health programmes involving multiple stakeholders. Experience working with WHO, another United Nations agency, or an international public health partner in the areas related to key duties and responsibilities including strategic and operational planning; results-based budgeting and resource management; performance monitoring, evaluation and reporting; or coordination, capacity building and improvement. Experience in supporting cross-programme collaboration, Country Cooperation Strategy development or review, joint programme reviews, capacity-building activities, partner coordination or follow-up of agreed actions in diverse public health settings. Functional Knowledge and Skills Results-based management in public health, including strategic and operational planning, programme budgeting, resource allocation, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, learning and adaptation. Translation of strategic priorities and results frameworks into operational plans, budgets, indicators, baselines, targets and performance reports. Application of corporate and regional standards with adaptation to country, multicountry, Regional Office and Budget Centre contexts. Analytical, coordination, facilitation and communication skills appropriate to the grade level. Ability to propose innovative approaches and solutions to challenging situations. Demonstrated capacity to foster internal and external collaborations with various stakeholders including Member States and partners. WHO Competencies Enhanced WHO Global Competency Model: who-enhanced-competence.pdf Communication Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Producing results Ensuring the effective use of resources Creating an empowering and motivating environment Use of Language Skills Essential: Expert knowledge of English is required. Desirable: Working knowledge of another WHO official language and/or the local language of the duty station would be an asset. IT and other skills Proficiency in electronic office software such as MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Power point, MS-Copilot etc., handling web-based management systems, , data tools, programme management systems and dashboards, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and Cloud Management Enterprise System such as Workday 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 86,027, (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Staff members separated due to the 2025 Prioritization and Realignment Process will receive special consideration according to the applicable regulatory framework. 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 eManual. The Director-General retains the discretion to not make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description, including shortening the duration of the appointment. Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply. WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. 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. 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 (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations (modifications or adjustments to the application or recruitment process) to support their participation in the application and recruitment process. Please send an email to [email protected] with your full name, the vacancy number you are applying for, and specific details of the accommodation needed in your request. 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. Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Candidates appointed to a fixed-term position in the International Professional category (Grades P1-D2) are eligible for Geographical Mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world. WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully. The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered. Please note that WHO's contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at [email protected]. WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco. For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int. In case the website does not display properly, please retry by: (i) checking that you have the latest version of the browser installed (Chrome, Edge or Firefox); (ii) clearing your browser history and opening the site in a new browser (not a new tab within the same browser); or (iii) retry accessing the website using Mozilla Firefox browser or using another device. Click this link for detailed guidance on completing job applications: Instructions for candidates

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME UHC is a vision of all people obtaining quality health services without suffering financial hardship. Achieving UHC is the central focus of WHO’s Fourteenth General Programme of Work (GPW14) and the WHO’s vision in the Western Pacific – Weaving Health for Families, Communities and Societies in the Western Pacific Region. Leadership training to achieve UHC will be a critical component in all aspect of the implementation plan of GPW14 and the WHO’s vision in the Western Pacific. New opportunities will be made available for executive programme and training of policy-makers, middle-level managers and community leaders. The Capacity and Leadership Strengthening (CAL) unit is under the Division of Data, Strategy and innovation (DSI). The CAL unit plays a role in developing next-generation leaders for future-ready health systems; and enhancing the development and implementation of evidence-based and quality-assured normative guidance. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES Under the guidance of the Director - Data, Strategy and Innovation, the incumbent will perform the following duties: 1.Provides technical leadership and managerial support within the Department, in the area of Capacity and Leadership Strengthening ensuring that activities in this area are carried out efficiently and effectively. 2.Develops and proposes technical health policies and strategies for implementation through collaboration with Regional and Country Offices and provides advice in developing and implementing roadmaps for leadership and health workforce capacity. 3.Manages the programme area in delivering its objectives through efficient managing a small team of technical staff, financial resources and effective work planning to optimize the programme’s deliverables in line with the mandate of the Organization. 4.Leads and conducts research on best practices in implementing programmes and activities and dissemination of information for capacity building in the respective area of work. 5.Manages the monitoring and evaluation and reporting of the subject area of work of key performance indicators and reporting requirements and mechanisms to optimize performance of Programme deliverables. 6.Serves as the technical reference among the peer community, UN Agencies and other stakeholders at the technical levels in the respective area of expertise. 7.Liaises with and utilizes partnerships in other UN Agencies, Donor, or research institutions in Capacity and Leadership Strengthening to position the technical area of work and implementation into Global and/or National policies. 8.Represent the programme area of work at various meetings to advocate for developing next-generation leaders for future-ready health systems. 9.Perform all other related duties as assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education Essential: Master’s degree in public health, health policy, health administration, public policy, international development or related field from a recognized educational institution or university. Desirable: Training and/or work experience in health service development, health research, policy development/management. Experience Essential: -A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible professional experience in public health, health policy, or health administration programmes, including significant experience in leadership development, health workforce development, capacity strengthening, and learning or professional development programmes. -Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing strategies and programmes to strengthen health leadership and workforce capacity. -Experience engaging with high-level stakeholders and partners on health policy and capacity-strengthening initiatives. -Demonstrated relevant experience at the international level. Skills Concrete skills in the planning and coordination of multidisciplinary public health programmes, which may include the implementation of a public health in general and related to UHC and capacity building approaches. Strong skills in the area of developing and establishing polices and strategies Excellent skills and ability in managing diverse teams and financial resources. Good skills in mobilizing resources. Ability to engage and communicate effectively and diplomatically with external partners including Ministries of Health, Donor institutions, Civil Society, and other stakeholders. Commitment to collaborate effectively with other key partners in the Health Subject area. WHO Competencies Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond Producing results Creating an empowering and motivating environment Use of Language Skills Essential: Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English is essential. Desirable: Working knowledge of another UN language would be an advantage. 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 103,165 (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 2356 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 Staff members separated due to the 2025 Prioritization and Realignment Process will receive special consideration according to the applicable regulatory framework. 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 eManual. The Director-General retains the discretion to not make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description, including shortening the duration of the appointment. Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply. WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. 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. 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 (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations (modifications or adjustments to the application or recruitment process) to support their participation in the application and recruitment process. Please send an email to [email protected] with your full name, the vacancy number you are applying for, and specific details of the accommodation needed in your request. 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. 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