JOB SUMMARY: A Finance Officer is responsible for maintaining sound financial and accounting systems and controls for the Country office. The role entails performing day to day finance and accounting tasks including, reviewing, and processing payments, filing and document retrieval, providing all transactional financial services, including but not limited to pipeline analysis, preparation of financial reports, payroll, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable.

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

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work on daily program-wide finance and accounting functions including timely recording of transactions, cash management, banking, payroll, inventory, receivables, and payables.

• Implement financial policies to guarantee operational efficiency

• Implement systems for financial operations in the country office and in area program offices in accordance with the International Finance Manual and donor regulations, including systems for cash flow management, budgeting, consolidation of accounting information, internal controls, financial reporting, financial record-keeping, grant management and compliance.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial/ accounting systems, transactional processing, procedures, and processes

• Process incoming invoices and vouchers, ensuring that these are properly approved, stamped, and coded, after being submitted to the Finance Department.

• Review purchase requisitions and procurements steps (offers, bid summary, purchase orders) and collects necessary signatures. Review applicable agreements backup documentation and ensure that necessary signatures are obtained

• Ensure that transactions are complete, accurate and within the time set.

• Review estimated expenses prepared by the program team and make sure all needed supporting documentation is provided. Consolidate and provide input to monthly pipelines and ensure balances and allocations are realistic and match the accounting records.

• Follows up on TM1 system entries monthly with program teams, ensuring budgets and amendments are duly entered and available in the system. Ensure that Variance analysis is reviewed, correct and updated and that monthly pipeline reports are completed and submitted to HQ timely.

• Assist in preparation and planning of budgets and budget amendments.

• Work on preparation of various supporting audit schedules to facilitate annual audit. Provide support for annual audits and designated project audits. Implement audit recommendations and work on resolving audit findings, as applicable

• Prepare internal and external financial reports, ensure that reports are reconciled with accounting records and in line with internal and external policies and rules. This includes, but is not limited to donor financial reports, applicable reports for the submission to government bodies, internal IMC schedules and reports.

• Work on preparation of weekly and monthly cash flow. Plans and requests for cash disbursements.

• Provide support in recording employee salaries and taxes and other tax reporting.

• Responsible for VAT claims.

• Works on in the month closure on a monthly basis, and fiscal year closure in coordination with the finance team

• Updates and reconciles analysis of Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payables monthly. Keeps track on all Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable balances, addresses all necessary adjustments with the supervisor before month close end.

• Works with the team on accounting entries into Costpoint-Deltek. Ensures there is proper supporting documentation for all payments and other accounting entries. Prepare Monthly Cash on Hand and Bank Reconciliations, and Cash/Bank transaction journals (CTJ/BTJ) in addition to the Average Exchange Rate Calculation

• Assists senior finance staff in the preparation of monthly financial reports and respond to any other finance-related task requested by country office and/or HQ offices e.g., International Finance.

• Ensure stored finance files are listed physically and electronically and are kept up to date.

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 comprehensive.

JOB SUMMARY: The Head, Regional Logistics and Supply Chain leads the design of country logistics strategy in line with the International Medical Corps (IMC) operational framework and Global Logistics and Supply Chain strategy and supports the country logistics teams in its implementation and day-to-day operations, ensuring effective and efficient implementation of programs in compliance with donors’ rules and regulations and IMC procedures.

This position supports country programs to enhance effectiveness, efficiency, preparedness, responsiveness, compliance and carbon footprint reduction of the Logistics and Supply Chain activities. The job holder manages a portfolio of country programs and provides remote technical, tactical, and strategic support to countries within portfolio and on-site support to country programs. The Regional Head is responsible for organizing logistics and supply chain data collection and analysis to support country programs operations in decision making and performance of the Logistics and Supply Chain functions. Builds and promotes International Medical Corps’ image as leader in Medical Humanitarian Supply Chain Management. The Regional Head works under the line management of the Sr. Director, Global Logistics and Supply Chain and with technical line to the Sr. Director, International Program. The job holder has a functional/technical management line to Coordinators, Logistics in assigned country program portfolio and manages their performance in close collaboration with their supervisors.

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

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supply Chain Strategies and Initiatives

• Works with Country Logistics and Supply Chain teams, Country management team and Regional Management team, to design and implement country logistics and supply chain strategy (including regional supply chain elements, as appropriate to the context).

• Represents country logistics in the definition and the implementation of global logistics strategy in line with IMC operational framework.

• In coordination with other Global Logistics Heads of Units, lead and/or support the design and the implementation or initiatives, tool, guidance, and procedures.

• Participates actively in the design of country digitalization roll-out plans. Accountable for country readiness status achievement.

• In line with organization’s priority, works with country management and logistics teams to develop country carbon emissions supply chain reduction strategy and workplans pertaining. Facilitates related reporting.

Technical Support To Country Program Logistics and Supply Chain Activities

• Provides technical oversight and support to countries to ensure implementation of logistics, procurement, and supply chain activities in compliance with the organizations policies and procedures, donors’ regulations, and local laws,

• Works with Country management and logistics teams, Regional Platform teams, Finance, Audit, and Compliance to monitor gaps, bottlenecks, audit findings and identify logistics and supply chain related risks. Is accountable to effectively work with country teams and, where required with regional platform team to implement mitigation/corrective measures including improvement plans.

• Accountable for the effective review and validation of supply chain design, project procurement plans; including project supply chain feasibility and required funding. work with country and regional management to resolve/mitigate project gaps, deficiencies, and risks.

• Undertakes technical visits, spot interventions, surge support and capacity building actions including gap-filling for senior logistics staff, orientations for logistics and management staff, technical assessments, project, or mission opening or close-out operations.

• Oversee the correct implementation of standard reporting and control system across country programs, control reports, indicators and KPIs. Facilitate analysis and restitution to country and regional management.

• Works with country teams to ensure accurate issuance and archiving project-related documentation pertaining to the logistics and supply chain functions.

• Conducts country/field assessments, support start up or closure of country programs or project sites ensuring implementation of standard close-out processes with focus on financial liabilities mitigation.

• Gap-fills Logistics Coordinator or other Senior Logistics Staff positions as required; implement logistics management systems according to International Medical Corps Logistics Manuals.

Supply Chain Management Effectiveness and Quality Assurance

• Reviews country logistics internal and external reports and provides feedback.

• Works with country teams to measure, report, and analyze supply chain performance indicators, bottlenecks, present outcomes to HQ logistics senior management, regional platform and country Senior Management Teams (SMTs) and work at resolving bottlenecks.

• Coordinates the development of country logistics and supply chain improvement workplans and management tools, including sourcing, contracting, preparedness activities, logistics, Service Level Agreement, Sourcing plans…

• Works with country teams to implement improved procurement tools/mechanisms, ensures Blanket Purchase Agreements and contracts are maintained up to date.

• Monitors critical procurement and supports the development or the review of solicitation documents. Flags procurement related risks and work with country management on applying appropriate risk mitigation methods.

• With support from Logistics Desk monitors warehouse quality assurance and project stocks dispatches and alert on noticed risks related to timely consumption of procured or Gifts-In-Kind (GIK) supplies within project timeline. Works with project team to mitigate risks related to closed-project stocks or expired / soon-to-expire stocks.

• Monitors project end-date and oversees project closure action plans and timely submission for logistics related documentation and inventory reports to donors. Ensure secure archiving of auditable project-documentation.

• Identifies procurement synergies at country and regional level (within IMC country programs and other organizations i.e., RLH Coop, clusters etc.) to enhance collaboration with cost-saving / operations effectiveness objective.

Logistics and Supply Chain Support to Emergency Response Operations

• Takes active role in International Medical Corps Emergency Responses at the Regional Management Team (RMT), field or desk level. Remains flexible to answer/re-deploy in timely fashion including to other regions, as per organization priorities.

• Supports response teams in developing Emergency Response Simplified procedures, monitors and facilitates renewals and extensions.

• Undertakes logistics and supply chain assessments in emergency situations including logistics infrastructure, markets, procurement sources and items cost estimates, power, water and fuel supply availability, human resources availability for logistics and procurement positions, import rules, administrative, infrastructure, access and security constraints and risks impacting supply chain etc., to enable operation take logistics-informed decisions. Monitor and report any relevant changes in post-emergency period that may influence intervention strategies.

• Establishes supply chain information management for medical, non-food, food and other commodities (incoming pipelines, stock reports, and commodities movement report) and mechanisms to ensure program staff is informed of pipeline, establishes mechanisms for effective release and replenishment of pipelines.

• Monitors Asset Management performance.

• Monitors vehicles and generators Fleet Management performance and optimization including fuel management.

• Supports rapid identification of in-country consignee when International Medical Corps is not registered in country. Maintain importation procedures.

• Facilitates the implementation of administrative processes and rapid implementation of standard systems and desk administrative support and monitoring.

• Coordinates with Logistics Cluster or other coordinating mechanisms for interagency logistics or procurement coordination (where applicable), donors, local government, project partners, UN agencies and other non-governmental.

• Establishes and negotiates supply chain and procurement contracts, ensure adherence to conditions and terms in consultation with International Medical Corps HQ logistics department, ensure adequate transport means are engaged and review transport related documentation to ensure no exposure for the organization.

Development of Procedures and Guidance

• Co-ownership / accountability (with other Head, Regional Logistics and Supply Chain) of development and maintenance and dissemination of Regional Logistics toolkit, templates and library.

• In coordination with other Regional Logistics team members and in agreement with line manager, identifies functional areas or processes that require clarification, develops procedures, systems, training applicable to all regional logistics teams.

• Pro-active engagement with other Regional Logistics Team members to facilitate standardization across all platforms, organize and lead coordination meetings between RLCs, recommend adjustments to manager.

• Active engagement in newly hired Regional Logistics Coordinators for onboarding. Assists, deliver training, coach and mentor, undertake regular checks to ensure effective implementation of standard procedures.

Human Resources and Capacity Building

• In collaboration with Country management team, periodically reviews Logistics and Supply Chain organization structures against standard models. Ensure Budget Holder’s / Stock owners interface are in place with Supply Chain systems.

• Anticipates, participates, and facilitates the timely recruitment for senior country logistics staff (national and international), related orientation, capacity building and performance objectives.

• As technical manager to field Logistics Coordinator contributes to performance evaluation of staff under technical supervision. Maintains calendar of performance review dates and pro-actively engage with manager. Recommends and facilitates promotions, disciplinary actions, improvement plans and termination of staff in consultation with Country management when required.

• Ensures staff under line management is highly performing, sets yearly performance objectives, leads performance review, capacity building and mentoring. Implement suite of management tools to enable staff to perform in remote management and office setting.

Compliance and Best Practices

• Committed to fraud detection, risk reduction and fraud reporting, ensure compliance with IMC policies and procedures, donor regulations and key local regulations impacting supply chain (e.g., importation).

• Support country programs to ensure that procurement, transfers and disposals of equipment and software that are subject to US Export Compliance have valid Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) licenses as applicable. Support country programs to ensure that vendor due diligence actions are carried out (and documented) as per required procedures including vendor registration, vendor performance, country price/vendor information are shared among NGOs, market surveys conducted regularly.

• Monitors that mandatory inventory reports to funding sources are timely prepared and submitted.

• Conduct physical verification of assets and quality assurance inspection of warehouses and supply chain related processes when deployed.

• Work with Finance, Compliance and Audit focal points to assess compliance with internal controls and required procurement documentation.

• Review sampled procurement documentation, internal and external audit reports to detect procurement related risks. Work with country management teams to implement corrective measures.

Working Relationships

• Works within and coordinates with the Regional Platform team (including International Programs and Finance) as logistics and supply chain focal point.

• Supervises a team of Logistics Desk and Roving staff and coordinates with Global procurement and Logistics Support and Monitoring teams.

• Maintains regular communication with the various Country Directors, Senior Director International Program, Regional Coordinator/Director, Finance and Audit regional teams, Grants and Contract Management department, and other Global logistics staff to share progress and risks at country level and action plans.

• Participates in specific logistics projects, as required.

Representation

• Represents International Medical Corps to government officials, Logistics Cluster, NGO and interagency Forums for logistics, procurement vendors, shipping and clearing agents, transport companies, and partner representatives in a positive and professional manner.

• Contributes to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of International Medical Corps’ mandate, ethics, values and stand-point regarding other actors.

Security

• Ensure application and compliance of security protocols and policies as delegated.

• Comply with security and safety procedures, as applicable to the specific location.

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 comprehensive.

1. Purpose of consultancy The purpose of this consultancy is to develop a comprehensive and updated Health Insurance Guidebook for the Health Insurance Administration that consolidates all applicable provisions contained in the Health Insurance bylaw, related instructions, amendments, regulations, and administrative decisions issued since the publication of the previous guidebook in 2016. 2. Background The Health Insurance Administration (HIA) plays a central role in regulating and administering public health insurance coverage in Jordan. Since the issuance of the Health Insurance bylaw and its associated instructions, several amendments, regulations, administrative decisions, and implementation instructions have been introduced to strengthen governance, expand coverage, improve administrative procedures, and clarify beneficiaries' rights and obligations. The latest comprehensive health insurance guidebook was developed in 2016 and served as a key reference document for HIA staff, Ministry of Health staff and insured beneficiaries. Since then, numerous legislative and regulatory changes have been enacted, creating a need for an updated and consolidated reference document that reflects the current legal and operational framework governing health insurance in Jordan. To support the Health Insurance Administration in improving institutional knowledge, consistency of implementation, and public communication; the consultant will be engaged to review all health insurance-related legal and regulatory instruments issued since 2016 and develop an updated Health Insurance Guidebook. 3. Work to be performed Output 1: Review and Assessment Obtain and review the Health Insurance Guidebook developed in 2016. Review the Health Insurance bylaw currently in force. Review all amendments made since 2016. Review all relevant regulations, instructions, and administrative decisions issued by the Government of Jordan and the Health Insurance Administration since 2016. Deliverable 1.1: Compile a comprehensive inventory of regulatory instruments relevant to health insurance administration (excel file). Output 2: Development of the Guidebook Design a user-friendly structure for the updated guidebook. Consolidate legal and regulatory provisions into a practical operational reference. Develop explanatory sections where necessary to facilitate implementation and interpretation. Ensure consistency and alignment across all referenced legal and regulatory documents. Prepare an Arabic-language guidebook suitable for both administrative and operational use. Incorporate comments received from HIA and relevant stakeholders. Deliverable 2.1: Final Health Insurance Guidebook in Arabic. Deliverable 2.2: Final report or presentation summarizing methodology and final output. 4. Qualifications, experience, skills and languages Educational Qualifications: Essential: First university degree in law from an accredited/recognized institute. Experience Required: Essential: A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in legal research, legislative review, regulatory analysis or drafting legal reference materials. Demonstrated experience in reviewing and consolidating Jordanian laws, bylaws, regulations, instructions and administrative decisions. Demonstrated experience in drafting clear and structured legal or administrative materials in Arabic. Desirable: Practicing lawyer in Jordanian civil courts. Previous experience with the Ministry of Health, Health Insurance Administration, public institutions, UN agencies or development partners. Experience developing operational manuals, legal guidebooks or consolidated regulatory references. Skills/Technical skills and knowledge: Knowledge of Jordan’s public health, health insurance or social protection legal framework. Languages and level required: Expert level in English and Arabic. 5. Location Amman, Jordan (On-site). 6. Planned timelines (Subject to confirmation) 12 working days Start date: 1 November 2026 End date: 31 December 2026 Steps Description Timeline Step 1 Develop draft list of required documents, amendments, bylaws, regulations, instructions, and administrative decisions reviewed since 2016 Week 2 Step 2 Annotated structure and table of contents for the updated guidebook Week 3 Step 3 First draft of the Health Insurance Guidebook and list of regulations for HIA review Week 6 Step 4 Final deliverables Week 8 7. Medical clearance The selected Consultant will be expected to provide a medical certificate of fitness for work. 8. Travel The Consultant is not expected to travel. 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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Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) Consultant

Purpose of the Consultancy

The incumbent will spearhead the structural alignment of health indicators, data collection tools, digital configurations, and foundational analytics platforms to support the “Enhancing GIS & HIS Capacities (Somalia)” project. The consultant is responsible for establishing a specialized M&E function within the WHO Somalia Country Office to independently monitor the execution and reach of polio and immunization activities, ensuring alignment with the National Digital Health Strategy.

Ba c kground

The World Health Organization (WHO), in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Somalia National Bureau of Statistics (SNBS), is executing a strategic project titled “Enhancing GIS & HIS Capacities (Somalia)”. This project targeted technical support to develop the national digital health strategy and to integrate HIS, Digital Health, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance program monitoring. A central pillar is the harmonization of health indicators toward a comprehensive data repository.

Deliverables

Output 1: Indicator Harmonization & Reference Guide.

- Deliverable 1.1: Draft the Health Indicators Harmonization Roadmap and compile a baseline indicator inventory.

- Deliverable 1.2: Draft and facilitate the endorsement of a National HMIS Indicator Reference Guide (IRG).

Output 2: HMIS Tools Revision

- Deliverable 2.1: Assess existing paper tools and update paper registers, tally sheets, and summary forms to track zero-dose children and routine immunization (RI) defaulters.

Output 3: DHIS2 Customization & Spatial Interoperability

- Deliverable 3.1: Provide technical support and coordinate with the ministry of health MOH, WHO and HISP Tanzania to translate the IRG into technical specifications for DHIS2.

- Deliverable 3.2: Configure DHIS2 backend analytics to support WHO Polio/EPI M&E targets and integrate with G-Plus spatial codes.

Output 4: Dedicated WHO Somalia Polio/EPI Implementation Monitoring

- Deliverable 4.1: Deploy internal WHO monitoring frameworks to track the performance of Polio SIAs and routine immunization.

- Deliverable 4.2: Produce regular monitoring updates tracking bottlenecks, environmental surveillance, and Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) data.

Output 5: Capacity Building & Sustainability

- Deliverable 5.1: Develop a national training material and conduct multi-level training workshops for data entry proficiency.

- Deliverable 5.2: Provide expert technical assistance for long-term digital health system institutionalization.

Qualifications, experience, skills and languages

Educational Qualifications

Essential: Advanced university degree (master’s level or above) in Health Informatics, Information Management, or a related field.

Desirable:

- Professional certification in DHIS2 (Tracker/Aggregate) or similar Health Information System platforms.

- Project Management certification (e.g., PMP or PRINCE2).

- Technical training in M&E frameworks for immunization programs.

Experience required

Essential: From 7 to 10 years of combined national and international experience in health information system (HMIS) design, digital health strategy, and public health data management.

Desirable:

- Somalia/Fragile Context: Extensive field experience in Somalia or similar humanitarian settings, with direct engagement with the Ministry of Health (MoH) digital health systems.

- Technical Implementation: Proven experience as a functional lead for DHIS2 customization, including indicator metadata management and interoperability between health information systems.

- Immunization/Surveillance: Demonstrated experience in M&E for Polio eradication or Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) initiatives.

- Leadership & Coordination: Track record in leading inter-agency task forces (e.g., MoH, SNBS, UN agencies) to achieve policy and indicator consensus.

Technical skills and knowledge

- Technical Proficiency: Advanced expertise in DHIS2 (backend configuration, dashboarding, and analytics) and data visualization/analysis tools such as Power BI, R, or Python to support evidence-based decision-making.

- System Design & Standardization: Mastery in developing national indicator reference guides, metadata dictionaries, and automated data validation protocols to ensure interoperability.

- Emergency Response & Monitoring: Capability to design and implement dedicated internal monitoring workflows for high-frequency data (e.g., polio campaigns, SIA performance, and environmental surveillance).

- Strategic Communication: High-level ability to synthesize complex health data into actionable reports for senior leadership, donors, and national counterparts.

- Capacity Building: Demonstrated ability to design training manuals and facilitate multi-level capacity-building workshops for district and facility-level staff.

- Digital Health Integration: Strong understanding of current digital health trends, including the potential for AI-driven monitoring and the integration of GIS spatial codes with health management information systems.

Language:

Essential: Expert in the English Language.

Desirable: N/A

Competencies

WHO enhanced Competencies

Communication

Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

Teamwork

Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

Promoting WHO’s position in health leadership

Location

The consultant will be working at the WHO office in Mogadishu.

Travel

N/A

Medical clearance

The selected Consultant will be expected to provide a medical certificate of fitness for work.

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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Technical Officer (Asia Pacific Observatory) - (2604467) Grade: P2 Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4 Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 1 year Job Posting : Oct 18, 2026, 7:13:18 PM Closing Date : Nov 10, 2026, 5:59:00 PM Primary Location : Philippines-Manila Organization : WP/DHS Division of Health Systems and Services 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 Division of Health Systems and Services supports WHO Western Pacific Region Member States with high-quality advice and assistance on health financing, health workforce, medical products, quality and safety, law and governance, women and children, rehabilitation, surgery, and health services, including primary health care, so that they can build resilient, responsive, and sustainable health systems. APO is a WHO programme that functions as a collaborative partnership of interested governments, international agencies, the research community, and foundations. It operates within the WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific under the Division of Health Systems and Services, with a mandate covering Member States in both the WHO South-East Asia and Western Pacific regions. APO's objective is to serve as a knowledge broker between researchers and policy-makers by producing high-quality evidence to inform health policy and strengthen a culture of evidence-informed decision-making across the Asia-Pacific region. This includes increasing country-level capacity for high-quality health systems research and engaging policy-makers to increase their capacity and knowledge of evidence generated in Asia and its use. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES Generic Duties 1. Analyze and conduct research on public health topics to contribute to the development of public health programmes and activities. 2. Participate in drafting public health guidelines and provide input to plans of action for existing public health policies and health systems. 3. Assist in monitoring workplans and budgets, including resource mobilization for the work programme and follow-up on the implementation of planned activities. 4. Analyze information on best practices in public health and health systems and report findings to the responsible officer. 5. Participate in capacity-building activities related to public health systems and the management and financing of those systems. 6. Contribute to drafting public health reports and act as a focal point for public health topics within the area of work. 7. Perform any other related duties as assigned. Specific Duties 8. Participate in the oversight of APO research, including the production of health systems in transition reviews, policy briefs, and comparative country studies on a variety of health systems topics. This includes start-up activities to frame issues and commission work, as well as assisting in the monitoring of ongoing studies and quality-control processes. 9. Participate in research projects managed by the APO Secretariat, including secondary publications developed from other APO products. 10. Work with colleagues in WPRO and SEARO to develop and disseminate APO products, including the development of relevant content across electronic media platforms. 11. Assist with APO management practices, including updating various management documents. 12. Support the APO Director in preparing for and conducting APO Board meetings. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education Essential: Bachelor's degree in public health, health policy, health economics, health systems, epidemiology, social sciences, or a related field Desirable: Master's degree in public health, health policy and systems, health economics, global health, or a related field. 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: At least two years' relevant experience in health policy and systems research, health systems analysis, evidence synthesis, and the development of research publications or policy products. Desirable: Experience supporting health systems research or publications, knowledge translation, or engagement with policy-makers and research institutions, with relevant international exposure. Skills · Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and logically in written and oral form, including experience producing newsletter content and running webinars. · Knowledge of and experience using referencing software such as EndNote. · Strong organizational skills and the ability to work within strict deadlines. · Ability to establish harmonious working relationships as part of a team, adapt to diverse educational and cultural backgrounds, and maintain a high standard of personal conduct. · Good analytical skills and the ability to analyze and synthesize information from multiple sources. WHO Competencies Enhanced WHO Global Competency Model: who-enhanced-competence.pdf Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Producing results Knowing and managing yourself Use of Language Skills Excellent knowledge of English. Other Skills, Including IT · Knowledge of Google Analytics and the Microsoft suite of software. · Ability to develop innovative approaches and solutions. Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills by working harmoniously as a team member, adapting to diverse educational, socio-political, and cultural backgrounds, and maintaining a high standard of personal conduct. 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 56,046 (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. 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). 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Team Associate - (2604528) Grade: G5 Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 1 year Job Posting : Oct 18, 2026, 11:26:26 PM Closing Date : Nov 2, 2026, 5:59:00 PM Primary Location : Fiji-Suva Organization : WP_FJI Fiji 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 Pacific Health Systems and Policy (PHS) team is to support Member States in the Pacific to attain universal health coverage for better and equitable health outcomes. Health sector development acts as the foundation that both underpins and unifies public health efforts aimed at combating diseases and building healthy communities in an efficient and equitable manner, especially for high priority, excluded and underserved population groups. A strong health system foundation enables effectiveness of individual programmes and efficient use of shared resources for all programmes. A strong health system also promotes appropriate integration of pro-poor, equity-enhancing, gender-responsive and human rights-based approaches. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES Within the delegated authority, the incumbent is assigned all or part of the following responsibilities: GENERAL Receive visitors and telephone calls with tact and discretion and acts according to the nature and urgency of each, including redirecting as appropriate. Provide background information for appointments with official visitors and/or staff members. Monitor requests for goods and services, including receipt, payment and inventory requirements. CORRESPONDENCE Draft general or administrative correspondence on own initiative or on the basis of instructions; finalize correspondence/reports for signature/clearance. Verify that outgoing correspondence is presented in accordance with WHO and department styles and checking language, grammar and accuracy prior to submitting for signature and clearance. 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. Ensure that 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. Using appropriate tracking tools, follow-up on and ensure that target dates and deadlines are met, and that correspondence and queries are responded to in a timely manner. HUMAN RESOURCES Ensure the timely appointment/renewal of contracts, initiating requests for temporary and fixed-term staff in the HR Action Plan. PROCUREMENT Initiate, through Oracle/GSM procurement module, contracts for consultants, Agreements for Performance of Work (APW), and other contract modalities. Monitor and record receipt of deliverables and initiate and monitor payments as needed.Initiate, through Oracle/GSM procurement module, requisitions for goods procurement, and monitor and receipt of deliverables. BUDGET & FINANCE Assists in the monitoring and progress review of projects and tasks in the GSM/Oracle workplan. Provides team members with timely information on project and task budget ceilings, award budgets, expenditure, and funds available, as required.Monitors income and expenditures for planning purposes.Promptly follows up on financial, budgetary and any outstanding issues concerning the team/department, including ensuring timely processing of committal documents. Assists in the preparation of financial and technical progress reports to donors. INFORMATION MANAGEMENT In close collaboration with other support staff, create and/or maintain filing systems; continual review of filing system to ensure information is up to date and effectively and efficiently used. Obtain documents and information from in-house and external sources as required; perform information searches (library, internet) as requested. MEETING ADMINISTRATION Arrange, coordinate and lead administrative preparation for meetings, seminars, workshops, including letters of invitation, cost calculation and travel requests; assisting with preparation of documents, dispatching materials and liaising with participants and others involved. Prepare presentations using PowerPoint and other software packages on own initiative or on the basis of instructions. Schedule weekly team and ad hoc meetings, according to schedules and need; taking and preparation of minutes. 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. TRAVEL Using GSM/Oracle, prepare travel requests for official WHO travel. Make flight and hotel reservations, prepare travel files and deal with other related matters as requested or on own initiative. OTHER DUTIES Perform other related duties as required or instructed, including providing support to other areas of work. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education Essential: Completion of secondary school education. Desirable: Training in secretarial tasks and/or in an administrative field, preferably in the area of health and public health. Experience Essential: A minimum of 5 years of experience in secretarial or administrative positions. Desirable: Relevant experience in WHO or another UN agency is an asset. Experience in Oracle-based or other ERP systems is an asset. 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 various issues and tact when dealing with staff and external partners. WHO Competencies Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Setting an example Moving forward in a changing environment 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 FJD 37,798 (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. 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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME Provide technical support to Pacific Island Countries and areas to strengthen their health systems to expand effective coverage of rehabilitation, vision and hearing services, including expanding access to assistive products. Engage multisectoral stakeholders, including service users, to enable a coordinated, efficient and person-centred approach to policy, planning and service delivery. Mobilize human and fiscal resources to further advance rehabilitation, vision and hearing in the Pacific. Support and engage with regional bodies and initiatives to build Pacific capacity and health sector leadership for rehabilitation, vision and hearing, including assistive technology. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES Generic duties Develops and proposes innovative technical health policies and strategies for implementation through collaboration with Regional and Country Offices and provides advice in developing further the rehabilitation, vision and hearing services for strengthening and improving technical capacity of target clienteles. Manages the subunit area of work in delivering its objectives through efficient managing a small team of technical staff, to optimize the programme's deliverables in line with the mandate of the Organization. Develops and monitors work plans and budgets for the team's activities and follow up on the implementation of planned activities. Analyses data and information on best practices in implementing sustainable public health programmes and disseminates information. Manages research activities and the implementation of the subunit's activities and dissemination of information for capacity building in the respective area of work. Conducts monitoring and evaluation of the specific field of work and conducts timely reporting for decision makers. Provides technical guidance and works closely with counterparts in technical departments across the Organization and liaises with counterparts in partner UN Agencies, Donors and other stakeholders to harmonize recommendations on policies and strategies related to Public health and the facilitation of successful implementation of national and/or global health programmes. Upon delegation represents WHO at various meetings. Performs all other related duties as assigned. Specific duties Provides technical support, upon request, in the evaluation, strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation and implementation of priority activities for vision, hearing and rehabilitation in Pacific Island Countries. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education Essential: An advanced university degree in medicine, rehabilitation science, public health or similar discipline related to the functions of the position. Desirable: A PhD in one of the above-mentioned fields. Experience Essential: A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in the management of health systems, specifically in the areas of rehabilitation, vision and/or hearing services, including experience in the development of health policies and strategies. Demonstrated experience managing human and financial resources. Demonstrated experience at the international level. Desirable: Relevant experience working with ministries of health, regional organizations, and development partners. Experience with interventions and products associated with rehabilitation, vision and/or hearing services. Experience engaging with service and product users, including through organizations of persons with disabilities. Experience in the Pacific region is highly desirable. Skills Sounds skills in the management of public health programmes, which may include the implementation of a public health/disease control programmes. 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 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 Moving forward in a changing environment Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond 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 86,027 (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 2480 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. 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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Purpose of consultancy

The role of the successful candidate is to support the Ministry of Health in preparing and reviewing rehabilitation-related legislation and normative legal acts, and to ensure that this legislative work is informed by the National Rehabilitation in Healthcare Forum and relevant stakeholders. The incumbent will work closely with Ministry counterparts on a day-to-day basis, providing legal and technical support that carries WHO's rehabilitation priorities directly into the Ministry's own legislative work and its implementation of the national rehabilitation road map.

Background

The purpose of this position is to provide technical support to the Ministry of Health of Ukraine (MoH), with the incumbent based on-site at MoH premises to enable close, day-to-day collaboration. The incumbent will carry WHO's rehabilitation priorities into the Ministry's ongoing work while providing legal and policy support to the Government of Ukraine on developing and strengthening rehabilitation-related legislation and its implementation, at the national and regional levels, in line with international and regional best practice.

In doing so, the incumbent must ensure that legal and policy advice is informed by the National Rehabilitation in Healthcare Forum, the Rehabilitation and Disability Unit (RH) at WHO Country Office in Ukraine, and relevant civil society and disability actors. The incumbent will coordinate with national, regional, and headquarters WHO counterparts and external government, non-government, and other stakeholders to ensure a cohesive approach in line with Ukrainian legislation, health policy, and sector strategies.

This work is guided by World Health Assembly and Regional Committee resolutions, the Second European Programme of Work (EPW2), the Fourteenth WHO Global Programme of Work (GPW14), the Sustainable Development Goals, and the Biennial Collaborative Agreement (BCA), which names rehabilitation as an explicit priority area for WHO-MoH collaboration. It is also guided by the WHO Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) for Ukraine 2024-2030, whose three strategic priorities (access to universal quality health services, prevention and reduction of major health risks, and building robust institutions) this position is expected to advance through legislative work, principally the first and third. It is further guided by Rehabilitation 2030: A call for action, the national rehabilitation road map, and the Barrier Free Strategy, as well as resolution WHA76.6 (2023) on strengthening rehabilitation in health systems and resolution WHA74.8 (2021) on the highest attainable standard of health for persons with disabilities, together with the national goals and priorities of the Government of Ukraine. This position is intended to advance rehabilitation-related legislative priorities aligned with the national rehabilitation road map's six health systems strengthening building blocks: governance, medical products, information management, service delivery, financing, and workforce.

Deliverables

Deliverable 1: Attend briefings with the MoH, the WHO Rehabilitation and Disability Unit Lead, and relevant legal/legislative counterparts to review priority legislative gaps and familiarize self with the objectives of the role.

Expected by: Month 1.

Deliverable 2: Prepare an initial mapping of rehabilitation-related legislation and normative legal acts, identifying priority gaps.

Expected by: Month 2.

Deliverable 3: Prepare at least one draft piece of legislation or normative legal act on rehabilitation, meeting legislative drafting standards.

Expected by: Month 3-4.

Deliverable 4: Complete review of at least one legal text prepared by the MoH, providing documented legal and technical comments.

Expected by: Month 4.

Deliverable 5: Document engagement with the National Rehabilitation in Healthcare Forum and relevant stakeholders (e.g., working groups, consultations attended) informing MoH's policy and legislative work.

Expected by: Month 5.

Deliverable 6: Prepare a final summary/handover document of legislative work completed, legal texts reviewed, and stakeholder dialogue conducted, with recommendations for continuation.

Expected by: Month 6.

Qualifications, experience, skills and languages:

Educational

Qualifications:

Essential: A first-level university degree in law, with specialization or demonstrated experience in legislative drafting.

Desirable: Additional training or experience in health law or disability rights law is desirable.

Experience:

Essential:

• Minimum two years of experience in legislative drafting or legal review, ideally within a government ministry or comparable institution.
• Experience ensuring legal texts comply with legislative drafting standards and consistency with existing legislation.

Desirable:

• Experience in rehabilitation-related or broader health-sector legislation specifically.
• Experience engaging with rehabilitation stakeholders, including the National Rehabilitation in Healthcare Forum, in a policy or legislative context.

Skills/Knowledge:

Essential:

• Excellent legal drafting and legal analysis skills, with strong attention to accuracy and consistency.
• Ability to review and provide substantive comments on legal texts prepared by others.
• Ability to engage effectively with rehabilitation stakeholders in a policy dialogue context.
• Ability to work in multicultural and multidisciplinary settings with excellent interpersonal skills.

Essential IT Skills:

• Effective use of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint

Languages and level required:

Essential: Ukrainian – Expert; English – Expert. Written and spoken fluency in English and Ukrainian is essential.

Desirable: Working knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage.

Location

On-site: WHO Country Office, Kyiv, Ukraine

Travel

The consultant is expected to travel to other operational hubs in Ukraine as required.

Remuneration:

Contract total value: 16 200 USD

Monthly rate, daily rate and numbers of the days: 120 days

Consultant pay band range: NOA

Terms of payment: The payment will be on a monthly basis after provision of Technical Report and approval from Responsible Officer.

Expected duration of contract

Target Start Date: November 16, 2026

Target end date: May 16, 2027

Contract Duration: 6 months

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.

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Purpose of consultancy The consultant is expected to work independently but in close collaboration with the WHO Ukraine Country Office, the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, regional centres for emergency medical care and disaster medicine, and other relevant stakeholders. The assignment will be primarily home-based and will include at least two field monitoring visits conducted jointly with the Ministry of Health of Ukraine. Background Emergency medical care and disaster medicine are essential components of Ukraine's health system, ensuring timely pre-hospital care, coordination of the medical response, and safe transfer of patients during routine emergencies, public health emergencies, and incidents involving mass casualties. The effectiveness of the system depends on coordinated dispatch, rapid deployment of emergency medical teams, standardized medical triage, clear patient pathways, continuity of care between pre-hospital and hospital services, and effective interagency cooperation. Ukraine's emergency medical care system is operating under sustained pressure. The ongoing war, repeated mass-casualty incidents, population displacement, damage to critical infrastructure, and changing demands on referral facilities have increased the complexity of dispatch, response, triage, and patient routing. These conditions require regional systems to maintain operational readiness, adapt routes to available capacity, and coordinate effectively with health facilities, emergency services, local authorities, and other relevant actors. Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Resolution No. 174 of 28 February 2023 provides an important framework for organizing the capable network of health care facilities and planning patient pathways for priority areas. A systematic review of existing routes and their implementation is needed to assess whether patients are directed to facilities with the appropriate functions and capacity, identify operational bottlenecks, and determine where routes, coordination arrangements, or regulatory provisions require clarification or improvement. This assignment will combine joint monitoring visits with the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, analysis of patient pathways, consultations with regional centres for emergency medical care and disaster medicine and other key stakeholders, and a review of the applicable legal, regulatory, and organizational framework. Particular attention will be given to preparedness for and response to emergencies and mass-casualty incidents, including dispatch, emergency medical team response, medical triage, routing, and interagency coordination. The findings will inform a consolidated analytical review and practical recommendations to improve the efficiency, consistency, and resilience of the system. Deliverables • A package of drafted or revised legislative and regulatory acts related to the organization and delivery of medical care, including patient pathways, specialized care, emergency medical care, and disaster medicine, together with relevant supporting materials. (by 31 December 2026) • An analytical report on the existing legislative and regulatory framework for medical care, identifying key gaps, inconsistencies, unresolved issues, and regulatory barriers affecting the organization, accessibility, and continuity of care. (by 31 January 2027) • A consolidated set of proposals for improving legislative and regulatory provisions related to the organization and delivery of medical care, including emergency medical care, emergency response, patient pathways, specialized care, and continuity of health services. (by 28 February 2027) • A summary of participation in relevant working meetings, conferences, and consultations, including the key issues discussed and the legal, regulatory, and technical proposals or recommendations provided by the consultant. (by 31 March 2027) • A consolidated stakeholder comments matrix and revised package of draft legislative and regulatory acts, documenting the comments and proposals received, their assessment, decisions regarding their incorporation, and the corresponding revisions made to the draft documents. (by 30 April 2027) Qualifications, experience, skills and language Educational Qualification Essential: Bachelors degree in law, health law, public administration, health policy, public health, medicine, or another relevant field. Experience Essential: • Five years of relevant professional experience in legal and regulatory analysis, legislative drafting, health law, health policy, or regulation of health-service delivery. • Strong knowledge of Ukraine's legislative and regulatory framework governing medical care, including specialized care, emergency medical care, disaster medicine, patient pathways, and continuity of care. • Demonstrated experience drafting and revising legislation, regulations, ministerial orders, procedures, or other normative legal acts, including supporting explanatory notes and comparative tables. • Proven ability to identify legislative gaps, inconsistencies, regulatory barriers, and overlapping or conflicting provisions and to develop legally sound and practically feasible solutions. • Experience reviewing, analysing, and consolidating stakeholder comments on draft legal and regulatory documents and documenting decisions regarding their incorporation. • Experience participating in working groups and consultations with government authorities, health institutions, professional organizations, and other relevant stakeholders. Desirable: • Previous experience collaborating with the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, other government authorities, WHO, or national and international health organizations. Skills/Knowledge Essential: • Excellent legal research, analytical, legislative drafting, stakeholder-engagement, and report-writing skills, including proficiency in Ukrainian legal terminology. • Ability to work independently, manage several drafting and analytical tasks simultaneously, and deliver high-quality outputs within agreed deadlines. Languages and level required Essential: • Ukrainian (Expert) • English (Expert) Desirable: (if applicable) Location Off-site: Home-based in Ukraine with at least two field monitoring visits conducted jointly with the Ministry of Health of Ukraine Travel The consultant is expected to travel. Includes at least two field monitoring visits conducted jointly with the Ministry of Health of Ukraine. Remuneration Contract total value: USD 21,600 Monthly rate, daily rate and numbers of the days: 120 days × USD 180 (in accordance with NOB) for a total of USD 21,600 Consultant pay band range: NO-B Terms of payment: Payment should be completed monthly upon successful completion of deliverables and submission of monthly report. Expected duration of contract Target Start Date: November 16, 2026 Target end date: May 16, 2027 Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 6 months 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. 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Director, Governance, Languages, Communications and External Relations - (2604571) Grade: D1 Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 1 year Job Posting : Oct 19, 2026, 6:59:40 AM Closing Date : Nov 9, 2026, 5:59:00 PM Primary Location : Denmark-Copenhagen Organization : EU/DPM Division of Programme Management 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 European Region (EURO) of WHO is made of 53 countries, with over 880 million people. The diversity of people and health situations requires a solid understanding of the emerging socio-economic, epidemiologic, and demographic patterns and trends at regional, national and sub-national levels, with due sensitivity to disadvantaged populations and vulnerable segments of the society. It is equally crucial to have a solid understanding of the commonalities and divergences of the health systems, the circumstances and political economy under which they have evolved and operate. The Division of Programme Management ensures the technical excellence of WHO/Europe's work. It coordinates and ensures coherence across WHO/Europe's health programmes, country support and the Special Initiative on Primary Health Care (PHC).The division also leads planning and budgeting, resource mobilization and partnerships, communications and publications, governance and external relations and language services. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES Under the direct supervision of the Director Programme Management and in close collaboration with the Director Business Operations and the Technical Directors, the incumbent: Leads the Regional Office's work in the areas of external relations, communications and publications, language services, and governing bodies. Provides high level strategic support through provision of policy, managerial and diplomatic advice to senior management. Promotes a culture of high performance, team work, ethical behaviour and integrity in accordance with the Organization's policies, rules and procedures. Provides support to the DPM in monitoring the implementation of the Global Policy Group of WHO (GPG) decisions and the strategic directions of WHO's work in the Region; Builds partnerships and contributes to effective and efficient three level coordination in the areas of responsibility, ensuring that countries benefit from the best possible support and advice from WHO headquarters, Regional Office and country office resources. Oversees and ensures rapid and clear information flows with other regions and WHO headquarters in areas of responsibility. Contributes to WHO regional coordination and serves as a member of EURO's Executive Council. Coordinates the work of the technical secretariat for WHO governing body meetings (World Health Assembly, WHO Executive Board, Regional Committee and the Standing Committee of the Regional Committee) and other senior management and advisory meetings. Interacts with technical directors to ensure implementation of policy decisions of WHO governing bodies Performs any other duties assigned by the 1st and/or 2nd level supervisor. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education Essential: Advanced university degree in public health, international relations, communications, social sciences or business management. Desirable: Training in public health related issues. Experience Essential: At least 15 years of national and international experience with some years at the international level in a senior management position including experience in developing countries. Extensive writing and communications experience. Experience in multipartner health programme management and leadership. Experience guiding and interpreting WHO rules and procedures, including close familiarity with the work of the Regional Office and WHO governing bodies. Desirable: Experience in the political and/or diplomatic arena. 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..Purpose of consultancy

The role of the successful candidate is to provide support to the MoH in preparing and reviewing health-sector legislation and normative legal acts relevant to health equity for persons with disabilities, and to ensure that this legislative work is informed by dialogue with Ukraine’s Disability Rights movement and Civil society organization. As an embedded consultant, the incumbent works day to day to support the MoH , providing legal and technical assistance, that carries WHO EURO Framework priorities directly into the Ministry's own programme of work and Health Strategy 2030.

Background

The purpose of this position is to strengthening the legislation and regulatory framework for health equity for persons with disabilities by providing embedded technical and legal support to the Ministry of Health of Ukraine (MoH) in developing amendments and updates to the legislation, acts of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and the MoH, as well as relevant action plans, to implement the WHO European Framework for action to achieve the highest attainable standard of health for persons with disabilities 2022–2030 (WHO EURO Framework), with the incumbent based on-site at MoH premises to enable close, day-to-day collaboration. The incumbent will support the integration of the WHO EURO Framework into the Ministry’s ongoing work, while providing legal and policy support to the MoH and, where relevant, other ministries to ensure that measures contributing to the implementation of Article 25 Health of the UNCRPD, WHO EURO Framework are incorporated and coordinated through the Action Plan (2027-2028) for the implementation of the National Strategy for the Creation of a Barrier-Free Environment in Ukraine (2030).

In doing so, the incumbent in cooperation with WHO CO Disability Inclusion Focal Point must elevate the voices of persons with disabilities and their representative organizations, ensuring that policy and legislative advice is informed by Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) and ensures their meaningful participation. The incumbent will coordinate with national, regional, and headquarters WHO counterparts and external government, non-government, OPD, and other civil society actors to ensure a cohesive approach in line with Ukrainian legislation, policy, and sector strategies.

This work is guided by World Health Assembly and Regional Committee resolutions, the Second European Programme of Work (EPW2), the Fourteenth WHO Global Programme of Work (GPW14), the Sustainable Development Goals, and the Biennial Collaborative Agreement (BCA), as well as the Resolution WHA74.8 (2021) on the highest attainable standard of health for persons with disabilities and the WHO European Framework for Action to Achieve the Highest Attainable Standard of Health for Persons with Disabilities 2022-2030 the WHO Rehabilitation 2030: A call for action. It is also guided by the WHO Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) for Ukraine 2024-2030, whose three strategic priorities (access to universal quality health services, prevention and reduction of major health risks, and building robus institutions) this position is expected to advance through legislative work, principally the first and third. It is further guided by resolution WHA71.8 (2018) on improving access to assistive technology, Health equity for persons with disabilities: guide for action, and resolution WHA76.6 (2023) on strengthening rehabilitation in health systems, together with the national goals and priorities of the Government of Ukraine.

Deliverables

In cooperation with WHO CO Technical Officer (Disability Health Services) Prepare an initial analysis of implementation WHO EURO Framework objectives in Ukraine, identifying key gaps in legislation and legal acts. Report shall be no longer than 25 pages. Expected by: Month 1-2

Attend briefings with the MoH, WHO Rehabilitation and Disability Unit Lead, OPD representatives, and relevant legal/legislative counterparts to review key legislative gaps and identification and agreement on the list of legislative and normative legal acts to be amended or developed.

Expected by: Month 1-2.

Prepare draft legislation and other normative legal acts, ensuring legal accuracy, consistency with existing legislation, and compliance with legislative drafting standards as per the list agreed upon following the briefing.

Expected by: Month 2-5

Support Rehabilitation and Disability Unit and other WHO CO units on drafting tasks and activities to Draft of the Action Plan (2027-2028) for the implementation of the National Strategy for the Creation of a Barrier-Free Environment in Ukraine (2030).

Expected by: Month 2-3

Contribute technical evidence and analysis to support Government of Ukraine policy dialogue on health equity legislation and community-delivered rehabilitation services. Expected by: Month 4

Document engagement with civil society and the disability movement (e.g., working groups, consultations attended) informing MoH’s policy and legislative work. Expected by: Month 5

Prepare a final evidence summary and set of recommendations on the continuation of disability inclusive health for the Ministry of Health and WHO, including legislative work completed, legal texts reviewed, and stakeholder dialogue conducted. Expected by: Month 6

Qualifications, experience, skills and languages

Educational Qualifications

Essential: A first-level university degree in Law, social sciences, political science, international development, public health, or another relevant field.

Desirable: Additional training, education, or experience in human rights law, disability rights, political science, international development, social sciences, or similar fields is desirable.

Experience

Essential:

• At least two years of experience working with the Ministry of Health and/or other ministries on the development of legislation, normative legal and regulatory acts, standards, action plans, and other long-term legal and policy documents related to the health sector, including health equity.
• Experience working in health systems strengthening, including a focus on community services for persons with injuries, health conditions, and/or disabilities in Ukraine.

Desirable:

• Experience working to support Ukrainian Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) to promote the role of persons with disabilities and their representative organizations in decisions which impact them across health in Ukraine.
• Experience representing or advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities, or supporting implementation of the UNCRPD at national level.

Skills/Knowledge

Essential:

• Excellent legal drafting and legal analysis skills, with strong attention to accuracy and consistency.
• Ability to review and provide substantive comments on legal texts prepared by others. Ability to engage effectively with civil society and disability rights stakeholdersin a policy dialogue context.
• Ability to work in multicultural and multidisciplinary settings with excellent interpersonal skills.

Essential IT Skills

Effective use of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint

Languages and level required

Essential: Written and spoken fluency in English and Ukrainian is essential. / Expert

Desirable: Working knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage.

Location

On-site: WHO Country Office, Kyiv, Ukraine

Travel

The consultant is expected to travel to other operational hubs in Ukraine as required.

Remuneration

Monthly rate, daily rate and numbers of the days: 16 200 USD

Consultant pay band range: NOA

Terms of payment: The payment will be on a monthly basis after provision of Technical Report and approval from Responsible Officer.

Expected duration of contract

Target Start Date: November 16, 2026

Target end date: May 16, 2027

Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 6 months

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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Purpose of consultancy

The purpose of this position is to provide technical support to the Ministry of Health of Ukraine (MoH), with the incumbent based on-site at MoH premises to enable close, day-to-day collaboration. The incumbent will support the Ministry's mental health agenda through information management, data coordination, evidence consolidation, and technical inputs into the development and review of relevant regulatory and normative documents, ensuring that relevant information is systematically collected, organized, analysed, and made available to inform planning, implementation, monitoring, and decision-making at national and regional levels in line with international and regional best practices.

Background

The incumbent will support the Ministry in maintaining a coherent evidence base on mental health, drawing on information from national health information systems, administrative datasets, assessments, monitoring activities, and other relevant sources. The work will be informed by the priorities and implementation framework of the All-Ukrainian Mental Health Programme of First Lady Olena Zelenska, implemented by the Coordination Center for Mental Health of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine with WHO support, while remaining fully embedded within and accountable to the Ministry of Health's priorities, functions, and structures.

This work will be guided by World Health Assembly and Regional Committee resolutions, the Second European Programme of Work (EPW2), the Fourteenth WHO Global Programme of Work (GPW14), the Sustainable Development Goals, and the Biennial Collaborative Agreement (BCA), the WHO Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) for Ukraine 2024-2030, and the national mental health frameworks such as new Law on Mental Health System in Ukraine, Mental Health Concept Note 2017-2030, and action plans.

Deliverables

Deliverable 1. Mapping of mental health and psychosocial support services, programmes, implementing partners, and key stakeholders completed and submitted, including an updated stakeholder database and analytical summary of identified gaps and overlaps. Expected by: Month 1.

Deliverable 2. Consolidated mental health information repository established and maintained, comprising key datasets, assessments, reports, policies, and information products from national and partner sources, with a user-friendly classification and filing structure. Expected by: Month 2.

Deliverable 3. At least three evidence summaries, technical briefs, or information packages prepared to inform the development, review, or revision of mental health policies, regulations, strategies, or normative documents. Expected by: Month 3.

Deliverable 4. Monthly mental health information products produced and submitted, including dashboards, briefing notes, situation updates, and analytical reports containing validated data and key findings to inform Ministry of Health planning and decision-making. Expected by: Month 4.

Deliverable 5. Monitoring and progress-tracking products developed and updated for national mental health policy frameworks, including indicator tracking matrices, implementation progress summaries, and consolidated reporting inputs. Expected by: Month 5.

Deliverable 6. Final consultancy report submitted, documenting completed activities, information products developed, key findings, recommendations, and proposed priorities for strengthening mental health information management and reporting systems. Expected by: Month 6.

Qualifications, experience, skills and languages

Educational Qualifications

Essentia l: A first-level university degree in public health, psychology, psychiatry, statistics, data science, health information management, or another relevant field.

Desirable: Additional training or experience in mental health, epidemiology, or health data analysis is desirable.

Experience

Essential:

• Minimum two years of experience in mental health and information management.
• Experience consolidating and mapping information from multiple sources into a coherent analytical product.

Desirable:

• Experience with mental health-related data specifically (service coverage, workforce, indicators, or population mental health needs).
• Experience working with e-health data systems or national health information platforms.
• Experience working with the Ministry of Health of Ukraine or other governmental institutions.

Skills/Knowledge

Essential:

• Excellent analytical and data visualization skills, with strong attention to accuracy and consistency.
• Ability to consolidate large or disparate datasets into clear, decision-useful outputs.
• Ability to communicate analytical findings clearly in writing to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work in multicultural and multidisciplinary settings with excellent interpersonal skills.

Essential IT Skills

Effective use of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint

Languages and level required

Essential: Written and spoken fluency in English and Ukrainian is essential.

Desirable: Working knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage.

Location

On-site: WHO Country Office, Kyiv, Ukraine

Travel

The consultant is expected to travel to other operational hubs in Ukraine as required.

Remuneration

Contract total value: USD 21,600.

Monthly rate, daily rate and numbers of the days: 120 days

Consultant pay band range: NO-B

Terms of payment: The payment will be on a monthly basis after provision of Technical Report and approval from Responsible Officer.

Expected duration of contract

Target Start Date: 16 November 2026

Target end date: 16 May 2027

Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 6 months

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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National Professional Officer (Env. Health & Climate Change) - (2604529) Grade: NO-C Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 1 year Job Posting : Oct 19, 2026, 3:57:35 PM Closing Date : Nov 2, 2026, 5:59:00 PM Primary Location : Fiji-Suva Organization : WP_FJI Fiji 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 objectives of the Pacific Climate Change and Environment (PCE) unit workplan is to increase the capacity of Member states and Areas in the Pacific in climate and environmental health risk assessment and management; enhancing health sector leadership on primary prevention interventions to reduce the effect of climate change and environmental hazards on health, through multi-sectoral cooperation and inter country cooperation in managing climate change and environmental determinants of health. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES Under the direct supervision of the Team Coordinator PCE, the incumbent will perform the following functions: Generic Duties Provide input to the work program in the area of Climate Change, Environment, and Health (CCE) in Fiji, in particular, as well as in general in the Pacific Island Countries and Areas (PICs), with an emphasis on environmental health aspects, and assist the PCE Team Coordinator in the successful implementation of climate resilient and environmentally sustainable health systems and strengthening of related policies. Undertakes research on environmental health and on climate change and health topics to facilitate the development and implementation of the CCE programmes and activities. Draft, revise and further develop CCE related guidelines, national strategies and provide recommendations on a plan of action for improvement in the existing CCE policies and for the strengthening of climate resilient and environmentally sustainable health systems. Monitor work plans and budgets including resource mobilization for the CCE work programme and follow up on the implementation of planned activities. Conduct data analyses and information on best practices and partners' experiences in implementing climate resilient and environmentally sustainable health systems and disseminate information. Participates in capacity building in the area of environmental health and in the area of climate resilient and environmentally sustainable health systems and the management and financing of the systems. Analyze and evaluate best practices related to climate sensitive disease surveillance and outbreak response; provide recommendations concerning the strengthening of climate sensitive disease surveillance and related early warning systems, appropriate response to identified risks, and implementation of preventative measures and prepare reports. Conducts a variety of community outreach activities, in Fiji, concerning awareness raising and capacity building on CCE. Serve as a technical resource at counterpart level concerning environmental health and climate change and health, in Fiji, in particular, as well as in general in other PICs; respond to inquiries and provide detailed and technical information concerning related principles, practices, issues, measures, techniques and procedures. Perform all other related duties as assigned. Specific duties Collaborate with regional bodies, such as The Pacific Community (SPC), Secretariat for the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), and WHO WPRO ACE, including through regional and Pacific level networks and platforms to strengthen technical support on climate change and health for PICs. Provide technical support to Fiji, in particular, as well as in general in other PICs to undertake assessments of health care facility vulnerabilities and develop and implement adaptation improvement plans to strengthen health care facility resilience and environmental sustainability. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education Essential: University degree (Bachelor's) in environmental health, public health, climate change, environmental sciences/management, environmental engineering, or other relevant fields. Desirable: An advanced university degree (master's level or above) in environmental health, development studies, or a related field. Experience Essential: A minimum of five years of work experience in programme or project planning and coordination in the areas of environmental health (e.g., water and sanitation, healthcare waste management, vector-control), and/or climate change and health, in Fiji. Desirable: Field experience and understanding of environmental health and/or climate change and health in PICs other than Fiji. Skills Strong technical expertise in environmental health and/or climate change and health with the ability to give technical advice and guidance, whilst taking into consideration the views of multiple stakeholders and partners. Proven experience in implementation of multi-stakeholder development projects. Capacity building skills, including planning and facilitation of workshops. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team collaboration skills, with experience working with governments and NGOs. Ability to take initiative and work independently and proactively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable recommendations. WHO Competencies Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Producing results Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond Use of Language Skills Essential: Expert knowledge of English. REMUNERATION Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at FJD 132,400 (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. 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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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Technical Officer (Polio) - (2604558) Grade: NO-C Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4 Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 12 Months (Subject to availability of funds,satisfactory performance and continuing needfor the position) Job Posting : Oct 20, 2026, 3:38:29 AM Closing Date : Nov 9, 2026, 5:59:00 PM Primary Location : Somalia-Mogadiscio Organization : EM_SOM WHO Representative's Office, Somalia Schedule : Full-time IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings. 501343, Technical Officer (Polio) OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME To stop transmission of poliovirus from Somalia by the year 2017 through routine and supplementary immunization and a high-quality AFP surveillance system.In addition, to reduce morbidity of other EPI target diseases. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES Under the technical direction of the Team Lead Polio and Vaccine Preventable Diseases (PVD) and the overall supervision of the WHO Representative, the incumbent will work as National Professional Officer with responsibility and accountability for the country's programme. He/she will be responsible for the work of a number of Polio Eradication Officers by providing advice and supervision. 1. Support surveillance activities (for AFP and VPI diseases) to ensure achievement/maintenance of certification standards by: a) Participating in the planning and in the implementation of active surveillance and routine reporting. b) Supporting the training activities and supervision of surveillance/support staff in the area of assignment. c) Participating in the organization of advocacy/orientation meetings for health care providers. d) Ensuring proper case investigations, follow-up, and classification. e) Regular analysis of surveillance data and monitoring indicators. 2. Support the development and strengthening of routine immunization through: a) Participating in the development of micro-plans for implementation of routine immunization using guidance from the National Immunization Strategy (NIS). b) Coordinating with partners on activities related to routine immunization and ensuring community participation. c) Timely analysis and interpretation of routine immunization data and its use for corrective action. 3. Support supplementary immunization activities through: a)Support preparations, implementation, and monitoring of supplementary immunization activities, including micro-planning, training, and monitoring. b) Timely analysis of data and its use for corrective action. 4. Liaise with different EPI/PEI (Polio Eradication Initiative) partners and enlist continued commitment of national and local authorities to stated goals. 5. Oversee activities of national support staff recruited by WHO working in the Polio eradication and immunization activities. 6. Submit monthly reports to reflect progress achieved, constraints and proposed actions. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education Essential: University degree in medicine from a recognized medical school. Desirable: Postgraduate qualifications in public health (preferably in epidemiology of child health). Experience Essential: At least 5 years' experience in Polio Eradication and EPI-related activities. Desirable: Experience in NGOs, UN agencies, or the Ministry of Health in immunization related areas. Skills Managerial skills, providing leadership to the staff, and knowledge of Epidemiology. WHO Competencies https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/who-careers/who-enhanced-competence.pdf?sfvrsn=aae66472_3&download=true Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Producing results Creating an empowering and motivating environment. Use of Language Skills Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of the local language. Desirable: N/A REMUNERATION Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 55,151 (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. 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National Professional Officer (Malaria) - (2602670)

Grade: NO-B

Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment

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

Job Posting

: Oct 20, 2026, 4:54:55 AM

Closing Date

: Nov 3, 2026, 5:59:00 PM

Primary Location

: Indonesia-Jakarta

Organization

: WP_INO Indonesia

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 collaborate with the Government of Indonesia and relevant stakeholders, within the framework of the Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS), to support efforts to reduce the burden of malaria and neglected tropical diseases through prevention, control, elimination, and eradication. This includes providing technical collaboration, supporting coordination with partners, and contributing to programme implementation, service integration, and capacity development of national programmes, including alignment with integrated primary health care and IVD‑CDS approaches.

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.

Facilitate the implementation of malaria and neglected tropical diseases control programmes, including the procurement of safe, efficacious, and affordable medicinesand technologies.

Technically support:

The documenting and dissemination of best practices and partners' experiences the analysis and evaluation ofa diverse range of data and information related to MAL-NTDs and outbreaksThe identification of disease sources and provision of recommendations and reports on the appropriate response to identified risks, as well as the implementation of preventative and control measuresThe monitoring of the national burden of MAL and NTDs or factors, especially throughhealth information systems and health research activitiesThe coordination of the development or enhancement of information systems on MAL-NTDs and the monitoring of progress towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC).Support the efficient and effective management, as well as coordination of expertise, to provide technical advice on the development of sustainable, multi-sectoral, and integrated national strategies, policies, interventions, and plans for improvements in health systems and capacity buildingin the area of communicable diseases control.

Support the development of action plansfor the inclusion of disease prevention and control interventions across the life course and continuum of care.

Coordinate the adoptionof norms, standards, guidelines, and tools to supportthe implementation of malaria and neglected tropical diseases control.

Support the management of operational aspects of related operational research, surveillance, epidemiology, and health surveys.

Leverage knowledge of local systems and cultural norms to serve as technical communication focal point with the public on communicable diseases in the country and propose new community outreach activities concerning the prevention, control, diagnosis, and treatment of MAL and NTDs.

Support advocacy and building and strengthening of partnerships and networks to enhance multi-sectoral collaboration and mobilize resources to address integrated, communicable disease prevention and control.

Support the integration of HIV, TB, malaria and NTDs services at the primary health care level, including coordination of case detection, diagnosis, referral, treatment, and prevention within routine PHC platforms.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: A university degree (bachelor's) in public health, epidemiology, statistics or another medical field.

Desirable: Training or specialization in malaria and neglected tropical diseases.

Experience

Essential: A minimum of two years of relevant work experience in communicable disease control programmes at the national level, including experience in supporting Malaria and NTDs related programmes.

Desirable: Professional experience providing technical or programme services to national counterparts, Ministries of Health, and other partners on communicable disease related issues. Relevant work experience,with WHO and/or UN agencies, health cluster partners, non-governmental or humanitarian organizations.

Skills

Transmissions, methods of diagnosis,development, and treatment of communicable diseases.

Prevention and control of malaria and neglected tropical diseases.

District hospital care, universal health coverage, in-service and pre-service training, essential communicable disease drugs, primary health care delivery systems.

Best practices of international organizations in the related disease control areas.

Knowledge to support the planning, coordination, and implementation of health programme interventions.

Health and safety regulations.

Analytical and organizational skills.

Skills for engaging in collaborativemulti-sectoral partnerships and with stakeholders and partners.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork

Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

Communication

Producing results

Ensuring the effective use of resources

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Indonesian language.

Desirable:

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at IDR 734,133,000 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Staff members who have been separated as a result of the 2025 Prioritization and Realignment Process will be given special consideration.

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 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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1. Area of expertise:

International Consultant - Primary care consultant, Nurse

2. Purpose of consultancy:

The World Health Organization (WHO) seeks to engage an international consultant with expertise in primary care/family practice nursing and postgraduate curriculum development to support the Palestinian Ministry of Health (MoH) in the review and update of postgraduate training for nurses working in primary care.

The consultancy aims to strengthen primary care service delivery, improve quality and continuity of care, and contribute to advancing UHC in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) through the following activities:

1.Completion of postgraduate training mapping documents, for primary care/family practice opportunities for nurses: Mapping and review will consider existing training programmes, models and providers through desk review and key informant interviews; to identify current options for training, delivery modalities, strengths and gaps. The review will consider different international models for postgraduate training and provide recommendations for the MoH and the National Primary Care Steering Committee.

2.Development of a national competency based postgraduate curriculum in primary care/family practice for nurses: The curriculum will be developed through a participatory process with partner educational institution/s in the West Bank, to be selected by WHO and MoH following the mapping and review process of programmes and providers, and the consultant will provide leadership and technical guidance. This will inform the development/revision of a training package by the institution/s, guided by the consultant. The competency-based curriculum will be guided primarily by the updated Essential Health Service Package, the Primary Care Nursing Guidelines and Universal Health Coverage principles, with a holistic approach to primary care/family practice nursing in the Palestinian context. The curriculum will promote an integrated approach to primary care/family practice, considering the nursing role within a wider multi-disciplinary team of doctors, midwives, and allied health professionals.

3.Review and development of a pathway for national accreditation, professional recognition and licensing of primary care/family practice nursing in the occupied Palestinian territory: The pathway will detail the accreditation process for training programmes and training institutions in primary care/family medicine, recognition of primary care/family practice nursing, licensing of specialized nurses; and identify the next steps for operationalization in the health system. This will be developed in close collaboration with the MoH and regulatory stakeholders.

4.Produce recommendations for a continuous professional development (CPD) programme for primary care/family practice nurses: A scoping review of CPD systems in similar contexts will be conducted, and a proposal will be produced for design and implementation of a pilot CPD system in oPt.

The consultant will work closely with WHO technical advisors, the Ministry of Health, and selected partner educational institutes. All outputs must be evidence-informed, operationally feasible within the West Bank context, and aligned with MoH regulatory frameworks.

3. Background:

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has requested the review and revision of national postgraduate training in primary care for doctors and nurses, to develop and promote the specialization in family medicine/family health/primary care as part of the multi-disciplinary primary care team. This will build on existing work to promote training opportunities in primary care. The revision aims to address gaps in primary care service delivery, workforce competencies, respond to emerging and growing health needs, including noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), mental health, and support an integrated, person-centred approach to care. The content will enable service delivery of the Essential Health Service Package in primary care.

The Palestinian health system in the West Bank operates within a complex and protracted emergency context characterized by political instability, movement restrictions, fiscal pressures, and service fragmentation. The shortage of specialized family practice doctors and nurses presents a major barrier to comprehensive, community-oriented care. The West Bank has a lower density of primary care providers relative to population needs, limiting access to preventive, diagnostic, and continuous care services. By investing in the training of primary care professionals, across disciplines, this project will increase the quality and comprehensiveness of primary care services, promoting a more resilient and equitable healthcare system that can respond effectively to community health needs. The consultancy will support MoH-led activities under WHO's technical assistance for primary care, funded through the Norwegian Representative Office (NRO) grant improving the quality, accessibility and resilience of primary care in the West Bank.

Given the operating context in the West Bank, timelines for the project may need to be adapted to accommodate security and operational constraints.

4. Deliverables:

Output 1: Updated mapping and review of existing postgraduate training mapping in primary care/family practice nursing in the West Bank

Deliverable 1.1: Inception Report

Inception report and desk review summary, including:

• A detailed mapping and analysis of postgraduate training, including continuing professional development opportunities (CPD), in primary care, covering: training programmes, provider institutions and organizations, geographical distribution across north, middle and south regions of the West Bank, training content and delivery capacity.

• A focused mapping of primary care content within undergraduate training curricula to identify the competencies nurses are expected to have before entering postgraduate training.

• Review of current curriculum content and delivery modalities in comparison to international training models.

• An overview of the primary care nursing workforce and projected needs for training capacity.

• Key informant interviews (MoH primary care focal points, training institution directors/trainers, primary care nurses and nurse specialists, partners engaged in primary care training and service delivery).

• Proposed workplan and methodology for curriculum revision in partnership with selected institutions, with a timeline for development and validation.

• Recommendations for the National Primary Care Steering Committee.

Output 2: Development of a national competency based postgraduate curriculum in primary care/family practice nursing

Deliverable 2.1: Postgraduate training curriculum

• Participatory development approach working with partner educational institution/s selected by WHO & MoH, and in coordination with other UN agencies & partners working in primary care nursing education.

• Development of framework.

• Formation of thematic groups for curriculum sections and provision of technical guidance.

• Modular curriculum structure aligned with scope of practice and delivery of Essential Health Service package, aligned with the Primary Care Nursing Guidelines.

• Submission of curriculum for necessary MoH and academic institution approval.

• Guidance to partner institution/s for development of accompanying training package.

Deliverable 2.2: Infrastructure and equipment assessment for training delivery

• Identify infrastructure limitations to deliver training, including equipment and technology support.

Output 3: Review and development of a pathway for national accreditation, professional recognition and licensing of primary care/family practice nursing in the occupied Palestinian territory

Deliverable 3.1: Consultation process

• Map and review existing accreditation process for training programmes and training institutions, professional recognition of primary care/family practice nursing and licensing standards for primary care professionals.

• Design the accreditation pathway for training, and for recognition of the specialization, detailing the process, requirements and sequencing.

• Identify the steps required for operationalization within the health system, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

• Contribute to primary care health workforce planning.

• Produce: (1) a policy brief to support adoption and (2) an operational guide detailing the procedures, criteria, timelines, required documentation, review and inspection processes, renewal, quality assurance and appeals of the updated accreditation/licensing standards, processes, and roles and responsibilities.

Output 4: Produce recommendations for designing and introducing a continuous professional development (CPD) programme for primary care/family practice nurses

Deliverable 4.1: Report on continuous professional development (CPD) models and recommendations

• Describe the components of a continuous professional development system for practitioners in primary care/family practice.

• Review and discuss potential models from comparable health systems.

• Propose a national system for continuous professional development.

• Identify challenges for implementation and mitigation strategies, and propose recommendations for piloting the CPD system in the OPt context.

5. Qualifications, experience, skills and languages:

Educational Qualifications

Essential:

- First level University degree in Nursing.

- Advanced university degree in nursing, medical education, health systems/policy or public health.

- Postgraduate qualification in primary care/family practice nursing.

Experience

Essential:

- At least 10 years of clinical professional experience in primary care / family practice.

- Documented experience in postgraduate training curricula development for primary care / family practice for nurses in one or more countries.

- Practical experience in designing & delivering postgraduate nursing education programmes.

Desirable:

- Clinical experience in the Palestinian health system or similar context is an asset.

Technical skills and knowledge

- Excellent knowledge of WHO PHC standards, UHC, EHSP, and primary care/family practice nursing competencies.

- Strong expertise in postgraduate curriculum design, stakeholder facilitation, and document formulation.

- Excellent analytical, writing, communication, and organizational skills.

- Ability to work in sensitive contexts with cultural appropriateness.

Languages

- Proficiency in English.

6. Location:

Remotely: planned trip to West Bank , Gaza Occupied Palestinian Territory for up to 4 weeks, subject to security conditions.

7. Remuneration and budget (Travel cost not included):

a. Remuneration: Band C daily payment range USD 500-625, monthly payment range USD10,000-12,500

b. Living expenses: N/A

c. Expected duration of contract 11 months, 100% FTE equivalent (40 hours / week)

8. 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.

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Organize technical missions for field investigation of outbreaks as required.Participate in the development of rapid field assessment, risk assessment and investigation protocols for specific priority diseases in accordance with APSHAF and IHR (2005), as required.Participate in the elaboration of guidelines for epidemic control.Disseminate technical documents, guidelines and protocols on prevention and control of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases to the national health authorities.Build and maintain effective partnerships with relevant bodies, agencies and sectors in order to facilitate implementation of public health policies and programmes for emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education Essential: Bachelor's degree in epidemiology, medicine or public health with specialization in epidemiology. 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Technical Officer, Immunization Information Systems - (2604590)

Grade: P4

Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment

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

Job Posting

: Oct 21, 2026, 5:15:55 AM

Closing Date

: Nov 12, 2026, 5:59:00 PM

Primary Location

: Philippines-Manila

Organization

: WP/DPC Health Promotion, Disease Prevention and Control

Schedule

: Full-time

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The Division of Health Promotion, Disease Prevention and Control (DPC) aims to support Member States in achieving healthier populations, disease prevention and control through integrated, evidence-based and equity-focused public health actions. The Division’s strategic objective is to promote health, prevent and reduce the burden of communicable diseases, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health conditions, improve maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health, and address the broader determinants of health through policy interventions, multisectoral collaboration and life-course approaches, in line with WHO’s Fourteenth General Programme of Work and the regional vision “Weaving Health for Families, Communities and Societies in the Western Pacific Region (2025–2029)”.

The Laboratory and Intelligence Team (LIT) is a cross-cutting team which supports Member States in strengthening national capacities for building stronger and sustainable health intelligence systems — the systematic collection, analysis, interpretation and dissemination of diverse health data — to better prevent, detect and respond to infectious diseases and to strengthen the prevention, control and management of noncommunicable diseases.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Provide technical expertise to Member States in the assessment, design, implementation and scale-up of electronic immunization registries and other immunization information systems, including the transition from paper-based to digital platforms.

Provide strategic guidance to Member States to assess and improve the quality of immunization coverage and VPD surveillance data, through data quality assessments, desk reviews, data verification exercises and coverage surveys, and the development and implementation of data quality improvement plans.

Consolidate, analyse and interpret national and subnational immunization coverage, VPD surveillance and programme data at regional level; monitoring performance against IA2030, Gavi 6.0 and regional targets and indicators; and provide regular structured feedback to countries and WHO country offices.

Lead and coordinate regional reporting and accountability processes for immunization, including the electronic Joint Reporting Form (eJRF), the WHO/UNICEF Estimates of National Immunization Coverage (WUENIC), Gavi reporting requirements, and technical documentation for regional governing, advisory and verification bodies and other relevant WHO regional forums.

Analyse immunization coverage and equity gaps, including the identification, quantification and characterization of zero-dose and under-immunized populations, through subnational, geospatial and equity-stratified analysis and the triangulation of administrative, survey, surveillance and other data sources, in order to support microplanning and the targeting of missed communities.

Design, develop, maintain and continuously improve regional immunization databases, dashboards and data visualization products that translate coverage and surveillance data into accessible insight for decision-makers, applying automation and efficient data management approached to improve timeliness and reduce manual processing.

Lead regional efforts to identify, evaluate, promote and disseminate innovations in immunization data, digital health and advanced analytics, including the responsible application of artificial intelligence and machine learning to strengthen data quality, timeliness, analysis and use.

Lead regional capacity-strengthening efforts and provide strategic guidance to national programmes in immunization data management, analysis, interpretation and use through the development of tools, standard operating procedures and training materials, the delivery of training and workshops, mentoring and remote technical support, and the facilitation of regional networks and communities of practice.

Provide technical leadership for evidence generation and knowledge translation, including the design and conduct of regional analyses and operational research on immunization data, coverage and equity; data collection, cleaning, analysis and interpretation; and the drafting of technical reports, policy briefs and research manuscripts.

Lead and coordinate cross-programme data integration initiatives within DPC by aligning immunization data with wider surveillance, outbreak preparedness and response, and health system performance information; support the analysis and interpretation of data during VPD outbreaks and immunization response activities; and contribute to shared data standards, platforms and analytical approaches across the Division.

Foster and strengthen strategic partnerships and collaboration with UNICEF, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, national authorities; and other immunization stakeholders. Coordinate technical engagement across country, regional and headquarters levels, to advance and strengthen alliances for regional immunization strategies, workplans, proposals and reports.

Perform any other related duties, as required by the functional supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, health information management, health informatics and analytics, data science, demography or a related field.

Desirable: PhD and/or training or specialization in a related field.

Experience

Essential:

A minimum of seven years of relevant experience, with proven international exposure, in immunization or communicable disease surveillance, immunization data management and epidemiological and statistical data analysis for public health programmes.

Demonstrated experience leading the design, introduction and scale-up of digital immunization information systems or advanced analytics for public health evidence-informed decision making.

Proven experience leading and supporting regional or multi-country initiatives including capacity strengthening and partnership with national authorities and international partners

Desirable:

Experience supporting national immunization programmes or immunization information systems, including data quality assessment, coverage surveys or electronic immunization registries, is desirable.

Experience with international immunization reporting and estimation processes such as the eJRF, WUENIC or Gavi reporting, and with equity and zero-dose analysis, would be an asset.

Familiarity with health-system and sociocultural contexts in the Asia-Pacific Region, relevant experience in developing-country contexts, and experience in WHO or within the UN system with an understanding of its mandate, goals and procedures are desirable.

Skills

Demonstrated knowledge of immunization programmes, immunization coverage monitoring and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance, including the principles, indicators, data sources and reporting requirements used at national, regional and global levels.

Sound knowledge of health information and immunization information systems, including routine reporting systems, electronic immunization registries, district health information systems and their integration with wider health management information systems.

Strong quantitative epidemiology, biostatistics and data analytical skills, including the ability to manage, clean, triangulate and analyse large administrative, survey and surveillance datasets, and to translate results into clear, actionable recommendations for national and regional decision-making.

Demonstrated knowledge of data quality assessment and improvement approaches, monitoring and evaluation frameworks, coverage survey methods and equity analysis, including the identification and characterization of zero-dose and under-immunized populations.

Ability to design, develop, maintain and quality assure databases, dashboards and data visualization products that make technical evidence accessible to public health decision-makers.

Demonstrated ability to identify, evaluate and promote innovation in immunization data systems, including digital health solutions and the responsible application of artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to strengthen data quality, analysis and use.

Proven ability to plan and deliver country-level and multi-country technical support, including data reviews, training, mentoring and capacity-building, working effectively with national counterparts in diverse health-system and cultural settings.

Ability to work independently, organize and prioritize multiple concurrent tasks and deliver to deadline in a demanding environment, while exercising sound technical judgement.

Excellent drafting, scientific writing, presentation and communication skills, including the ability to prepare analytical reports, manuscripts, technical briefs and presentation materials for diverse audiences.

Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work, and to promoting equity in the delivery of technical support to Member States.

WHO Competencies Enhanced WHO Global Competency Model: who-enhanced-competence.pdf

Teamwork

Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

Communication

Moving forward in a changing environment

Producing results

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English.

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), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 1,964 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.

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Public Health Officer - (2503451) Grade: NO-B Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4 Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 1 year (subject to availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need for the position) Job Posting : Oct 21, 2026, 5:42:39 AM Closing Date : Nov 5, 2026, 5:59:00 PM Primary Location : Libya-Tripoli Organization : EM_LIY WHO Representative's Office, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya 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 overall goal of WHO's Health Emergencies (WHE) Programme is to minimize the health consequences of emergencies due to any biological, natural, technological or societal hazard. Collective and sound health emergency and disaster risk management is essential to health security, to sustainable development and to building the resilience of communities, countries and health systems. The objectives of WHE Programme are: to help Member States build their capacity 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 minimize the impact on the health of affected populations. WHO's Health Emergencies Programme directs all of the Organization's work in health emergency risk management, with an all-hazards approach comprising risk reduction, preparedness, readiness, response and early recovery activities, and with a particular emphasis on the identification and mitigation of infectious hazards and risks. The Programme is responsible for establishing and managing WHO's operational capacity in acute and protracted emergencies, setting overall strategy and ensuring appropriate operational planning, managing field operations, developing and ensuring adherence to technical standards, and ensuring risk and performance monitoring. The Programme engages in relevant partnerships and inter-agency processes, recognizing that its impact should be optimized by coordinating, leveraging and facilitating the implementation roles of other local, national and international entities and partners best positioned to deliver the relevant clinical or other public health services. WHO's WHE Programme integrates and operates under the principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence in the serving populations affected by outbreaks. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES The incumbent will be required to perform all or part of the following duties: 1. Manages data collection and analysis, including developing and reviewing various technical reports and documentation with a special focus on activities strengthening the country's capacity in the implementation of the International Health Regulations (IHR), achieving results such as: Secure information from a broad range of health sectors, analysis of data and recommendation of action. Coordination of teams working on maintaining, assessing, improving and developing public health surveillance systems and registries. Design, implementation, follow-up and reporting on assessments relevant to the health of displaced people or other population groups affected by crisis. Technical reviews of programme plans, reports, proposals and other documents relevant to the programme. Comprehensive qualitative and quantitative periodic reports according to WHO developed indicators on activities in public health facilities. 2. Manages capacity building initiatives for health personnel in various settings , achieving results such as: Identification of training needs for respective target audiences and development of comprehensive plans for capacity building. Preparation of training material tailored to the specific needs. Assure regular briefings of MOH on international health regulations and its requirements. Arrangement and delivery of capacity building activities for health personnel in health facilities and points of entries. Follow up and impact analysis on the WHO training workshops for different health care providers, including international health regulations. Support the ministry of health in the organization of the review of the country's capacity to implement IHR requirements and of after action reviews. 3. Monitors and coordinates the implementation of planned activities, national campaigns and field action, achieving results such as: Collaboration with health partners to ensure that the provided humanitarian and public health services are in line with international priorities and with the International Health Regulations (IHR).Identification of priority health and nutrition-related issues among the affected population and ensuring that these are properly addressed in an integrated primary healthcare approach. Plan and delivery of interventions to solve urgent problems identified during the analysis phase. Meetings (including field meetings) with the national counterparts and UN stakeholders for planning, conducting and reprogramming of collaborative actions. Preparation of reports, recommendations and lessons learnt on and of these meetings. Technical guidance for prevention and control of disease outbreaks during and after emergency situations; Perform other related responsibilities as assigned, including replacing and backstopping for others as required. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education Essential: University degree in Medicine or public health. Desirable: Master degree in Public Health or epidemiology and/or a health-related field. Experience Essential: At least two years of relevant experience in public health field with emphasis on emergency and humanitarian response. Desirable: Field experience in surveillance and/or control of acute public health events experience in resource limited countries. Experience of working with event-based surveillance and risk assessment. Skills 1) Demonstrate knowledge of health sector activities in the context of emergency response relief. 2) Broad knowledge of Emergency programmes, policies and interventions. 3) Proven knowledge of the International Health Regulations (IHR) 4) Ability to work under pressure. 5) Knowledge of WHO and UN programmes. 6) Excellent presentation skills. 7) Proven skills in capacity building WHO Competencies Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Producing results Knowing and managing yourself WHO global Competencies model at http://www.who.int/employment/WHO_competencies_EN.pdf?ua=1 Use of Language Skills Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Arabic. Desirable: REMUNERATION Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 38,658 (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 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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Epidemiologist - (2604387) Grade: NO-C Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4 Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 1 year (subject to availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need for the position) Job Posting : Oct 21, 2026, 5:43:30 AM Closing Date : Nov 5, 2026, 5:59:00 PM Primary Location : Libya-Tripoli Organization : EM_LIY WHO Representative's Office, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya 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 WHO's Health Emergencies Programme is to help countries, and to coordinator international action, to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES During deployment, the duty station may change, and duties may be modified, based upon the technical needs of the Programme. Provide technical support and assist in the development of surveys and monitoring/surveillance systems for detection, verification and response to public health incidents; ensuring efficiency of data collection, correlation, analysis, interpretation and timely reporting at health facility at the district levels. Collate and verify data on reported outbreaks or rumors received from multiple sources, conduct retrospective analysis of reported incidents: determine trends, distribution patterns, and efficiency of the verification mechanism. Brief the team on data quality improvement, use of data for monitoring of trends, ALERT and ACTION thresholds (triggers), as well as methodologies for performing Data Quality Audit (DQA) at district and health facility level. Provide technical assistance for the establishment and functionality of Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) and Public Health Management Committee (PHEMC) for potential hazards such as infectious diseases, zoonotic events, food safety events and chemical events at the district level as per the national guidance and standards. Contribute inbuilding the core surveillance, alert and response national capacities in accordance with the requirement for IHR 2005; provide trainings for subnational incident management team and health facility level staff, support the team in the supervision and on-the-job training at health facility level. Support the development of early warning systems (including event based and indicator based surveillance) for epidemic and pandemic-prone diseases for early detection and response to public health incidents; conduct field investigation. Provide technical support for vulnerability assessment, risk mapping and development of preparedness/contingency plan at district level. Maintain an incident management system database of reported outbreaks and public health incidents, at the district level, and document all steps taken in the verification and response process. Facilitate the district surveillance monthly review meetings including the tracking of the surveillance performance indicators. In cooperation with the team, monitor and evaluate the implementation of the planned surveillance activities, as well as alert and response capacities for incidents detection, verification and response in compliance with IHR 2005. Prepare and disseminate disease outbreak news, technical documents, updates and assessments to key decision-makers in the organizational hierarchy and to the national health authorities, as required using standard tools and templates (e.g. OSCAR). Perform any other incident-specific related duties, as required by the functional supervisor. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education Essential: First university degree in epidemiology, statistics, database management or public health from an accredited/recognized institute. Desirable: An advanced university degree in a health-related field or quantitative epidemiology, specialized training in communicable diseases. Experience Essential: At least five years related experience, at the national and international levels, in implementation of public health surveillance, outbreak investigation and response. Previous experience in implementation of Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) is a requirement. Desirable: Experience in the areas in developing countries. Previous experience working in collaboration with multiple actors in public health surveillance is desirable. Prior humanitarian working experience at field level with WHO/UN, health cluster partners, recognized humanitarian organization or with an international nongovernmental organization with expertise in disaster and outbreak response. Skills Sound knowledge and skills in database management and statistical analysis, secondary data review, survey designing and implementation, monitoring and evaluation systems design or use, and public health information management. Proven ability to multitask across various planning and implementation processes within a highly demanding environment Demonstrated knowledge, competency and professional skills on the public health aspects of infectious disease control, epidemic and pandemic preparedness and response with particular attention to application of an all hazard approach in the context of the International Health Regulations and the use of event based and indicator based surveillance, as well as descriptive epidemiology and principles of public health in communicable disease surveillance and response. WHO Competencies Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Moving forward in a changing environment Ensuring the effective use of resources WHO global Competencies model at http://www.who.int/employment/WHO_competencies_EN.pdf?ua=1 Use of Language Skills Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Arabic. Desirable: REMUNERATION Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 42,910 (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 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. 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 Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply on-line. 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Technical Officer (Governing Bodies/External Relations) - (2604611) Grade: P2 Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4 Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 1 Year Job Posting : Oct 21, 2026, 8:25:09 AM Closing Date : Nov 10, 2026, 5:59:00 PM Primary Location : Congo-Brazzaville Organization : AF/ORD Office of the Regional Director 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 External Relations,Partnerships and Governing Bodies (EPG) Unit mobilizes political will and resources through the building and maintenance of strategic alliances, partnerships, 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 regionalsetting. 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, andbuilds the capacities of WHO/AFRO entities, in particular WCOs, to cultivate and leverage productive partnerships with national 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. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES The incumbent will be expected to perform the following duties: Support the preparation and organization for WHO Governing Bodies meetings for the African Region. Prepare, quality assure, and disseminate governance documentation, ensuring completeness across all stages, including drafting, editing, translation, and distribution in both printed and electronic formats, in coordination with relevant technical units. Facilitate the participation, engagement, and accreditation of non-State actors to the Regional Committee, including those not in official relations with WHO, as a statutory requirement, and maintain a roster of NSAs and other partners. Promote, monitor, and report on the alignment of the Regional Committee's work with WHO's global Governing Bodies and ensure effective follow up and dissemination of meeting outcomes to WHO Country Offices (WCOs) and partners. Maintain and expand strategic partnerships by developing and managing a consolidated partners platform and database, and by implementing innovative engagement strategies (quarterly partner briefings) to maintain strong partner relations. Support the engagement with partners and contribute to establishing, nurturing, and maintaining strong relationships with existing and prospective donors to advance WHO/AFRO's strategic priorities. Support donor engagement and resource mobilization efforts, including the drafting of compelling briefing notes, talking points, and presentations for bilateral and multilateral donors, and contributing to early donor negotiations and agreements. Responsible of regularly monitoring that donor reports are submitted on time for the Region. Perform other related responsibilities as assigned, including replacing and backstopping for others as assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education Essential: First university degree in public health, international relations, political science, governance or related fields. Desirable: . Experience Essential: A minimum of two (2) years'experience in resource mobilization and partnerships, coordinating and managing high-level meetings in international settings and working with diplomatic representatives. Experience in working with complex partnerships and governance committees is essential. Desirable: . Skills Abilityto organize large meetings requiring advance, supporting documents andfollow-up reports. Ability to forge and maintain productive, working relationships and partnerships at the international level; Knowledgeof International global health and development issues; Thorough knowledge of protocol in communications with Governing Body members or other participants in official meetings and settings; Abilityto work in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment; Excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task and give full attention to details; Excellent writing and communication skills; WHO Competencies Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond Producing results Use of Language Skills Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Intermediate knowledge of French. Desirable: The above language requirements are interchangeable. 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 56,046 (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 2120 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 WHO’s work in countries operationalizes the General Programme of Work (GPW14) and the European Programme of Work 2025-2029 (EPW2). GPW14 focuses on accelerating progress toward Health for All by strengthening systems for health, improving access to essential services, advancing preparedness and resilience, and reducing health inequalities. EPW2, endorsed at RC75 following extensive consultation with Member States, reaffirms WHO/Europe’s role in bringing unique value to countries through five core functions: 1. International knowledge hub for health – providing authoritative evidence, norms, policies and best practices from across the Region and globally to inform national public health decision-making. 2. Impartial coordinator for everyone’s health – convening national stakeholders and partners to align strategies and support coherent, multisectoral responses to shared health challenges. 3. Leader in tracking and managing cross-border health threats – supporting surveillance, preparedness, and coordinated action on public health emergencies in line with the Preparedness 2.0 agenda. 4. Driver of health system transformation – advising national authorities on evidence-informed reforms and policies that strengthen health systems and improve performance. 5. Voice for health equity – helping countries identify who is being left behind and integrating equity considerations into health policies and strategies. In this context, WHO Country Offices enable the translation of global and regional commitments into national action. They support Member States by providing strategic advice, convening dialogue across sectors and partners, connecting national authorities with WHO’s technical expertise, and facilitating the use of evidence and best practices to inform policy. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES With the overall aim of advancing progress towards Universal Health Coverage, promoting good practices in health financing and reducing financial hardship, the incumbent leads WHO's health financing work in Ukraine and provides technical advice to national counterparts on health financing policy and reform. Key duties: 1. Coordinate and provide technical leadership for the design, implementation and monitoring of WHO's health financing workstream, as programmed in the Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) Biennial Collaborative Agreement (BCA), including WHO's contribution to health sector coordination and national policy dialogue. 2. Provide technical advice to the Ministry of Health, the National Health Service of Ukraine (NHSU) and other national partners on the development, implementation and evaluation of health financing policies and reforms at national and subnational levels, including strategic purchasing, the design of the Programme of Medical Guarantees, public financial management, to improve health system performance, including financial protection and progress towards universal health coverage. 3. Identify and guide priority areas for collaboration, capacity development and technical assistance in health financing, and translate these priorities into deliverable and costed workplans under the CCS BCA and donor-financed projects. 4. Lead and oversee the generation and use of evidence to support health financing policy and reform. This includes overseeing the analysis of health financing data and the planning, commissioning and quality assurance of studies, policy briefs, situation analyses, reports and other technical products on health financing, health system performance, service coverage and aid effectiveness. Work closely with WHO technical programmes to ensure that evidence generated is used to inform policy advice and dialogue, as well as the monitoring and evaluation of health financing reforms. 5. Lead and oversee the effective and high-quality implementation of health financing activities under donor-financed initiatives and agreed partnerships at country level. Provide technical direction for technical assistance, policy dialogue and capacity development, ensuring that activities are aligned with agreed objectives, priorities and deliverables. Monitor implementation and results and ensure timely and appropriate reporting to relevant stakeholders and donors. 6. Represent WHO, as appropriate, in discussions with national authorities, development partners and other stakeholders on health financing. Lead and contribute to technical discussions, coordination mechanisms and policy dialogue, and strengthen collaboration among partners to support coherent implementation of health financing reforms. 7. Supervise and provide technical direction to the staff working on health financing. Assign and prioritize work, clarify responsibilities, review the quality and timeliness of technical outputs, provide feedback and guidance, and support their performance and professional development. Ensure effective coordination between their respective areas of work and coherence across the health financing portfolio. 8. Contribute to strengthening national capacity in health financing through technical guidance, knowledge sharing and capacity development activities, in collaboration with national institutions and relevant partners. 9. Organize and substantively support WHO missions, visits and high-level engagements on health financing, and follow up on agreed recommendations and actions to ensure appropriate implementation. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education Essential: A university degree (Bachelor's level) in business administration, management, economics or health economics, health policy, public health, social and political sciences, with concentration in health financing. Desirable: Master's degree or postgraduate degree in any of the above fields. Experience Essential: At least five years of professional experience in health systems strengthening, including substantial experience in health financing. Experience working with national health authorities, purchasing agencies, academic institutions, international organizations and/or non-governmental organizations. Demonstrated experience contributing to or providing technical input to national health financing policy processes and policy dialogue. Desirable: Experience in WHO/UN and international agencies; Experience providing policy advice on health systems strengthening, health financing and health sector reform, particularly in transition, reform or post-crisis settings. Functional Skills Demonstrated knowledge of health systems and health financing policy in the countries of the WHO European Region, including purchasing, benefit package design, public financial management and financial protection monitoring. Proven ability to translate technical analysis into policy advice for senior decision-makers and to formulate technical positions independently. Ability to interact appropriately and with credibility with high-level stakeholders, including senior officials and ministers. Ability to lead high performing teams. Ability to work within significant uncertainties in a rapidly changing environment and to set priorities with limited supervision. Data management and data analysis skills. Good computer skills (word processing, spreadsheet, PowerPoint presentations). Strong written and oral communication skills, including drafting for policy audiences. Emotional intelligence: ability to identify and manage one's own emotions, as well as helping others to do the same. WHO Competencies 1. Teamwork 2. Respecting & promoting individual and cultural differences 3. Communication 4. Moving forward in a changing environment 5. Building and promoting partnerships across the Organization and beyond Use of Language Skills Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Ukrainian. Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of any other UN language. REMUNERATION Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 64,825 (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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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME The Division of Programme Management ensures the technical excellence of WHO/Europe's work. It coordinates and ensures coherence across WHO/Europe's health programmes, country support and the Special Initiative on Primary Health Care (PHC). The division also leads planning and budgeting, resource mobilization and partnerships, communications and publications, governance and external relations, and language services. Country support services are delivered through close collaboration across locations and functions, under the leadership of the Director of Programme Management. As part of the Division of Programme Management, the COS team provides strategic support to countries where WHO has an office, with a focus on strengthening country impact, anticipating and monitoring political and operational developments, enabling cross-country and subregional collaboration, supporting strategic planning for country work, and preparing high-level visits, briefings and leadership engagements. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES The primary purpose of this position is to support strategic coordination and follow-up of WHO country-level work in the Region, contributing to the effective delivery of the COS programme and strengthening the link between country offices, DPM and senior leadership. Key tasks include: 1. Support the COS Team Lead in the design and implementation of key areas of work, ensuring that sensitive political, operational and programmatic issues emerging from WHO country offices are analyzed, escalated and followed up as appropriate. 2. Support the Team Lead in preparing and enabling the strategic engagement of senior leadership on country priorities, including through retreats, strategic briefings, performance management processes and other mechanisms that inform decision-making and strengthen accountability for country impact. 3. Oversee the updating as well as quality, completeness and strategic use of Pulse Sheets by WHO Representatives and Heads of Country Offices, ensuring that they serve as essential tools for gathering country intelligence, issue tracking, leadership briefings and monitoring of follow-upon country priorities. 4. Coordinate the technical induction and onboarding of new WHO Representatives and Heads of Country Offices, ensuring that they are strategically briefed on Regional Office priorities, governance and operational processes, country intelligence systems, and channels for engagement with DPM and seniorleadership. 5. Work closely with WHO Representatives and Heads of Country Offices to design and coordinate high-level visits to the Regional Office, ensuring that agendas, briefings and follow-up actions are aligned with country priorities and strategic opportunities. 6. Contribute to routine tasks and requests, including those related to monitoring, analysis and reporting on country-level work, including maintenance of the Country Presence Portal, of the global country support network convened by WHO headquarters and involving all regions. 7. Carry out any other assigned functions as required to support the overall objectives of the COS team. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education Essential: Advanced university degree at Master'slevel in public health, international relations, health administration, public administration, social sciences or another field relevant to the functions of the position. Desirable: Additional postgraduate training in global health, public policy, international relations, management or a related field. Certifications or training in project management or public health policies Experience working in WHO Experience Essential: At least seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in public health, international relations, country support, partnerships or programme management, including experience in supporting strategic coordination, senior-level engagement and work with Member States and/or country offices. Desirable: Familiarity with global health policies, WHO frameworks, and experience in working with Member States and Country Offices Skills Demonstrated knowledge of WHO's mandate, strategic frameworks and country cooperation modalities. Strong analytical, organizational and project planning skills, with the ability to translate country intelligence and complex inputs into clear advice, priorities and follow-up actions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to engage credibly with high-level stakeholders with discretion and tact in a politically sensitive environment Strong drafting skills (concept notes, briefing notes, strategic documents, and correspondence for internal and external audiences). Ability to prepare strategic briefings, and recommendations for senior management, drawing on country intelligence, programme priorities and organizational processes. Demonstrated knowledge of collaborative platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and other interactive professional platforms. WHO Competencies Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond Producing results Use of Language Skills Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Intermediate knowledge of Russian. 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), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 3369 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. 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 The Division of Programme Management ensures the technical excellence of WHO/Europe's work. It coordinates and ensures coherence across WHO/Europe's health programmes, country support and the Special Initiative on Primary Health Care (PHC). The division also leads planning and budgeting, resource mobilization and partnerships, communications and publications, governance and external relations, and language services. Country support services are delivered through close collaboration across locations and functions, under the leadership of the Director of Programme Management. As part of the Division of Programme Management, the COS team provides strategic support to countries where WHO has an office, with a focus on strengthening country impact, anticipating and monitoring political and operational developments, enabling cross-country and subregional collaboration, supporting strategic planning for country work, and preparing high-level visits, briefings and leadership engagements. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES The primary purpose of this position is to support strategic coordination and follow-up of WHO country-level work in the Region, contributing to the effective delivery of the COS programme and strengthening the link between country offices, DPM and senior leadership. Key tasks include: 1. Support the COS Team Lead in the design and implementation of key areas of work, ensuring that sensitive political, operational and programmatic issues emerging from WHO country offices are analyzed, escalated and followed up as appropriate. 2. Support the Team Lead in preparing and enabling the strategic engagement of senior leadership on country priorities, including through retreats, strategic briefings, performance management processes and other mechanisms that inform decision-making and strengthen accountability for country impact. 3. Oversee the updating as well as quality, completeness and strategic use of Pulse Sheets by WHO Representatives and Heads of Country Offices, ensuring that they serve as essential tools for gathering country intelligence, issue tracking, leadership briefings and monitoring of follow-upon country priorities. 4. Coordinate the technical induction and onboarding of new WHO Representatives and Heads of Country Offices, ensuring that they are strategically briefed on Regional Office priorities, governance and operational processes, country intelligence systems, and channels for engagement with DPM and seniorleadership. 5. Work closely with WHO Representatives and Heads of Country Offices to design and coordinate high-level visits to the Regional Office, ensuring that agendas, briefings and follow-up actions are aligned with country priorities and strategic opportunities. 6. Contribute to routine tasks and requests, including those related to monitoring, analysis and reporting on country-level work, including maintenance of the Country Presence Portal, of the global country support network convened by WHO headquarters and involving all regions. 7. Carry out any other assigned functions as required to support the overall objectives of the COS team. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education Essential: Advanced university degree at Master'slevel in public health, international relations, health administration, public administration, social sciences or another field relevant to the functions of the position. Desirable: Additional postgraduate training in global health, public policy, international relations, management or a related field. Certifications or training in project management or public health policies Experience working in WHO Experience Essential: At least seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in public health, international relations, country support, partnerships or programme management, including experience in supporting strategic coordination, senior-level engagement and work with Member States and/or country offices. Desirable: Familiarity with global health policies, WHO frameworks, and experience in working with Member States and Country Offices Skills Demonstrated knowledge of WHO's mandate, strategic frameworks and country cooperation modalities. Strong analytical, organizational and project planning skills, with the ability to translate country intelligence and complex inputs into clear advice, priorities and follow-up actions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to engage credibly with high-level stakeholders with discretion and tact in a politically sensitive environment Strong drafting skills (concept notes, briefing notes, strategic documents, and correspondence for internal and external audiences). Ability to prepare strategic briefings, and recommendations for senior management, drawing on country intelligence, programme priorities and organizational processes. Demonstrated knowledge of collaborative platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and other interactive professional platforms. WHO Competencies Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond Producing results Use of Language Skills Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Intermediate knowledge of Russian. 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), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 3369 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. 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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Comprehensive and integrated EPI training package Development Consultant (ID: 2604562)

Purpose of the Consultancy

Provide end-to-end technical leadership to rapidly design a unified, competency-based training package and conduct Training of Trainers (ToT) for selected national training institutions and EPI national officers, enabling them to cascade nationwide after the consultancy.

Background

The Somalia Federal Ministry of Health, in collaboration with WHO, UNICEF and other partners, aims to enhance the capacity of the national immunization program through a comprehensive training initiative. This initiative will cover a spectrum of training modules designed for various stakeholders involved in immunization, including vaccinators, mid-level managers, data persons, cold chain managers and technicians, social mobilizers, surveillance focal persons. The primary goal is to strengthen the overall immunization system, ensuring equitable access, and high-quality vaccine delivery across Somalia.

Somalia has made significant strides in improving immunization coverage, yet challenges persist such as:

• Vertical approach to programming

• Inefficient trainings

• Lack of skilled HRH

• Unequal distribution of HR and capacities

Therefore, Somalia wants to break the status quo by moving away to vertical and multiple trainings to advocate and strengthen an integrated approach to training within the perspective of Primary Health Care using immunization as an entry point. This comprehensive training program seeks to address gaps in knowledge and skills among key immunization personnel. By investing in capacity building, we aim to boost the effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of the immunization programme.

CO introduced PCV into the national immunization schedule to reduce morbidity and mortality from pneumococcal diseases through a campaign mode in May 2025. Following it in sequence. Rota was introduced through routine immunization in the months of July and August 2025. The post-campaign coverage survey for PCV indicates 76% coverage, compared with 78% administrative coverage. A Post-Introduction Evaluation (PIE) is planned to identify the lessons from the introduction. Further, Somalia plans to introduce a booster dose of the diphtheria-containing vaccine, switch the formulation from pentavalent to hexavalent, and introduce a Hepatitis B Birth dose and a rubella-containing vaccine in the near future. The Consultant will:

• Enhance the skills and knowledge of vaccinators for the safe, effective delivery of potent vaccines.

• Strengthen the capacity of mid-level managers in standard immunization programme management, specifically planning service delivery, monitoring, and evaluation of the immunization programme.

• Equip personnel with the necessary skills for the introduction of new vaccines and/or change of vaccine formulations, ensuring a smooth integration into the existing immunization schedule.

• Improve the technical capabilities of cold chain technicians for the proper management of vaccine storage and supply distribution and transportation.

• Provide comprehensive pre-campaign training to ensure the success of upcoming immunization campaigns.

• Improve the skills of communication and community involvement for immunization among Health workers and Health Managers.

• Provide guidance on new and under-utilized vaccine introduction and basics; standards-recognized training material should be used.

Enhance VPD surveillance

Timeline:

Timeline 1: End Month 1: Inception & workplan; competency framework; detailed content outline; QA/MEL plan.

Timeline 2: Mid-Month 2: Draft complete integrated package (all modules + tools) ready for pilot.

Timeline 3: End Month 2: MEL toolkit + HRH/training tracking template + pilot report + finalized package (v1.0)

Deliverables

Output 1: Design the comprehensive and integrated training package

Deliverable 1.1: Map required core competencies for target cadres (vaccinators, Mid-Level Managers, data personnel, social mobilizers, cold chain managers/technicians, surveillance focal persons, SBC/community engagement, training institutions in the country).

Deliverable 1.2: Develop an integrated, modular curriculum (facilitator/participant manuals, slide decks, job

aids, OSCE/skills checklists, coaching guides).

Deliverable 1.3: Embed cross-cutting content: equity/ gender, zero-dose, safety/AEFI, data quality/use, new-

vaccine intro + PCV addendum.

Deliverable 1.4: Ensure blended delivery methods (classroom + skills lab + micro-learning objects for

offline/low-bandwidth use) and ensure language/format adaptable for Somali translation.

Output 2: Design rapid MEL + tools

Deliverable 2.1: Design pre/post-tests, OSCE rubrics, fidelity checklist, coaching & joint-supervision tools.

Deliverable 2.2: Develop simple HRH/training tracking template for cascade monitoring.

Output 3: Plan and deliver Institutional and EPI ToT

Deliverable 3.1: Co-plan and co-deliver ToT to selected institutions (nationally recognized) and EPI national officers.

Deliverable 3.2: Produce trainer deployment plan (who trains whom/where) for the cascade phase.

Output 4: Set a pilot & refinement:

Deliverable 4.1: Support a short pilot (simulation/skills lab or limited field practicum), analyze results, and finalize materials.

Output 5: Handover & scale guidance

Deliverable 5.1: Implementation handbook (standard agendas, session plans, venue/skills-lab specs, supplies list, staffing ratios).

Deliverable 5.2: QA plan for cascade (quality gates, pass marks, re-training triggers).

Qualifications, experience, skills, and languages

Educational Qualifications

Essential: Advanced university degree (Master’s level or above) in public health, epidemiology, or related field

Desirable: N/A

Experience required

Essential: 7 to 10 years of relevant experience in EPI training design/ToT in LMIC/fragile settings; strong MEL and competency-based design.

Demonstrated expertise across cold chain, surveillance/AEFI, data systems, SBC, and new vaccine introductions.

Excellent facilitation and materials development; English required

Strong analytical, communication, and report-writing skills

Experience working in low- and middle-income countries preferred

TOT Certified

Language:

Essential: Expert in the English Language.

Desirable: N/A

Competencies

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Communication

Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

Teamwork

Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

Promoting WHO’s position in health leadership

Location:

The consultant will be based in Mogadishu, with travel to different Federal Member States

Travel

In-country travel.

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.

Medical clearance

The selected Consultant will be expected to provide a medical certificate of fitness for work.

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].

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.