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. 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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. 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International Consultant - Field Epidemiology Training Programmes (FETPs) - (2604473) Contractual Arrangement: External consultant Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 6 months Job Posting : Oct 13, 2026, 8:39:52 AM Closing Date : Oct 28, 2026, 6:59:00 PM Primary Location : Egypt-Cairo Organization : EM/WHE WHO Health Emergencies Programme (WHE) Schedule : Part-time IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings. .. 1. Area of expertise : International Consultant - Field Epidemiology Training Programmes (FETPs) 2. Purpose of consultancy The consultant is expected to work with WHE/ISO to provide specialized technical support to WHO EMRO for strengthening the quality, implementation and sustainability of FETPs across the Eastern Mediterranean Region 3. Background Field Epidemiology Training Programmes (FETPs) are an important mechanism for strengthening national and regional capacities for surveillance, outbreak investigation, risk assessment, and response to public health emergencies. Through competency-based and field-oriented training, FETPs contribute to developing a sustainable public health workforce capable of detecting and responding to emerging and ongoing health threats. The WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (WHO EMRO) is supporting Member States to establish, strengthen and institutionalize FETPs according to national needs and public health priorities. This includes technical support to newly established and evolving programmes, including those in Syria and Kuwait, as well as other countries requesting assistance. At the regional level, WHO EMRO is also working towards the establishment of a Regional Advanced FETP to strengthen advanced epidemiological competencies and develop a cadre of public health professionals capable of addressing complex, cross-border and regional public health threats. To ensure programme quality and sustainability, there is also a need for a standardized approach to assess FETP implementation, performance and institutionalization and to identify areas requiring improvement. WHO EMRO therefore seeks the services of a consultant to support the development and piloting of an FETP programme assessment tool; provide technical assistance for the establishment and implementation of FETPs in countries; and support the design and establishment of the Regional Advanced FETP. 4. Deliverables a. Output 1: Develop and Launch a Pilot for an FETP Programme Assessment Tool Deliverable 1.1: Conduct a desk review of existing FETP assessment frameworks, standards and relevant tools developed by WHO and other recognized technical partners. Deliverable 1.2: Develop a standardized and adaptable FETP programme assessment tool covering key programme components, Deliverable 1.3: Validate and examine the assessment tool in one selected country. · Deliverable 1.4: Prepare a final pilot assessment report, including recommendations and proposed next steps for broader regional application. b. Output 2: Provide Technical Support to Country FETPs Deliverable 2.1: Provide technical support to program implementation in selected countries. Deliverable 2.2: Provide technical support to the development and strengthening of mentorship systems. Deliverable 2.3: Facilitate or co-facilitate FETP workshops, mentorship training and other capacity-building activities. c. Output 3: Establish the Regional Advanced FETP Deliverable 3.1: Lead a consultative dialoge with partners, national FETP program managers and Academia to develop Regional advanced FETP program. Deliverable 3.2: Support the development of the overall programme plan including framework, objectives and implementation approach. Deliverable 3.3 Provide documentation for the progress of the consultative dialogue. 5. Qualifications, experience, skills and languages - Qualifications required: Essential: An advanced university degree (Master’s level or above) in epidemiology, public health or in a related field from a recognized institution Desirable: Specialized training in field epidemiology, specialized training in emergency/humanitarian response - Experience required: Essential: from 5 to 10 years of experience in communicable disease surveillance and response to outbreaks/emergencies Desirable: Previous work experience with WHO - Skills / Technical skills and knowledge: - Good knowledge of WHO mandate and goals and the UN programs; - Proven ability to communicate effectively. Excellent communication and writing skills; - Ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment; - Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure. - Tact, discretion and diplomacy - Language requirements: Essential: Expert knowledge of English 6. Location The consultant is expected to work remotely (off site). 7. Travel Selected consultant may be deployed for surge in any EMR countries for outbreak response to support on the ISO work (as written on Work to be performed). 8. Remuneration and budget (travel costs are excluded): a. Remuneration: Band level B b. Expected duration of contract: 6 months – Part-time · This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. A written test may be used as a form of screening. If your candidature is retained for interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review. For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int. · The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits workforce regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics. The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its workforce. 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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The vision of the Division of Health Promotion, Disease Prevention and Care (PPC) is to advance health for all by anticipating change and integrating promotion, prevention and care across all health and disease areas to address today's greatest health burdens and tomorrow's challenges​. Within PPC Division, the Department for HIV, Tuberculosis, Hepatitis and Sexually Transmitted Infections (HTH) aims to lead the global effort to end HIV, Tuberculosis, Hepatitis, and Sexually Transmitted Infections, by delivering norms & standards, and making sure that every person has equitable access to people-centred scientific evidence, services, and innovations, no matter where they live.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the supervision of the Team Lead and overall direction of the Unit Head for People-Centred Services, Key Populations and Comorbidities (SPC), the incumbent will be responsible for the following:

Coordinate the development of evidence-based normative guidance and ensure WHO's leadership on EMTCT, together with the Department of Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health and Ageing (LHR) is maintained. This includes prevention and treatment for women and girls and early infant service delivery in close collaboration and coordination with the relevant external stakeholders.

Coordinate revision of WHO guidance related to EMTCT, including for monitoring and evaluation, validation, and approaches, identifying baselines, and targets to advance elimination.

Provide technical expertise and capacity building support to WHO regional and country offices to disseminate and implement new normative guidance and foster south-to-south learning through sharing of best practices.

Provide technical guidance and support to member states on policy and capacity building for health system strengthening towards integration for elimination and validation, including on monitoring and evaluation related frameworks, human rights commitments, community engagement and gender equity.

Ensure that early impact and lessons learned on the implementation of guidelines are disseminated at the global level.

Coordinate the Triple Elimination Initiative for ending paediatric HIV, syphilis and HBV infections globally, utilizing the expert advice and recommendations from WHO designed validation structures at all levels including the Global Validation Advisory Committee (GVAC), regional validation committees (RVCs) and national validation committees (NVCs) in priority countries.

Coordinate the functioning of the Global Validation Secretariat (GVS) and partnerships for EMTCT validation with other UN agencies and multilateral partners.

Coordinate revision of EMTCT validation guidance, including for monitoring and evaluation, validation guidelines and approaches, identifying baselines, and targets to advance elimination and its validation.

Serve as the technical focal point for the EMTCT agenda, including addressing prevention and care responses in non-pregnant adolescent girls and young women, pregnant and breastfeeding women and girls living with HIV or HBV, or seropositive for syphilis, which requires extensive interagency collaboration.

Serve as the technical lead for critical and timely updates of existing, biomedical EMTCT and infant service delivery guidelines focused on eliminating paediatric HIV, syphilis and viral hepatitis infections.

Participate as a technical focal point in relevant interagency fora and partnerships on EMTCT and early infant service delivery, particularly in collaboration with UNICEF and UNAIDS.

Contribute to intra- and inter-departmental efforts to strengthen the integration of EMTCT responses within primary health care and reproductive health platforms.

Work closely with relevant technical focal points in the department and in the Department of Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health and Ageing (LHR), to ensure scale up of treatment and care for HIV, syphilis and HBV for pregnant and breastfeeding women living with or seropositive for HIV, syphilis and HBV, and a focus on post-partum service delivery and follow up.

Provide technical input to WHO efforts to set the research agenda and monitoring and assess trends of HIV, Viral Hepatitis and STIs in infants and children.

Build and sustain technical and strategic collaboration with other key stakeholders working on paediatric issues with the UN system (UNAIDS, UNICEF), Global Fund, Unitaid and other partners as well as with international NGOs and academic partners.

Any other tasks as requested by the Unit Head.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential:

Advanced level university degree (MD or equivalent) in Medicine from a recognized institution.

Advanced level university degree (Masters level or equivalent) in public health, health sciences, communicable diseases, or a related field.

Desirable: Additional training or PhD in infectious diseases, preferably related to HIV, STIs, TB or hepatitis.

Experience

Essential:

At least seven years of progressive professional experience in infectious disease programmes, with a focus on HIV and/or STI programmes, including policy development, programme implementation, service delivery, and/or research at national and/or international levels.

Demonstrated international exposure.

Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of policies, strategies, and guidelines for communicable diseases, including HIV or STIs, and in the delivery of integrated services for HIV, STIs and related comorbidities and health conditions, including noncommunicable diseases, mental health conditions, and opportunistic infections.

At least 2 years' experience in providing implementation guidance and technical support in the field of Elimination of Mother to Child Transmission (eMTCT) in LMICs.

Proven experience collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders, including national governments, implementing partners, civil society organizations, and development partners, to support the adoption, implementation, and scale-up of health policies and programmes.

Desirable:

Experience in developing and maintaining technical partnerships, documented experience in service delivery settings in LMICs (SRH and MCH) is an asset.

Substantial experience working with WHO, the United Nations system, or other international organizations in HIV or STI programme, policy, implementation, and/or technical support.

Skills

Thorough knowledge of clinical and public health aspects of paediatric HIV, viral hepatitis and STIs treatment and care.

Ability to follow and evaluate global clinical and operational research and translate evidence into public health recommendations in the context of resource constrained settings.

Proven ability to develop and update critical policies and guidelines and to write in a clear and concise manner.

In-depth knowledge of clinical and behavioural approaches in EMTCT and early infant treatment, care and service delivery, and their integration into health care systems, preferably in low-income settings.

Ability to analyse, coordinate and communicate cohesive actions for the elaboration of policies and strategies, and planning.

Ability to promote and coordinate actions to ensure community engagement, respect of human rights and gender equity in the EMTCT response.

Excellent partnership building skills, tact and diplomacy.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork

Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

Communication

Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

Moving forward in a changing environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French.

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 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 6000 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 a 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

Team Associate - (2604304) Grade: G5 Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 2 years Job Posting : Oct 6, 2026, 12:47:54 AM Closing Date : Oct 20, 2026, 5:59:00 PM Primary Location : Philippines-Manila Organization : WP/WHE WHO Health Emergencies Programme (WHE) Schedule : Full-time IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings. OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME The mission of the WHE is to build the capacity of Member States to manage health emergency risks and, when national capacities are overwhelmed, to lead and coordinate the international health response to contain outbreaks and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations. WHE brings together and enhances WHO's operational, technical and normative capacities in outbreaks, emergencies and risk analysis to address all health hazards across the risk management cycle in a predictable, capable, dependable, adaptable and accountable manner. WHE is designed to operate within the broader humanitarian and emergency management architecture in support of people at risk of, or affected by, outbreaks and emergencies, consistent with ways that strengthen local and national capabilities. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES A. GENERAL 1. Oversee and monitor the information flow in IHR, screening, sorting, analysing and identifying areas requiring action by the supervisor; 2. Ensure effective and timely follow-up on requests for information, briefings and other actions emanating from the office of the supervisor, liaising with other WHE programme areas, as appropriate; 3. Receive visitors and telephone calls with tact and discretion and act according to the nature and urgency of each, including redirecting as appropriate. Provide background information for appointments with official visitors and/or staff members. 4. Maintain the agenda and calendar by scheduling meetings and/or rescheduling. Sowing to disruption by unforeseen events, redirects visitors and callers as necessary. 5. Disseminate information on administrative procedures to GS staff in the team/department and assist staff in adhering to WHO administrative procedures. 6. Monitor requests for goods and services, including receipt, payment and inventory requirements. 7. Coordinate and monitor office space requirements in liaison with relevant units as required. B. CORRESPONDENCE 8. Draft general or administrative correspondence on own initiative or on the basis of instructions; finalize correspondence/reports ensuring adherence to the WHO style and format, checking language and grammatical accuracy and conformity with procedures prior to submitting for signature/clearance; 9. Analyze incoming correspondence and requests in the light of background material, instructions, policies and precedents, researching, obtaining and attaching background information in anticipation of the responsible officer's needs, or redirecting them as appropriate, identify and highlight incoming documents and attach background information and identify areas requiring action by professional staff, drawing their attention to specific items. 10. Ensure the technical reports and documents are in line with WHO standards, rules, practices and procedures, editing and correcting them as necessary prior to their submission for signature or clearance of relevant authority. 11. Using appropriate tracking tools, follow-up on responses and ensure that target dates and deadlines are met, and that correspondence and queries are responded to in a timely manner. C. HUMAN RESOURCE/PROCUREMENT 12. Ensure the timely appointment/renewal of contract, initiating request for temporary and fixed-term. 13. Assist in the recruitment of consultants, temporary professional staff and temporary advisers by initiating the relevant administrative formalities. Monitor status and maintain follow-up system; 14 Initiate, through the Global Management System (GSM) procurement module, procurement requisitions for goods and services such as Consultants, Agreements for Performance of Work, Technical Services Agreements, and General External Services; and 15. Monitor and record receipt of deliverables and initiate and monitor payments as needed. D. BUDGET & FINANCE 16. Assist the supervisor in all aspects of project monitoring, financial and technical project management, including monthly reconciliation of funds and following up of outstanding encumbrances in close coordination with WHE programme area, Management and Administration; and 17. Provide the supervisor with timely budget information on project and task budget ceilings, award budgets, expenditure, and funds available, as required. E. INFORMATION MANAGEMENT 18. Open, organize and maintain general/project files, in close collaboration with other support staff, and conduct continual review of filing system to ensure information is up-to-date and effectively and efficiently used; and 19. Obtain documents and information from in-house and external sources as required; perform information searches (library, internet) as requested. F. MEETING ADMINISTRATION 20. Working closely with the responsible officer and relevant technical focal points, arrange, coordinate and lead administrative preparation for formal/informal meetings, including: preparing event plans in GSM, drafting letters of invitations, preparing cost estimates and travel requests; assisting with preparation of documents; and dispatching of materials and liaising with participants and others involved; and 21. Schedule programme area meetings according to schedules and needs. Take meeting notes, prepare minutes and follow up on action points to ensure timely response to the requests. 22. Obtain briefing and background materials for meetings, seminars, workshops, etc. to be attended by the team's professional staff, checking their availability and ensuring they have the appropriate briefing files and documents. G. TRAVEL 23. Make travel arrangements for the supervisor, including preparation of travel requests in GSM; and 24. Prepare briefing materials for his/her use on official trips or special meetings and, in the absence of the supervisor, brief or note on matters for which the programme area is responsible. H. OTHER DUTIES 25. Upon request, provide support, backstopping and gap-filling for emergency activities at any level of the Organization or scale of emergency; 26. Occasionally replace staff within WHE during their absence as coordinated by the Senior Executive Assistant; and 27. Perform other related duties, as requested by the supervisor, including the provision of support to other areas of work and teams or programme areas within WHE, as required. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education Essential: Completion of secondary school education. Desirable: Relevant university degree is an asset. Experience Essential: At least five years of relevant work experience in secretarial or administrative positions. Desirable: Relevant experience working in WHO or the UN system. Skills Strong skills to work independently. Strong organization and office skills, as well as skills in note-taking and minute writing. Sound knowledge and skills using a variety of office and computer packages. Sound knowledge of WHO and/or UN administrative rules and regulations, procedures and practices. The ability to multitask and work under pressure. The ability to exercise discretion at all times in judging the importance, urgency and confidential nature of various issues and tact when dealing with staff and external partners. WHO Competencies Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Producing results Setting an example Use of Language Skills Essential: Expert knowledge of English. REMUNERATION WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at PHP 876,102 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Staff members separated due to the 2025 Prioritization and Realignment Process will receive special consideration according to the applicable regulatory framework. This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening. In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review. According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and eManual. The Director-General retains the discretion to not make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description, including shortening the duration of the appointment. WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics. WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations (modifications or adjustments to the application or recruitment process) to support their participation in the application and recruitment process. Please send an email to [email protected] with your full name, the vacancy number you are applying for, and specific details of the accommodation needed in your request. An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice. WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates. WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco. For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int. WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully. The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered. Please note that WHO's contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at [email protected]. This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station. In case the website does not display properly, please retry by: (i) checking that you have the latest version of the browser installed (Chrome, Edge or Firefox); (ii) clearing your browser history and opening the site in a new browser (not a new tab within the same browser); or (iii) retry accessing the website using Mozilla Firefox browser or using another device. Click this link for detailed guidance on completing job applications: Instructions for candidates

Head Investigation - (2603875) Grade: P6 Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): Two Years Job Posting : Oct 8, 2026, 5:16:00 AM Closing Date : Oct 29, 2026, 6:59:00 PM Primary Location : Switzerland-Geneva Organization : HQ/IOS Office of Internal Oversight Services GPA Schedule : Full-time IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings. . OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME The Office of Internal Oversight Services (IOS) reports to the Director-General and is responsible for internal audit, evaluation and investigation services to WHO and affiliated entities. As the sole office in WHO mandated to conduct investigations, IOS conducts independent investigations into allegations of misconduct involving WHO staff, contractors and other applicable persons. IOS conducts investigations in accordance with the Uniform Principles and Guidelines for Investigations endorsed by the 10th Conference of International Investigators, with the WHO legal framework for Addressing Non-Compliance with the United Nations Standards of Conduct, and with the IOS Investigation Guidelines, as relevant. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES Under the guidance of the Director IOS, the Head Investigation is responsible for: Formulating and implementing policies and procedures for the management of investigations into allegations of wrongdoing, with a particular emphasis on fraud, embezzlement, theft, corruption, but also other misconducts such as abuse of authority, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, retaliation on whistleblowers, theft, gross negligence or any other type of misconduct involving WHO staff, contractors and other applicable persons, as defined in the relevant policies. Contributing to the formulation of policies and procedures for the promotion of ethical conduct, improving accountability, as well as proper management of resources and the prevention of wrongdoing. Managing the Investigation function efficiently in order to meet the needs of the Organization as well as the expectations of all stakeholders. This includes the preparation of a multi-year strategy and annual plans of work, the development of concepts for proactive investigations in high-risk areas, and the management of proper systems for the receipt of complaints from staff, Management and others. Planning and directing the conduct of investigations in WHO in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures, ensuring that the resulting reports are of a high quality and issued timely. Managing, guiding, and training IOS Investigation staff (and external investigation consultants) and fostering teamwork and communication among staff across organizational boundaries. Liaising and representing IOS with entities within and outside WHO on all matters concerning investigations. Strategic: Contribute to the continuous improvement of WHO's legal framework for addressing noncompliance with the WHO Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and the International Civil Service Standards of Conduct and other frameworks and standards relevant for the Investigation function. Formulate, monitor and report on IOS' multi-year strategy for investigations. Formulate, monitor and report on an annual plan of work. Formulate policies and procedures for proactive investigation in high-risk areas in order to minimize the risk of fraud and misuse of resources. Establish internal policies and procedures in accordance standards for investigations in international organizations. Ensure that there is an effective communication system that is operational 24/7 for the receipt of complaints from staff, Management and others. Designing and maintaining an intake system for categorizing and prioritizing all complaints in terms of risk and complexity and allocate cases to individual investigators to ensure timely completion of investigations. Prepare periodic reports on the status and results of investigations (including reporting performance against key indicators), for senior management, and as appropriate, the Independent Expert Oversight Advisory Committee (IEOAC) and the World Health Assembly (WHA). Identify systemic weaknesses and deficiencies encountered in investigations and submit draft reports with recommendations. Keep abreast of investigation standards and practices in other international organizations and represent IOS at the Conference of International Investigators, UN-RIS and in other related fora. WHO Operational: Maintain systems to intake, assess, prioritize, allocate and track complaints and cases through all investigation stages. Ensure forensic, case management and quality assurance functions support timely, well documented investigations and high-quality reports. Guide investigators, experts and consultants, directly manage sensitive or complex cases when required, and coordinate with Legal Counsel LEG,), Ethics, Risk Management and Due Diligence and Non-state Actors (ERD), Department of Human Resources and Talent (HRT) in HQ and the regions, and other stakeholders concerned by the investigation process or the investigation results. Arrange joint or concomitant investigations with other international organizations or national authorities, where appropriate, to support efficient investigations and timely, high-quality reports. Support the Director IOS in managing investigation resources, ensuring compliance with relevant rules, proposing resource strategies, maintaining staff competence, and securing additional expertise when required. Lead or support oversight projects, cooperate with IOS and WHO units, serve as Officer-in-Charge when required, and perform other tasks assigned by the Director IOS to promote office efficiency. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education Essential: Advanced level university degree (Master or equivalent) in law, accounting, audit, business administration or another directly relevant field. Experience Essential: A minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible professional experience in investigations, prosecutions or related oversight functions, including at least five years at the international level. Demonstrated experience in investigating or prosecuting complex cases involving fraud, workplace misconduct, proactive fraud investigations or forensic accounting investigations is required. A minimum of five years of managerial experience, including team leadership and oversight of investigation-related work, is required. Desirable Field experience in complex and challenging operating environments. Experience in the United Nations system, Bretton Woods institutions or other comparable international organizations. Skills Management and leadership: Demonstrates mature judgment, initiative, tact, impartiality and confidentiality, with strong networking, team building, communication, conflict resolution and strategic planning skills. Technical knowledge: Brings familiarity with forensic tools and analysis, intergovernmental processes, and strong knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures. Operational effectiveness: Leads strategic planning, results-based management, investigation policy development and the sound application of organizational policies across resources, HR, procurement, ICT and administration, while continuing to develop relevant investigation expertise. WHO Competencies Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Ensuring the effective use of resources Producing results Creating an empowering and motivating environment Use of Language Skills Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French Intermediate knowledge of other WHO languages: Arabic, Chinese, Russian and/or Spanish. REMUNERATION WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 117,953 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 8227 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Staff members who have been separated as a result of the 2025 Prioritization and Realignment Process will be given special consideration. Special selection procedures may apply. This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening. In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review. According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual. The Director-General retains the discretion to not make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description, including shortening the duration of the appointment. Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply. WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics. WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations (modifications or adjustments to the application or recruitment process) to support their participation in the application and recruitment process. Please send an email to [email protected] with your full name, the vacancy number you are applying for, and specific details of the accommodation needed in your request. An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice. WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates. Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Candidates appointed to a fixed-term position in the International Professional category (Grades P1-D2) are eligible for Geographical Mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world. WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully. The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered. Please note that WHO's contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at [email protected]. WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco. For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int. In case the website does not display properly, please retry by: (i) checking that you have the latest version of the browser installed (Chrome, Edge or Firefox); (ii) clearing your browser history and opening the site in a new browser (not a new tab within the same browser); or (iii) retry accessing the website using Mozilla Firefox browser or using another device. 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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME The vision of the Division of Health Promotion, Disease Prevention and Care (PPC) is to advance health for all by anticipating change and integrating promotion, prevention and care across all health and disease areas to address today's greatest health burdens and tomorrow's challenges. Within PPC Division, the Department of Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal, Child, Adolescent and Ageing Health (LHR) aims to advance a more just and equitable world where human rights are upheld and every person can achieve health, realize their rights, and live with dignity across the life course by harnessing science, generating and interpreting evidence, monitoring global trends, establishing international norms, and shaping integrated systems that enable individuals to thrive from birth through older age. Within the LHR Department, the UNDP/UNFPA/UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Special Programme of Research, Development and Research Training in Human Reproduction (HRP) is the main instrument within the United Nations system for identifying research priorities on sexual and reproductive health and rights; for promoting, conducting, evaluating and coordinating related interdisciplinary research; for collaborating with countries to build national capacity to conduct research; and for promoting the use of research results in policy making and sexual and reproductive health and rights programmes. The Department draws on HRP research and global expertise to generate evidence, strengthen health systems, and impact lives through work to set norms and standards and develop global guidelines, and to support programme development in sexual and reproductive health and rights. More information about LHR and HRP can be found at https://www.who.int/hrp. The HRP Secretariat (SRT) supports the systems of HRP governance and accountability, strategy and operational delivery and works with HRP's UN cosponsor agencies, governing bodies and partners to optimize efficiency, effectiveness and impact across HRP's agenda. The Secretariat is responsible for HRP's governing and advisory bodies, HRP research governance and quality, SRHR horizon scanning and priority setting, strategic and operational planning, finance and administration, knowledge mobilization, digitalization and AI adoption, global advocacy, fundraising, partner engagement and HRP results tracking, reporting and improvement. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES (1) Provide assistance in the financial planning, management and reporting of HRP projects and in the development, monitoring and implementation of work plans: Assist the Programme Officer in developing the budget and coordinating the work planning process; Assist in the management of the HR/staff plan and costing; assist in monitoring implementation in GSM/SPM; Prepare and provide regular reports to senior staff on financial implementation of projects and individual analyses on demand, based on cash flow and resources monitoring; provide advice on budget reprogramming as required; Assist in ensuring that all project expenditures comply with work plans and budgets, and provide procedural guidance to all departmental staff in the application of financial guidelines; review RP2 research project budgets and the narrative budget justification to make sure that they are error free, align with each other and assure value for money; Review financial reports submitted by institutions working under TSA arrangements, and follow up as needed to ensure compliance with WHO procedure and generally accepted reporting standards; Assist the Unit Heads in forecasting financial requirements in the context of new projects and provide costings accordingly; Conduct regular monitoring of transactions for inter-regional projects and compile financial reports and statements; Assist in award management by award creation, distribution and workplan funding, and to follow-up on payments due from donors; Assist in encumbrance management by providing periodic reports to departmental staff and take necessary action. (2) Assist the Programme Officer, Unit Heads and Director on financial matters encountered in the course of project implementation: Review documents with financial implications for the Department to ensure accuracy and adherence to WHO rules and procedures, proposing modifications as appropriate; Respond to routine and ad hoc queries on budget and finance related issues, prepare financial information on request; Review and analyze financial implementation with special attention to award end date, reporting due date and outstanding encumbrances. (3) Liaise with departmental, divisional and other staff as needed for the collation of cross cutting data and financial information needs required for ad hoc analyses, for example for external evaluations and external audits; (4) Perform all other related duties as requested. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education Essential: Completion of secondary or commercial school with a focus on administration and accountancy. Desirable: Training in UN accounting/finance systems is an advantage. Formal training and/or certification in accounting or financial management an asset. Experience Essential: At least eight years of experience in relevant administrative and finance positions, including several years' experience in budget and finance. Experience of working with an Enterprise Resource Planning platform, e.g., Oracle, SAP. Desirable: Experience of working in WHO or a United Nations Organization is an asset. Skills Demonstrated skills and knowledge in budget, finance and procurement with the ability to produce and analyse data and recommend appropriate actions. Mature judgment and ability to detect shortcomings and anomalies and recommend remedial actions in line with WHO financial rules and regulations. Very good knowledge and skills in the use of modern integrated ERP systems; exceptional skills in numeracy; knowledge of standard accounting practices; strong computer skills including Excel. Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines. Sound judgment, integrity and tact in dealing with others. Ability to maintain/update and learn new computer skills, either through attending courses or through self-instruction on-line. 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 Intermediate knowledge of French 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 CHF 87,183 (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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Assistant (Ombudsperson) - (2601821) Grade: G6 Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): One Year Job Posting : Oct 9, 2026, 11:22:09 AM Closing Date : Oct 29, 2026, 6:59:00 PM Primary Location : Switzerland-Geneva Organization : HQ/GPA Governance, Partnerships and Accountability Schedule : Full-time IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings. . OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME The Office of the Ombudsperson and Mediation Services contributes to developing and strengthening a workplace and organizational culture that upholds the WHO Values Charter, ethical and functional integrity, and respect for the dignity, diversity and rights of all personnel. The Office fosters a safe, equitable and inclusive work environment through conflict prevention, informal dispute resolution, mediation, early identification of systemic issues, and the promotion of fair and respectful workplace practices. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES As the initial contact person, welcome visitors with tact and discretion, listen to them carefully to obtain all pertinent information related to their query. Ask questions and reframe as appropriate. Clarify if necessary, the role of the Office. As appropriate, use sound judgement and triage skills to decide on the urgency of cases/redirect visitors to the appropriate person/service and/or inform them of the deadlines for formal procedures. Screen visitors/calls with tact and discretion, schedule appointments to avoid conflicts ensure that the office spaces are appropriate with regard to confidentiality. Always respect the principles of the position and of the Office: confidentiality, independence, neutrality and informality as per the IOA Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. Prepare files for visitors, extracting all background information from the WHO databases as appropriate. Research and analyze information and issues brought to the attention of the Ombudsperson, preparing briefing notes and summaries to provide them with the relevant provisions of the Staff Rules and Regulations, policies and procedures, similar cases, practice, using HR, in-house knowledge and sound judgement as appropriate. Discuss cases with the Ombudsperson at all times. Using utmost tact and discretion, provide guidance and advice to staff at all levels at their or the Ombudsperson's request or during the absence of the Ombudsperson (preparing briefing notes for them), contact staff who have consulted the Ombudsperson to follow up on their situation, liaise with specialists (HR, Management Officers, etc.) to obtain additional information as appropriate (with the visitor's agreement) without any breach of confidentiality. Record case information in the OMB case list database and monitor it, liaising as appropriate with the Ombudsperson to fill in information on the IOA categories of issues, number of visitors, from which cluster/department, outcome, etc.). Obtain appropriate data related to Ombudsperson visitors filing an appeal with the HBA and/or the ILO Administrative Tribunal (ILO database). Extract statistics at all times for the Ombudsperson and help them prepare their regular generic reports to DGO on trends/systemic issues. Organize meetings, lunchtime seminars, workshops, videoconferences with staff and Ombudsperson - organize the annual meeting of Ombudsperson with WHO Regional Ombudspersons, take notes and prepare reports. As a member of the UNARIO (Network of Ombudspersons of the UN and related International Organizations), participate in the UNARIO meetings in Geneva and play an active role in the exchanges of information within the network (sending/drafting/researching information as appropriate). Organize UNARIO meetings at WHO. Prepare/update forms for the office based on UNARIO recommendations (visitor contact form, case information form, datacol evaluation form, follow-up form, leaflet, etc.). Keep office documentation up to date. Administer datacol surveys from OMB visitors/users, using utmost care with regard to confidentiality. Assist the Ombudsperson in preparing presentations; prepare and present own presentation to introduce OMB at the Briefing for New Staff. Assist the Ombudsperson in preparing their annual report, compile statistics, design charts/graphs, coordinate the distribution/translation. Provide assistance to the Ombudsperson in the preparation of the workplan, monitoring of activities/budget, procurement (APWs, purchases), travel, act as leave administrator, manage the OMB website and the OMB sharepoint site as a source of information amongst all WHO Ombudspersons. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education Essential: Completion of secondary school education or equivalent. Desirable: Higher education is an advantage. Experience Essential: Minimum of 8 years of experience in administrative positions, HR, staff relations or related support functions. Desirable: Experience in a more senior administrative position in WHO or other UN organization. Relevant experience of WHO administrative rules, regulations, procedures and practices, and of its structure. Experience in Oracle-based or other ERP systems. Skills The work is performed in a normal office environment. Standard word processing and other software packages used in WHO to prepare correspondence and reports, statistics, create and maintain databases, design charts and graphs. Maintenance of filing systems of the Office of the Ombudsperson. WHO COMPETENCIES Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Producing results Moving forward in a changing environment Use of Language Skills Essential: Expert knowledge of English Expert knowledge of French. Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of another official UN language 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 CHF 87,183 (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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NPO (Prevention of & Response to Sexual Misconduct - PRS) - (2604361)

Grade: NO-B

Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment

Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 12 months (renewable: subject to availability of funds, satisfactory performance, and continuous need for the position)

Job Posting

: Oct 27, 2026, 5:20:17 AM

Closing Date

: Nov 17, 2026, 5:59:00 PM

Primary Location

: Syrian Arab Republic-Damascus

Organization

: EM_SYR WHO Representative's Office, Syrian Arab Republic

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

WHO has zero tolerance for sexual misconduct (SM), inaction against it and retaliationagainst those who raise a complaint or bear witness. WHO's use of the umbrellaterm sexual misconduct includes sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment (SEAH) and violence. Sexual misconduct encompasses all of these prohibited behaviorsof a sexual nature perpetrated by our personnel or our implementing partners,and which harm the populations we serve and the colleagues we serve alongside.

WHO's vision, approach and work on prevention and response to sexual misconductare framed by the WHO Policy on Preventing and Addressing Sexual Misconduct(PASM) and the WHO's three-year strategy 2023-2025, as well as WHO's staffrules and regulations, and our Code of Ethics.

To achieve zero tolerance, WHO has designated an overall coordinating department within the Office of the Director-General - the Department of thePrevention and Response to Sexual Misconduct (PRS) -, a senior PRS coordinatorin each of the regional offices, full-time PRS/ staff in our six prioritycountries in EMR and provided funding for PRS role inSyria and other countries in the region

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the direct supervision of WHO Head of Office, and overall guidance of the PRSEAHCoordinator, the incumbent has the following responsibilities:• Support the Head of Country Offices (HWCO) and programme and emergency leaders on mattersand activities related to PRS, keeping them updated on PRS requirements andsourcing support from the regional or global levels as needed.• Coordinate with the Regional Office to implement the Regional Plan on PRS, within the broader framework of WHO's PRS work and PRS Accountability Framework.• Act as the focal point for assessment of Sexual Misconduct (SM) risk in the country, andwork with relevant colleagues to complete the Sexual Misconduct Risk Assessment, update it and develop and monitor risk mitigation plans.• Support programme and response leaders to implement the 10 core in-country PRS activities.• Support the HWCO or their delegate to complete the SEAH compliance list. Ensure all personnel, staff and non-staff, standing and surge capacity, are screened, including the UN Clear Check database. Report regularly to the WR and providewritten reports to the Regional Coordinator on progress, risks, challenges andtrends.• Conduct PSEA capacity assessments of implementing partners, monitor and review.• Coordinate with the UNCT/HCT. Act as the working-level officer in-country for SEAH in theUNCT/HCT and ensure communication and coordination between them and WHO.• Ensure WHO fulfils the interagency requirements for PSEAH and contribute to joint work such as community engagement, community-based complaints mechanisms, supportfor joint missions, etc., and bring to the attention of the HWCO any gaps, risks and trends.• Provide technical guidance concerning appropriate prevention, risk mitigation andresponse strategies and advance a victim/survivor-centered approach.• Work with programme and administrative colleagues in WHO, and in collaboration with theUNCT/HCT, to update victim and survivor services in-country and highlight gaps.• Be availableto guide or support SM complaints, concerns and allegations from victims and survivors, bystanders or witnesses in a safe and confidential manner, to beshared only with WHO's investigation services, and ensure all victims andsurvivors are referred to the services they need.• Provide victim and survivor support when requested to do so by a mandated official(IOS, PRS global or regional, or Staff Health & Well-being).• Facilitate briefing and training on PRS for the WHO workforce and implementing partners.• Facilitate information sharing and disseminate communication material and ensure partners and communities are aware of SEA and how to report.• Collaborate with the regional and global PRS team to support documentation, progress monitoring, after-action reviews, case studies and other learning activities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: A university degree in social sciences, gender, law, human rights, international development, international relations, public health or otherdevelopment-related fields

Desirable: Specialized training in PRSEAH, gender, human rights, gender, or gender-based violence.

Experience

Essential: At least 2 years' work experience in preventionand response to sexual misconduct or related field. Work experience withchildren and/or adults who have witnessed or experienced sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment.

Desirable: Work experience in WHO or another international organization. Experience in the delivery of programs in complex humanitarian ordevelopment contexts. Experience conducting awareness raising and training onsensitive issues such as sexual exploitation and abuse, and/or gender-basedviolence.

Skills

Integrity,objectivity, and professional competence. Strong communication, facilitation,and interpersonal skills. Effective time-management skills. Strong capacity to embrace cultural diversity and sensitivity to gender issues.

Ability tomaintain confidentiality and ensure constant data protection. Ability to work in a stressful environment. Ability to maintain focus in crisis situations.

Ability to maintain excellent interpersonal working relations (collaboration,tact, patience). Ability to facilitate multidisciplinary and multinational staff.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork

Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

Communication

Promoting innovation and organizational learning

Producing results

Use of Language Skills

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

Desirable:

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 34,569 (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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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The Department of Human Resources and Talent Management (HRT) is responsible for providing a sound, well managed, responsive and efficient organization-wide Human Resources Management strategy and global HR advisory services which support the work of WHO and its member states, encompassing, but not limited to - HR Policy Development, Organizational Design and Job Classification, Talent Acquisition and Management (including Succession Planning, Global staffing, Career Development and Training, Rotation and Mobility), application of the UN Common system's Compensation and Benefits, HR Legal Advisory Services, Administration of Justice, Global Staff/Management relations, representation of WHO in inter-agency UN Common System HR initiatives.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the supervision of the technical lead, the incumbent is responsible for supporting specialized mechanisms and associated HR processes. The incumbent performs some or all of the following duties:

- Management of specialized mechanisms - Support the day-to-day implementation of assigned specialized mechanisms and programmes, ensuring that related HR and programme-related financial services and processes are delivered in a timely, accurate and compliant manner.

- Serve as the focal point for assigned mechanisms, providing guidance and advice to participants, managers, internal counterparts and external partners on policies, procedures, conditions of service and administrative requirements.

- Initiates and follows through on the full range of actions related to the administration of assigned mechanisms, including planning, processing, monitoring and closure of cases.

- Review and analyze individual cases to ensure completeness, accuracy and compliance with applicable rules, regulations and established procedures, and escalate complex issues where required.

- Advisory, coordination and stakeholder management

- Participates in providing technical input and briefing to managers, staff, non-staff and external stakeholders on the implementation and administration of specialized mechanisms.

- Liaise closely with relevant teams in HRT, Finance, the Global Service Centre, Regional Offices and external partner entities to coordinate actions, resolve issues and ensure smooth case handling.

- Prepare correspondence, briefing notes, case summaries and recommendations for review and decision- making by the supervisor or other stakeholders.

- Monitoring, compliance and reporting Monitor implementation of activities under assigned mechanisms to ensure timeliness, compliance and consistency of approach.

- Produce reports, statistics, dashboards and analytical summaries to support planning, finances, oversight, monitoring and decision-making.

- Identify process gaps, recurring issues and operational risks, and recommend improvements to strengthen service delivery, efficiency and compliance. Planning and process improvement Contribute to the review and continuous improvement of specialized mechanisms and related workflows.

- Support the development, update and application of standard operating procedures, guidance materials, templates and internal controls.

- Contribute to initiatives aimed at improving the effectiveness, consistency and client orientation of the specialized mechanisms under the team's responsibility.

Other duties:

Perform all other related responsibilities as assigned, including backstopping within the team as required to ensure continuity of services.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: A first level university degree in human resources management, business or public administration, behavioral sciences (e.g. psychology) or other closely related fields.

Desirable: Advanced level university degree or training in one of the above-mentioned areas or professional certification in human resources management.

Experience

Essential:

At least two years of professional experience in human resources management, including experience in recruitment, HR operations, administration of HR programmes or talent initiatives, and financial management activities such as budgeting, cost monitoring, financial analysis or reporting.

At least two years of experience in providing HR input, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, and managing individual cases.

Demonstrated experience in identifying, implementing or promoting innovative digital solutions, including AI-enabled tools, to modernize ways of working, improve process efficiency, enhance data-driven decision-making and strengthen service delivery.

Desirable:

Experience in human resources management in the UN system and/or a multinational environment would be an asset. Experience managing young professionals’ programmes and talent pipelines.

Experience in the use of ERP and HR management systems such as Oracle, Workday or similar platforms would be an advantage.

Demonstrated exposure at the international level.

Skills

Demonstrated knowledge of human resources management principles and practices, with solid expertise in recruitment, HR operations, interpretation and application of staff rules, regulations, policies and procedures, and the provision of sound HR advice to managers, staff, non-staff and external stakeholders. Strong analytical skills with the ability to review and assess individual cases, identify issues and risks, and recommend appropriate courses of action in a client-oriented and solutions-focused manner. Strong skills in monitoring and ensuring compliance, managing multiple cases and deadlines, preparing reports, statistics, dashboards, correspondence and briefing materials, and coordinating actions across internal and external stakeholders. Working knowledge of AI tools to enhance administrative efficiency, ensuring responsible use and compliance with organizational, ethical, and data protection standards. Excellent proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and other standard office applications, together with sound knowledge of ERP and HR management systems such as Oracle, Workday or similar platforms. Tact, discretion, emotional intelligence and sound judgement are essential, as is the ability to handle sensitive matters with confidentiality and professionalism.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork

Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

Communication

Knowing and managing yourself

Producing results

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 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 2195 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.

- 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 a 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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Technical Officer (Social Determinants of Health) - (2604738) Grade: P3 Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 2 years Job Posting : Oct 29, 2026, 4:28:56 AM Closing Date : Nov 19, 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. OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME The Division of Health Promotion, Disease Prevention and Control (DPC) aims to support Member States in achieving healthier populations through integrated, evidence-based, and equity-focused public health action. The Division's strategic objective is to reduce the burden of communicable and noncommunicable diseases, improve mental, child, and adolescent health, and address the broader determinants of health through multisectoral collaboration and life-course approaches. Through the Health Promotion and Policy (HPP) Unit, Social Determinants and Healthy Settings (SDH) Unit, and Nutrition and Food Safety (NFS) Unit, the Division supports Member States in advancing tobacco and alcohol control, injury prevention, physical activity, food safety, nutrition, and action on the social determinants of health—including gender, equity, human rights, violence prevention, and migration. The Social Determinants and Healthy Settings (SDH) unit supports Member States to create healthier, more equitable communities by addressing the social, economic and commercial determinants of health. This is achieved by strengthening governance and leadership for health equity; facilitating intersectoral collaboration to promote healthy settings; advancing community engagement to reach vulnerable populations; and improving data, monitoring and accountability to inform policy and action, including through the integration of gender equality and human rights. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES Generic Duties 1. Provide input to the work program in the area of Public health with regards to Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health and assist the Responsible Officer in the successful implementation of national health systems and/public health policies. 2. Undertakes research on the public health topics to facilitate the development and implementation of the public health programmes and activities. 3. Draft, revise and further develop public health guidelines, national strategies and provide recommendations on a plan of action for improvement in the existing public health policies and health systems. 4. Monitor work plans and budgets including resource mobilization for the work programme and follow up on the implementation of planned activities. 5. Conduct data analyses and information on best practices and partners' experiences in implementing sustainable Public health systems and disseminate information. 6. Participates in capacity building in the area of Public health systems and the management and financing of the systems. 7. Analyze and evaluate best practices from a variety of public health databanks and information related to disease outbreak; identify disease sources and provide recommendations concerning appropriate response to identified risks, and implementation of preventative measures and prepare reports 8. Conducts a variety of community outreach activities concerning the extension of health-care networks. 9. Serve as a technical resource at counterpart level concerning communicable diseases in the country(ies); respond to inquiries and provide detailed and technical information concerning related principles, practices, issues, measures, techniques and procedures 10. Perform all other related duties as assigned. Specific duties 11. Inline with the WHO Fourteenth General Programme of Work, to coordinate the implementation of the social determinants policies and programmes to promote health equity. 12. To network and liaise with partners, stakeholders and other WHO offices and headquarters to foster joint initiatives at regional and country levels. 13. Produce high quality written documents such as concept notes, technical briefs, draft oral communications and reports on the SDH and related issues. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education Essential: A first university degree in public health or social sciences or health sciences or related discipline. Desirable: Advanced university degree in public health, sociology, gender, equity, community engagement and/or human rights. Experience Essential: At least five years' experience, including relevant international exposure, in public health and health inequity programmes. Experience in social determinants of health and cross-cutting issues, including gender, human rights and health equity mainstreaming Desirable: Skills Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of social determinants of health and their role in reducing health inequities Ability to adapt and apply the general concepts of health equity and social determinants and proportionate universalismto country contexts Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills Integrity, tact, discretion and sensitivity to cultural differences Good negotiation, communication and advocacy skills Excellent writing skills Ability to review and revise policies and objectives 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 Ability to demonstrate gender equity and cultural appropriateness in the delivery of services to Member States. 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. Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of Other UN languages. REMUNERATION WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 71,335 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 1629 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). 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