L’Organisation mondiale de la santé est une agence spécialisée de l’Organisation des Nations unies pour la santé publique créée en 1948. Elle dépend directement du Conseil économique et social des Nations unies et son siège se situe à Pregny-Chambésy, dans le canton de Genève, en Suisse.
Poste 1 : Senior Writer – (2203909)
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The Office of the Regional Director (ORD)providestechnical advice, analyses and monitors the progress of organizationalinitiatives to support the Regional Director in theefficient delivery of his/her mandate and in the provision of effectiveleadership and coordination of the work of WHO in the African Region. This includes partnerships and collaborationwith member states, the UN system, the African Union, internationalorganizations, Regional Economic Committees, development partners, bilateral andmultilateral agencies, Civil Society, and other stakeholders. It is also responsible forcoordinating the preparation of policy, technical and managerial briefs onrelevant health matters to facilitate the decisions of the Regional Directorand monitors compliance in the implementation of specific executive decisionsand recommendations. The Office oversees the work of the Regional Office, WHOCountry Offices in the AFRO region, and the work of the WHO Secretariat withthe Member States, ensuring the coherence and synergies in actions ofcorporate services of Communications (COM), the Transformation AgendaInitiatives (TAI), and the External Relations, Partnerships and GoverningBodies (EPG).
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The incumbent is assigned the followingduties, including but not limited to: Research and fact-check up-to-date information on a broad range ofsubjects for the Regional Office for Africa. Draft, edit and finalizeup-to-date and accurate speeches, talking points, FAQs and other materials(including op-eds, articles, and contributions to the RD’s Report and otherpublications) for public dissemination;Gather and organize ready to use files on information on possible eventsto enable early response to crisis, such as epidemies and other health-related incidents;Closely collaborate with the Communications Team on all aspects ofresearch target audiences to direct information, articles and publications tofurther understanding of AFRO’s programmes and activities; providesubstantive inputs for proposals and technical presentations to donors andexternal partners; roundtable discussions, and other meetings; oversee theproduction of press releases and other statements for press conferences andbriefing sessions with press; review and clear the content of majorcommunication strategies and materials reflecting on the work of the RegionalDirector to ensure consistency with corporate policies, messaging andinitiatives;Assess a variety of materials with staff throughout the Regional Officeand other offices, as appropriate, checking all supporting data with the mostreliable internal and external sources, as appropriate; researchmaterials of technical, scientific and historical nature for incorporation inthe Director’s speeches, reports and presentations;Proactively promote the elaboration andimplementation of internal and external communications strategies and plans,with emphasis on the consolidation of info/data and formulation of a monthlymessage to COs with updates from HQs to ensure the availability and ongoingupdating of a comprehensive knowledge repository of speeches presentations,advocacy materials for the ORD;Contribute to the strategic thinking andpositioning of WHO/AFRO through the future planning process;Perform other related responsibilities as assigned, including replacing andbackstopping, as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: Advanced University degree in Communication, Journalism, International Relations, the Social Sciences, or the Humanities required.
Desirable: Studies or training in Public Health.
Experience
Essential: A minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience, in communications and international relations, with a minimum of two years inclusive at the international level and two years inclusive in a country setting, preferably in a health field.
Desirable: Field experience inpublic health programmes in developing countries.
Skills
Demonstrated superior writing skills inEnglish complemented by the ability to adapt to a variety of styles;demonstrated capacity to work under pressure and meet tight deadline. Thorough understanding of public health andinternational development issues, and the ability to quickly process, verifyand communicate about new public health information.Knowledge of the UN system at the country and/orinternational level.
WHO Competencies
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
Creating an empowering and motivating environment
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Intermediate knowledge of French.
Desirable:
The above language requirements are interchangeable.
REMUNERATION
WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 89,837 (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 4874 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
- Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
- A written test may be used as a form of screening.
- In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
- Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
- Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.
- For information on WHO’s operations please visit: http://www.who.int.
- WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
- WHO’s workforce adheres to the WHO Values Charter and is committed to put the WHO Values into practice.
- WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
- WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.
- Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.
Poste 2 : Programme Coordinator (Polio Eradication) – (2203922)
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
To support countries in the WHO African Region to provide high quality immunization services to all communities in order to prevent mortality, morbidity and disability from diseases that are preventable through the optimum use of currently available vaccines that become available periodically.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Assigned duties include:1. Coordinate African regional efforts to interrupt wild poliovirus transmission by end-2014 as well as coordinate regional efforts to achieve certification-level AFP surveillance through effective surveillance at all levels. Provide regular periodic mapping of silent districts feedback to countries and ISTs.2. Assist in the transition of the current polio surveillance infrastructure to an integrated surveillance structure for child survival interventions.3. Coordinate the development and implementation of regional guidelines and tools on conducting effective SIA activities as well as AFP surveillance to include supporting the development of other disease surveillance tools.4. Promote the use of AFP surveillance structures to conduct high-quality, case-based surveillance for neonatal tetanus, yellow fever, meningitis, cholera, and promote integrated disease surveillance by using AFP surveillance systems.5. Coordinate regional data analysis and preparation of weekly feedback bulletins on polio eradication activities.6. Coordinate regional efforts to investigate and respond to wild poliovirus outbreaks through the planning, implementation and evaluation of polio supplementary immunization activities.7. Ensure implementation of effective regional independent monitoring during polio supplementary immunization activities.8. Participate in regional resource mobilization efforts for polio eradication initiative activities as well as partnership coordination.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: Degree in medicine with post-graduate degree in epidemiology from a recognized university.
Desirable: Post-graduate degree in public health and evidence of scientific publications in peer reviewed journals on the subject of disease control, elimination or eradication.
Experience
Essential: At least 10 years experience working in communicable disease elimination/eradication programmes at both national and international level. Extensive experience working in developing countries.
Desirable: Field experience in communicable disease surveillance (including AFP surveillance) in developing countries.
Skills
1) Must have a clear understanding and good knowledge of epidemiology.2) Must have field experience in public health eradication initiatives.3) Must be able to transfer his/her knowledge to others in a credible way.4) Must be able to clearly write scientific presentation/publications for programme use.5) Must be an effective team player at both national and international levels.
WHO Competencies
Communication
Producing results
Teamwork
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
Driving the Organization’s Position in Health Leadership
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of French.
Desirable:
The above language requirements are interchangeable.
REMUNERATION
WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 103,660 (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 4717 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
- Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
- A written test may be used as a form of screening.
- In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
- Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
- Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.
- For information on WHO’s operations please visit: http://www.who.int.
- WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
- 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.
- WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.
- Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.
