Executive Officer

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The Division of Data, Analytics and Delivery for Impact (DDI) supports and strengthens the generation and collection, analysis, use and dissemination of data and evidence to promote better evidence-informed decision-making in member states. DDI's goal is to build capacity in Member States to monitor the health of their populations and the impact of health interventions and to promote evidence-based policy decisions. The monitoring of WHO's General Programme of Work 2019-2025 (GPW 13) Results Framework and in particular the Impact Measurement is also a key function. DDI brings a systematic, integrated, and sustained focus on the achievement of the triple billion targets. It will drive the achievement of the triple billion targets through delivery, problem-solving when delivery is off- track, system-wide learning, and capacity building. Delivery tracking includes pursuing targets and trajectories for each of the billion targets and monitoring active progress against those goals. The Division will facilitate routine reviews of indicators, called stocktakes, in order to robustly assess progress against trajectories and to determine next steps when implementation is off-track. DDI will provide mechanisms for countries, regions, and programmes to be held accountable for health impacts; and to discuss, problem-solve, and address implementation issues.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1. Support the ADG, to ensure the timely delivery of outputs, and the preparation of regular communications between the ADGO, Division and its various Departments.
2. Liaise on behalf of the ADG with staff at all levels throughout the Division, and with senior-most WHO management on issues of strategic, technical, and programmatic relevance.
3. Assist the ADG on the technical and programmatic content of the work plan and oversee the technical aspects of the preparation of a coherent annual work plan that will enable the ADG to carry-out his/her mandate effectively.
4. Make recommendations on how to address existing problems, monitor and proactively respond to internal and external issues and priorities identified by the ADG to build and maintain a working environment in which staff can best execute their work plans.
5. Assist with initiatives under his/her responsibility in relation to the implementation and executive management of the Office.
6. Manage steps and procedures related to grant management, engaging with stakeholders, interacting with cross-functional teams, in order to ensure alignment and optimum outcomes for effective grant management and performance.
7. Oversee the preparation of data, analysis, and background documentation to support agenda items and provide strategic guidance to senior management to facilitate strategic decision-making on priority projects.
8. Monitor implementation levels, provide quantitative and qualitative feedback to the ADG and the Directors, and ensure pertinent follow-up actions where required.
9. Ensure the substantive technical preparation and organization of briefings and consultations attended by the ADG.
10. Liaise with technical counterparts of other WHO Divisions in providing technical expertise in their respective areas.
11. Perform all other related duties as assigned.
    Specific duties:
12. Coordinate with teams across the Division to communicate and align on organization's initiatives looking to identify efficiencies and collaboration opportunities; work with the ADG and senior leadership across the Division to set strategic priorities, identifying areas where the ADGO should direct its focus.
13. Identify potential risks for success full execution of DDI's strategy developing timelines and action plans to mitigate, as well communication plans in order to escalate to key stakeholders if necessary.
14. Work on internal and external outreach plans to communicate organizational changes and priorities.
15. Lead the definition of success metrics for the division that help drive strategic priorities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: An advanced level university degree in international development, public health, social sciences or another field related to the tasks of the position.
Desirable: An additional advanced degree in relevant scientific, management or policy-related field.

Experience

Essential:

• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in health administration.
• Demonstrated exposure at the international level.
• Experience providing executive support including technical advice to senior level decision makers.
  

Desirable:

• Experience with the technical subject matter.
• Experience working and maintaining relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including WHO and UN staff, experts, government representatives, academics, and private sector officials.
• Experience working in an executive office.

Skills

• The duties require an understanding of WHO policies, the UN system and general operational practices, and knowledge gained through experience in establishing collaborative relationships with a range of staff across the three levels of the Organization.
• Strong skills and expertise in providing advice and guidance to senior level decision makers.
• Outstanding technical and programmatic skills and knowledge and advocacy skills; demonstrated organizational skills with a proven capacity to coordinate a wide range of stakeholders, working groups and staff in pursuance of global goals and policy initiatives.
• Experience translating data, reports, and recommendations to messages for different target audiences.
• Excellent knowledge and proven skills in public health, executive support, and administration, specifically as applied to high-level meetings and engagements.
• Effective working relations with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
• Personal attributes include integrity, tact, and discretion.
• Ability to anticipate risk/problems and to make proposals to ameliorate these.
• High level of judgement, responsibility, and initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to provide independent leadership and deliver results during periods of intense stress and activity.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Ensuring the effective use of resources
Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

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

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 77,326 (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 5806 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

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