NPO (Maternal and Reproductive Health)

^{Position number: 459741, NPO (Maternal and Reproductive Health)}

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To ensure that effective WHO country presence is established to implement WHO country cooperation strategies that are aligned with Member State's health development agendas and emergency/resilience programmes, and harmonized with the United Nations country teams.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent will perform the following duties:

-Conduct programme planning for the Reproductive Health (RH) component of health systems, based on technical advice to local authorities on defining priorities and national strategies.

-Promoting effective communication to build partnerships and networks with stakeholders and ensuring effective collaboration between priority programmes.

-Participate and advocate in major national activities involving strategic planning, programme reviews, resource mobilization and national stakeholder meetings. Analyze and evaluate best practices from a variety of RH databanks and information. Identify hazards and disease sources and provide recommendations concerning appropriate response to identified risks, and implementation of preventative measures.

-Prepare progress reports, briefings, proposals, communications and advocacy documents required for strategic decision making.

-Coordinate with all necessary stakeholders to facilitate the functioning of Government-WHO collaborative programmes in reproductive health. Participate in the development of inter-sectorial development programmes as well as supervision and coordination of the inter-sectorial teams on reproductive health related activities in line with the devolution plan of the government.

-Advocate for and engage in capacity building in the area of reproductive health and the related areas.

-Contribute to the development and implementation of the agreed RH annual work-plan; and ensure its compliance with the National Programme;

-Supervise the use of project funds, ensuring the funds are used appropriately and efficiently, and ensure the completion of the required documentation including the submission of quarterly work plan and Financial Forms.

-Undertake regular field visits to monitor programme implementation at central and hubs levels.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: First level university degree is required in Medicine or Public Health.
Desirable: Master's Degree in Reproductive health or Public Health

Experience

Essential: At least 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience on reproductive health development capacity and policies linked to high quality of reproductive health care programmes. Experience in capacity building and demonstrate knowledge of health sector activities in the context of emergency response relief.
Desirable: Knowledge of WHO mandate and goals or experience in UN Organizations, international institutions or NGOs is considered an asset.

Skills

1) Proven skills in capacity building.

2) Demonstrate knowledge of health sector activities in the context of emergency response relief.

3) Broad knowledge of Emergency programmers, policies and interventions.

4) Ability to work under pressure.

5) Excellent presentation skills.

WHO Competencies

WHO global Competencies model at

https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/who-careers/who-enhanced-competence.pdf?sfvrsn=aae66472_3&download=true

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Promoting innovation and organizational learning
Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

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

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 68,565 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening.

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

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• The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int

• 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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