Technical Officer

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- Technical Officer (2205168)** Technical Officer - ( 2205168 ) Grade : P3 Contractual Arrangement : Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4 Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days) : 1 year (extension is subject to funding and candidate performance)Job Posting: Jun 9, 2022, 3:15:45 PMClosing Date: Jun 30, 2022, 9:59:00 PMPrimary Location: Egypt-CairoOrganization: EM/WHE WHO Health Emergencies Programme (WHE)Schedule: Full-timeIMPORTANT NOTICE:Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal devices system settings.OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMMEThe mission of WHOs HealthEmergencies Programme (The Programme) is to build the capacity of Member Statesto manage health emergency risks and, when national capacities are overwhelmed,to lead and coordinate the international health response to contain outbreaksand to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations. The objectives of the Country Health Emergency Preparedness & the InternationalHealth Regulations (2005) Unit (CPI) include assessment, monitoring and evaluationof countries core capacities for International Health Regulations,coordination with IHR National Focal Points, assessment and monitoring ofMember States preparedness, readiness and core capacity building for humanitarianand public health emergencies, support country capacity building for IHR andinvolving an all-hazards approach at all three levels of the Organization. The CPI Unit prioritizes support to the most vulnerable and low capacity countries.DESCRIPTION OF DUTIESWithin the framework of the delegated authority, the incumbent is assigned all or partof the following responsibilities: - Articulate advocacy, awareness-raising and communications materials for IHR National Focal Points and other relevant stakeholders particularly in Fragile, Conflict and Violence affected countries and humanitarian settings.- Manage various IHR relevant databases and disseminate reports, including the IHR NFP database, Roster of experts database and map learning resources that correspond to the NFP/IHR competencies- Coordinate communications with the staff assigned to the National IHR Focal Point, including but not limited to notification and risk assessment of public health events of potential international concern; and encourage information-sharing on lessons learnt and facilitating the implementation of best practices.- Coordinate with the IHR National Focal Points for collecting annual reports on IHR implementation and compile and disseminate regional report on implementation of IHR and facilitate webinars, training sessions, discussions and other activities on subjects of relevance to NFPs and IHR stakeholders.- Support country JEE missions and develop a country profile of core capacities under the IHR following the analyses of the JEE, annual self-assessments, after action review and exercises.- Closely work with Countries to develop national plan of action to implement IHR capacities and facilitate regular evaluation of the values created from the NFP Knowledge Network interactions.- Support the work of the IHR Regional Assessment Commission by organizing annual meetings of the Commission.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEducationEssential: University degree in a health-related science, information, data management or public health.Desirable: Masters degree in public health and/or training on International Health Regulations and global health security.ExperienceEssential: At least 5 years of relevant experience, including international exposure, in International Health Regulations (IHR) related areas and their implementation at country levelDesirable: Experience in information management and emergency countries.SkillsManagement skills with ability to manage human and financial resources. Proven organizational and analytical skills, together with excellent interpersonal skills. Capacity to promote and implement collaboration and exchange with partners, toward the implementation of best practices. Proven ability to write technical documents in a clear and concise manner.WHO Competencies* Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Moving forward in a changing environment Producing results *WHO Global Competency Model at**Use of Language SkillsEssential: Expert knowledge of English.Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French. Intermediate knowledge of Arabic.REMUNERATIONWHO 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 62,692 (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 1881 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: . 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 WHOs operations please visit: * 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 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: . 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.For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.* Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply on-line. 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