OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The objective of PRP is to provide leadership in the conceptualization, development and implementation of an integrated programme management system for WHO. PRP enables implementation across the Organization the efficient and effective results-based management framework of the Organization, which encompasses the development and implementation of Organization-wide policies, systems, tools and services in planning, budgeting, coordinating resources, assessing performance in line with the global programme of work and the programme budget of the Organization. The position also leads the support to fostering the integrated and coordinated programmatic work across the three levels of the Organization through the technical and programmatic networks.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the direction of the Director, Planning, Resource Coordination and Performance Monitoring, and to ensure the effective implementation of SPM’s functions, roles and responsibilities, the position will:

• Ensure the effective implementation of results-based management (RBM) in the Organization, with special focus on strategic planning and performance assessment and reporting.
• Strengthen corporate strategic planning and performance assessment policies, processes and tools so that the work of the Organization is data driven and evidence based, focused on impacts, geared towards addressing needs in countries.
• Ensure that the processes are well coordinated globally, among the different players, including country and regional offices,headquarters, and partners including the United Nations system.
• Contribute to development of the General Programme of Work and the Programme budget particularly by facilitating the definition of outcomes and outputs and related indicators.
• Coordinate the development of learning materials on results-based management concepts and principles and their application in the context of WHO.
• Strategic planning and programme assessment.
• Coordinate the strengthening of programmatic networks across the three levels of the Organization for fostering integrated and coordinated technical and enabling work to achieve results.
• Coordinates with various other enabling initiatives and corporate functions, such ascountry strategies, gender mainstreaming, risk management, to ensure alignment with strategic planning and performance assessment and reporting processes to strengthen management.
• Manage, guide and lead the Strategic Planning and Performance Monitoring Unit, including the effective supervision and performance management of staff, and supports the Director of PRP in the management and administration of the department.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Postgraduate degree in public health, health management or social sciences and closely related fields.
Desirable: Doctorate (PhD) degree in any of the above fields.

Experience

Essential: 10 years of practical experience in strategic planning, assessment and reporting preferably in health development, at national or international levels.

Desirable:

Experience in WHO, or other UN or development agencies, in strategic planning, assessment and reporting.

Experience in WHO technical programme coordination and experience at other levels of WHO.

Skills

• Sound knowledge of programme development, management,and results-based management including best practices in strategic planning,performance assessment and reporting.
• Excellent analytical skills, ability to conceptualize, ability to provide strategic advice to senior management, excellent presentation and writing skills are crucial to this position.
• Ability to think in terms of principles, business requirements, techniques and practices.
• Knowledge of the functioning of WHO and UN system, including how regional and country levels manage programmes.
• Public health expertise and experience in technical programmes is important.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
Producing results
Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential:

• Expert knowledge of English.
• 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 106,023 (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 7042 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.

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• 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.