OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

WHO, as the directing and coordinating authority on international health within the United Nations, strides towards a world where all people attain the highest level of health and its mission is to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable. WHO’s work in Sri Lanka is based on the country’s need for support in implementing its national health policies, strategies and plans to address key health issues and fulfil its commitment to the WHO constitution and other international health laws and treaties. WHO is committed to saving lives and protecting health in times of crisis caused by outbreaks and pandemics.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the direct supervision of the Public Health Administrator and guidance of WHO Representative to Sri Lanka, Country Office the incumbent will perform all or part of the following, and other related responsibilities as required by the needs of the office.

•   Support and promote technical dialogue between the WHO country office and WHO regional office during strategic and operational planning, including the country cooperation strategy.

•    Coordinate and provide support to the head of the WHO country office and senior staff on the implementation of the one-planning and monitoring approach anchored in the country
cooperation agreement at the country level.

•      Coordinate the overall results-based management of the country office, including grants management, budget, work planning, and allocation to ensure the effective execution of the WHO
country office public health programmes.

•       Collaborate with resources mobilization focal point on resources mobilization activities.

•          Ensure appropriate use of funds, especially the thematic funding and specified voluntary contributions (VCS) to achieve results.

•      Administer the planning, inclusion of critical programme performance measures, monitoring, analysis, and reporting of programme initiatives for the country office for quality results and
strategic decision making including in emergency settings.

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

• Organize various programme management meetings, capacity-building programmes, and relevant activities, supporting and ensuring follow-up on agreed action points with relevant stakeholders

•          Administer the implementation of flexible and creative solutions to deficiencies in WHO country office management processes, towards enhanced results-based management, in line
with the standard operating procedures (SOPs). Propose revisions to corporately generated SOPs.

•          Work closely with the health policy adviser or specialist to promote integrated approaches and cross-programme collaboration throughout the results-based management cycle.

•          Administer the capacity-building programme or initiatives of the country office for all results-based management processes and tools.

•        Apply the WHO Emergency Response Framework (ERF) to analyze and document WHO performance while ensuring the implementation of remedial programme management actions for effective emergency-response, health interventions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential:   A university degree (bachelor’s) in a relevant field (such as public health, public administration, management, administration). For those who do not hold a degree in  public administration, management, administration or similar, an accredited academic  course, training and/or certification in programme planning or development implementation or monitoring and evaluation is required.

Desirable:   An advanced university degree (master’s level or above) in public health, public administration, management, administration or related field

Experience

Essential: A minimum of five years of work experience relevant to the position (providing programme or project management services in public-sector, international development or public health programmes).
Desirable: Experience in programme management. Experience of WHO processes and policies. Some of the above-listed experience to have been obtained at an international level.

Skills

• Delivering public health programmes
• Facilitating strategic planning processes.
• Results-based management/ work planning, monitoring and evaluation.
• Analytical skills and logical thinking.
• Excellent oral and written communication, including for reports, presentations and technical documents.
• Quantitative and qualitative analysis.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
Ensuring the effective use of resources
Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable:

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 64,121 (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 2592 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 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.

• According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.

• 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.

• The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.

• 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 [email protected]

• 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.

• 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.

• Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO and an underlying premise of the international civil service. 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.

• WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.

• The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.

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