WHO is the specialized agencyof the United Nations with the objectives to promote health, keep the worldsafe and serve the vulnerable. The WHO Bangladesh Country Office directs andcoordinates the authority for health by supporting the Bangladesh Government inthe formulation, implementation and evaluation of national health policies,strategies and plans and through WHO's technical cooperation programmes,integrating a gender, equity and human-rights based approach. WHO seeks toaddress the pledge of leaving no one behind in the programme areas to achievethe national health goals by providing needs-based technical assistance innational level policy formulation, setting norms and standards, improvingknowledge dissemination, monitoring country health situation and building sustainableinstitutional capacity, to play a greater leadership role in different nationaltechnical forums as well as contribute to regional and global public health platforms.The objective of the planning unit is tostrengthen the WCO and enhance collaboration with national health authoritiesand partners by providing technical support and assistance in health planning,resource mobilization and management of WHO collaborative programmes, and byproviding increased interface through advocacy and documentation.
Under the direct supervisionof the Technical Officer Planning and Monitoring and Evaluation and overall supervisionof the Deputy Head of WHO Country Office, the incumbent will:
Essential: University degree in healthpolicy/planning, science and social sciences (including social development andinternational relations) from a recognized/accredited institute.
Desirable: Formal training in projectmanagementor master's in public health or master's in business administration
Essential: A minimum ofone years' experience in projectmanagement with experience in planning, grant management, budget, finance and/orrelated field, including sound understanding of resource mobilization.
Desirable: Experience in: programme/workplan formulation andmonitoring, grant management, administration, in WHO or another UN agency
Thorough knowledge of programme planning and management; Administrative knowledge of the functioning of ministries and related departments Demonstrated ability to work in harmony with national/international staff Excellent writing skills including ability to present technical information Ability to produce results, conceptualize issues, analyse qualitative and quantitative data, and to write coherent and concise briefing documentsDesirable:Good knowledge ofWHO/UN administrative and financial rules, processes and procedures
Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Bangla.
Desirable:
Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at BDT 3,292,822 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.
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. For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int. 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. This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.
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