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To provide technical leadership on human rights, violence against women and gender to countries in developing policies, strategies and frameworks that are gender responsive and human rights based. To oversee and support the development and uptake of evidence, tools, and advocacy efforts to a) capacity building of WHO staff and technical counterparts, and b) facilitate and monitor advances in the implementation of the GRE WHO Roadmap. Under the guidance of the Senior adviser on gender and human rights, the incumbent carries out the following core responsibilities and tasks:
Essential: University degree (Master's level) in Public Policy, Political &Social Sciences, Law or Public Health.
Desirable: Postgraduate degreein any of the above.
Essential: At least 7 years of professional experience in the field of human rights,gender and violence against women. Demonstrated experience in capacity building in countries and internationally.Demonstrated experience of Project Management of health-relatedprojects/initiatives.
Desirable: Relevant work experience in the WHO or the UN, or in developmentassistance organizations in the areas of human rights, violence against womenand gender. Experience in working with countries within the WHO European region
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Moving forward in a changing environment
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of Russian, French, German.
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 77,326 (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 2165 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.
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