OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMMETo reduce childhood mobility and mortality attributable to vaccine preventable diseases by implementing routine and supplemental immunization activities for children and women of child bearing age in accordance with established technical guidelines.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIESThe incumbent will perform the following duties:1. Proactively participate in the development and strengthening of national Monitoring and Evaluation systems, including but not limited to establishing partnerships with national coordination entities.2. Conduct the evaluation of country activities and ensure reporting on implementation and identify lessons learned that will result in effective planning on country office activities such as immunization programme and other public health programmes.3. Conduct data collection and facilitate the adaptation of indicators for monitoring the national situations and responses, together with appropriate mechanisms for harmonizing and promoting effective synergies among partners and stakeholders.4. Coordinate and develop an Indicator Framework to monitor performance.5. Evaluate the quality of work of government and partners through the use of newly developed M&E tools, regular meetings, and follow-ups.6. Collaborate to the development and implementation of strategic planning processes with emphasis to participatory reviews of national programmes as well as conduct the preparation, collation and dissemination Public Health reports.7. Provide regular briefings on Project Cycle Management, monitoring and evaluation, fund raising ...etc. with key members the senior management and partner organizations.8. Analyse and synthesize the Country Office's contribution to the response on public health programmes including any immunization response activities in parallel with other UN partner collaboration activities.9. Prepare monthly reports on Country Office programmes and immunization partner activities 10. Perform all other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EducationEssential: A first level university degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, Social Sciences or related field
Desirable: Advanced university degree in Social Science or Business Administration
ExperienceEssential: At least two years of related experience in monitoring and evaluation projects, methodologies, andtools, including experience in emergency operations or humanitarian context.
Desirable: Experience in UN organizations/agencies, international institutions or NGOs
SkillsDemonstrated knowledge of dealing with UN agencies and government.Strong skills in the assessment, monitoring, analysis and evaluation of immunization and emergency health situation and other public health activitiesConcrete skills in the collection and collation of data to conduct evaluationExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressureProven ability to communicate effectivelyTact, discretion and ability to promote consensus, Excellent Presentation Skills.
WHO CompetenciesTeamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Moving forward in a changing environment
Use of Language SkillsEssential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable:
REMUNERATIONRemuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 47,967 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.
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.
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Please note that WHO's contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at shws@who.int.
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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