• Country: Kenya
• No of vacancies: N/A
  
• Salary: N/A
• Organization: UNV
• Gender: Both
• Deadline: 2024-01-24

Details
Mission and objectives
The mission of WHO in the area of transplantation is to meet the requirement of the fifty-seventh World health Assembly resolution WHA57.18..

Objectives can be summarized as follows:

To work with Member states and to provide assistance at their request to ensure effective national oversight of allogeneic and xenogeneic transplantation activities. This would ensure accountability, traceability, and appropriate surveillance of adverse events (in particular transmission of infectious agents of xenogeneic origin);

To increase access of citizens to safe and effective transplantation of cell, tissue and organ. Additionally, to ensure ethical and technical practices of the procurement of human material for transplantation to the follow-up of recipients and live donors;

To promote international cooperation to encourage the global harmonization of technical and ethical practices in transplantation. This would include the prevention of the exploitation of the disadvantaged through transplant tourism and the sale of human material for transplantation.

To encourage donation of human material for transplantation.

The “Clinical Procedures” unit in the Department of Essential Health Technologies is responsible for promoting the appropriate effective and safe use of cell, tissue and organ transplantation. This includes the surveillance of risks particularly in xenotransplantation. This department is also responsible for ensuring efficacy, safety and equity in the provision of clinical procedures in surgery, anaesthetics, obstetrics and orthopaedics particularly at the district hospital level.

Context
The mission of WHO’s Emergency Preparedness and Response Program is to reinforce the capacity of Member States to manage health emergency risks and, when national capacities are exceeded, to lead and coordinate the international health response to contain outbreaks and provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations.

This UNV assignment is for the Emergency Preparedness & Response Programme Nairobi Hub.

Task description
Within the delegated authority and under the overall supervision of the OSL PAM, the UN Volunteer will:

· Contribute to the operational planning and reporting of the biennial work plan, verify results-oriented formulations, and prepare semi-annual monitoring, mid-term review, end-of-biennium assessments, as well as other specific reports.
· Monitor the implementation of projects and operations and identify and address implementation difficulties.
· Perform cross-cutting project management functions, including the development of work plans, checklists, financial forecasts, and tracking sheets to ensure efficient planning.
· Monitor and analyze program/project development at all stages, identifying and addressing implementation difficulties.
· Provide periodic progress reports on program/project implementation, including fund utilization.
· Prepare various written documents, such as concept papers, analyses, briefings, and proposals, and develop monthly/quarterly technical progress reports assessing the implementation of related program activities as required for strategic decision-making.
· Coordinate activities related to budget and funding, including program/project preparation and submissions and financial statements.
· Support the organization of the cluster’s official events, training, and meetings (Ensuring that event management and organization comply with WHO regulations).
· Perform other duties as required.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:

· Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day).
· Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country.
· Provide annual and end of assignment self- reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities.
· Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.
· Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UN Volunteers.
· Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Eligibility criteria
Age
27 – 80

Nationality
Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.

Requirements
Required experience
3 years of experience in the relevant fields (i.e., programme management, strategy, communications) at the national or international level.

· Knowledge of principles, disciplines, and techniques to implement monitoring and evaluation strategies.
· Good research and documentation skills, especially for ‘best practices’ in organizational change.
· Advanced ability to gather, analyze, and disseminate information on best practices in accountability and results-based management systems.
· Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and implement inputs from several sources.
· Excellent drafting, formulation, and reporting skills.
· Good ability to conceptualize and carry out tasks with little supervision.
· Solid overall computer literacy, including excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with SharePoint.
· Excellent interpersonal skills, culturally and socially sensitive, and ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners.

Area(s) of expertise
Administration, Communication, Business management

Driving license
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Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required
French, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in Administration, Management, and other related fields in Social Sciences from an accredited and recognized academic institution.

Competencies and values
· Accountability
· Adaptability and flexibility
· Judgement and decision-making
· Planning and organising
· Professionalism
· Self-management
· Teamwork and respect for diversity
· Commitment to continuous learning

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