Organization: WHO – World Health Organization
Location: Ankara
Grade: Junior level – NO-A, National Professional Officer – Locally recruited position
Occupational Groups:
Monitoring and Evaluation
Closing Date: 2024-07-09
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The mission of the Division of WHO Health Emergencies (WHE) is to build the capacity of Member States to assess, prevent and manage health emergency risks, and lead and coordinate the international health response to contain outbreaks and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations.
The WHE Division brings together and enhances WHO’s operational, technical and normative capacities in outbreaks, emergencies and risk analysis to address all health hazards across the risk management cycle in a predictable, capable, dependable, adaptable and accountable manner. The Programme is designed to operate within the broader humanitarian and emergency management architecture in support of people at risk of, or affected by, outbreaks and emergencies, consistent with ways that strengthen local and national capabilities.
The main objective of the WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme Area is: WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme (WHE) works with all countries and partners to ensure the world is better prepared for all-hazards health emergencies that threaten global health security.
The mission of WHE is to help countries, and to coordinate international action, to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies. Within WHE, the Health Security Programme (HSP) contributes to strengthening Turkiye’s health security through integrated preparedness and response to epidemic threats of all origins in line with international standards, as well as improving capacities for threat detection, outbreak identification, management, communication including communicable disease case diagnosis, reporting and epidemic intelligence through Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP), and in line with the needs of Early Warning and Response System (EWRS).
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The position is responsible for monitoring and evaluation of the Project.
1.Enhance monitoring and evaluation procedures to ensure thorough project oversight and adherence to established standards.
2.Track project activities, expenditures, budget utilization, and progress towards achieving project outputs, aligning with project indicators and the logical framework.
3.Provide regular updates on project advancements and potential challenges, offering informed recommendations to Project Management for optimizing project efficiency and effectiveness.
4.Identify bottlenecks and risks in project implementation, developing strategic plans to minimize or eliminate such obstacles.
5.Conduct comprehensive monitoring and evaluation to assess overall progress in achieving project results, furnishing constructive feedback to the Project Coordinator and Project Team on strategies and activities.
6.Prepare regular reports on project progress, emphasizing accomplishments, challenges, and recommendations in a format compliant with reporting requirements.
7.Contribute to the preparation of narrative and financial reports, ensuring alignment with reporting guidelines.
8.Coordinate with Ministry of Health for data collection, documentation and ensure high quality data for accuracy, consistency and comparability.
9.Participate actively in annual project reviews, monthly project management meetings, steering committee meetings, and similar project-related activities.
10.Provide inputs, information, and statistics for quarterly, annual, and other reports to the Project Management Team and WHO Country Office.
11.Contribute to UNCT result groups as WCO focal point and support M&E related activities and reporting for UNCT.
12.Evaluate results of specific reports on computerized management information system and integrate these into planning and project implementation.
13.Undertake additional duties as required by the WHO Representative, Head of Country Office, and/or Project Coordinator to ensure the successful implementation of the Project.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: First university degree in social sciences, international relations, or political science or other related fields from an accredited institute.
Desirable: Master’s degree (or equivalent) in political or social sciences, international relations.
Experience
Essential: At least 1 year of proven experience in monitoring aspects of the implementation of activities, budget levels and financial expenditures, and financial reporting.
Desirable: Relevant work experience in WHO and/or other UN sister agencies; experience working in other multi and bilateral development agencies active in the health sector. Prior experience in an EU health related project. Relevant experience in working with the Ministry of Health. Ability to multitask across various planning and implementation processes in a highly demanding environment. Knowledge of WHO policies and procedures.
Skills
·Monitoring and evaluation.
·Analytical skills and logical thinking.
·Excellent oral and written communication, including for reports, presentations and technical documents.
·Quantitative and qualitative analysis.
·Ability to identify and manage one’s own emotions, as well as helping others to do the same.
·Demonstrated effectiveness in building sustained partnerships and working with others in international settings.
WHO Competencies
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Moving forward in a changing environment
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Turkish.
Desirable:
REMUNERATION
Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 26,668 (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.
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.
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 reasonableaccommodation@who.int
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.
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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.
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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