Technical Officer (Risk Communication&Community Engagement)

Grade : P3
Contractual Arrangement : Fixed-term appointment
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days) : ‎1 year
Job Posting : May ‎30, ‎2022, ‎3:33:‎15 AM
Closing Date : Jun ‎20, ‎2022, ‎4:59:‎00 PM
Primary Location : Egypt-Cairo
Organization : EM/WHE WHO Health Emergencies Programme (WHE)
Schedule : Full-time

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to help
countries,and to coordinate international action, to prevent, prepare for,
detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent will perform thefollowing duties:Implements the operations of
the risk communication plan and activitiesas part of the Regional Framework
for RCCE.
* Identifies areas of concern and potential risk for countries and develop relevant information, education and communication materials for national stakeholders and the public and proposes solutions.
* Works with Regional counterparts and Headquarters on risk communication activities to ensure smooth implementation of risk communication activities at the Regional and Country levels.
* Provides guidance on technical material produced by the country officesto integrates risk communication principles and practice into technical information materials.
* Evaluates and monitors false rumours and misinformation; and makes recommendations to address fears and concerns proposing solutions to counter misinformation.
* Maintains quality control for risk communication products such as public information; brochures, leaflets and posters; radio and TV scripts; guides for stakeholders for risk communication and organizes their translation into official languages and their adaptation for local contexts.
* Writes regular reports on the performance of risk communication activities highlighting gaps and new areas to be addressed and developed to mitigate risk.
* Strengthens national capacity for risk communication and community engagement initiatives, works with resources from national levels to train and prepare country-level counterparts for risk communication.
* Supports national authorities to convene stakeholders and develop, review and provide input on national risk communication strategies and plans.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential : A first level university degree in social sciences,
behavioural sciences, development sciences, communications or public health .
Desirable : Advanced university degree (Master'slevel or above) in social
sciences, behavioural sciences, development sciences, communications or public
health from an accredited/recognized institute. Training in public health,
health education, health communication, or health promotion.

Experience

Essential : At least five years of related experience, with international
exposure, in risk communication. Proven experience in the development and
implementation of risk communications strategies and plans.
Desirable : Experience in emergency management,disease outbreaks, health,
or humanitarian emergencies.Prior working experience with WHO,the UN, health
cluster partners, recognized humanitarian organizations orother international
organizations, including at country level.Management or project
managementexperience.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills. Effective negotiation, facilitation and
consensus building skills. Ability to work under pressure while producing
results. Ability to "think out of the box" and to make innovative proposals
related to risk communication. Tact, discretion and diplomacy.Knowledge or
understanding of WHO mandate and goals in the emergencyincident management
context

WHO Competencies*

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Moving forward in a changing environment

• WHO Global Competency Model at http://www.who.int/employment/WHO_competencies_EN.pdf?ua=‎1

Use of Language Skills

Essential : Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable : Intermediate knowledge of French. Intermediate knowledge of
Arabic.

REMUNERATION

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 ‎62,692 (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 ‎1881 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.

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 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.


• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.


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• WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.


• Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.


• For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.‎4.1, para ‎220.


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