Technical Officer

Grade : NO-C
Contractual Arrangement : Fixed-term appointment
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days) : ‎2 years (subject to
availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need for the
position)
Job Posting : Sep ‎21, ‎2022, ‎5:16:‎58 AM
Closing Date : Oct ‎12, ‎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 WHO's Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is tobuild
the capacity of Member States to manage public health threats and health
emergency risks and, when national capacities are overwhelmed, to lead and
coordinate the international response to contain outbreaks and health
emergencies and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected
populations.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Within the framework of the delegated authority, the incumbent is assigned all
or part of the following responsibilities:
* Contribute in the development, implementation and updating of regional and national strategies and action plans on emergency health risk communication and community engagement as related to high threat pathogens.
* Provide technical expertise related to health information and communication to improve information sharing between institutions and respond to information requests from the technical teams, Member States and partners.
* Be responsible for the mapping and maintenance of the network of internal and external stakeholders, audiences and partners inside the Region and beyond, focused on prevention, preparedness, detection and response to high-threat pathogens.
* Update weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual information products and content calendar, covering the Regional Office's response to outbreaks of high threat pathogens and events managed by the IHP unit, across all digital and print channels.
* Execute overall redesign,updating or maintenance of IHP's core information products as necessary, including regular situation reports, epidemiological updates, websites andother visibility materials.
* Provide technical expertise in the development or updating of the national influenza pandemic preparedness plans in line with WHO standards.
* Regularly update the IHP website and analyze website traffic to support prioritization of information development; and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of IHP's information management and marketing efforts.
* Conduct capacity-strengthening in emergency health risk communication and community engagement to the health authorities and other partners
* Contribute to the development of evidence-informed advocacy and information products for the prevention and control of high threat pathogens specific to the Region including for the annual Flu Awareness Campaign.
* Act as a reference point for all information management and communications related to the IHP'sareas of work.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential : First University degree in management, communication,
development, social or health-related sciences.
Desirable : Master's Degree in public health, social science, development
or health-related sciences.

Experience

Essential : At least five years' experience, with international exposure,
working in a health related field or communications with development or health
setting. Proven experience in information management.
Desirable : Prior experience within the United Nations system and working
with international partners.

Skills

• Professional and ethical behavior with ability to work with tact and discretion.


• Ability to multi-task and complete jobs, with efficiency and on short notice.


• Excellent planning and organizational skills.


• Mature judgement, strong technical, analytical and conceptual skills.


• Strong capability to work both independently and in close collaboration with the colleagues of WHO offices and other offices.

WHO Competencies

WHO global Competencies model at
http://www.who.int/employment/WHO_competencies_EN.pdf?ua=‎1
* Teamwork
* Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
* Communication
* Ensuring the effective use of resources
* Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

Use of Language Skills

Essential : Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Arabic.

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at EGP ‎851,861 (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 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.


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• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.


• 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.


• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.


• 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.


• Interested candidates must apply on-line through our Stellis recruitment system. For assessment of your application, please ensure that: (I) Your profile on Stellis is properly completed and updated;(ii) All required details regarding your qualifications, education and training are provided; (iii) Your experience records are entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time. Kindly note that CVs/PHFs inserted via LinkedIn are not accessible