Technical Officer

Grade : P2
Contractual Arrangement : Temporary appointment under Staff Rule
‎420.4
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days) : ‎12 months
Job Posting : Jan ‎5, ‎2023, ‎1:00:‎56 AM
Closing Date : Jan ‎26, ‎2023, ‎4:59:‎00 PM
Primary Location : Egypt-Cairo
Organization : EM/WHE WHO Health Emergencies Programme (WHE)
Schedule : Full-time

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of
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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

In ‎2020, WHO launched the regional traumainitiative, a high-level, dedicated
trauma team that will directly support WHO country offices in preparing for,
responding to and recovering from emergenciesthat have a trauma component.
Although the primary focus with be EMR, the trauma team will also be available
fortechnical and operational support to other WHO activities related to trauma
andinjury world-wide. TheTOpAT and WHO Academy, a priority special initiative
aimed to acceleratelearning and capacity building, has gone into partnership
to operationalise traumatraining in the Eastern Mediterranean Region.
Combining efforts has meant thatinnovative learning is applied to reach
countries most in need.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Systematically collect andanalyze process, output and outcome data in EMR on
mass casualties and trauma.Review and update the WHO portablelearning
laboratory across the EMR. Support the overall processof delivering the
program, either through virtual means or through direct delivery,including
liaison with instructors. Ensure adequate follow-upand monitoring to assess
and improve the impact of programs and relatedactivities. Document these
findings in order to be published in peer reviewedjournals. Liaise and
coordinatecommunication with relevant local counterparts and service
providers, includingacademic/teaching institutions, and recommend sustainable
options to facilitatelifelong learning and scalability in-country.Contribute
to thedevelopment of an expert knowledge community that will support sharing
of lessonslearnt and experiences across countries in the EMR. Provide
technical input tocommunications material to raise the profile on trauma and
mass casualtymanagement, and in particular the new approach to learning. Under
the direction of theRegional Trauma Specialist, support simulation learning on
mass casualtymanagement and trauma.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential : First level university degree in medicine, relatedhealth
sciences, social sciences, education/adult education or other field relatedto
this position.
Desirable : Advanced university degree (Master's or above) in trauma
sciencesor related health sciences.

Experience

Essential : At least ‎2 years of professionalexperience in project
management documenting requirements and seeing themtransformed into successful
deliverables.Experiencein designing and conducting literature reviews, and
qualitativeand quantitative data collection and analysis.
Desirable : Experience in applying agile project management approaches.
Internationalexposure in public health.

Skills

Business/clientengagement skills and ability to establish effective working
relationships withsubject matter experts, conduct interviews, and lead focus
groups. Analyticalskills with demonstrated ability to rapidly gather and
consolidate informationfrom multiple sources.Excellentwriting skills and
ability to produce documentation to a high standard. Highlyorganized approach
to activities; executes thoroughly under time pressure.Proactive,flexible,
resourceful, and able to work independently. Projectmanagement
skillsFamiliaritywith learning or course management systems, learning
experience platforms andother technologies for digital and hybrid learning,
assessment andcertificationFamiliaritywith administrative and/or health data
management business domains.

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.
Desirable : 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 ‎49,254 (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 ‎1478 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.


• For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.


• 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.


• 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.