Technical Officer

Grade: P3

Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4

Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 1 year

Job Posting: Jan 27, 2022, 5:00:00 PM

Closing Date: Feb 18, 2022, 4:59:00 PM

Primary Location: Switzerland-Geneva

Organization: HQ/NMC Partnership for Maternal Newborn and Child Health UHL

Schedule: Full-time

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

PMNCH, established in 2005, is the world’s largest alliance of governments and organizations focused on improving the health and well-being of women, children and adolescents,worldwide. It comprises over 1100 members across 192 countries, organized in 10 constituencies, from the health and health-influencing sectors (e.g. education, WASH, gender, nutrition, etc.). PMNCH is hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO) and its Board is Chaired by the RtHon Helen Clark.PMNCH’s work contributes to the achievement of the SustainableDevelopment Goals (SDGs) to 2030, through the delivery of the UN SecretaryGeneral’s Global Strategy for Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health(Global Strategy or GS) (in French). In order to do this, and guided by its 2021 to 2025Strategy PMNCH’s work will contribute more specifically to the following:driving down preventable maternal, newborn and child morbidity and mortality, including stillbirths, as measured by the maternal mortality ratio (SDG 3.1.1), under-5 mortality rate (SDG 3.2.1), neonatal mortality rate(SDG 3.2.2), and Stillbirth rate (GS 3.2); ensuring progress on financing and equitable access to comprehensive Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) interventions, as measured by the adolescent birth rate (SDG 3.7.2), number of new HIV infections (SDG 3.3.1), and adolescent fertility rate (GAMA); and advancing the well-being of adolescents, as measured by the above indicators and also the adolescent mortality rate (GS 3.4) and suicide mortality rate (SDG 3.4.2).In the context of COVID-19, these ambitions are more relevant today than ever before. Gains to date need to be protected, and a stable return towards achieving the SDGs secured.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

To support the Partnership’s governance processes, such as the Executive Committee (EC), the different Constituencies and the Partnership’s Board, including implementation of the governance reform, bylaws and standard operating procedures. To contribute to the planning and project management of annual governance events, making use of the appropriate online tool(s).To support preparations for Board Meetings, retreats and governance events. This includes, but is not limited to, support to Board relations, planning Board rotations and seats, drafting speaking notes for example, to Board members, Chair and Secretariat leadership, to facilitate the conducting of Board Meetings, and preparing presentations. To support the coordination of governance events and the governing bodies on site. To analyze, provide progress reports and other materials, for example content for the PMNCH website to the supervisory line, when required. To conduct research and prepare statistics to support the Executive Committee and Board in their decision-making, as necessary. Perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: First level university degree in international relations, law political sciences, public relations or a related field.
Desirable:

Experience

Essential: At least 5 years’ experience supporting the operation of a governing body in a not-for-profit environment; Including in the 5 years: at least 3 years’ experience in preparing documents related to governance operations and/or strategy; at least 3 years’ experience in supporting organizations with a focus on global health, including women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health; at least 2 years’ experience in supporting high level political champions. Demonstrated experience at the international level.
Desirable: Experience working in a UN organization; experience working in a multi-stakeholder partnership organization.

Skills

Ability to carry-out assignments in accordance with instructions and guidance. Ability to analyses and derive information for decision making from data. Solid organizational skills. Ability to work harmoniously by use of interpersonal skills, in a highly dynamic work environment. Ability to conceptualize, plan, coordinate and conduct work. Ability to work on own initiative, as well as function collaboratively as a team member. Excellent analytical skills. Ability to quickly understand and internalize complex and sensitive political situations. Demonstrated diplomatic skills and excellent interpersonal skills with sensitivity to cultural and political differences. An understanding of consensus decision making processes and building organizational consensus.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Knowing and managing yourself

Use of Language Skills

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

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 62,120 (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 4333 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.

• As a WHO staff member assigned solely and exclusively to support this Partnership, selected staff will have no right of reassignment or transfer outside the Partnership either during or at the end of his/her appointment, including pursuant to WHO Staff Rule 1050. (This does not apply to WHO fixed-term staff members reassigned from a non-Partnership position.)