Technical Officer (Tripartite and UNEP Joint Secretariat on AMR)

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of the Division of Antimicrobial Resistanceis to define, advance, promote and monitor comprehensive policies and strategies that prevent, reduce, and mitigate drug-resistant infections and the overall impact of antimicrobial resistance globally based on the Global Action Plan on antimicrobial resistance and the 13th General Programme of Work of WHO and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It also provides global direction and strategic leadership for the global response to antimicrobial resistance in coordination with Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Organization of Animal Health (OIE) and other UN and international agencies and facilitates the creation of common goal and vision through innovative partnerships, political engagement and promoting multisectoral engagement and synergy across the One Health spectrum in humans, animals, plants, food, feed and the environment. Its main objective is to support the development, implementation, and monitoring of One Health National Action Plans for Member States and facilitate the mainstreaming of effective strategies and actions including on the prevention and control of infection, antimicrobial stewardship, awareness creation and communication, research and development in their health and development agendas in partnership with FAO, OIE and other key partners. The Department of Global Coordination and Partnership on Antimicrobial Resistance leads and coordinates the global One Health response to antimicrobial resistance through facilitating and managing strategic and innovative partnerships and providing secretariat services to global governance mechanisms on antimicrobial resistance in collaboration withFAO, OIE and other UN and international agencies as well as Member States and partners including the civil society and private sector. The Department facilitates the implementation of the recommendations of the UN Interagency Coordination Group on Antimicrobial Resistance, strengthen evidence-based and coordinated response against antimicrobial resistance across the One Health spectrum in humans, animals, plants, food, feed and the environment through the development and implementation of global vision, goals and targets, political advocacy and engagement, and facilitating innovative partnerships and contributes towards the achievement of the SDGs. It also promotes synergy, set priorities and advocate to unblock bottlenecks for research and development for antimicrobial resistance across the One Health spectrum.

Description Of Duties

• Manage the conduct, coordination, implementation and follow-up of One Health activities and workplans of the Tripartite Joint Secretariat in close collaboration with FAO, OIE and WHO regional and country offices, other UN, bilateral and multilateral agencies as well as the private sector and civil society organizations in priority regions and countries.
• Lead, coordinate and advocate for the effective response of the Tripartite Organizations on antimicrobial resistance at the regional and country levels through One Health and harvest best experiences and expertise on functional One Health responses.
• Coordinate strategic support across the One Health spectrum with all internal and external partners including UN, multilateral agencies and development banks, bilateral donors, civil society and private sector for antimicrobial resistance to facilitate the updating and implementation of National One Health Action Plans on Antimicrobial Resistance.
• Conduct other related activities that will facilitate implementation across the One Health spectrum in collaboration and coordination of all partners and stakeholders.
  

Required Qualifications

Education

Essential: Advanced level university degree in Health, Medicine or Veterinary Health.

Desirable: Masters degree in public health.

Experience

Essential:

• At least 10 years of experience in communicable diseases, antimicrobial resistance or public health of which at least 5 years at the international level.
• Extensive experience in coordinating engagement of partners including governments, UN agencies and civil society organizations in the implementation of National Action Plans on Antimicrobial Resistance will be an asset.
  

Desirable: Experience with WHO, FAO or OIE.

Skills

• Extensive collaboration and cooperation with counterparts within WHO, FAO, OIE and other UN and multilateral agencies as well as broader multisectoral stakeholders including the civil society and private sectors to deliver results in supporting the implementation of effective national responses across the One Health spectrum through advocacy and technical support.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal, diplomatic and negotiation skills are required.
  

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Driving the Organization’s Position in Health Leadership
• Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
• Creating an empowering and motivating environment
  

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

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 89,837 (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 6266 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.
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• Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.
  

Grade

P5

Contractual Arrangement

Fixed-term appointment

Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days)

1 year

Job Posting

Jan 18, 2022, 10:23:31 AM

Closing Date

Feb 8, 2022, 5:59:00 PM

Primary Location

Switzerland-Geneva

Organization

HQ/GCP Global Coordination and Partnership

Schedule

Full-time

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