Technical Officer (Readiness)

Grade: NO-B Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4 Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 6 months Job Posting: May 15, 2024, 9:52:36 PM Closing Date: May 30, 2024, 4:59:00 PM Primary Location: Ukraine-Kyiv Organization: EU_UKR WHO Country Office, Ukraine Schedule: Full-time
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal devices system settings. OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME The mission of the Division of WHO Health Emergencies (WHE) is to build the capacity of Member States to assess, prevent and manage health emergency risks, and lead and coordinate the international health response to contain all hazard emergencies, as described under the IHR (2005) and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations. The WHO Country Office supports the Member State to shape its emergency management in line with WHOs principles and values and advocates for an integrated approach to health development. By means of a single, unified and functionally integrated country representation, WHO facilitates the implementation of the BCA with the Member State and its corresponding country work plan. WHO helps the country to improve its health system and provides technical support as necessary. The WHE Division brings together and enhances WHOs operational, technical and normative capacities in health emergencies and risk analysis to address all health hazards across the risk management cycle in a predictable, capable, dependable, adaptable and accountable manner. The Programme is designed to operate within the broader humanitarian and emergency management architecture in support of people at risk of, or affected by, outbreaks and emergencies, consistent with ways that strengthen local and national capabilities. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES In the context of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme, the incumbent provides technical support to health authorities and partners and coordinates WHE activities along the frontline oblasts in the country, supporting the development, implementation and maintenance of contingency plans in line with existing local health sector capacity and incorporating lessons learned from the response along the front line. The incumbent acts as surge capacity when required. Assigned duties: Under the overall guidance of Head of WHO Country Office and the direct supervision of Health Operations Manager and secondary supervision by the WHE Lead, the incumbent is assigned the following responsibilities: 1. Support the implementation of WHO activities in the area of operational readiness including providing support to the Department of Health and other sectors in activities which include:

• developing/updating and where necessary implement contingency plan for priority hazards,

• in coordination with Hub Officers, ensure prepositioning of medical countermeasures

• in coordination with Health Information and Health Operations and other relevant technical teams within WCO, conduct regular capacities and gaps analysis to review the readiness capacity of regional and national health sector.

2. Under close guidance of the WHE Lead, provide technical assistance at sub national level on priority issues such as:

• risk assessment,

• emergency response priorities;

• strengthening health systems through inclusion of lessons learned from response,

3. Act as first-line emergency responder in case of an emergency in line with the Emergency Response Framework II and under the supervision of the Incident Manager. 4. Assist and contribute to promoting partnerships at regional level in the country with relevant health stakeholders, linking with Health Cluster and partners. 5. In coordination with Hub Officer, assist in preparations of missions to the oblasts, undertake gaps analysis and identify priority readiness actions. 6. Perform other related responsibilities, including replacing and/or backstopping. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education Qualifications

Essential: University degree (Bachelors degree) in a health-related field, public health-related discipline or health security and social services discipline.
Desirable: Master or postgraduate training in Public Health or other relevant areas. Specialized training in emergency/disaster preparedness and response.

Experience Essential: Minimum two years of national professional experience in planning, developing and implementing programmes/projects in the area of health security, including emergency preparedness, emergency and security services.
Desirable: Relevant work experience in WHO, other UN agencies; experience working in relevant nongovernmental or humanitarian organizations. Skills WHO Competencies

• 1) Teamwork
• 2) Producing Results
• 3) Communication

4) Moving forward in a changing environment
5) Promoting WHOs position in health leadership Functional Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of emergency management and other global health security threats, and of issues and practices for disease prevention and control.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and produce results under pressure.
• Knowledge of the UN and humanitarian systems for emergency response and

preparedness. Use of Language Skills Essential: Expert knowledge of English and Ukrainian. Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of any other Official WHO languages. REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 38,776 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 1. This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level 2. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. 3. A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening. 4. In the event 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. 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