Programme Management Officer – WHO

By Osama Elsheikh Last updated Dec 30, 2022

Job Description

Organization:	World Health Organization
Job Title:	Programme Management Officer – (2210803)
Grade:	NO-A
Contractual Arrangement:	Fixed-term appointment
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days):	12 months (subject to availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need for the position)
Job Posting:	Dec 15, 2022, 9:16:39 AM
Closing Date:	Jan 6, 2023, 12:59:00 AM
Primary Location:	Sudan-Khartoum
Organization:	EM_SUD WHO Representative’s Office, Sudan
Schedule:	Full-time

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Position Number: 438920, Programme Management Officer

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Support the organization of meetings related to WHE and other high-level policy meetings and managing the WHE Collaborative programmes. Technical and Financial monitoring of the workplans and collaborative work of the WHE. Organizing Independent evaluation of the impact and the effectiveness of WHE programmes.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1.Support the development and monitoring of General Programme of Work and preparation of biennial programme budget and other related matters, including preparing relevant communication to WHE Team Lead, as well as reporting at various high-level meetings.

2.Provides technical support to the WHE Team Lead in operational planning and in implementing programme budget and. guidance to support staff, as required, in HR-related and activity work plans, programme changes, budget analysis, programme budgets, Operational planning etc.

3.Liaise with PME in the Regional Office to coordinate the programme budget activities, including budget ceilings, budget analysis exercises, etc., and support WHE unit in regional and global reviews of work plans during operational planning.

4.Follow-up on recommendations of internal/external audit teams related to planning and monitoring to ensure implementation.

5.Prepare SOPs and checklists for various operations of the WHE and monitor its effective use; serve as WHE focal point in emergency relief and disaster management operations.

6.Support the harmonization of work with other programmes, RO, HQ, National authorities, other UN agencies, various donors, private sector and civil societies.

7.Provide analytical inputs for financial and operational monitoring of implementation of programmes and prepare periodic reports for discussions in WHE’s meeting, recommending ways to accelerate implementation; assist in monitoring effective use of the human and financial resources of WHE.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in Social Sciences, Public or Business Administration or related field.
Desirable: Training in general administration, project management or related field.

Experience

Essential: At least one year’s experience in general administration.
Desirable: Experience in WHO, other UN Agencies or in a large multi-national or international organization.

Skills

•Thorough knowledge of WHO goals, policies, rules and regulations, structure and functions.

•Knowledge of WHO’s programme planning, monitoring and evaluation process.

•Excellent written and communication skills. •Very good interpersonal skills.

•Demonstrated ability and skills to manage high profile and sensitive/classified information.

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
Producing results
Ensuring the effective use of resources

Use of Language Skills

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

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 31,361 (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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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 are strongly encouraged to apply on-line. For assessment of your application, please ensure that your profile on Stellis is updated; all experience records are entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time. Kindly note that CV/PHFs inserted via LinkedIn are not accessible.

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