Multiple Positions At WHO For Programme Officer (2405457): Salary USD4729/Month
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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
Multiple Positions are available at WHO for Programme Officer with a Salary of USD 472 per month. Unitaid, a partnership hosted by the World Health Organization is focused on accelerating the introduction and adoption of key health products primarily for HIV & co-infections, tuberculosis, malaria and women & children’s health. It creates systemic conditions for sustainable and equitable access and aims to foster inclusive and demand-driven partnerships for innovation. It designs and invests in innovative approaches to make quality health products available and affordable in low and middle-income countries. It promotes collective efforts with partners, countries and communities, unlocking access to the tools, services and care than can deliver the best results, improve health and address global health priorities.
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DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The role of the Programme Officer is to implement grants. Specifically:
- Administer a small set of individual grants through the grant lifecycle, from proposal development to grant closure/ transition to partner, when applicable.
- Develop and implement individual proposals and grants, liaising with Unitaid and external experts on a continuous basis for technical support, clarification, and analysis.
- Draft all aspects of grant documentation, including legal, financial, risk elements-Provide input into negotiations and/or lead negotiations with partners to finalize grant outlines, with emphasis on performance and monitoring of verifiable results.
- Provide recommendations and support in the development of budget projections and financial requirements.
- Monitor grant implementation, report on the status of implementation; and ensure compliance with due process at all stages of grant management.
- Prepare reports on status of implementation and performance of partners.
- Contribute to the development of operational partnerships to ensure strong fit of grants with other stakeholders in the global health community.
- Assist in developing risk mitigation plans at the grant level – Collaborate effectively to support dialogue and preparation of funding requests.
- Prepare clear recommendations to the Team Leader and/or Programme Manager regarding funding requests, governance and policies, as well as risk and feasibility assessments.
- Gather, follow up and synthesize requests for information and responses to stakeholders.
- Assist the Team Leader and/or Programme Manager in the preparation of communications.
- Coordinate and deliver on ad hoc data requests.
- Perform any other duties as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential:
- A university degree in social sciences, finance/economics, public or business administration, project management or public health.
Desirable:
- Advanced degree in social sciences, finance/economics or business/public administration or project management or public health.
Experience
Essential:
- At least 5 years of progressive experience in managing projects or grants, preferably at an international level.
- Experience in supporting various aspects of project/grant management, including proposal development, risk and feasibility assessment, document review and implementation.
- Work experience in multi-stakeholder environments and working across multifunctional and dynamic team.
- Experience managing relations with controllers and auditors.
Desirable:
- Experience in project management in supply chain, product development, market access/regulatory, quality assurance, and/or intellectual property.
- Experience in negotiations and/or other relationships building with external clients/partners.
- Experience in public health.
Skills
- Good project management skills.
- Knowledge of grant development, implementation, financing and budgets in public health or development-related projects.
- Analytical processing and data management skills.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Strong communication and partnering skills, and ability to write clearly and concisely.
- Ability to conduct due diligence and identify and manage risks.
- Ability to adapt to changing environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of project financing and financial processes with ability to prepare and manage budgets; complemented by experience in negotiation.
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WHO Competencies
- 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.
Desirable:
- Intermediate knowledge of French.
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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 64,121 (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 4729 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.
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