DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the overall supervision and policy guidance of the Regional Director (RD) and under the direct supervision of Director, Programme Management (DPM), the incumbent works in close collaboration with staff in the department, in other departments, collaborating partners and across the three levels of organization to coordinate the work in the RMNCAH and GER areas. The main responsibilities of the incumbent are:

1. Leading, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating collaborative programmes with the Member States in the areas of sexual and reproductive health, maternal and child health, gender, equity and rights, social determinants and health promotion;

2. Prioritizing and coordinating technical assistance and contributing to the mobilization of resources in support of countries in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of relevant strategies and plans;

3. Harmonizing the work with other WHO technical teams in SEARO, WCOs, HQ, national authorities, other UN Agencies, donors and other stakeholder;

4. Promoting and assuring intra and inter-departmental teamwork including the WHO Collaborating Centres and Centres of Excellence;

5. Ensuring effective management of human and financial resources for programmes under his/her direct supervision;

6. Supporting RD and DPM as part of technical secretariat for the WHO Governing Bodies (WHA/EB/RC) when required, and other important high-level meetings;

7. Performing any other duties as deemed necessary.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Advanced university degree in medicine, public health or health related areas.
Desirable: Doctoral degree in a health-related area.

Experience

Essential: At least 15 years of relevant experience including considerable experience obtained in an international context, in public health and programme management.
Desirable: Extensive experience, especially in developing countries in high level management of RMNCAH, GER and/or Social Determinants of Health with high-level international experience.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of WHO values, goals, policies, rules, and regulations. In-depth knowledge of public health and health systems.
• High level technical and management competence with knowledge of planning, directing, monitoring and evaluation of health and health related programmes pertaining to the areas of work.
• Leadership and supervision ability to foster team spirit and teamwork and making professional decisions.
• Capability in programme planning, development, implementation, logistics, and/or monitoring and evaluation.

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
• Producing results
• Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.