OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Noncommunicable diseases including mental health are the major cause of morbidity and mortality globally and in Bangladesh. WHO Country Office (WCO) collaborates with the Government of Bangladesh and relevant stakeholders within the framework of the collaborative Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) to strengthen prevention of NCDs and promotion of mental health and service delivery for these conditions based on primary health care. The WCO programme of work supports the GOB in risk factor mitigation, advocacy, capacity building, evidence generation and systems strengthening for uninterrupted service delivery for both NCDs, mental health conditions and other related areas like disability, road safety, poisoning, ageing, etc.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the overall guidance of Administrative Officer and the direct supervision of the MO (NCD), the incumbent provides the following secretarial and administrative support to the Health Systems Programme:

Office management

• Review incoming correspondence and ensure routing to responsible officer, attaching background documents and highlighting areas requiring action; draft replies on general and administrative matters; ensure out going correspondence and reports conform to WHO standards; develop tracking tools to follow up target dates and deadlines 
• Create and/or maintain filing systems and ensure updated information; obtain documents and information from in-house and external sources and perform information search as required 

Programme support

• Provide support in the monitoring implementation of the workplan, including timely information on budget ceiling/award budgets, monitor income and expenditure and funds available; follow up on financial/budgetary issues and ensure timely processing of committal documents; assist in the preparation of financial and technical progress reports to donors
• Prepare contracts for consultants, Agreement for Performance of Work (APW), Direct Financial Cooperation (DFC), Technical Services Agreements(TSA) and General External Services requests (GES); record receipt of deliverables and initiate and monitor payment
• Initiate requisitions for goods procurement and record receipt of deliverables

Meeting Administration/Duty Travel

• Coordinate administrative preparation for meetings, seminars, workshops, ensuring all necessary documents and travel requests are sent to participants; prepare relevant documents and power-point presentations 
• Prepare travel requests for official travel, obtain security clearance, make flight and hotel reservations, prepare travel files and ensure logistic arrangements for smooth conduct of the meetings/workshops in the office and outside venues 
• Schedule unit meetings and prepare minutes 

Other Duties

• Handle visitors and telephone calls and take action as appropriate, providing background information for appointments 
• Perform other related duties as required or instructed, including providing support to other areas of work 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Completion of secondary school education.

Desirable: University degree in public/business administration or public health, or social sciences is an additional asset.

Experience

Essential: At least three (3) years’ experience in secretarial/clerical/administrative work

Desirable: Experience in WHO or in another UN/international organization would be an advantage.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of modern office procedures and practices. The incumbent keeps abreast of changes in procedures and practices, rules and regulations, organizational structure, in the department, and WHO. Ability to draft standard correspondence; 
• Ability to handle work in a timely and accurate manner with tact and discretion, as required. 
• Ability to maintain and update knowledge in the use of office technology through in-house courses, on-the-job training and/or self-training 

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork 
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences 
• Communication 
• Producing results 
• Moving forward in a changing environment 

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Bangla.

REMUNERATION

WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at BDT 1,432,283 (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 and/or an asynchronous video assessment 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. 
• According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. 
• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual. 
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• The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply. 
• Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int 
• An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice. 
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