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JOB SUMMARY

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The objective of the programme is to support WHO Country Office (WCO) on PRSM, strengthen in-country coordination with United Nations (UN) agencies and implementing partners, coordinate the provision of victim-centered services and promote learning and development.

Moreover, the programme aims to support Thailand in promoting health across the life course, mainstream gender, equity, rights and disability in WHO activities and address social determinants of health, to achieve the goal of effective universal health coverage leaving no one behind.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

A.

Preventing and Responding to Sexual Misconduct (PRSM) and Gender Equity Rights and Disability (GERD)

1. Coordinate the development and implementation of WCO PRSM Workplan and ensure alignment with regional and global guidance

• Facilitate the assessment of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH) risk in the country, and work with relevant colleagues to develop, implement and monitor risk mitigation plans

• Effectively coordinate WCO PRSM work with the UN Country Team (UNCT), contribute to the joint work, and facilitate WHO fulfilment of interagency requirements for PRSM and bring any gaps to the attention of the supervisor/WHO Representative

• Act as WCO Focal Point for PRSM and GERD, including violence against women (VAW): – report on the progress, challenges and best practices in Thailand.

– work with programme and administrative colleagues in WHO in addressing SEAH complaints, concerns and allegations from victims and survivors, bystanders or witnesses in a safe and confidential manner, and ensure all victims and survivors are referred to the services they need, as necessary- document and share lessons learnt and participate in learning activities in the WHO global/regional/country PRSM/GERD network – work with colleagues to integrate and mainstream GERD in WCO programmes, health policies, strategies and plans; and support activities related to addressing VAW

• Strengthen capacity of WCO staff, collaborators and implementing partners on GER and PRSM; and facilitate use of key tools and processes (e.g.

the Gender Score Card, SWAP analysis, etc.)

B.

Family Health and Life Course

1. Facilitate the implementation of priority activities related to the following areas: Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH), Healthy Ageing, and Social Determinants of Health (SDH), including scaling up of evidence-based parenting approaches and healthy cities.

• Coordinate data collection for assessments, surveys, research and regional and global reports that are relevant to Thailand

• Facilitate capacity building and cross country-exchange with Thailand, as may be requested by Member States

C.

Others

1. Draft necessary technical reports and documents as per requirements of the Organization, and to assist in preparation, organization and following-up of WHO organized meetings and
2. Undertake any other related duties as assigned by the supervisors.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: A university degree in social sciences, gender, law, human rights, international development, international relations, public health or other development related fields.
Desirable: Specialised training in prevention and response to sexual misconduct, gender, human rights, gender-based violence, elderly health, sexual and/or reproductive health

Experience

Essential: A minimum of two years of relevant experience in plans and programmes related to public health and any of the following areas: mainstreaming gender, equity, rights and disability, sexual and reproductive health.

Desirable: Exposure to international development and familiarity with the UN system is an advantage

Skills

1. Integrity, objectivity, and professional competence – Strong communication, facilitation, and inter-personal skills

• Knowledge of the public health system in Thailand and its major challenges

• Planning, analytical and organizational skills

• Ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations with government officials, national and international organizations

• Project and time management skills

• Ability to think strategically, innovatively and work under tight deadlines on a results-oriented basis.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and ensure data protection

WHO Competencies

1. Teamwork

• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

• Communication

• Moving forward in a changing environment

• Producing results

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

Expert knowledge of Thai.

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at THB 1,694,505 (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.

• The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect.

The WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.

• 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.

• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment).

All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct.

To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

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• WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.

• The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years.

For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.

• Please note that WHO’s contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW).

The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition.

A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website.

For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at shws@who.int.

• 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.

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REQUIRED EDUCATION: Bachelor Degree

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 60