OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals’ (IVB) mission is “To promote the health and well-being of all people, in all countries, by advancing the impact of vaccines and immunization programmes through partnership and leadership; policies and guidance; evidence and research”. Our work is aligned with the WHO 13th Global Programme of Work (GPW13), with a central focus to drive impact in countries, to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being at all ages. The Strategic Objectives of the IVB Department include:1) Establishing global immunization agendas, strategies and policies to build and harness commitment to action.2) Promoting research and innovation to increase impact of vaccines, technologies and immunization practices.3) Advancing evidence-based introduction and access to vaccines and immunization innovations.4) Optimizing immunization delivery to ensure high-impact, sustainable and equitable programmes.5) Harnessing Vaccine Alliances and Partnerships, including collaborations with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and key WHO partners, towards cross-programme coordination and collaboration in pursuit of universal health coverage.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

• Coordinate the core immunization data collections (annual and periodical) with internal and external stakeholders. Lead the process of the revision of the questionnaire of the annual data collection.
• Oversee and coordinate the work of assigned staff from the Global Monitoring Team working on implementation and operation of routine immunization data management including data cleaning, data validation and production of analytical products.
• Oversee the development and enhancement of different components of global information systems.
• Liaise with vendors (software developers) and users, plan, coordinate and implement training activities for different users.
• Contribute to IA2030 data reporting and participate in the development and enhancement of reporting processes, liaising with all relevant stakeholders within and outside WHO. This is includes (not exclusively) contributing to the development of the annual technical progress report, the global report, the update and enhancement of the score card website.
• Liaise with various departments in WHO to ensure proper dissemination of the immunization data in various repositories (global Health Observatory, fact sheets, SDGs).
• Provide technical support to regional and country offices through participation in regional and national review of immunization data to improve immunization data collection and data quality.
• Interpret and provide strategic and technical input to support country impact through WHO regional and country offices, and through key advisory bodies such as the WHO Executive Board, the World Health Assembly or the WHO Regional Committees and SAGE.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Advanced university degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Health Policy, or other related fields.

Desirable: PhD in the above mentioned related or similar fields.

Experience

Essential:

• At least seven years’ related experience in the area of data management and graphic presentation of data.
• At least five years’ experience in the area of immunization data management and analysis.
• Experience in coordinating different stakeholders.
• Experience working with information system developers.
• Demonstrated experience at the international level.

Desirable:

• Experience working with WHO or other UN Organizations.
• Experience in setting up data governance across different stakeholders.

Skills

• Theoretical and proven technical skills in Data modeling, Meta Data and Data Warehouse.
• Expert knowledge and practical experience in computer applications such as MS Excel and Xmart is required.
• Knowledge of vaccine-preventable diseases and immunization systems with particular knowledge of information systems for immunization programmes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to write in a clear and concise manner, and to present detailed factual information clearly.
• Ability to work and/or coordinate diverse groups of stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal, networking and diplomacy skills.
• Conscientious with the ability to take the initiative and work independently under general guidance.
• Familiarity with the UN system, including knowledge of WHO country, regional and global functions.
• Ability to work as a team member, and sensitivity to working in a multi-cultural environment.

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Producing results
• Knowing and managing yourself
• Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French. Intermediate knowledge of Spanish.

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 77,326 (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 5806 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.

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.

• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

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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.

• 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.

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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.

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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements