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Qualifications

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The Centre’s objectives are to: (1) generate scientific information, monitor  trends and analyze evidence for advocacy, programmes, policies and action on health, environment and climate change; (2) assist Member States in developing policies to protect and promote health and well-being by adapting global norms and standards, building capacity and providing technical assistance; and (3) engage with different sectors, relevant international agencies and donors, and stakeholders to accelerate policy and action on climate and health in the Western Pacific region and beyond.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent will report to the Head of Office of the Centre. Within the delegated authority and in collaboration with other specialists at the Centre, HQs and in other offices, the specialist will lead and manage the Healthy Environment and Sustainable Urban Systems Programmes, maintaining good relations with national, regional and international counterparts, Cities/Urban networks, and United Nations agencies and seek joint action programmes in areas such as climate change and health, urban health, air and water pollution, and chemical risk assessment programmes.

Generic Duties

• Provide technical and managerial leadership in the area of Healthy Environment and Sustainable Urban Systems, ensuring that the activities in this area are well planned and coordinated and are carried out efficiently and effectively.
• Coordinate and responsible for the development of work plans and budgets for team activities including resource mobilization for the work programme and oversee the implementation of planned activities.
• Provide technical guidance and advice on the development and implementation of policies and strategies to promote sustainable, climate smart and health urban development
• Coordinate the development of guidance for situation analysis and needs assessment for addressing health, climate and environment linkages and advocate for adequate technical and strategic support to Member States.
• Oversee regional specific aspects in respect of the assigned programmatic areas covered and communicate these with the regional office/ Headquarters so that these findings can be utilized for organisational wide purposes.
• Lead and conduct research of relevance to Healthy Environment and Sustainable Urban Systems.
• Ensure and strengthen capacity building in the area of Healthy Environment and Sustainable Urban Systems and the related cross cutting areas.
• Promote and establish new community outreach activities to facilitate the expansion of community-based networks for improved health environment targeted towards controlling and preventing diseases.
• Respond to inquiries from the media, national or other institutions, and provide detailed and technical information concerning related principles, practices, issues, measures, techniques and procedures.
• Represent WHO at various meetings.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Specific duties

• Liaise with the Secretariat of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and other sectors working on climate change and health.
• In collaboration with DPS, liaise with SIDS (Small Island Developing States) initiatives relating to Healthy Environment and Sustainable Urban Systems

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education
Essential: An advanced university degree (master’s level or above) in public policy or public health with focus on urban and climate related determinants of health.
Desirable: Specialized training in health planning, management and political sciences is an advantage.

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/ . 

Experience
Essential: At least ten years of progressively responsible professional experience, including relevant international experience, in developing policies and strategies relating to Healthy Environment and Sustainable Urban Systems. Within this experience, demonstrated professional experience at regional or international level providing technical advice and services to governments and partners on environment and urban health initiatives. Experience managing diverse teams.
Desirable: Work experience or familiarity with WHO and UN agencies, or other relevant regional or international partners.

Skills

• Excellent knowledge of scientific and technical issues pertaining to Healthy and Sustainable Urban Systems.
• Excellent knowledge and expertise of global and regional level situations and actors with regard to policies, priorities and strategies governing Healthy and Sustainable Urban Systems.
• Sound knowledge of relevant regional actors, needs, priorities and policies, along with WHO’s policies, practices and guidelines in the related areas.
• Ability to conduct research and analyze results, identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations for strengthening Healthy and Sustainable Urban Systems.
• Ability to review and revise policies and objectives of assigned program and activities and ability to apply them in the country office setting.
• Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.
• Excellent writing, communication and public speaking skills

WHO Competencies

Enhanced WHO Global Competency Model: who-enhanced-competence.pdf

Producing results
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
Promoting the Organization’s position in health leadership
Creating an empowering and motivating environment
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication.

Use of Language Skills

Expert knowledge of English in required.
Intermediate knowledge of French is desirable.

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 92,731 (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. 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.
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• 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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• 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
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements