World Health Organization Ethiopia Vacancy Announcement

The World Health Organization (WHO) Ethiopia invites qualified and competent applicants for the following vacant post.

1: External Relations Officer

Contract Duration: Two (2) years

Primary Location: Ethiopia-Addis Ababa

Salary: USD 64,121 yearly

Objectives of the Programme:
The WHO Liaison Office to the AU and ECA aims to build constructive partnerships with the AU organs and UNECA to advance the continental public health agenda. This includes influencing AU and UNECA debates and actions on health, technical collaboration across health and health-related issues, and monitoring developments at the continental level relevant to WHO.

Description of Duties:
Under the direct supervision of the Head of the WHO Liaison Office to the AU and ECA, the incumbent will perform the following functions:

Generate intelligence on the evolving health interests of UN partners and main health donors working with the AU for possible use by WHO in strengthening partnerships and raising resources.
Support the drafting of proposals by WHO programs, development of donor briefings, reports, and feedback on WHO collaboration with AU and UNECA.
Maintain external relations through innovative approaches (e.g., quarterly partner briefings on WHO’s work with the AU and UNECA); while concisely, clearly, and convincingly communicating WHO’s overall work on the African Continent.
Work with Africa CDC and AUC communications counterparts to prepare joint communication and joint actions, including the revision of joint action plans and cooperation frameworks.
Develop regular internal and external communication products in liaison with WHO Communication teams, including using social media platforms.

Skill and Educational Background:

Essential:
First University degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Sciences, Business Administration, Communications, Public Health, Management, or Economics from an accredited/recognized institute.
At least five years’ related experience at the national and international level in external relations, resource mobilization, and/or communications. Documented achievements in resource mobilization activities.
Desirable:
Additional certificate/diploma/degree in resource mobilization and communicating about partnerships. Training in donor intelligence, proposal writing, and general project management. A Master’s degree in the relevant areas will be an advantage.
Experience in WHO, other UN agencies, or in a similar field.

Skills:

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Excellent analytical and writing skills.
Integrity, tact, and discretion.
Ability to work and achieve goals under pressure.

WHO Competencies:

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

Use of Language Skills:

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Intermediate knowledge of French.
Desirable: The above language requirements are interchangeable.

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 64,121 (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 3259 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.
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 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 putting 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.
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.
WHO also offers a 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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Application Way:

Interested applicants who meet the above minimum requirements can submit their application through the online link of this announcement: Apply Here

Deadline: August 1, 2024

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