Programme Officer (Multiple Positions)

Job Title: Programme Officer (Multiple Positions)  

Organization: World Health Organization (WHO)

Grade: P3

Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4

Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 12 months

Closing Date: Jul 30, 2023, 12:59:00 AM

Primary Location: Switzerland-Geneva

Organization Unit: UT/UTD UNITAID International drug purchase facility

Schedule: Full-time  

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings. 

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Unitaid is a multilateral partnership hosted by the World Health Organization. Unitaid is focused on making a unique and impactful contribution to the global response against HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria in developing countries. It catalyses improvements for the larger response through forward-looking and time-limited investments that are designed to increase access to better, more effective and more affordable health products (i.e. preventatives, medicines and diagnostics). These investments typically target market-based interventions such as price reductions, improvements in quality and supply, and the introduction of innovative products more suitable for the populations in need. 

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The role of the Programme Officer is to implement grants. Specifically:

• Administer a small set of individual grants through the grant lifecycle, from proposal development to grant closure /transition to partner, when applicable.
• Develop and implement individual proposals and grants, liaising with Unitaid and external experts on a continuous basis for technical support, clarification, and analysis.
• Draft key aspects of grant documentation, including legal, results, financial and risk elements.
• Provide input into negotiations with partners to finalize grant documentation, with emphasis on performance and monitoring of verifiable results.
• Provide recommendations and support in the development of budget projections and financial requirements.
• Monitor grant implementation, report on the status of implementation; and ensure compliance with due process at all stages of grant management.
• Prepare reports on status of implementation and performance of partners.
• Contribute to the development of operational partnerships to ensure strong fit of grants with other stakeholders in the global health community.
• Assist in developing risk mitigation plans at the grant level.
• Collaborate effectively to support dialogue and preparation of funding requests.
• Prepare clear recommendations to the Team Leader and/or Programme Manager regarding funding requests, governance and policies, as well as risk and feasibility assessments.
• Gather, follow up and synthesize requests for information and responses to stakeholders.
• Assist the Team Leader and/or Programme Manager in the preparation of communications.
• Coordinate and deliver on ad hoc data requests.
• Perform any other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in one of the following areas - finance/economics (or) business/public administration (or) project management (or) public health.
Desirable: Advanced degree in development studies (or) health economics.

Experience

Essential:

• At least 5 years of progressive experience in managing projects or grants, preferably at an international level.
• Experience in supporting various aspects of project/grant management, including proposal development, risk and feasibility assessment, document review and implementation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project financing and financial processes with ability to prepare and manage budgets; complemented by experience in negotiation.
• Work experience in multistakeholder environments and working across multi-functional and dynamic teams.
• Experience managing relations with controllers and auditors.
  Desirable:
• Experience in project management in supply chain, product development, market access/regulatory, quality assurance, and/or intellectual property.
• Experience in negotiations and/or other relationships building with external clients/partners.
• Experience in public health.

Skills

• Good project management skills.
• Knowledge of grant development, implementation, financing and budgets in public health or development-related projects.
• Analytical processing and data management skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strong communication and partnering skills, and ability to write clearly and concisely.
• Ability to conduct due diligence and identify and manage risks.
• Ability to adapt to changing environment.

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.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French.

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 4510 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 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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https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion

)are strongly encouraged to apply for WHO jobs.

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• 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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• 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 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.

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

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• As a WHO staff member assigned solely and exclusively to support this Partnership, selected staff will have no right of reassignment or transfer outside the Partnership either during or at the end of his/her appointment, including pursuant to WHO Staff Rule 1050. (This does not apply to WHO fixed-term staff members reassigned from a non-Partnership position.)

• UNITAID is a partnership hosted and administered by WHO, located outside WHO premises in Le Pommier, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex.

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