WHO is hiring technical officers couple d with a competitive salary and benefits package, these positions provide a platform to make a significant impact on public health. If you possess the required expertise and a passion for preventing and controlling NCDs, explore the opportunities to join WHO as an NCD Technical Officer.
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Essential: A bachelor’s degree in a health or social science related to the functions of the post, from a recognized university.
Desirable: A master’s degree in public health, public policy, international affairs, international law, or a field related to the functions of the position from a recognized university would be an asset. WHO
If 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. PAHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the WHED database, a list updated by the IAU / UNESCO. The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. PAHO will also use the databases of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation http://www.chea.org/search/default.asp and College Navigator, found on the website of the National Centre for Educational Statistics, https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator to support the validation process. WHO
Experience:
Essential: Five years of national experience in the fields of NCDs, risk factors, mental health, public health, public policy or socio-economic development or functions related to the post.
Desirable: Practical experience working in public health projects at the international level in Latin America and the Caribbean. Experience working in an international organization would be an asset. WHO
SKILLS:
PAHO Competencies:
Overall attitude at work: Maintains integrity and takes a clear ethical approach and stance; demonstrates commitment to the Organization’s mandate and promotes the values of the Organization in daily work and behavior; is accountable for work carried out in line with own role and responsibilities; is respectful towards, and trusted by, colleagues and counterparts. WHO
Teamwork: Collaborate and cooperate with others. – Works collaboratively with team members and counterparts to achieve results; encourages cooperation and builds rapport; helps others when asked; accepts joint responsibility for the teams’ successes and shortcomings. Identifies conflicts timely and addresses them as necessary; understands issues from the perspective of others; does not interpret/ attribute conflicts to cultural, geographical or gender issues
Respecting and valuing individual differences: Treats everyone with dignity and respect, fostering positive relationships with everyone. Reflects on personal behavior to avoid stereotypes and considers situations from the perspective of others. WHO
Communication: Express oneself clearly when speaking/Write effectively/Listen/Shares knowledge-Quality and quantity of communication targeted at audience.
Listens attentively and does not interrupt other speakers. Adapts communication style and written content to ensure they are appropriately and accurately understood by the audience (e.g., PowerPoint WHO presentations, communication strategies, implementation plans). Shares information openly with colleagues and transfers knowledge, as needed
Knowing and managing yourself: Manages stress/Invite feedback/Continuously learn – Remains productive even in an environment where information or direction is not available, and when facing challenges; recovers quickly from setbacks, where necessary.
Manages stress positively; remains positive and productive even under pressure; does not transfer stress to others. Seeks feedback to improve knowledge and performance; shows self-awareness when seeking and receiving feedback; uses feedback to improve own performance. Seeks informal and/or formal learning opportunities for personal and professional development; systematically learns new competencies and skills useful for job; takes advantage of learning opportunities to fill competencies and skill gaps
Producing Results: Deliver quality results/Take responsibility – Produces high-quality results and workable solutions that meet clients’ needs. Works independently to produce new results and sets own timelines effectively and efficiently. Shows awareness of own role and clarifies roles of team members relating to project’s expected results.
Makes proposals for improving processes as required and takes responsibility for own work and/or actions, as necessary. Demonstrates positive attitude in working on new projects and initiatives. Demonstrates accountability for own success, as well as for errors; learns from experience
Moving forward in a changing environment: Propose change/Adapt to change – Suggests and articulates effective and efficient proposals for change as needed when new circumstances arise. Quickly and effectively adapts own work approach in response to new demands and changing priorities. Is open to new ideas, approaches and working methods; adjusts own approach to embrace change initiatives
Technical Expertise
Theoretical knowledge and technical expertise in NCDs, risk factors, mental health, public policy, international affairs, global health and public health
Ability to contribute technical input into recommendations for decision-making processes; ability to manage multiple issues and tasks in a complex organizational environment
Ability to create and advocate innovative approaches to facilitate and enhance project management capacity, as well as monitoring of these processes
Organizational and analytical skills to manage knowledge and information on public policies, health policies, fiscal policies for health, NCDs risk factors and/or tobacco control
Ability to develop and maintain partnerships for coordinated execution of projects.
Ability to support and maintain partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
Ability to contribute and prepare funding proposals
Sound analytical skills and good judgement to assess and provide input on technical issues
Strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy, and tact to effectively communicate with multiple stakeholders and professionals from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds
Excellent organizational and analytic skills combined with strong professional oral and writing skills including the development of reports, oral presentations, and technical/persuasive documents for consideration at the highest levels of the Organization
Languages:
Very good knowledge of Portuguese with working knowledge of English or Spanish.
IT Skills:
Demonstrated ability to effectively use current technology and software, in particular spreadsheets and presentations, as well as Enterprise Resource planning (ERP) and management information systems. Other IT skills and knowledge of software programs such as Visio and Project would be an asset.
REMUNERATION
Annual Salary: (Net of taxes)
R$292,731.00
