Coordinator, Public Health and Migration Project (VEN) Grade: P-6

Vacancy Notice No: EURO/12/FT237 Title: Coordinator, Public Health and Migration Project (VEN) Grade: P-6 Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment Duration of contract: One year limited duration (project funded to April 2014) *See Additional Information below	Date: 19 June 2012 Application Deadline: 15 July 2012 (20 day(s) until closing deadline) Currently accepting applications Duty Station: Venice, Italy Organization unit: EURO Europe Regional Office (EU/RGO) / EU/PCR Policy, X-cutting Programmes, RD's Special Projects (EU/PCR) Venice Office
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME : The goal of this Regional Office country-focused project on Public Health and Migration is to provide technical assistance to Member States in their efforts to respond to acute and emergency situations related to the essential needs of the migrants experienced by border countries in the south eastern part of the European Region as well other areas of the European Region in emergency situations facing large inflow of migrants. The work will entail strengthening migrant sensitive services, and contribute to developing and improving policies, health systems and interventions to reduce significant challenges to the health system of recipient countries. One of the main aims of the project is to develop know how, expertise and capacity that can then be used by the European Region for other countries that may face massive migration related to emergency situations, identification of health care needs as well as service gaps to be addressed. This is a cross-cutting project with a strong focus on the design and development of systems to strengthen the country's capacity when facing critical situations due to public health challenges related to migration. The project will produce necessary evidence and examples to contribute to the formulation of strategic direction and policies related to the work of Policy and Cross-Cutting Programmes and Regional Director's Special Projects (PCR), Divisions of Health Systems and Public Health (DSP), Communicable Diseases, Health Security and Environment (DCE), Non-communicable Diseases and Health Promotion (DNP) and Information, Evidence, Research and Innovation (DIR) in relation to the Public Health and Migration Project and its specific focus on capacity and preparedness for dealing with acute situations related to undocumented migration, which can then be applied to other countries in the European Region. The project will closely link and coordinate with the Vulnerability and Health programme for the non-emergency issues of migrant health in the region and the other programmes within PCR Unit. The Coordinator of Public Health and Migration Project will also assist the PCR Director in resource mobilization actions and will support the PCR Geographically Dispersed Office in Venice in the liaison with the hosting Government. Purpose of the post: The Coordinator will have the overall responsibility for developing and leading the implementation of the Migration Project. This will include the management and oversight of related technical activities as well as the management of staff assigned to the cross-cutting project on public health and migration. The aim of the project is primarily to support EURO Member States in the Mediterranean area and as well other areas of the European Region, in emergency situations when facing large inflows of migrants whilst at the same time needing to secure quality health care. A key element of responsibility is to advance cooperation and coordination of activities across different divisions and programmes of the WHO European Office, as well as design innovative approaches and partnerships for the coordination of the implementation of the projects with communicable diseases programmes, non-communicable diseases programmes and health systems. The Coordinator will be the representative of WHO in Italy as pertains to this project. Finally the Coordinator will also support the PCR Geographically Dispersed Office (GDO) in Venice in terms of liaison with the hosting Government as well as with resource mobilization activities, to support other work carried out by the Venice office, as well as for the Migration Project itself.
Description of duties: Advising the Head, (PCR) and the Directors of DSP, DCE, DNP, and DIR on policies, strategic directions and priorities; project management issues, partnerships and development, including development of priority projects and fundraising related to the project on Public Health and Migration. In collaboration with the GDO in Venice liaising with Italian Authorities, within WHO and with external partners to achieve targets related to the project planning and implementation of main deliverables of the project, with particular focus on fostering and coordinating of its integration with relevant technical divisions and programme within EURO and WHO. Leading country-focused work in the operational range of the project including formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of WHO project activities carried out in Member States in the Mediterranean area. Leading the advocacy/communication work for the project in collaboration with Country Relations and Corporate Communication (CCC) and facilitate partnerships and resource mobilization efforts necessary to achieve the project and broader PCR fundraising objectives objectives. Coordinating and maintaining liaison within WHO/HQ and with other organizations; and representing the Organization in the context of the specific objectives of the project.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Essential: Advanced university degree in a scientific discipline, such as medical sciences, public health, epidemiology. Desirable: Post graduate degree in public health and economics.
Skills: Functional Skills and Knowledge : Excellent knowledge of public health with particular focus on management of complex public health operations as well as strong knowledge of country based work. Strategic thinking, leadership and ability to manage in innovative ways. The incumbent demonstrates an excellent understanding of the complex interrelationships of factors which impact on Public Health and Migration in the European region. Competencies: see WHO Global Competencies model at http://www.who.int/employment/competencies/en/ Promoting WHO's position in health leadership: The incumbent will have a pivotal role in advocacy and programme implementation that will enhance the leading position of WHO in fighting major migration related public health emergencies related with communicable diseases and emerging threats to the health of the European population. Creating an empowering and motivating environment: Provides staff with clear direction and support in meeting their objectives. Ensures that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clearly defined, understood and accepted. Delegates work appropriately to staff and encourages initiative. Provides staff with regular feedback, recognizes good performance and addresses performances issues. Motivates staff to achieve individual and team goals. Building and promoting partnerships across the Organization: Fosters integration of vertical programmes within and outside the Section and facilitates the building of partnerships and collaborative networks that will serve the entire section. Ability to facilitate partnerships within and outside WHO, team work and cross-programme collaboration. Producing results: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments. Delivers quality outputs within the prescribed time, cost and quality standards. Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules. Problem solving skills, flexibility, persistence towards achieving goals and meeting deadlines. Ensuring effective use of resources: Establishes measures to monitor resources and progress of activities planned. Monitors costs and seeks to use the most cost-effective methods. Identifies, organizes and effectively manages the financial and human resources needed to achieve results. Identifies priorities and defines realistic objectives and timelines.
Experience: Essential: At least 10 years of experience working in countries with member states and other international stakeholders with special emphasis on managing complex country operations, particularly with regards to health reforms cycle. Desirable: European region knowledge and working experience.
Languages: Essential: Excellent knowledge of English and basic knowledge of another WHO official language and/or EURO official language. Desirable: Working knowledge of other EURO languages; knowledge of Italian.
Additional Information: * Extension of appointment is subject to: - satisfactory performance, - continued need for the function, and - availability of funds Similar positions at the same grade may be filled using this vacancy notice. WHO has an on-line recruitment system, therefore ONLY applications submitted on-line at www.who.int/employment/en will be accepted. All on-line applications are automatically acknowledged. If you do not receive an e-mail within 24 hours confirming receipt of your application, you should verify your on-line profile. In case of repeated difficulties, contact by e-mail HrsRecruitment@euro.who.int indicating the vacancy title and number in the subject line.
Annual salary: (Net of tax) USD 95 394 at entry step at single rate USD 103 204 at entry step with primary dependants	Post Adjustment: 53.5 % of the above figure(s). This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.
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