World Health Organization Project Officer, Strategic Relations with Countries

World Health Organization

Copenhagen, Denmark

Description of duties:

Under the supervision of the Executive Manager, Country Relations and Corporate Communication, the incumbent, in effectively liaising between the technical divisions and Country Offices:

• acts as the SRC focal point for Russian Federation to facilitate development of the Country Cooperation Strategy and monitoring of the BCA implementation; facilitates communication between the Ministry of Health of Russian Federation, Country Office in Russia and WHO Europe technical programmes; also acts as a focal point for other countries as assigned in the SRC;
• collates information and generates country health intelligence and produces reports to the EXM on key issues; knowledge and understanding of the country context and its health needs is expected;
• facilitates coordination and implementation of the subregional projects funded by Russian Federation;
• prepares briefings on the status of subregional projects implementation for the EXM;
• collects and reviews relevant information, carries our analysis and summarizes information from various sources for preparation of the CCS;
• drafts reports and strategy papers, including the final CCS document;
• supports preparation of the RD and EXM members visits to Russia and visits of national authorities to the Regional Office;
• acts as a liaison point/desk officer for those countries with whom Russian Federation has subregional projects;
• assists Executive Manager CCC in SRC duties as requested.

Education:

Essential: University degree in either health related areas or political sciences, social sciences and related areas.
Desirable: Master Degree in Public Health and/or international relations.

Skills:

Essential: Understanding international developments in the area of external relations with Member States. Strong commitment to the core values of the World Health Organisation.

Skilful in modern management methods (performance measurement, design and operation of modern management information systems, planning and evaluation, etc).

Knowledge of Microsoft Office package.

Excellent command of internet and ability to find information on the web. Knowledge of spreadsheet applications and presentation software applications required.

Competencies:

1. Moving forward in a changing environment: Open to new ideas and new working methods, adapts positively to change, exchange views and opinions with colleagues. Able to work independently while understanding his/her limits.
2. Producing results: Ability to produce high-quality results and workable solutions that meet client needs. Acts appropriately without prompting and makes things happen; handles problems effectively.
3. Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond: Ability to work collaboratively with team members and counter parts inside and outside the organization to achieve results. Encourages co-operation and builds rapport among fellow team members at all levels. Actively encourages people from different parts of the Organization to work together.
4. Communicating in a credible and effective way: Listens to others, express oneself clearly, produces clear and short written documents, share information.

Experience:

Essential: At least 3 years of work experience related to, partnerships, public and external relations in a public health context.
Desirable: Working experience of the UN system, and WHO specifically.

Languages:

Essential: A very good command of the English language with working knowledge of Russian.
Desirable: Knowledge of other European languages.

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