Technical Officer

Job Posting Organization:
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. Established on April 7, 1948, WHO's mission is to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve vulnerable populations. The organization operates in over 150 countries and has a workforce of more than 7,000 employees. WHO's primary goal is to ensure that all people can attain the highest possible level of health, which includes addressing health emergencies, promoting universal health coverage, and advancing health equity.

Job Overview:
The Technical Officer position at the WHO Regional Director's Office (RDO) involves supporting the Regional Director in delivering their mandate effectively. The role requires coordination and facilitation of improved information and knowledge management within the team, ensuring that monitoring and evaluation processes are in place. The officer will be responsible for maintaining and improving activity databases and lessons learned logs. Additionally, the officer will accompany the Regional Director to meetings and missions, prepare meeting minutes, track progress on agreed issues, and follow up with focal points on actions taken. The position also entails facilitating the Regional Director's public engagements and travel, collaborating with technical departments to prepare necessary documents, and managing the Regional Director's schedule and correspondence. The officer will actively participate in key technical and policy meetings, prepare briefings on important programmatic issues, draft reports and meeting summaries, and generate routine statistical and analytical reports as required. This role is crucial for ensuring effective communication and coordination within the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office and with Member States.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and facilitate improved information and knowledge management within the team.
• Maintain and improve activities databases and lessons learned logs.
• Accompany the Regional Director to meetings and missions, preparing meeting minutes and tracking progress on agreed issues.
• Facilitate the Regional Director's public engagements and travel, collaborating with technical departments for document preparation.
• Manage the Regional Director's schedule, correspondence, and missions.
• Participate in key technical and policy meetings to support WHO EMRO's work with Member States.
• Prepare briefings for the RDO on programmatic, procedural, and protocol issues.
• Draft reports, briefing notes, and meeting summaries for proper reporting and follow-up.
• Generate routine statistical and analytical reports based on existing databases. 1
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Regional Director.

Required Qualifications:
Essential qualifications include a first university degree in business management, social sciences, public health, or a related field. Desirable qualifications include an advanced degree or training in relevant fields such as project management or public administration. Candidates must have at least five years of experience in technical work with international exposure, particularly within WHO, the UN system, or governmental/non-governmental organizations. Proven experience in planning and managing communications related to technical activities and high-level meetings is essential. Desirable experience includes working in an international or UN organization.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a first university degree in business management, social sciences, public health, or a related field. An advanced degree or training in relevant fields, including project management or public administration, is desirable.

Experience:
The position requires at least five years of experience in technical work with international exposure, particularly within WHO, the UN system, or governmental/non-governmental organizations. Candidates should have proven experience in planning and managing communications related to technical activities and high-level meetings.

Languages:
Essential language skills include expert knowledge of English. Desirable language skills include intermediate knowledge of French, which would be beneficial for communication within the organization and with international partners.

Additional Notes:
The remuneration for this position starts at an annual base salary of USD 71,335, with additional benefits including a variable post adjustment reflecting the cost of living, 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children. The position is subject to WHO Staff Regulations and Rules, and candidates may be required to provide proof of vaccination as per WHO requirements. WHO is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of underrepresented Member States. The organization also emphasizes the importance of maintaining a smoke-free environment.