Programme Management 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 strategic objectives include advancing public health priorities, ensuring effective health interventions, and supporting member states in achieving measurable health impacts.

Job Overview:
The Programme Management Officer will play a crucial role in supporting WHO country offices and Regional Office Budget Centres in translating strategic priorities into coherent operational plans. This position involves results-based programme management, which is essential for connecting strategic priorities with operational plans, resource allocation, and performance monitoring. The officer will be responsible for facilitating technical dialogue between WHO country offices and regional offices, coordinating the implementation of planning and monitoring approaches, and ensuring effective resource management for public health programmes. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders to promote integrated approaches and cross-programme collaboration throughout the results-based management cycle.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent will perform a variety of duties, including:

• Supporting strategic and operational planning by promoting dialogue between WHO country offices and regional offices.
• Coordinating the implementation of the one-planning and monitoring approach.
• Managing results-based budgeting and resource allocation for effective public health programme implementation.
• Administering performance monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of programme initiatives.
• Organizing capacity-building programmes and follow-up on action points with stakeholders.
• Implementing solutions to deficiencies in management processes to strengthen results-based management.
• Applying the WHO Emergency Response Framework to support effective health interventions.
• Preparing reports, proposals, and advocacy documents for strategic decision-making.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in programme management, public administration, business administration, management, public health, social sciences, economics, statistics, international development, or a related field. A Master's degree or equivalent in public health or a related discipline is desirable. Additional training or certification in strategic and operational planning, results-based budgeting, performance monitoring, and capacity-building is also preferred. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications from accredited institutions listed in the World Higher Education Database (WHED).

Educational Background:
The essential educational requirement is a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as programme management, public health, or social sciences. A Master's degree is desirable, along with additional training or certification in areas related to the key duties of the position. Candidates must ensure that their educational qualifications are recognized by WHO and listed in the WHED.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in areas related to strategic and operational planning, results-based budgeting, performance monitoring, and coordination of public health programmes. Experience working with WHO or other international public health organizations is highly desirable. Demonstrated experience in performance reporting, data analysis, and stakeholder coordination is also preferred.

Languages:
Expert knowledge of English is required for this position. A working knowledge of another WHO official language or the local language of the duty station is considered an asset.

Additional Notes:
The position offers a competitive salary starting at USD 71,335, with additional benefits including 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children. The role is subject to WHO's Staff Regulations and Rules, and candidates must confirm their vaccination status as required by WHO before undertaking an assignment. 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 ethical standards and has a zero-tolerance policy towards abusive conduct.