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Consultant – Paediatric HIV Treatment and Care

Purpose of consultancy
To provide technical expertise on the paediatric HIV treatment and care area of work, as well as WHO leadership’s work for the Global Alliance for Ending AIDS in Children with WHO member states, WHO regional, HQ offices and units and other Alliance Partners at National, Regional and HQ levels.
Deliverables:
Task 1: To contribute to the WHO country engagement and provide technical guidance to the 12 partner countries participating in the 1st phase of the Global Alliance to end AIDS in Children. The consultant will:

facilitate regular meetings with partner country WHO offices to follow-up development of implementation plans, workplans, monitoring tools and accountability plans for implementation of the initiative activities developed by partner countries
provide technical guidance to countries to support activity prioritization and ensure WHO guidelines are implemented.

Deliverable 1.1: Status report of national programme plans by the 12 partner countries.
Timeline: 30 March 2023.
Deliverable 1.2: Summary status report of Global Alliance to end AIDS in children implementation for the 12 partner countries.
Timeline: 30 November 2023.
Deliverable 1.3: Meeting notes and reports on technical assistance provision.
Timeline: 30 November 2023.
Task 2: To provide technical guidance to countries and regions in the dissemination and adoption of WHO guidelines on testing, care and treatment for children
living with HIV. The consultant will:

Prepare technical presentations at webinars, conferences, meetings, and workshops organised by WHO, National programmes or other partners.
Contribute to the development of country resource mobilization proposals.
Develop and maintain a policy tracker on uptake of WHO policies to inform WHO technical assistance.

Deliverable 2.1:Update at least 10 slide sets for presentation made at organised meetings/ webinars.
Timeline: 30 March 2023.
Deliverable 2.2: Quarterly report on technical expertise provided to National guidelines and funding proposal development.
Timeline: 30 March, 30 June, 30 September, 30 November 2023.
Deliverable 2.3: Updated policy tracker on uptake of WHO policies on DTG 10mg (note relevant for UTD reporting) and other relevant policies.
Timeline: 30 June 2023.
Task 3: To contribute to the paediatric and adolescent’s capacity building component of the WHO AFRO-ECHO platform.
Deliverable 3.1: Q1-2 Draft agenda, slides and dissemination material for 2 technical webinars or country support calls.
Timeline: 30 May 2023.
Deliverable 3.2: Q3-4 Draft agenda, slides and dissemination material for 4 technical webinars or country support calls.
Timeline: 30 November 2023.
Task 4: To contribute to the work of other departments across WHO.
Deliverable 4.1: Draft chapter of the HIV chapter of the Blue Handbook by Maternal and Child Health department.
Timeline: 30 November 2023 and dependent on the progress of the update of the Blue Handbook.
Qualifications, experience, skills and languages.
Educational Qualifications:
Essential:

Advanced university degree in medicine.
Postgraduate degree in paediatrics.

Desirable:

Advanced university degree in Public Health or related area.

Experience
Essential:

Over 10 years’ experience in the management of children living with HIV, out of which 5 years’ experience in support to scale up HIV services.
Experience in support guidelines development and adoption
Experience working with national programmes in lower- and middle-income countries.

Desirable:

Experience in providing technical assistance to countries

Skills

Evidence of strong skills in programme design and management
Strong background knowledge in the area of paediatric HIV
Specific knowledge of WHO guidelines and its implementation at country level.
Basic knowledge of human rights, community engagement and gender equity in relation to disease response

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October 29, 2024
PROSE Coordinator

The purpose
The EPR flagship initiatives aim to improve all Member States’ capacity to prepare, detect and respond rapidly during emergencies. This position will focus on PROSE interventions.
PROSE will focus on preparedness: to ensure that all Member States have Resilient Health Systems (RHS) to prevent, predict, timely detect, and promptly and effectively respond to all public health emergencies (PHEs) due to all hazards
The PROSE flagship will: support the member states to address gaps in IHR capacities and strengthen countries’ capacity to (1) anticipate risks, (2) plan for contingencies, and (3) prepare human and financial resources in response to known and novel threats and ensure that IHR core capacities are in place in the MEMBER States
Summary Of Assigned Duties
Under the coordination of the Regional Health Emergency Preparedness Programme of the WHO Regional Office for Africa (EMP/AFRO) and the direct supervision of the Risk Management and Country Preparedness Advisor based at the Emergency Hub based in Nairobi, Kenya, the consultant will perform the following tasks:

Support the coordination of the PROSE initiatives and activities through participating in planning activities, organization, implementation of essential emergency preparedness interventions namely: (i) universal health coverage program review (UHPR), (ii) Strategic Tool for Assessing Risks (STAR); (iii) Joint External Evaluations of (IHR 2005), (iv) Monitoring and Evaluation of (IHR 2005) Framework (v) mapping of resources for health security, (vi), development of multi-hazard plans (vii) and strategic risk communication plans and community commitments, (viii) the one health initiatives and Scaling Up of National Action Plans for Health Security(NAPHS) including Annual Operational Plans for NAPHS.
Provide WHO offices and Member States with useful technical guidance and information and new tools for the implementation of the IHR (2005) while (i) strengthening technical support to Member States in the planning and implementation of IHR 2005 core competencies, including at Points of Entry (POEs) and cross-border collaboration,
To support the implementation and follow up of effective utilization of the allocated funds for the flagship initiative-PROSE.
Carry out technical support missions and supervision, monitoring and evaluation of the interventional package under the PROSE flagship initiatives in the selected member states.
Support collaboration with regional partners such as the Regional Economic Communities such as the EAC, IGAD, SADC, Interntional organisations and institutions like the Africa CDC, ECSA, IFRC, UN Agencies and other technical and financial partners involved in emergency preparedness in East and Southern Africa.
Develop and submit to supervisors periodic activity reports on the implementation of PROSE initiatives including progress reports.
Perform any other duties within the competencies and abilities assigned by the supervisor.

Expected deliverables
As a result of the consultation, the following outputs are expected from the consultant:

Periodic work plans on a quaterly basis
An end-of-mission report.
Prose project mission and supervision reports.
Periodic progress reports on the implementation of the PROSE initiatives with a very clear M and E framework.

Recruitment Profile Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences.
Communication
Ensuring the effective use of resources
Promoting WHO’s position in health leadership
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

Essential
Education Qualifications

A master’s degree in medicine, public health, management, business administration, or in a similar area related to the functions of the position from an accredited and recognized institution.
Master’s qualification in Medical Sciences, Public Health and/or Epidemiologist,

Desirable

Specialized training in emergency management; specific training in project management and related strategy development with WHO and/or UN agencies, and experience working in relevant non-governmental organizations.
Having held a position with the MOH in the work areas of Emergency Preparedness, IHR, Disaster Risk Management and Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance

Experience
Essential:
The Professional/consultant Must Have The Following Profiles

Have at least 7 years of professional experience in developing countries with WHO or the MOH and demonstrate a track record of supporting Emergency Preparedness Activities such as Emergency and Disaster and Emergency Medicine, JEE, NAPHS, STAR, JRA, Multi Hazard Planning IHR-MEF activities, Outbreaks and public health emergencies, infectious disease control programs, the design of training tools for health personnel
Be familiar with WHO strategies, regulations and frameworks such as the (IHR 2005), and the IHR Framework and Monitoring and Evaluation.
Extensive experience in the management and evaluation of public health programmes and partnership development
Have national (MOH) and/or international experience in the field of technical support for public health emergency preparedness. response to epidemics and pandemic (COVID-19) and technical support to developing countries.
Have a perfect command of English and willing to be deployed within one

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October 29, 2024
Consultant – Visual Designer Consultants – Process and Platform Management Consultant – Surveillance Data Management and Analysis Consultant – Regulatory Systems Strengthening Consultant – Health of Trans and Gender Diverse People Consultant – Knowledge Translation in Maternal and Newborn Health and Well-being

Purpose of consultancy
To deliver the visual identity for the WHO Academy. The consultant will apply this visual identity across several WHO Academy digital products like the online learning programmes, web sites or communication material.
Deliverables:
Deliverable 1: Visual Design direction for Marketing & Communication products.
Objective 1: Generate a visual identity for the WHO Academy.

Output 1.1: Visual designs for marketing/communications products for the Academy, including but not limited to brochures, information sheets, slide presentation templates, reports and newsletters.

Deliverable 2: Consistent Visual Design direction for Digital Learning products.
Objective 2: Design visual themes across learning programmes which meet the WHO Academy brand and promote a consistent user experience.

Output 2.1: Organize briefing sessions with Learning Designers and Game Designers to collect visual needs.
Output 2.2: Generate iterative visual design themes for learning programmes. The iterative process will allow Learning Designers and SMEs to deliver feedback and generate adjusted versions of the themes.

Objective 3: Provide direction to learning production partners to implement visual themes.

Output 3.1: Organize guidance sessions on the use of visual themes in digital learning products. The sessions will be organized with production partners (agencies) for them to implement the visual style in digital learning products.
Output 3.2: Organize and attend meetings with learning production vendors to adjust visual design in learning products.
Output 3.3: Define quality criteria related to visual design in learning production. These criteria will be included the global Quality Checklist used by WHO Academy Quality department.

Objective 4: Create graphics, templates, and Interface designs for learning programmes.

Output 4.1: Create graphics and basic visual elements to support current learning programmes. This can include (but not limited to): visual banners for the Learning Experience Platform, simple avatars for e-learning, first set of icons, game interface elements, example graphics, tables and charts, etc.
Output 4.2: Create templates and interface designs for learning programmes and any related games, as well as templates and interface designs to use across programmes.

Deliverable 3: Framework for a library of learning media assets.
Objective 5: Develop and structure a library of media assets.

Output 5.1: Select the appropriate tool for hosting a library of media assets for the WHO Academy.
Output 5.2: Establish the structure and the way of functioning of the media assets library.
Output 5.3: Ensure appropriate access to the library for the relevant designers and stakeholders. Continuously improve performances of the library ie. querying/searching, classifying, tagging, updating or archiving of assets.
Output 5.4: Create graphics samples to include in the media library.
Output 5.5: Provide guidance to learning designers, game designers and learning developers with the acquisition of images to use in programmes.

Qualifications, experience, skills and languages.
Educational Qualifications:
Essential:

First level University degree in one of the following fields :
Communication, branding, advertisement, Digital illustration, visual design, or audiovisual field, Multimedia, video production, art designer or any related field.

Experience
Essential:

5 to 10 years of relevant experience in visual design, visual identity or art direction.
Experience with creative design.
Digital experience and delivery using industry standards such as project management.

Desirable:

Past experience in Health sector.
Experience in Project Management.
Experience in Learning Production and/or Educational Media development.
Experience in implementing learning solutions in LMIC.
Experience with interactive media and gaming.
Experience in working on digital learning projects.
Experience in international organizations.

Skills

Ability to deliver and achieve results.
Excellent communication and writing skills.
Ability to work harmoniously as a member of a team, adapt to diverse educational and cultural backgrounds and maintain a high standard of professional conduct.
Ability working with multiple stakeholders in a diverse environment (different time zones, countries/regions, languages, etc.).

Closing Date : Jan 2, 2023

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October 29, 2024
Consultant – Policy & Change

Purpose of consultancy
The consultant will advise on internal Information Technology (IT) policy research, development, drafting, and review; in addition to focus on the activities of the Project Management Office (PMO) Governance (GOV) and Change, Communications, & User Experience (CCX) teams in IMT.
Deliverables:
Output 1: Facilitate & advise on internal IT policies, procedures and guidelines.

Develop revised processes and procedures to improve existing processes in coordination with the GOV team.
Develop project plan with tasks, critical paths, and policy timelines.
Assist the responsible officer to prepare drafts and updates.
Advise on improvements to the policy review process.
Follow up on policy activities.
Collaborate with relevant stakeholders on changing priorities and requirements.
Undertake research and analysis to keep management up to date on emerging policy trends and best practices.
Consult with IT colleagues and partner organizations/agencies to gather and consolidate policy feedback.

Output 2: Advise and collaborate on Change.

Assist responsible officer in gathering stakeholder and group information, plans, and tracking progress.
Assist the responsible officer to prepare drafts and updates.
Consolidate campaign plans, tasks, and critical paths.
Adhere to and promote the use of standard IT PMO/GOV/CCX frameworks and templates.
Ensure timeliness and quality of deliverables.
Advise on project status.

Qualifications, experience, skills and languages.
Educational Qualifications:
Essential:

First-level university degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Project Management, Political Science or related discipline.

Desirable:

Professional qualification or foundation certification in project and/or change management methodologies such as PMI, Prosci, Prince 2, Agile SCRUM, Lean, Six Sigma, or ITIL v4.

Experience
Essential:

At least three (3) years of relevant experience in writing, marketing, research, drafting documents, or communications.
Demonstrated international experience.

Desirable:

Experience in project estimation, establishment of tracking systems and improvement initiatives.
Experience in working across multiple time zones without the need for face-to-face meetings.
Experience with Change Management and an understanding of fundamental procurement principles.

Skills

Proven skills in the areas of project support, planning and organizing.
Attention to detail to continuously monitor progress actions and initiatives.
Ability to adapt and manage deliverables and resources in a climate of change, and to effectively think and act quickly under pressure.
Ability to effectively collaborate with teams in an international, multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary environment separated by geographical locations and working in different time-zones.
Ability to promote best practices, advise on improvements, independently perform research, and apply information from a broad range of sources.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, negotiate, advocate, motivate, resolve conflict, and adapt relevant leadership styles to a variety of situations.
Excellent oral and written communication.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong organizational, time management, and consultancy skills.
Proactive, flexible, resourceful, and able to work independently.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.), MS SharePoint & MS Visio, and ServiceNow Project and Portfolio Management.

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October 29, 2024
Consultant – Immunization Devices (IMD) Assessment

Purpose of consultancy
The consultant will contribute to the work of VAX and assist with key activities contributing to the evaluation for Prequalification (PQ) and post-PQ monitoring activities of IMD in accordance with the WHO IMD Performance, Quality and Safety (PQS) 2019-2023 Strategy
Deliverables:
Deliverable 1:

Organize the WHO PQS Working Group meetings and stakeholder meetings.
Plan and track the WHO PQS Technical Working Group activities and outputs including capturing and track and reporting key decision points and action items from WHO PQS meetings.
Track progress made on WHO PQS Working Group work plans and strategic objectives.

Deliverable 2:

Consolidate industry reviews of WHO PQS specifications, verification protocols and technical guidance documents.

Deliverable 3:

Schedule WHO PQS meetings and consultations; technical dossier reviews, Working Groups, PQS IMD Manufacturers consultations, Partner coordination with UNICEF Supply Division, UNICEF Programme Division, GAVI, Interagency Supply Chain Group, Technet.

Deliverable 4:

Prepare pre-AR documents and forms for each prequalified manufacturer and product, pre-review AR applications for complementation and follow-up with manufactures.

Deliverable 5:

Create, consolidate, edit, finalize, and publish WHO PQS IMD documentation (e.g., specifications, testing protocols, resource materials, target product profiles, and WHO PQS IMD website content).

Deliverable 6:

Create tracking tools to capture and report on key performance indicators, and progress made on WHO PQS Strategy goals and targets. Report on WHO PQS key performance indicators.
Track consultant deliverables.

Deliverable 7:

Review completeness of Product Dossier submissions.

Deliverable 8:

Update WHO PQS databases and document repositories.

Deliverable 9:

Collate, aggregate, and report Post Market Monitoring (PMM) feedback data, reports, UNICEF Supply Division Quality Assurance Reports, Annual reviews submissions of equipment and device performance failures.

Qualifications, experience, skills and languages.
Educational Qualifications:
Essential:

Advanced degree in public health.

Experience
Essential:

At least 7 years of relevant experience in public health.

Desirable:

Experience working in multiple countries/international environment.
Experience with immunization project management at the global level.
Experience in producing guidelines.

Skills/Knowledge:

Delivers clear, concise and coherent messages – written and verbally – which are adapted to the intended audience.
Strong time management and project management skills.
Ability to multitask and work efficiently to meet program needs.
Ability to work as a team member, while managing competing interests and priorities.
Project/Program management skills.
Knowledge of WHO immunization equipment Prequalification.

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October 29, 2024
Consultant – Multi-Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy

Purpose of consultancy
To provide technical expertise towards two key projects/activities:

WHO NCD-Lab Initiative to identify innovative solutions, contextualized at country level and available online, that target policy-level change, systems change or individual-level change, identified and disseminated through WHO platforms;
WHO Framework for the meaningful engagement of People Living with NCDs and mental health conditions (PLWNCD&MHC) to meaningfully engage people living with NCDs and mental health conditions in the co-development and co-design of NCD principles, policies, programmes and services

Deliverables:
Output 1: Launch of the 2023-2024 term of the NCD Lab (to be completed by 28 February 2023).

1.1 Provide draft updated Terms of Reference for new phase, identifying new opportunities to enhance previous TORs (incl. eligibility criteria, individual vs organization, legal aspects) and coordinating and aligning with guidance provided by WHO LEG teams.
1.2 Review process and follow up with WHO LEG on a new TORs.
1.3 Engage, consult and build consensus with NCD Lab Co-chairs and Steering Committee members on a new TORs and any revised roles and responsibilities of Steering Committee
1.4 Support outreach and follow up to renew/revise existing Steering Committee appointments and roles
1.5 Support outreach and follow up to renew and/or initiate any new thematic areas and relevant Steering Committees in addition to current ones

Output 2: Contribute to conceptualize and prepare for fourth cycle call for submissions to the NCD Lab in collaboration with WHO Innovation Hub and relevant technical departments and offices (to be completed by 30 March 2023)

2.1 Develop a strategic plan to shape thematic focus of the call-in line with evidence-based data and country needs, and carry out stakeholder engagement, communication and wider outreach activities before and during call for submissions.
2.2 Convene, engage and support relevant technical department across the 3 levels of WHO to shape and support the call (in particular WHO Innovation Hub and technical departments relevant to the call).

Output 3: Review NCD Lab Cycle 4 submissions in joint process with Co-chairs, Steering Committees and WHO partners and identify shortlisted and winning projects (to be completed by 30 August 2023).

3.1 Perform phase 1 quality control of received submissions, followed by review, shortlisting and consolidation of aggregate final scores.
3.2 Provide technical guidance to Co-chairs, Steering Committees and WHO partners to identify shortlisted and winning projects.

Output 4: Contribute to the provision of strategic communications to winners and partners, conduct promotional and communications activities in line with guidance from WHO Department of Communication (to be completed by 30 November 2023)

4.1 Prepare KAP one-pagers/articles/videos, webinar, country support).
4.2 Prepare evaluation survey for Steering Committee and follow up with lessons learned.

Output 5: Contribute to promote previous NCD-LAB winners through follow-up on project progress and milestones, alignments with WHO workstreams and initiatives, inclusion in global portfolio of grassroots innovations and visibility for potential funders and implementing partners (to be completed by 8 December 2023).

5.1 Facilitate webinars and ensure advocacy, dissemination and engagement activities with previous NCD Lab winners, and highlight progress on projects.
5.2 Contribute to the development of a document that maps ongoing activities across WHO and GCM Participants where the value of NCD Lab and its winners can be highlighted.

Output 6: Contribute to the GCM workstream on the meaningful engagement of People Living with NCDs and mental health conditions in the following: (to be completed by 8 December 2023).

6.1 Contribute to the development of six policy briefs with regional offices on the principles, policies, strategies and structures necessary for meaningful engagement of people living with NCDs and mental health conditions.
6.2 Provide strategic support and guidance in the implementation for the WHO Framework implementation phase

Qualifications, experience, skills and languages.
Educational Qualifications:
Essential:

Advanced degree in public health, global health or international development or other related public health field.

Desirable:

Degree or credentials in public health policy.
Degree/certificate in communications.

Experience
Essential:

Minimum five years of experience working in international organizations and/or nongovernmental organizations working in global health.
Experience in advocacy and strategic communications.
Experience in working with individuals with living/lived experiences of health conditions.
Experience working and building partnerships with diverse stakeholders groups across income settings.

Desirable:

Previous experience working with WHO in a relevant area.

Skills

Strong understanding of the NCD and mental health agenda.
Understanding of NCD and mental health advocacy and global health civil society movements.
Strong writing, communication and presentation skills.
Sound technical knowledge of global public health.
Ability to work under pressure, meet short deadlines and maintain diplomacy.
Ability to work harmoniously as a member of a team, adapt to diverse educational and cultural backgrounds and maintain a high standard of professional conduct.

Languages required:
Essential:

Expert knowledge of English.

Desirable:

Knowledge of other UN languages.

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October 29, 2024
Consultant – Infection Prevention and Control in the Context of Covid-19 Consultant – Global Health Diplomacy and Policy dialogue Consultant – Sepsis

Purpose of consultancy
To provide technical expertise to the WHE IPC team, for activities and products primarily focused on the COVID-19 response. This will require working across technical units at WHO headquarters, specifically the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Hub and Taskforce, along with close engagement with colleagues in the WHO regional/country offices and key external stakeholders.
Deliverables:
Output 1: Contribute to the revision process and roadmap for consolidated COVID-19 IPC guidelines under the supervision of COVID-19 IPC response co-leads produced.

Activity 1.1: Progress update to the mapping and prioritization of work activities for the revision process of the COVID-19 IPC guidelines with the technical team.
Activity 1.2: Progress update (report).

Output 2: COVID-19 IPC guideline evidence reviews produced.

Activity 2.1: Facilitate the development of COVID-19 IPC evidence review required for the guidelines including identification of key areas of IPC evidence review required, organizing, and following up with reviewers, reviewing and ensuring GRADE and evidence to decision making summary tables are produced.
Activity 2.2: Monthly progress update (report).

Output 3: COVID-19 IPC Guideline development group (GDG) preparations and meetings held.

Activity 3.1: Prepare for the GDG meetings including ensuring evidence review summaries available (as GRADE and evidence to decision making tables), organizing preparatory meetings with the GDG chair and methodologist to review evidence tables, preparing slide deck for GDG meetings.
Activity 3.2: Facilitate COVID-19 IPC GDG meetings by supporting with content presentation as required.
Activity 3.3: Distribute GDG meeting minutes and slides with GDG members.
Activity 3.4: Regularly update the COVID-19 GDG membership list.
Activity 3.5: Monthly progress update (report).

Output 4: COVID-19 IPC Living Guideline produced.

Activity 4.1: Draft the updated COVID-19 recommendations in the MAGICapp with technical team under the supervision of the COVID-19 co-leads.
Activity 4.2: Collect and assimilate inputs of draft guidelines from GDG members, external peer reviewers, technical editor, other WHO colleagues.
Activity 4.3: Submit updated draft version to WHO Publication review committee (PRC) /Guideline Review committee (GRC) and respond to queries accordingly with aim for final approvals.
Activity 4.4: Monthly progress update (report).

Output 5: COVID-19 living guideline dissemination products, including manuscripts, developed, and disseminated.

Activity 5.1: Produce manuscript including identifying journal for production of guideline recommendations and/or manuscripts and coordinating writing with others including technical writer.
Activity 5.2: Produce infographics related to updated guidelines in collaboration with risk communication colleagues.
Activity 5.3: Present guidelines updates at events e.g. webinars, as required.
Activity 5.4: Monthly progress update (report).

Output 6: WHE IPC program and overarching WHO strategic objectives in the COVID-19 Global Preparedness, Readiness and Response Plan.

Activity 6.1: Provide technical expertise into WHE IPC program planning and activities related to the COVID-19 Global Preparedness, Readiness and Response Plan.
Activity 6.2: Progress update (report).

Output 7: Technical IPC expertise to declared outbreaks (non-COVID-19).

Activity 7.1 – Provide technical expertise and advice in declared outbreaks (exclusive of COVID-19 pandemic) incident management support team (IMST) meetings.
Activity 7.2 – Produce disease-specific outbreak IPC report (if an outbreak occurs).

Qualifications, experience, skills and languages.
Educational Qualifications:
Essential:

Advanced university degree in health sciences or public health.

Desirable:

PhD in public health or medicine.
Certificate or post graduate diploma in Infection Prevention and Control.

Experience
Essential:

Over 10 years of relevant work experience in the areas of Infection Prevention and Control and public health including some at the international level.
Extensive experience in IPC guideline development including convening subject experts.
Proven experience in the field of public health policy development and implementation.
Experience in the development of high-level multi-sectoral partnerships towards a common goal.

Desirable:

Experience working with or supporting low and/or middle-income countries.
Previous work experience with WHO.

Skills

Expert knowledge of IPC in application to ensure quality and safety for patient care delivery in a variety of emergency settings.
Knowledge with the dissemination and implementation strategies of IPC materials.

Closing Date: Dec 23, 2022

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October 29, 2024
Consultant – Humanitarian Intervention Guide (mhGAP – HIG) Consultant – Multisectoral and Multi-Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership

Purpose of consultancy
To contribute to the management of the project “Strengthening organizational capacity for integrating mental health care in health services in humanitarian settings through training and mentoring” and to contribute to the updating and development of training materials.
Deliverables

Deliverable 1: Provide updated mhGAP-HIG curriculum and materials date (e.g. pre- and post-training assessments, training evaluation forms, training content and materials, training assignments and exercises) in English and French developed with contributions from the project team and mhGAP-HIG expert trainers.
Deliverable 2: Organize virtual global mhGAP-HIG workshop I for participant of multiple agencies (including preparation phase, workshop administration and follow-up) in collaboration with the project team.
Deliverable 3: Organize virtual global mhGAP-HIG workshop II targeting participants of multiple agencies from francophone countries (including preparation phase, workshop administration and follow-up) in collaboration with the project team.
Deliverable 4: Collect and analyze f project data and complete final project report and mhGAP-HIG multi-country final case study report.
Deliverable 5: Participate in internal and external project meetings, organize community of practice and mentorship calls, and contribute to the development of communication materials (e.g., website content, blogs, handouts) in line with global mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) standards and guidelines.

Qualifications, experience, skills and languages.
Educational Qualifications:
Essential:

Advanced university degree in mental health (e.g. psychiatrist, clinical psychologist, psychiatric nurse, or clinical social worker).

Desirable:

Doctorate degree in mental health related field.

Experience
Essential:

Over 5 years of relevant experience supporting MHPSS programs in international humanitarian contexts, including in project management and capacity building
Experience in integrating mental health care into general health care.
Work experience in large humanitarian crises caused by conflict or natural disasters.
Experience organizing and conducting training and capacity building workshops.

Desirable:

Experience with using the WHO’s mhGAP Humanitarian Intervention for integrating mental health care into general health care in humanitarian settings.
Experience in utilizing and managing learning platforms such as Canvas.

Skills/Knowledge:

Good writing skills.
Ability to work within and contribute to a team.
Strong organizational and skills.
Strong interpersonal and written skills, and cross-cultural competency.

Languages required:
Essential:

Expert knowledge in English and French.

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October 29, 2024
Consultant – Learning Testing Specialist Consultant – Health and Migration Consultants – Investigator (Office of Internal Oversight Services) Consultant – WHO Pandemic Hub External Engagement

Purpose of consultancy
The consultant will coordinate testing activities to support the WHO Academy’s formative evaluation of its learning programmes, learning experience platform (LXP), and other products, including systems for learning design and quality improvement.
The consultant will use testing to inform decisions about the quality of the products and how to improve them to ensure the products will work as planned upon implementation. Testing is required before the Delivery phase of Academy’s learning design and quality improvement cycle; however, it may also occur during any phase in the cycle to help learning design and product development teams make data-driven decisions.
The consultant will design and plan a variety of testing activities, run testing with learners and other key stakeholders, and analyze the test data and report findings.
Deliverables:
Deliverable 1: Design and Planning Specifications for Testing.
Objective 1: Design and plan testing requirements to define inputs for testing WHO Academy products, including learning programmes and the learning experience platform (LXP), and the outputs expected from testing.

Output 1.1: Determine the objective of the test and specify what is tested, who the test users are, how the test sessions are organized, what data are collected, and when and where the test is conducted.
Output 1.2: Recruit and select users based on characteristics appropriate for the test.
Output 1.3: Make test tasks that prescribe what users should try to achieve with the product, focus on specific features that will be tested, and provide a goal against which the users’ actions can be evaluated.
Output 1.4: Setup any equipment that will be used for testing such as screen-sharing applications for remote testing.

Deliverable 2: Running the Test Sessions.
Objective 2: Run the test sessions from start to completion, ensuring adherence of all required testing procedures whether tests are conducted remotely or in person, and whether tests are moderated or unmoderated.

Output 2.1: Run through the checklist of activities required for test sessions specified in the test plan, including welcoming and instructing the users, observing them, listening in on their thoughts, prompting them, taking notes, asking post-task questions, and thanking users.
Output 2.2: Run test sessions or train evaluators to run the sessions using the test session checklist.

Deliverable 3: Analysis of Test Data.
Objective 3: Analyze the test data and report the findings to ensure the test has a high impact on the continued development of the product.

Outcome 3.1: Analyze the test data.
Outcome 3.2: Assign evaluators to rate severity of usability problems.
Outcome 3.3: Devise redesign proposals.
Outcome 3.4: Report the test findings.
Outcome 3.5: Evaluate the quality and usefulness of the test in terms of its impact to bring effective changes in the test product, the cost of testing, and general methodological requirements of reliability, validity, and generalizability.

Qualifications, experience, skills and languages
Educational Qualifications:
Essential:

Advanced University degree in Learning Science, Educational Technology, Psychology, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer and Information Science, or any related field.

Desirable:

PhD in Educational Sciences or related field.
Masters degree in UX design and UX research.

Experience
Essential:
At least 5 years of relevant experience in :

Conducting research using a range of qualitative and quantitative methods, including usability testing, survey design and remote testing, and participatory design.
Testing education and training products, including learning management systems.
Development of online experience testing.
Analyzing data and reporting findings.

Desirable:

Experience in evaluative research, education research and UX research.
Experience in learning design and UX design.
Experience in measuring learning impact in LMIC.
Experience in working with World Health Organization or with international organizations.

Skills/Knowledge:
Essential:

Ability to deliver and achieve results.
Excellent communication and writing skills.
Ability working with multiple stakeholders in a diverse environment (multiple cultures, time zones, countries/regions, languages, etc.).

Closing Date : Dec 20, 2022

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October 29, 2024
Fleet Manager

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The mission of WHO’s Emergencies Preparedness and Response program is to help countries, and to coordinate international action, to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies.
WHO Fleet Services (WFS) objectives:
Improve effectiveness by:

Ensuring transport availability, and effective relationships with with rental vehicle providers.
Reduce transportation-related costs through:
Studying cost-effective vehicle acquisition and recommending procurement options.
Timely replacement of WHO vehicles.
Timely preventive maintenance of all WHO vehicles.
Realizing optimal disposal revenue from all vehicles.
Reduce negative effects associated with road transport.
Enhanced safety for WHO personnel and other road users.
Reduced environmental impact through lower emissions.
Recruit qualified and experienced drivers.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
In the context of the WHO Health Emergencies Preparedness and Response (EPR), at the hub level, the Fleet Manager is responsible for the provision of a well-rounded Fleet Management Service that enables WHO to successfully implement a rapid, fully functional emergency operation. This includes providing the Organization with the tactical means to perform its mission in the best possible conditions, organizing all requirements for transporting staff, guests and visitors, managing vehicles, and setting up appropriate and responsive staff transport programs. The incumbent may be deployed to emergency operations when required.
SUMMARY OF ASSIGNED DUTIES
Within the framework of the delegated authority, the incumbent is assigned all or part of the following duties:

Coordinate and arrange all vehicle transport requirements daily for staff, visiting WHO managers and guests, ensuring timely delivery, and applying rental options when authorized.
Improve the end-to-end lifecycle for the WHO vehicle fleet, from supporting specification definition through purchasing to the delivery, maintenance, fuel management, and disposal.
Monitoring fleet KPIs and performance.
Produce and disseminate reports and information related to fleet management in a timely manner, analyze stock data, forecast, and prepare orders for spare parts, tires, and materials required for the operations.
Ensure that all vehicles are well maintained and monitor preventive maintenance schedules in collaboration with manufacturers.
Prepare a Response Plan with a corresponding budget (the plan may include a vehicle disposal /replacement plan).
Ensure that all vehicles (rental & owned) are properly registered and have a Third-Party Liability (TPL) insurance according to the WHO policy.
In collaboration with the HR Unit, identify and contract drivers, mechanics, and other support staff required for the smooth running of the fleet and deliveries. Assign duties, manage, and supervise staff and non-staff within the unit.
Ensuring that all WHO drivers (staff & rental) are qualified and fit to drive the vehicle they are assigned.
Monitor and track to ensure that fleet data, such as maintenance and fuel data, is captured in the fleet management systems.
Maintain information related to maintenance and vehicle specifications in TRACPOINT.
Identify quality garages, fuel, and rental service providers, support the establishment of procurement contracts, establish quality control mechanisms, undertake performance reviews on a regular basis. Manage and ensure that maintenance has taken place and validate the invoices.
Ensure proper documentation, filing, and compilation of the repairs and maintenance done when releasing a vehicle for use.
Ensure deployment and installation of technical equipment linked to the WHO automotive Fleet (e.g., Teramar / Tracpoint System), etc.
Ensure appropriate registration and licensing of the vehicle fleet.
Develop and maintain a database of service providers, ensure excellence in the delivery of services, prepare assessment reports, and ensure timely renewal of contracts and insurance policies.
Contribute to OSL SITREP with Fleet components, as required.
Performs any other related duties as required by the supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Essential:

A first university degree in transport, logistics operations management, mechanical engineering, or a related field from an accredited/recognized institution.

Desirable

Professional certification/qualification in fleet management and areas such as transport, distribution, and supply chain management. Degree or training in information management systems and their application to logistics, transport, or supply management and monitoring.

EXPERIENCE
Essential:

At least five (5) years of related experience and exposure, at national and international levels, in fleet management in international organizations/ institutions and/or managing emergency logistics operations.

Desirable

Prior working experience with WHO, UN agencies, health-cluster partners, recognized humanitarian organizations, or an international non-governmental organization.
Experience or knowledge of import/export and customs administration.

FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Excellent analytical skills with the ability to manage people and activities and multitask.
Excellent skills and knowledge in Fleet Engineering, Logistics Management, and Emergency Operations.
Working under pressure.
Excellent organizational skills with strong problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate with and convince officials with tact and diplomacy.
Ability to write clear and concise manner and to present information to achieve desired results.
Knowledge or understanding of WHO mandate and goals in the emergency incident management context

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October 29, 2024