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The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is concerned with international public health. It was established on 7 April 1948, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

Responsibilities or duties

Project Coordination & Implementation

• In collaboration with HEP/PAM, coordinate the two streams of Pandemic Fund work in AFRO: stream 1 for tracking implementation and reporting of both single country proposals, and regional/multi-country proposals; and new proposal development.
• Support the planning, execution, and monitoring of the multi-country and regional entity projects, ensuring timely and effective implementation in line with WHO guidelines and national health priorities.
• Manage Pandemic Fund coordination unit with direct supervision of Project Management Officers (PMO).
• Work closely with WHO country offices, government counterparts, and partners to facilitate the smooth execution of project activities.
• Ensure seamless coordination and communication across WHO’s three levels—headquarters, regional offices, and country offices—to foster cohesive project execution.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Coordinate the Establishment and maintenance a robust Monitoring, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) system.
• Track project progress, ensuring key performance indicators and milestones are met, and provide regular updates to WHO leadership and relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of progress reports, impact assessments, and evidence-based recommendations to inform decision-making and policy development.

Proposal Development & Coordination

• Lead and coordinate the end-to-end development of multi-country and regional entity proposals for the 3rd call of the Pandemic Fund.
• Oversee the proposal drafting, review, and finalization of proposals, ensuring quality, technical rigor, and compliance with donor requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership Management

• Foster collaboration with governments, multilateral organizations, NGOs, and other stakeholders to maximize the impact of the Multi-country and Regional entity initiatives.
• Promote and communicate WHO’s and the country’s pandemic fund implementation efforts to relevant audiences, enhancing visibility and stakeholder engagement

Represent WHO in Technical Meetings & Strategic Discussions

Act as WHO’s focal point in technical meetings, working groups, and high-level discussions related to multi-country and regional initiatives, advocating for WHO’s priorities, and ensuring alignment with global health security goals.

Supervision and Onboarding

• Develop and implement an onboarding and induction process to familiarize new team members with project objectives, roles, and WHO policies.
• Provide training sessions and mentorship to ensure they acquire the necessary technical skills and knowledge.
• Conduct regular check-ins, performance evaluations, and capacity-building initiatives to ensure alignment with project goals.

Resource Mobilization & Advocacy

• Identify funding opportunities and relevant financing mechanisms to enhance multi-country and regional PPR efforts.
• Develop advocacy materials and briefs to highlight the importance of regional and multi-country collaboration in pandemic preparedness.

Competencies:

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Building and promoting partnerships
• Ensuring efficient and effective use of resources

Functional skills and knowledge:

• Strong problem-solving skills, demonstrated through the ability to identify challenges, gather and analyze complex data, build strategic models, and provide well-founded recommendations to enhance project outcomes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively present in meetings, draft comprehensive reports, and create strategic presentations. The officer should engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, international organizations, and health partners at national, regional, and international levels.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in teams, fostering cooperation, developing team members, and promoting a constructive team environment that values teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Educational (Qualifications):

Essential

• Master’s degree in public health, Epidemiology, International Relations, Health Policy, or a related field.

Desirable:

• PHD in at least one of the abovementioned fields.

Essential

• At least 7 years in managing public health programs or operations, preferably in African contexts, with a strong focus on strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and policy development in emergency or humanitarian settings.
• Proven expertise in project management, including the ability to oversee multiple projects, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery of outcomes. This includes managing project work, coordinating teams, and reporting to higher-level management.

Languages

Essential: Excellent knowledge of English

Desirable: A working knowledge of French would be an asset.

Other Skills (e.g. IT): Computer literacy.

• In collaboration with HEP/PAM, coordinate the two streams of Pandemic Fund work in AFRO: stream 1 for tracking implementation and reporting of both single country proposals, and regional/multi-country proposals; and new proposal development.
• Support the planning, execution, and monitoring of the multi-country and regional entity projects, ensuring timely and effective implementation in line with WHO guidelines and national health priorities.
• Manage Pandemic Fund coordination unit with direct supervision of Project Management Officers (PMO).
• Work closely with WHO country offices, government counterparts, and partners to facilitate the smooth execution of project activities.
• Ensure seamless coordination and communication across WHO’s three levels—headquarters, regional offices, and country offices—to foster cohesive project execution.
• Coordinate the Establishment and maintenance a robust Monitoring, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) system.
• Track project progress, ensuring key performance indicators and milestones are met, and provide regular updates to WHO leadership and relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of progress reports, impact assessments, and evidence-based recommendations to inform decision-making and policy development.
• Lead and coordinate the end-to-end development of multi-country and regional entity proposals for the 3rd call of the Pandemic Fund.
• Oversee the proposal drafting, review, and finalization of proposals, ensuring quality, technical rigor, and compliance with donor requirements.
• Foster collaboration with governments, multilateral organizations, NGOs, and other stakeholders to maximize the impact of the Multi-country and Regional entity initiatives.
• Promote and communicate WHO’s and the country’s pandemic fund implementation efforts to relevant audiences, enhancing visibility and stakeholder engagement
• Act as WHO’s focal point in technical meetings, working groups, and high-level discussions related to multi-country and regional initiatives, advocating for WHO’s priorities, and ensuring alignment with global health security goals.
• Develop and implement an onboarding and induction process to familiarize new team members with project objectives, roles, and WHO policies.
• Provide training sessions and mentorship to ensure they acquire the necessary technical skills and knowledge.
• Conduct regular check-ins, performance evaluations, and capacity-building initiatives to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Identify funding opportunities and relevant financing mechanisms to enhance multi-country and regional PPR efforts.
• Develop advocacy materials and briefs to highlight the importance of regional and multi-country collaboration in pandemic preparedness.

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively present in meetings
• Ability to draft comprehensive reports
• Ability to create strategic presentations
• Engage effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in teams
• Fostering cooperation
• Developing team members
• Promoting a constructive team environment
• Computer literacy

• Master’s degree in public health, Epidemiology, International Relations, Health Policy, or a related field.
• PHD in at least one of the abovementioned fields (Desirable).