Job Description

Schedule: Full-time OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To ensure that effective WHO country presence isestablished to implement WHO country cooperation strategies that are alignedwith Member State's health and development agendas, and harmonized with theUnited Nations country teams DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Coordinate with WRO staffon project priorities and activities with a view to ensuring effective deliveryof administrative services, contribute to the development of the WRO programmebudget, OSERs and workplans, maintain an overview on budgetary, funding and relatedfinancial issues, closely monitoring deadlines, obligations, gaps etc.,verifying and recommending required actions. Act as first level approverfor all Global Management System (GSM) transactions related to all WROworkplans; carry out quality checking and subsequent validation of financialinformation and attachments; and identify discrepancies and recommendappropriate options/solutions. Oversee the efficientmanagement of the E-Imprest system; proper implementation of financialprocedures and internal controls according to GSM operations and WHO rules,verify calculations, supporting invoices and payment authorizations. Participate in preparationof proposals for resource mobilization and support WR and national partners, inthe follow-up of multi or bilateral pledges to ensure the availability of fundsfor the implementation of workplans and programme activities. Follow up with Ministry ofHeath, national counterparts and the Regional office timely initiation andfinalization of administrative actions pertaining to the implementation of WHOcollaborative programmes, liaise with the national authorities obtainingGovernment's clearance for assignment of WHO staff and visiting missions. Scrutinize all requests forprocurement of goods and services ensuring receipt of governments' approval,availability of detailed specification and funds, and adherence to WHOprocedures, follow up with concerned parties customs clearance, receipt ofdeliverable and finalization of payments. Finalize human resources(HR) plan following discussion with the WR and recommend changes in the numberand/or profile of the support staff in the WRO; evaluate applications andrecommend short list for support staff positions; act as a member of interviewpanel for administrative positions; provide induction training for new generalservice (GS) staff; represent staff in Local Salary Survey Committee. Supervise administrative staff in providing effective and efficient support services, distribute tasksand review work to confirm compliance with WHO rules and regulations, identifytraining needs, plan and coordinate development activities for staff, incoordination with Staff Development and learning unit (SDL). Oversee the security of theoffice premises to ensure MOSS compliance and provide briefing to staff asneeded, ensure the proper maintenance of WRO buildings and equipment and thetimely reporting on assets inventory. Extract and analyse data relating to programme implementationand activities from all sources, draft related briefing summaries/reports,evaluate progress in implementation of workplans, and make recommendations tothe WR and technical staff to facilitate planning and decision making. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Completed secondary education supplemented bysecretarial communication and IT Training. Desirable: University degree in businessadministration, social sciences or related field is an asset. Experience

Essential: At least ten years progressive experience inprogramme administration and management, including experience in a supervisory role Desirable: Relevant experience in the UNsystem. Skills

Proficient in officemanagement, secretarial and budgetary controls, accounting procedures andsystems. Excellent time management and stress management skills. Ability to lead, direct and manage a team. Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with multi-culturalstaff. Excellent analytical skills. Good knowledge ofWHO/UN rules, manuals, practices, procedures and WHO Style Guide asapplicable to the administrative level is an asset. WHO Competencies

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Moving forward in a changing environment Setting an example Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Local language. Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French.

REMUNERATION

WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at BHD 16,999 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening. In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review. According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual. The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics. The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States ( ) are strongly encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to

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