Project Manager

**Grade**: P4

**Contractual Arrangement**: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4

**Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days)**: 6 months

**Job Posting**: Aug 12, 2024, 4:28:30 AM

**Closing Date**: Sep 2, 2024, 4:59:00 PM

**Primary Location**: Switzerland-Geneva

**Organization**: HQ/PIP Pandemic Influenza Preparedness WHE

**Schedule**: Full-time

***OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME**:
The mission of WHO's Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to build the capacity of Member States to manage health emergency risks and, when national capacities are overwhelmed, to lead and coordinate the international health response to contain outbreaks and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations. The Department of Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness and Prevention (EPP) supports countries in prevention and control of high threat diseases of pandemic and epidemic potential through forecasting, characterization of diseases /infectious risks and development of evidence-based strategies to manage infectious hazards. The PIP Framework was adopted by Member States at the World Health Assembly in 2011. The Framework has three main components: sharing of influenza viruses with pandemic potential, benefit sharing and governance. Implementation of its benefit sharing component covers two distinct areas of work: the PIP Partnership Contribution (PC) and Standard Material Transfer Agreements 2 (SMTA2). Continued implementation of its benefit sharing component requires work to manage the distribution of the Partnership Contribution funds for building capacity to prepare for the next influenza pandemic.

**DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES**:
The responsibilities of the Technical Officer include:

- Manage and coordinate the operational implementation of PIP Partnership Contribution funds at HQ, regional and country levels.
- Develop and ensure continuous improvement and refinement of strategies, streamlined procedures and processes to ensure effective use of funds, timely reporting and monitoring of implementation.
- Lead and manage the process to develop Regional Office and Headquarter annual PC work plans that are consistent with the High-Level Implementation Plan III deliverables and outcomes.
- Monitor and evaluate HLIP III implementation progress.
- Act as the primary focal point for HQ and Regional Offices on project management issues.
- Monitor and mitigate risks by resolving issues as they arise.
- Support and provide advice on the development and enhancement of programmatic and financial monitoring and reporting tools.
- Provide substantive input and ensure timely development of programmatic and financial progress reports for internal and external partners and stakeholders.
- Create a consistent approach to project implementation advocacy and information sharing.
- Perform other related duties as required.

**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Education**:
**Essential**: Advanced university degree in public health, business or social science
**Desirable**: Certification in project management

**Experience**:
**Essential**:

- At least 7 years' project management work experience at the international level, including management of complex health related projects with international partners.
- Direct experience managing multiple projects simultaneously as well as strong financial management experience.
- Experience in developing, implementing and monitoring complex work plans.
- Experience in reporting programmatic and financial data in annual reports and through online tools.

**Desirable**:

- Experience in WHO or the UN System, including at Regional or Country levels.
- Experience with influenza or respiratory viruses, or implementation of infectious disease prevention and control programmes.
- Experience in implementation of projects related to pandemic influenza preparedness and response, specifically in the areas of policy development, laboratory and surveillance, risk communication and community engagement, or access to countermeasures.

**Skills**:

- Sound understanding of the PIP Framework and knowledge of pandemic preparedness and response.
- Solid experience in project management, including financial management.
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills to integrate planning and monitoring across HQ and regional offices.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to function effectively in a team setting in a cross-cultural environment.
- Tact, discretion and diplomacy.
- Effective writing of technical documents.
- High level of computer literacy, including ability to advise on data management.
- Familiarity with planning, management systems and practices.

**WHO Competencies**:

- Teamwork
- Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
- Communication
- Producing results
- Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

**Use of Language Skills**:
**Essential**: Expert kn