Programme Officer Health and International Development- P3 80

Under the supervision of the Programme Manager for International Development, the incumbent will support the IPU's work on international development, with a particular focus on assisting parliaments in addressing global health challenges and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in line with the IPU's strategic priorities.

Main responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Manage the IPU's health portfolio, which includes universal health coverage, reproductive, women's, children's and adolescent health, pandemic preparedness, and the health and well-being of vulnerable groups, ensuring initiatives are results-oriented and aligned with the IPU strategy.
• Support parliaments in strengthening legislation, oversight and budgetary functions related to health, and promote alignment of national actions with international commitments, including the SDGs.
• Serve as Secretary of the IPU Committee on Health, organizing meetings, preparing agendas, reports and recommendations, and ensuring follow-up on decisions.
• Promote innovative parliamentary approaches to advance health objectives, including the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital tools, and facilitate the integration of health considerations across other IPU workstreams, including democracy, gender equality, human rights and climate change.
• Design and implement projects, manage budgets, oversee donor reporting and coordinate with other IPU programmes to ensure coherence across activities.
• Represent the IPU externally in relevant forums and meetings, and facilitate collaboration with partner organizations such as WHO, PMNCH and UNFPA.
• Oversee the work of consultants and other short-term personnel.
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of programmes and projects in coordination with the designated M&E team member.

Work implies frequent interaction with the following:

• Parliamentary staff and Members of Parliament
• Staff from the United Nations and other partner organizations
• Managers and staff of the IPU Secretariat
• External collaborators and experts

Results expected:

Timely delivery of results. Work to be produced efficiently and professionally. Effective and timely liaison and interaction with colleagues and concerned parties internally and externally.

Competencies:

Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation. Practical approach to problem solving.

• Planning and organizing: Identifies priority activities and assignments. Adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work and ability to meet deadlines. Ability to work with accuracy under time constraints and pressure.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively in French and English. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately.
• Technological awareness: Work experience in office software packages (Windows, Microsoft office, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc.).
• Teamwork: Build and maintain positive working relationship with co-workers and the public. Aptitude for human contacts and resourcefulness. Team spirit. Adaptability to varying working environments and conditions. Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda.
• Commitment to continuous learning: Willingness to keep abreast of new developments in the relevant technical field and to develop own information technology skills.

Qualifications:

• Advanced university degree in international development, public health, political science, international relations, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in global health and development, preferably in an international or parliamentary context.
• Fluency in English and French (oral and written) is required. Knowledge of additional UN languages is an advantage.
• Demonstrated knowledge of parliamentary processes and experience working with parliaments or a parliamentary organization.
• Expertise in global health and international development with the ability to translate policy commitments into parliamentary action.
• Strong project management and results-based management skills.
• Excellent analytical and drafting skills.

Duties applicable to all staff:

Actively work towards the achievement of the IPU's strategic objectives. Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the Programme Manager for International Development and the Secretary General.

Assessment:

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by competency-based interview.

Compensation:

The Inter-Parliamentary Union offers an attractive salary and benefits package comparable to that of other international organizations headquartered in Geneva, commensurate with education and experience.

Indicative Annual Salary at the P-3 level (net of tax for Swiss residents) at 80%

USD 56'169.60 at single rate (plus allowance for primary dependents if applicable).

Post Adjustment

A post adjustment for Geneva will be paid in addition to the above amount taking into account the exchange rates established by the International Civil Service Commission (website: ). This rate stands at 88.7% for October 2025.

Employment Policy:

This position will be filled through an international recruitment process that will be open to internal and external applicants.

The IPU is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Qualified women, individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. From among equally qualified candidates, preference will be given to the under-represented sex and persons from countries not represented in the Secretariat.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

This position will be based in the IPU's Geneva Headquarters (with approximately 50 staff members) and will require occasional travelling. It will be for an initial period of one year, renewable depending on satisfactory performance and availability of funding.

There will be a probation period of 9 months

How to apply

Applications should be addressed to the:

Director, Support Services

Inter-Parliamentary Union|

5, chemin du Pommier

Case postale 330

CH-1218 Le Grand-Saconnex, Switzerland

Tel:

Fax:

E-mail:

Applications should be received on or before 24 December 2025. In order to ensure prompt and efficient processing of your application, you are required to provide, along with your resume and IPU Job application form (available at ), a detailed covering letter explaining how you meet each of the requirements of the position with concrete examples.

Applicants will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration. Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.

The successful candidate will be expected to start in February 2026.

Geneva

Switzerland

Deadline:

Wednesday, 24 December 2025