Director, Global Coordination and Partnership

vor 3 Wochen


Geneva, Schweiz WHO Vollzeit

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Leads the Department in providing technical expertise to Member States and other Stakeholders with guidance and technical data required for the development, implementation, and monitoring of national and/or global policies and programmes. Provides the overall leadership, management accountability, and direction of the Department in delivering its objectives through managing and galvanizing a diverse workforce and financial resources to optimize the department deliverables and mandate. Provides senior level technical advice and expertise to Senior Management in the area of area of assigned responsibilities in order to position the Department and Organization as a leader in the respective area. Directs and leads overall establishment and development of the Department's evidence-based policies and strategies for roll out and delivery for Regional and Country Office implementation. Oversees the monitoring and evaluation and reporting of the Department's area of work to ensure development of key performance indicators and global reporting requirements and mechanisms to ensure optimal performance of Department deliverables. Serves as the scientific/technical reference among UN Agencies and other key players in the respective areas. Promotes the integration of Regional Country Office perspectives and operational capacities into the Department's programme area of work Builds strong partnerships and fosters consensus building with External Partners, Member States, UN Agencies, Donor, cutting edge research institutions and other stakeholders in the subject area to politically position the technical area of work and implementation into national and/or global policies. Represent the Organization and Department area of work in a diverse array of global fora to position WHO as a leader in the global health community. Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Specific duties:

Oversees and facilitates the implementation of the Global Action Plan on AMR and the Strategic Framework of the Quadripartite and forge global partnerships on antimicrobial resistance through effective coordination and collaboration with the Quadripartite agencies and other UN and international organizations, member states, non-state actors including civil society organizations, foundations and the private sector. Presents compelling vision and leadership through critical direction and continuous review and evidence analysis of the global One Health architecture and related policies, strategies and approaches on antimicrobial resistance including campaigns, awareness, research and development. Facilitates global action, priorities, advocacy and synergy for antimicrobial resistance across the One Health spectrum in humans, animals, plants, food and the environment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential :

An advanced level university degree in Medicine, Veterinary or Microbiology related to the functions of the position.

Desirable :

PhD degree in public health.

Experience

Essential :

A minimum of 15 years of professional experience in the management of antimicrobial resistance or related areas such as major communicable diseases and high level political advocacy at a global level with UN agencies or other international organizations. Experience providing senior level advice and guidance to Senior Management/Decision makers, managing human and financial resources, as well as experience in the area of developing and establishing policies and strategies. Experience in facilitating interagency coordination or global working groups and networks within the United Nations system. Demonstrated experience at the international level.

Desirable :

Extensive experience in managing UN processes at the global level including working with the Quadripartite agencies, UN and other major international organizations. Track record of peer-reviewed articles and reports relevant to the subject area.

Skills

Strong skills in the area of developing and establishing polices and strategies. Excellent skills and ability in managing diverse teams and financial resources. Strong understanding and skills in mobilizing resources. Ability to engage, build consensus and communicate effectively and diplomatically with Member States, partners and media.  Commitment to collaborate effectively with other key partners in the Health Subject area. Globally-respected level of technical expertise and knowledge in antimicrobial resistance and methods to combat its advancement at global level. Proven leadership skills in the planning and coordination of multidisciplinary public health programmes, which may include the implementation of a public health/disease control programmes. Proven leadership skills in management of global governing mechanisms such as working groups, networks, special envoys, interagency groups and technical partnerships particularly within the UN entities and Tripartite agencies. Demonstrable skills in promoting global policy, programming and advocacy for the engagement of non-state actors.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond Driving the Organization's Position in Health Leadership Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential :

Expert knowledge of English.

Desirable :

Intermediate knowledge of French.


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