Roster for Country Liaison Officers for Pacific Island Countries, P-5, Fixed-Term

Overview
Lead and manage health programs in Pacific Island Countries.

You have:

Advanced university degree in medicine, public health, health systems development or a related field.
At least ten years’ experience in public health management or administration, including five years’ experience in health systems development.
Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English.
Experience in developing countries is an advantage.
Experience working in Pacific contexts is an advantage.
Contract
This is a P-5 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It’s a staff contract. It usually requires 10 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary
The salary for this job should be between 150,893 USD and 205,498 USD.

Salary for a P-5 contract in Vanuatu
The international rate of 110,869 USD, with an additional 47.9% (post adjustment) at this the location, applies. Please note that depending on the location, a higher post adjustment might still result in a lower purchasing power.
Salary for a P-5 contract in Tonga
The international rate of 110,869 USD, with an additional 36.1% (post adjustment) at this the location, applies. Please note that depending on the location, a higher post adjustment might still result in a lower purchasing power.
Salary for a P-5 contract in Kiribati
The international rate of 110,869 USD, with an additional 46.1% (post adjustment) at this the location, applies. Please note that depending on the location, a higher post adjustment might still result in a lower purchasing power.
Please keep in mind that the salary displayed here is an estimation by UN Talent based on the location and the type of contract. It may vary depending on the organization. The recruiter should be able to inform you about the exact salary range. In case the job description contains another salary information, please refer to this one.

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Details
OBJECTIVE OF PROGRAMME/PROGRAMME OVERVIEW:

The goal of WHO’s country presence is to enable the entire Organization to support (PIC or PICs) in reaching national health goals and contributing to global and regional public health action. Under the leadership of the Country Liaison Officer (CLO) and supported by all levels of the Organization, the WHO country office is the center of the Secretariat’s mechanism for delivering its technical cooperation.

Organization context

Reporting to the Regional Director through the Head of WHO Country Office South Pacific/ Director, Pacific Technical Support (WRSP/DPS) the Country Liaison Officer leads the development and management of the Organization’s programme in the country office. By promoting the importance of health issues as integral to the development agenda of the country office, the Country Liaison Officer advocates, across complex health, social and political issues, the value of multilateral interventions to the national audience. The Country Liaison Officer fosters a meaningful dialogue with the Government and other collaborators, helping shape the national health strategy and identifying WHO’s role in addressing critical priorities. In managing the WHO Country Office, the Country Liaison Officer directs the country office team and commits significant programme resources within the dynamic health environment.

Purpose of the position

Under the authority of the Director-General, the Regional Director and the Head of WHO Country Office South Pacific/Director, Pacific Technical Support, on behalf of the Organization as a whole, the Country Liaison Officer is responsible for all aspects of the activities of the Organization in the Pacific Island Country or Countries covered by their office, and carries out a wide range of functions in support to and collaboration with the national government.

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNED DUTIES:

The Country Liaison Officer manages WHO core functions at country level and provides leadership in the following key functional areas: advocacy, partnership and representation, policy development and technical cooperation, and administration and management.

1. Advocacy, Partnership and Representation

• Promote an effective health dimension to social, economic, environmental and development policy through dialogue with senior government officials, bilateral and multilateral agencies, UN organizations and other partners and advocate health as an integral part of national health development and aid cooperation. • Provide health authorities with assessments of broad political trends at the global level and their implications on national health programmes. • Keep national authorities regularly informed of resolutions of WHO governing bodies on health priorities, enable PIC to contribute to the work of WHO and gain maximum benefit from its membership. • Facilitate dialogue between national authorities, the donor community and other development and cooperation partners on aid effectiveness and related policies and in resource mobilization and assist authorities in preparing technically sound proposals, ensuring consistency with national priorities and WHO policies. • Assist the Government in its role of coordination and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders in the health sector to collaborate with WHO initiatives in the Pacific, the Region, and globally, and to liaise with potential supporters of WHO activities in the health sector. • In consultation with the WRSP/DPS, participate in the UN country team and ensure that the needs for assistance are addressed by the UN system’s organizations. To collaborate with other UN agencies in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating any joint or collaborative activities with an emphasis on those in the health sector. • Promote WHO activities and information on global health trends through the national public information media, in consultation with WRSP/DPS.

2. Policy Development and Technical Cooperation • Provide technical assistance, where appropriate, and supervise technical assistance provided by WHO aimed at strengthening the health sector in a sustainable fashion with an emphasis on the principles of primary health care. • Contribute to the situational analysis and assessment of health needs and resources and to the implementation of appropriate interventions, by providing evidence-based information to national authorities, and facilitating the planning, implementation and evaluation of national health policies, plans and programmes. • Support human resource development with Government to strengthen capacity, management and planning in human resources. • Provide technical support in building national capacities including disaster preparedness and response.

3. Administration and Management • Work with the Ministry of Health and other relevant agencies in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating WHO’s collaborative programme in PIC/PICs. • Promote teamwork and harmonious staff relations. • Develop and monitor the Country Office and staff work plans. • Serve as a member of the security management team and be responsible for the safety and security of personnel employed by WHO in PIC/PICs and their eligible dependants and for the implementation of the security plan.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Advanced university degree in medicine, public health, health systems development or a related field from a recognized university. Desirable: Knowledge of WHO programmes and policies.

Experience

Essential: At least ten years’ experience in public health management or administration, including five years’ experience in health systems development at international level. Desirable: Experience in developing countries is an advantage. Experience working in Pacific contexts is an advantage.

Language

Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English.

Functional Skills and Knowledge:

Skills in health situation analysis, programme development and management, monitoring and evaluation.
Diplomacy and tact in presenting major health issues to Government and partner agencies for information or action, good interpersonal skills, and a strong ability to communicate effectively.
Demonstrated ability to work with governments.
Ability to work harmoniously as a member of a team, adapt to diverse educational and cultural backgrounds and maintain a high standard of personal conduct.
Sound technical knowledge in a number of WHO programme areas.
Competencies:

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Building and promoting partnerships across the Organization and beyond
Moving forward in a changing environment
Creating an empowering and motivating environment
REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 92,731 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.