Description Of Duties
The incumbent is expected to contribute towards:
Knowledge Management on Big Catch-up (BCU) and other
activities being implemented towards achieving IA2030 goals:
Produce country profiles on immunization status
Identify best practices and document lessons learnt
in the implementation of the BCU Initiative
Technical Writing on BCU activities:
Write, edit, and format country, subregional, and/or
regional technical documents and/or reports for publication on the BCU
initiative.
Work in coordination with other technical teams at
the IST and Country offices to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency of
technical content, adhering to established WHO standards and guidelines.
Collaborate with regional partners and stakeholders
to gather information and their perspectives in the development of the
technical documents and reports before finalization and dissemination.
Documentation and Reporting:
Develop communication materials through documentation
of project activities, milestones, and outcomes through regular progress
reports, case studies, success stories, and lessons learned from the
implementation of BCU
Work in coordination with the data teams to compile
and synthesize data, evidence, and findings from BCU activity evaluations,
assessments, and surveys in countries into comprehensive reports and
presentations.
Ensure timely submission of technical reports and
deliverables to donors, partners, and other stakeholders, adhering to
established reporting schedules and requirements.
Technical support and institutional capacity building
for disease control support through:
Facilitating country capacity building of member
states by providing training, coaching, and support to staff members on
knowledge management techniques, tools, and best practices.
Facilitating country capacity strengthening through
writing workshops sessions on technical writing for BCU activities to allow for
a country lead approach in the development of communication materials.
Supporting in the development of templates for easier
development of customized reports weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual on
activities.
Facilitating publication and dissemination of
communication materials developed on catch-up activities through online
platforms, organized workshops, and other opportunities as they become
available.
Other related responsibilities as assigned, including
replacing and backstopping for others as required.
Required Qualifications
Education
Essential: Master’s
Degree in Knowledge Management, Communications, epidemiology, public health, or
related field.
Desirable:
PhD degree in epidemiology, public health, international health. Certificate or
training in M&E or quantitative methods.
Experience
Essential: At
least 7 years of professional experience in the development sector in the areas
of knowledge management, monitoring and evaluation with strong data skills, or
communications roles, including at least 3 years in the health sector.
Desirable:
Experience working with a national Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) programme
Experience working with WHO or other UN Organization
is an asset
Skills
Extensive experience using a diverse range of
monitoring, evaluation and learning methods.
Progressive experience leading and managing diverse
teams (with direct or indirect reporting line) in an ambiguous and dynamic
environment.
Demonstrated experience to deliver cross-functional
projects in complex settings.
Experience conducting advanced analyses to inform
business or policy decisions.
Track record in developing and leading
cross-institutional partnerships and collaborations.
Track record in report writing for public
dissemination.
Experience with data systems and knowledge
management.
Established professional network with relevant
institutions in the area of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
Excellent knowledge of evaluation standards and
methods, as well as learning approaches in International Development
Excellent written and oral communication skills and
demonstrated skills in presenting information to groups of people with diverse
educational and training backgrounds.
Excellent capacity to build and develop a team.
WHO Competencies
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural
differences
Communication
Ensuring the effective use of resources
Producing results
Creating an empowering and motivating environment
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert
knowledge of English or French.
Desirable: intermediate
knowledge of French or English or any other UN official languages.
How To Apply