DIRECTOR, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTS (SEAR/RO/12/FT01)
The mission of WHO is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health.
Vacancy Notice No: SEAR/RO/12/FT01
Title: Director, Sustainable Development and Healthy Environments
Grade: D1
Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment
Duration of contract: Two years
Date: 10 February 2012
Application Deadline: 8 March 2012
Duty Station: New Delhi, India
Organization unit: SEARO Regional Office for the South East Asia (SE/RGO), SE/SDE Department of Sustainable Dev and Healthy Environments (SE/SDE)
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME :
To support and collaborate with the Member States for further development and implementation of national policies and strategies which ensure equitable and universal access to quality health care in the areas of sustainable development and healthy environment, non-communicable diseases and social determinants of health. Sustainable Development and Healthy Environment emphasizes the interactions between health and development, poverty, environmental degradation including water and air pollution, sanitation and natural and human induced disasters. Non-communicable Diseases and Social Determinants of Health emphasizes on support to member state efforts to effectively implement chronic diseases and lifestyle related health programmes as well as on activities on health promotion and disease prevention to reduce health risks and advocate the role of social determinants of health.
Description of duties:
Under the overall supervision and policy guidance of the Regional Director and under the direct supervision of the Deputy Regional Director/Director, Programme Management, the incumbent is responsible:
1) Directing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating collaborative programmes with the Member States in the Region under the domain of Sustainable Development and Healthy Environments including Non-communicable Diseases and Social Determinants of Health taking into account the WHO core functions, priorities and country health needs.
2) Harmonizing the work of WHO technical units in SEARO, WCOs, HQ, national authorities, other UN agencies, various donors, private sector and civil societies.
3) Promoting and assuring intra and inter-departmental teamwork including the WHO Collaborating Centres and National Centres of Excellence.
4) Ensure effective management of human and financial resources for programmes under his/her direct supervision.
5) Supporting DRD/DPM and RD as part of technical secretariat for the WHO Governing Bodies (WHA/EB/RC) and other important high level meetings.
6) Acting as RD, DRD/DPM or other Department Directors during their absence when so designated by the RD.
7) Performing any other duties as deemed necessary
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Post graduate degree in public health or other health related areas or disciplines
Skills:
Functional Skills and Knowledge
1) Thorough knowledge of WHO values, goals, policies, rules and regulations.
2) In-depth knowledge of public health issues and health systems in the area of sustainable development and healthy environments including non-communicable diseases and social determinants of health.
3) High level of technical and managerial competence with knowledge of planning, directing, monitoring and evaluating health and health related programmes pertaining to the areas of work.
4) Ability to exercise sound professional judgement.
5) Leadership and supervision ability to foster team spirit and team work.
6) Capability in programme planning, development, implementation, logistics, and/or monitoring and evaluation.
7) Good computer literacy.
Competencies
1. Communicating in a credible and effective way
2. Ensuring the effective use of resources
3. Creating an empowering and motivating environment
4. Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
5. Promoting WHO’s position in health leadership
Experience:
Essential: At least 15 years of experience at progressively responsible levels, of which minimum 5 years must be in international settings, in planning and management of public health programmes and/or public health cooperation activities.
Desirable: Previous work experience in a multicultural environment or a UN / multilateral organization will be an advantage.
Languages:
Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.
Knowledge of other languages in the SEAR countries will be an asset.
Annual salary:
(Net of tax)
US$ 95,270 at single rate
US$ 1,03,070 with primary dependants
Post Adjustment:
41.2 % of the above figure(s). This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.
A written test and interviews may be used as a form of screening
Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable WHO to store your profile in a permanent database. Please visit WHO’s e-Recruitment website at: www.who.int/employment . The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.
WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
Closing Date: Thursday, 08 March 2012