Objectives of the programme
All Member States of WHO in the European Region share the common value of the highest attainable standard of health as a fundamental human right.All of WHO’s actions are based on this and rooted in the underlying value of equity as described in the General Programme of Work.
The 13th General Programme of Work defines the mission of WHO as one to promote health, to keep the world safe, and to protect the vulnerable. The GPW calls for heightened accountability, prioritizing impact and outcome at country level, and to improve the lives of three billion people, through universal health coverage, through addressing health emergencies, and promoting healthier populations.
WHO’s mandate revolves around six core functions: (i) providing leadership on global health matters; (ii) shaping the health research agenda; (iii) setting norms and standards; (iv) articulating evidence-based policy options; (v) providing technical support to countries; and (vi) monitoring and assessing health trends.
The European Region (EURO) of WHO is made up of 53 countries, with over 880 million people. The diversity of people and health situations requires, on the demand side, a solid understanding of the emerging socio-economic, epidemiologic and demographic patterns and trends at both aggregate as well as national and sub-national levels, with due sensitivity to disadvantaged populations and vulnerable segments of the society. On the supply side, it is equally crucial to have a solid understanding of the commonalities and divergences of the health systems, the circumstances and political economy under which they have evolved and operate and, more specifically, how these bear upon the way the health system stewardship function of health ministries is carried out.
The objective of the Division of Information, Evidence, Research and Innovation (DIR) is to facilitate the generation, dissemination and use of health information and research evidence as a corporate function of the World Health Organization (WHO). The Division catalyzes this function through the WHO European Health Information Initiative (EHII), which is a multimember network fostering an integrated, harmonized health information system for the entire WHO European Region to strengthen evidence-informed policy-making. The EHII is the key regional mechanism for implementing the Resolution and Action Plan to Strengthen the Use of Evidence, Information and Research for Decision-Making in the WHO European Region in line with the Health 2020 policy framework and contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Description of duties
As part of the Languages (LNG) team, to process documentation from initial draft to final product, and to provide terminology and reference support.The incumbent works independently under the general supervision of the French team leader and as part of the group of documentation and translation assistants in DIR-LNG, carrying out a range of duties in the field of documentation and reference/terminology work.
Key duties:
Inputs and updates translated/edited/revised drafts of French language versions of documentation for sessions of regional governing bodies and conferences, technical documentation, corporate information products (publications), reports, and press and web material in all Regional Office IT applications;
1. in agreement with the supervisor, improves French texts, ensuring accuracy, readability and clarity;2
. proofreads French documentation, ensuring accuracy, consistency, completeness and conformity with approved WHO style;
3. finalizes French documentation with regard to format and layout (inter alia for printing), including processing of photographic and graphic material;
4. assists with design/layout/typography of Regional Office documentation.
Processes translated EURO documents in TRADOS, and updates the translation memory database by inputting relevant material, also by aligning documents with the help of WINALIGN software;
5. in agreement with the other members of the French language team, updates the TRADOS terminology database (MULTITERM) according to established rules;
6. at the request of members of the French language team, provides terminology information and references needed for the translation of Regional Office documentation using Web resources and official background material.
Adheres to regular filing procedures and maintains French language team PC files/folders/CDs;
Creates, maintains, updates and tests Regional Office templates in French.
Provides guidance to Regional Office staff on text processing software used by the Regional Office.
Provides a backup for the Monitoring Assistant in monitoring of LNG workflow.
Performs other duties as required.
Required qualifications
Education
Essential: Equivalent to graduation from secondary school, supplemented by secretarial and/or language training.
Desirable: Relevant higher education from an accredited institution.
Experience
Essential: Demonstrated thorough experience with a wide range of software programmes/applications and in dealing with their technical features (translation software). At least two years’ experience with documentation processing, such as proofreading and copy editing. Demonstrated experience in working as part of a team.
Desirable: Relevant work experience in an international environment or institution, WHO or in the UN.
Skills
Excellent skills in operating documentation processing software. Demonstrated speed and accuracy in making revisions. Demonstrated skills in operating translation software, e.g. TRADOS.Demonstrated language skills in French at mother tongue level and proficiency in English.
WHO Competencies
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Moving forward in a changing environment
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of French.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of Russian, German.
Remuneration
WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at DKK 317,138 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.
Additional information
- This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
- Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
- A written test may be used as a form of screening.
- In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
- Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
- Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.
- WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
- WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
- This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station.
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