Avis d’appel à candidature : Inter-Parliamentary Union recrute un(e) Chargé(e) de projet, santé et développement  basé en Suisse.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Key deliverables:

  • Capacity-building activities are conducted in at least five parliaments.
  • Work plans with WHO and PMNCH are implemented.
  • Briefing notes and speeches are provided for the Secretary General’s and IPU officials’ high-level engagements on health.
  • Third report on implementation of the accountability framework for the IPU resolution on universal health coverage (UHC) is produced.
  • Relevant activities are organized at the IPU Assemblies.
  • Parliaments are mobilized around key global events on health and development (World Health Assembly, World Health Summit, relevant UN summits and high-level meetings).
  • The handbooks on UHC, global health security, food systems and nutrition, and women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health respectively are promoted and used in relevant activities.
  • Narrative and financial reports to donors are compiled and submitted.
  • Contribution is provided to the IPU Impact Report.

Work implies frequent interaction with the following:

  • Parliamentarians, Secretaries General/Clerks of parliament, parliamentary staff
  • Officials from the United Nations and other partner organizations
  • Members of the IPU Secretariat.

Competencies:

  • Professionalism: Good knowledge of global health issues and current political affairs. Knowledge of the functioning and structure of national parliaments.
  • Planning and organizing: Demonstrated organizational skills; ability to establish priorities and to plan and monitor own work plan and meet deadlines. Demonstrated use of initiative in facilitating the production of a complex work product. Personal attributes of self-motivation, tact, sound judgment and a preparedness to accept responsibility.
  • Communication: Ability to write and to communicate orally in a clear and concise manner.
  • Technological awareness: Advanced knowledge of MS Office; advanced use of the internet including the use of social media tools.
  • Teamwork: Aptitude for human contacts and resourcefulness. Team spirit. Adaptability to varying working environments and conditions.
  • Commitment to continuous learning: Willingness to keep abreast of new developments in the relevant fields and to develop own skills.
  • Languages: Fluent English and French. Knowledge of a third UN language is desirable.

Dates and conditions:

The consultancy will run from 1 July 2023 to 31 December 2024 (331 working days). The consultant will be based at the IPU Headquarters in Geneva with the possibility of teleworking upon agreement.

Applications:

Candidates should provide the following:

  • Curriculum vitae.
  • A brief description of why they are the right person for this consultancy, including details on their personal contribution to at least two relevant projects.
  • Information about their availability to begin work.
  • Expected daily fee.

The deadline for applications is 17 May 2023. Applications should be sent by email to [email protected] with “Consultancy – Health and Development” in the subject line.