WHO  is looking for Team Lead (Emergency Communications) – (2002150)  in Switzerland-Geneva

Organization: HQ/EXT External Relations and

 

Grade: P5

Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment

Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): Two years

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Job Posting: Jun 15, 2020, 1:06:57 PM

Closing Date: Jul 6, 2020, 10:59:00 PM

Primary Location: Switzerland-Geneva

Organization: HQ/EXT External Relations and Governance

Schedule: Full-time

 

Objectives of the programme

The Department of Communications (DCO) objectives are to:

  • – lead the development of the corporate communications plan,
  • – drive prioritization and ‘right size’ effort with expected impact for WHO,
  • – position WHO as the authoritative and trusted voice on health at the global level through working with technical departments to develop strategies to amplify WHO’s normative work,
  • – lead WHO media outreach, incl. crisis/ emergency communication with input from technical departments as well as across all 3 levels,
  • – drive all communication to the general public as well as responding to media enquiries,
  • – lead on global advocacy (e.g. health campaigns, public health information, donor visibility for resource mobilization),
  • – provide digital global production capacity & expertise to support all levels of the organization.

 

Description of duties

  • – Provides leadership and managerial support within the Unit and Department in the area of communications relating to health emergencies, ensuring that activities in this area are carried out efficiently and effectively.
  • – Develops, proposes, creates and measures strategies and tactics for implementation through collaboration with divisions, departments and others at Headquarters, and in Regional and Country Offices.
  • – Delivers on the team’s objectives through efficient management of a small team, financial resources as relevant, and effective work planning to optimize deliverables in line with the mandate of the Organization.
  • – Manages the monitoring and evaluation and reporting of the subject area of work of key performance indicators and reporting requirements and mechanisms to optimize performance of deliverables.
  • – Serves as the technical reference among the peer community, UN Agencies and other stakeholders at the technical levels in the respective area of expertise.
  • – As needed, represents the area of work at various meetings to advocate for WHO’s goals.
  • – Ensures best practices are followed in the respective area of work.
  • – As part of the global communications strategy for the biennium, and in consultation with relevant Divisions and Departments, develops the health emergencies component and workplan of the global communications plan and other functions as required.
  • -Leads on messaging and content production relating to health emergencies ensuring accuracy, coherence, consistency and timeliness.
  • – Provides communication support to major events and publications relating to health emergencies ensuring communications plans are developed as needed.
  • – In close coordination and collaboration with the News team, engages proactively with the media about WHO’s work in health emergencies as needed.
  • – Deploys to provide surge support in emergency-affected settings when required.

 

Required qualifications

Education

Essential: An advanced level university degree in communications, public health or any other relevant field.
Desirable:

Experience

Essential: At least 10 years’ experience of communications activities involving information and communications projects in media in national and international contexts. Experience developing messaging and communications strategy for multiple-stakeholder partnerships. Considerable experience in developing campaigns, media relations and/or public relations and events. Extensive experience working with and influencing the press and other media as a journalist or spokesperson. Experience in team management. The above mentioned 10 years should include 5 years of professional experience in the management of communications, advocacy, and media. Demonstrated experience managing human and, if relevant, financial resources. Demonstrated experience at the international level.
Desirable: Experience working in health emergencies.

Skills

– Concrete skills in the planning and coordination of a team of communications professionals.

– Knowledge of health emergencies.

– Excellent skills and ability in managing diverse teams and financial resources.

– Ability to engage and communicate effectively and diplomatically with external partners.

– Commitment to collaborate effectively with other key partners.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Moving forward in a changing environment
Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French.

 

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 88,162 (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, and currently amounts to USD 5701 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

 

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.
  • WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.
  • Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.

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