Roster: Programme Management Specialist

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

WHO country offices and Regional Office Budget Centres support Member States, countries and areas to advance agreed public health priorities and achieve measurable health impact. The immediate strategic objective is to ensure that country, multicountry, regional and divisional strategies are translated into coherent operational plans and that results, budgets, resources, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and learning remain connected throughout the programme cycle.

Results-based programme management is an essential enabling function for WHO country offices and the Regional Office. It connects strategic priorities and expected results with operational plans, results-based budgeting, resource allocation and management, implementation, performance monitoring, evaluation, reporting, learning and course correction.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent will perform all or part of the following, and other related responsibilities as required by the needs of the office.
Strategic and operational planning

• Coordinate strategic dialogue as part of strategic and operational planning, including the Country Cooperation Strategy and, as applicable, the Multi-Country Cooperation Strategy, working closely with technical teams.
• Provide specialist advice to the WHO Representative or relevant Regional Office Budget Centre Manager and senior staff on implementation of the one-planning and monitoring approach anchored in the relevant strategic framework.
• Guide integrated approaches and cross-programme collaboration throughout the results-based management cycle.

Results-based budgeting and resource management

• Guide and coordinate the overall results-based management of the Budget Centre, including grants management, budget, work planning and resource allocation, to ensure effective implementation of public health programmes.
• Provide specialist guidance on the appropriate use of funds, including thematic funding and specified voluntary contributions, to achieve intended results.

Performance monitoring, evaluation and reporting

• Guide the planning, inclusion of critical programme performance measures, monitoring, analysis, evaluation and reporting of programme initiatives for quality results, management accountability and strategic decision-making, including in emergency settings.
• Provide specialist analysis and advice on programme performance, risks, bottlenecks and course correction, and oversee preparation of related briefings, proposals and reports.

Coordination, capacity-building and improvement

• Organize and guide programme management meetings, capacity-building programmes and relevant activities, ensuring follow-up on agreed action points with relevant stakeholders.
• Develop and guide implementation of flexible and innovative solutions to deficiencies in management processes to strengthen results-based management, in line with applicable standard operating procedures, and propose revisions to corporate procedures where appropriate.
• Manage and provide specialist guidance to capacity-building initiatives on results-based management processes and tools.
• Apply the WHO Emergency Response Framework, as applicable, to guide analysis and documentation of WHO performance and implementation of remedial programme management actions for effective emergency response and health interventions.
  
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Master’s degree from a recognized university or its equivalent in public health or another discipline related to programme management.
Desirable: Additional training or certification in the areas related to key duties and responsibilities including strategic and operational planning; results-based budgeting and resource management; performance monitoring, evaluation and reporting; or coordination, capacity-building and improvement.

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/ .

Experience

Essential: A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional experience, with proven relevant international exposure in the areas related to key duties and responsibilities including strategic and operational planning; results-based budgeting and resource management; performance monitoring, evaluation and reporting; or coordination, capacity-building and improvement.

Desirable:

• Demonstrated experience in data analysis and coordination of public health programmes involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience working with WHO, another United Nations agency, or an international public health partner in the areas related to key duties and responsibilities including strategic and operational planning; results-based budgeting and resource management; performance monitoring, evaluation and reporting; or coordination, capacity building and improvement.
• Experience in supporting cross-programme collaboration, Country Cooperation Strategy development or review, joint programme reviews, capacity-building activities, partner coordination or follow-up of agreed actions in diverse public health settings.
  
  

Functional Knowledge and Skills

• Results-based management in public health, including strategic and operational planning, programme budgeting, resource allocation, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, learning and adaptation.
• Translation of strategic priorities and results frameworks into operational plans, budgets, indicators, baselines, targets and performance reports.
• Application of corporate and regional standards with adaptation to country, multicountry, Regional Office and Budget Centre contexts.
• Analytical, coordination, facilitation and communication skills appropriate to the grade level.
• Ability to propose innovative approaches and solutions to challenging situations.
• Demonstrated capacity to foster internal and external collaborations with various stakeholders including Member States and partners.
  
  

WHO Competencies

Enhanced WHO Global Competency Model:
who-enhanced-competence.pdf

Communication
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Producing results
Ensuring the effective use of resources
Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English is required.

Desirable: Working knowledge of another WHO official language and/or the local language of the duty station would be an asset.