Consultant – Product Management (Band level A) at World Health Organization

Purpose of consultancy

The consultant will contribute to the software development management of the COVID-19 Partners Platform and related projects, ensuring timely development of new functionality and necessary changes as well as effective communication with the different stakeholders.   

Deliverables

• Output 1: Partner’s Platform Software development of new functionalities
  • Activity 1.1: Ensure adequate and timely implementation of software development tasks.
  • Activity 1.2: Create new development tasks and maintain backlog for different Platform functionalities.    
    Expected delivery date: 31 January 2023.
• Output 2: New Partner’s Platform functionalities within COVID 19, EVD and Measles communicated for development.
  • Activity 2.1: Collect requirements for new functionality and Platform improvements from internal and external stakeholders.
  • Activity 2.2 Document requirements adequately and continually prioritize for development.
    Expected delivery date: 31 January 2023.
• Output 3: Partners Platform new functionality for users 
  • Activity 3.1: Test and release new functionality.
  • Activity 3.2: Document new functionality and other important information in DevOps wiki. 
    Expected delivery date: 31 January 2023.

Educational Qualifications:

Essential: 

• First university degree (bachelor’s level) in public health, engineering, computer science or related field.

Experience:

Essential: 

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in project management including proven experience in leading product management and software development.

Desirable: 

• Experience in health activities and programs in WHO.

Skills/Knowledge:

Essential: 

• Knowledge of Agile management methodology, including Scrum framework with thorough understanding of diverse business and software development processes.
• Excellent organizational skills, good communication and ability to work with people of different backgrounds.

Closing Date: Jul 8, 2022