International Consultant BCP & Development Coordinator Band level "B" at World Health Organization

Deliverables

• Regional Office and Hubs operational readiness checklist adapted and administered by October 2023.
• Gap analysis of the existing WHO AFRO Business Continuity Plan done November 2023.
• Regional Office and Hubs BCPs updated/developed and finalized by
• December 2023.
• AFRO at-risk countries BCPs updated/developed following.
• administration of operational readiness checklist by November 2023.
• AFRO at-risk countries assessed their risk and updated/developed Contingency plans by December 2023

Essential

Educational Qualifications

• An advanced University degree (Master’s level or above) in epidemiology or public health from an accredited/recognized.

Desirable

• Specialized training in emergency management; Organizational Development and/or Change management in humanitarian context

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in alert and response to emergencies at the national and international levels, readiness assessment, BCP and Contingency plan development, complemented by sound experience with working and negotiating with different organizations in complex environments

Desirable

• Experience in WHO and/or the UN System in the areas of outbreak response and/or humanitarian interventions

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrated knowledge of key critical functions of the WHO Emergency Response Framework.
• Demonstrated sound knowledge of the landscape and dynamics of Health emergencies in the African region
• Demonstrated sound understanding of the interests and dynamics of partners involved in the readiness and management of health emergencies in the African region.
• Capacity to conceptualize, organize and critically analyze situations and solve problems.
• Sound organizational and planning skills complemented by ability
• To multi-task and produce results under pressure within short deadlines.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Diplomacy, tact and courtesy

Desirable

• Excellent Experience in the development of BCPs and Contingency plans.

Languages required

• Expert knowledge of English is required, and Intermediate knowledge of French is an asset. 

Closing Date

Jun 25, 2024,