OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The mission of the WHO Djibouti Vaccine programme (The programme) is to provide strategic advice and technical support to the country to ensure effective coverage of the routine vaccination programme, the introduction and rollout of new vaccines and the surveillance of vaccine preventable diseases.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The incumbent will perform the following duties: * Implements the operations of the risk communication plan and activities for RCCE including community protection, in relation to, among others, vaccine preventable diseases. * Identifies areas of concern and potential risk for the country and develop relevant information, education and communication materials for national stakeholders and the public and proposes solutions. * Works with Regional counterparts and Headquarters on risk communication activities to ensure smooth implementation of risk communication activities at the Regional and Country levels. * Provides guidance on technical material produced by the country office and integrates risk communication principles and practice into technical information materials. * Evaluates and monitors false rumors and misinformation; and makes recommendations to address vaccine hesitancy proposing solutions to counter misinformation. * Maintains quality control for risk communication products such as public information; brochures, leaflets and posters; radio and TV scripts; guides for stakeholders for risk communication and organizes their translation into and their adaptation for local contexts. * Writes regular reports on the performance of risk communication activities highlighting gaps and new areas to be addressed and developed to mitigate risk. * Strengthens national capacity for risk communication and community engagement initiatives, works with resources from national levels to train and prepare country-level counterparts for risk communication. * Lead the development of training materials for RCCE, community protection, vaccine hesitancy and in fodemic management. * Supports national authorities to convene stakeholders and develop, review and provide input on national risk communication strategies andplans. * Perform all other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: A first level university degree in social sciences, social work, behavioral sciences, development sciences, communications or public health.
Desirable: Advanced university degree (Master's level or above) in social sciences, behavioral sciences, development sciences, communications or public health from an accredited/recognized institute.Training in public health, health education, health communication, or health promotion.
Experience
Essential: At least five years of related experience, with international exposure, in risk communication. Proven experience in the development and implementation of risk communications strategies and plans.
Desirable: Experience in emergency management, disease outbreaks, health, or humanitarian emergencies.Prior working experience with WHO, the UN, health cluster partners, recognized humanitarian organizations or other international organizations, including at country level. Management or project management experience.
Skills
Excellent interpersonal skills. Effective negotiation, facilitation and consensus building skills.Ability to work under pressure while producing results.Ability to ethnic out of the box and to make innovative proposals related to risk communication. Tact, discretion and diplomacy. Knowledge or understanding of WHO mandate and goals in the emergency incident management context
WHO Competencies
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Moving forward in a changing environment
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of French.
Desirable:
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 70,212 (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 2434 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 and/or an asynchronous video assessment 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.
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- The Director-General retains the discretion to not make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description, including shortening the duration of the appointment.
- Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.
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- WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.
- The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.
- Please note that WHO's contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at shws@who.int.
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