Mission and objectives

WHO, as the directing and coordinating authority on international health within the United Nations system, adheres to the UN values of integrity, professionalism, and respect for diversity. The values of the WHO workforce furthermore reflect the principles of human rights, universality and equity established in WHO’s Constitution as well as the ethical standards of the Organization. These values are inspired by the WHO vision of a world in which all peoples attain the highest possible level of health, and our mission to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable, with measurable impact for people at country level. We are individually and collectively committed to put these values into practice.

Context

WHO is accountable towards delivery of expected results. The project ensures that progress is monitored and reported periodically. Monitoring and Reporting is an integral component of operational planning and implementation. The project ensures WHO’s performance against the Programme Budget is analysed and reported. In coordination with technical units and Administration and Finance, the incumbent will contribute to proposal developments as well as monitoring performance against deliverables and indicators and prepare donor reports for all programmes including emergency programme. Participation and presentation at the Professional Staff Meetings, joint Ministry of Health and WHO Coordination meetings and UNSDCF (United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework) - related meetings are envisaged.

Task Description

Under the direct supervision of Programme Management Specialist, and with guidance from the WHO Representative and Deputy Representative, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: • Support the development and maintenance of a system to track donor profiles and technical/financial reporting requirements, including those linked to cross programmatic work or emergencies. • Assist with project reporting through editing, quality assurance, and ensuring compliance with donor requirements. • Contribute to drafting project proposals in collaboration with technical units. • Support planning, monitoring, and reporting for the UNSDCF, the WHO Biennium Programme Budget, and relevant working groups and task forces. • Prepare written materials—including briefing notes, presentations, meeting minutes, periodic reports, and situation reports—ensuring proper proofreading, editing, and layout. • Coordinate with Communication and Resource Mobilization focal points to disseminate WHO technical and communication materials in line with donor visibility and communication guidelines. • Assist in preparing and coordinating internal and external missions related to programme management and partnerships. • Conduct travel to programme areas for fact finding and reporting needs. • Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Competencies and values

• Technical competence • Overall attitude at work • Teamwork • Respecting and Promoting Individual and Cultural Differences • Communication • Creating an Empowering and Motivating Environment • Moving Forward in a Changing Environment • Knowing and managing yourself • Producing Results • Accountability and compliance

Living conditions and remarks

Dhaka is located in central Bangladesh along the Buriganga River. Not only is it the capital city, but it is also the largest in the country. It is the centre of political, cultural, and economic life in Bangladesh. The official language is Bengali, while English is the working language of UN Agencies. In recent decades, Dhaka has seen the modernization of services, communications, and public works. The city is attracting large foreign investments and greater volumes of commerce and trade. It is also experiencing an increasing influx of people from across the nation; this has reportedly made Dhaka one of the fastest-growing cities in the world. Good English-speaking medical, dental services, and educational centres are available for internationals. Dhaka is connected to other cities by rail, road, and by air and internationals can move easily from one city to another. Dhaka has venerable green spaces, including many gardens and parks, historical places, and nice restaurants. The weather is tropical - hot and very humid during the summer monsoon season (April-September) and drier and cooler in the winter (October-March). Historically, Bangladesh has been a safe country for internationals so far. While Dhaka is not categorized as a hardship station, the volunteer should be prepared for limitations in freedom of movement on foot, by public transport, and to certain locations. Provide brief description of relevant living conditions in duty station, for example, security situation, access and air travel, climate, cultural awareness such as dress code and alcohol use, cost of living, accommodation options, availability of food, water, and electricity, medical facilities, banking facilities, communications infrastructure, among others. You can check full entitlements at the duty station at https://app.unv.org/calculator. The complete UN Volunteer Conditions of Service is available at https://explore.unv.org/cos.