🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ World Health Organization (WHO) – 6 Positions

Job Title: Consultant - Brain health including neurological conditions across the life course 

Job ID: 2409137
Location: Offsite: Home-based
Contractual Arrangement: External consultant
Contract Duration: 3 - 11 months per calendar year
Organization: HQ/BRH Brain Health
Travel: The consultant will be required to travel

Purpose of consultancy

• The Brain Health Unit (BRH) within the Department of Mental Health, Brain Health and Substance Use (MSD) is updating the roster of qualified consultants to conduct a variety of technical tasks with all levels of experience to actively contribute to specific elements of the Unit’s work on brain health and neurological conditions in line with line with the mandate of the Intersectoral global action plan on epilepsy and other neurological disorders (IGAP).
• There may be opportunities to participate in an array of brief and longer-term projects, meetings, research and/or public health initiatives.

Background
The Brain Health Unit aims to promote optimal brain development, cognitive health and wellbeing and prevention and care for neurological conditions across the life course. BRH contributes to the overall mission of MSD through leadership and policy dialogue, development of technical and normative products and country capacity building in the following areas:

• Child and adolescent brain health and neurodevelopment
• Maternal mental health
• Treatment and care for all neurological disorders (e.g. neurological infections, epilepsy, dementia,) and neurodevelopmental disabilities
• Medication and diagnostic access for neurological conditions
• Promotion of brain health and prevention of neurological disorders
• Additionally, BRH promotes collaborations and synergies with other public health areas (i.e. facilitating linkages and integration at country-level with other public health programmes such as mental health, noncommunicable diseases, infections, child, adolescent and maternal health, ageing, disability and injury and violence prevention, etc.)
• This updated roster reflects the updated name of the department and includes brain health with an emphasis on neurological conditions across the life course in line with the mandate of IGAP.

Deliverables
The consultant is expected to perform a variety of tasks, not limited to the following:

• Writing and editing technical documents and normative tools; including training materials and manuals
• Contributing to resource mobilization efforts by developing  results-focused proposals, donor agreements and other grant-related instruments ensuring quality and alignment with WHO policies, pertinent documents and other administrative provisions.
• Reviewing and preparing project documentation (e.g., logical frameworks, project strategies, operational/implementation plans, project reports, presentations)
• Organize peer review process and consultation with relevant stakeholders for technical products or global public health goods.
• Conduct literature and scientific reviews
• Facilitate field-testing, generation of evidence, and dissemination and implementation of WHO’s technical products at regional and country level
• Specific deliverables will be pre-defined for each consultancy.

Qualifications, experience, skills and languages
Educational Qualifications:
Essential:

• For band level A: First university degree in psychology, medicine, social science or related health field
• For band level B: An advanced university degree in public health, child health, neuroscience, neurology, psychiatry/psychology, epidemiology, social science or related field

Experience
Essential:

• For band level A:
  • 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in the focus areas of the BRH unit.
  • Experience working in low- and middle-income countries.
• For band level B:
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in the focus areas of the BRH unit.
  • Experience working in low- and middle-income countries.

Desirable:

• Experience working with international organizations.
• A strong academic or publication record for consultancies involving research-related tasks.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Demonstrated knowledge in the focus areas of the BRH unit (specific area depending on the task of the consultancy)
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Excellent organizational and scheduling skills
• Self-discipline with the ability to work with autonomy and as part of a team
• Able to exercise mature judgment and sensitivity in dealing with complex situations and issues
• Depending on the type of consultancy, demonstrated expertise and knowledge will be required in the following areas of i) resource mobilization; and/or ii) project management; and/or iii) conduct desk/scientific reviews; and/or iv) normative work including developing training materials and conducting training workshops; and/or v) data management; and/or vi) supporting/advising on development of policies and services; vii) conducting large-scale research activities.

Languages required:
Essential:

• Expert knowledge of English

Desirable:

• Intermediate knowledge of a second UN official language and other languages.

Salary

• Band level A: USD 3'955 to 6'980 per month.
• Band level B: USD 7'000 to 9'980 per month.

Application Closing Date
21st December, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Consultant - Obstetrics and Clinical Research

Job ID: 2408966
Location: Offsite: Home-based
Contractual Arrangement: External consultant
Contract Duration: 11 months per calendar year
Organization: HQ/MPH Maternal and Perinatal Health
Travel: The consultant will be required to travel

Deliverables

• The study is envisioned in two phases, Phase I, dedicated to development of the optimized ACS implementation model through implementation of the ACS implementation model through multiple model iterations with the aim of reaching 70% safe coverage of ACS in the networks of care of the four countries (total duration 2 years) and Phase II, trial phase, a stepped-wedge, cluster-randomised trial phase aimed at evaluating the impact of optimized model on coverage of safe ACS use and neonatal and perinatal mortality (total duration 2.5 years).

Currently, the study is in Phase I, with about 6 months left before initiation of Phase 2.
The aim of this Terms of Reference is to:
For Phase 1

• Provide technical support to integrate formative research findings into the ACS implementation model development.
• Provide technical support to contribute to the evaluation of the ACS implementation model iterative cycles.
• Contribute to data management and quality control.
• Contribute to manuscript writing.

For Phase II:

• Provide technical support to conduct process evaluations at cluster level at the beginning of each cross-over period of the stepped wedge trial.
• Provide technical support to conduct ongoing learning activities throughout the stepped wedge trial phase.
• Provide technical support to conduct the trial process evaluation.
• Contribute to data management and quality control.
• Contribute to manuscript writing.
• Deliverables for Phase I
  • Deliverable 1: Prepare SOPs, manuals, data collection instruments, and other programme learning tools as needed for the optimisation of the ACS model.
  • Deliverable 2: Prepare training materials, training sessions, and conduct field visits as needed.
  • Deliverable 3: Prepare report on the iterative cycles evaluation and support the development of a draft manuscript on the intervention/model development from the iterative cycles phase.

• Deliverables for Phase II
  • Deliverable 1: Prepare SOPs, manuals, checklists for direct observation, and tools for data collection such as guides for semi-structured interviews and/or surveys and/or questionnaires.
  • Deliverable 2: Prepare training materials, training sessions, conduct field visits as needed for monitoring training of country teams during the process evaluations.
  • Deliverable 3: Data analysis of the process evaluations during the stepped wedge trial, prepare the report on the process evaluation conducted during the stepped wedge trial and contribute to manuscript drafting describing the results of the learning activities and process evaluations.

Qualifications, experience, skills and languages
Educational Qualifications
Essential:

• A first university degree in social sciences from an accredited university.

Desirable:

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or PhD) in Public Health, International Health, or a Public Health related field.

Experience
Essential:

• At least 3 years of experience in qualitative research related to sexual and reproductive health, including exposure at the international level.

Desirable:

• Expertise in iterative intervention development, qualitative research evaluating behavioural interventions, and implementation science.
• Experience in research involving multiple partners, especially involving WHO or other UN agencies.
• Experience supporting and developing tools for process evaluations.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Effective communication, organizational and planning skills
• Ability to work independently and to effectively prioritize tasks
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people from different cultures
• Multitasking and execution skills
• Proficiency with computer skills

Languages and level required:
Essential:

• Expert knowledge of English.

Salary
USD 3,955 - USD 6,980 per month.

Application Closing Date
14th December, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Travel and Protocol Clerk

Job ID: 2409038
Location: Nigeria
Job Schedule: Full-time
Organization: World Health Organization and Other Entities
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 1 Year
Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment

Purpose of the Programme

• Country Management Support Units (CSUs) have been established in the organisational structure to provide support for Managers and staff to fully assume their responsibilities in the GSM environment and to ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, rules and regulations on all administrative and financial matters and transactions in the context of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

Description of Duties
Under the overall supervision of the Operations Officer for WHO Nigeria, and direct supervision of the Procurement & Travel Specialist, the incumbent will oversee the following tasks:

Travel:

• Provide logistical support during the arrival and departure of the WCO official visitors, WRs, senior personnel, and special invitees at the airport.
• Provide updates on staff arrivals and departures to ensure service delivery
• Facilitate the issuance of visas on arrival for guests arriving on short notice at the airport.
• Ensure that all travel itineraries are approved by the Operations Officer or designated official.
• Facilitate the travel arrangement of WHO staff, their family members, and other personnel travelling on WHO missions within and outside the country.
• Serve as backup to the team members in similar or different positions within the WCO.
• Ensure compliance with the Travel Policy.
• Assist in the production of reports, statistics, and/or information material on travel when required.
• Under special approval and in line with the fleet policy, drive the official vehicle for travel and protocol assignments.

Protocol:

• Assist in facilitating contacts with Embassies' protocol services, international agencies in WCO and Ministries of Foreign Affairs.
• Provide updates to the Operations Officer on the diplomatic directory, as changes come to the incumbent's attention in the course of his/her work.
• Assist in processing visas through preparation of documentation and submitting to the diplomatic agencies.
• Assist in the processing of protocol documents including staff service cards with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA).
• Follow up and maintain regular liaison with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Nigeria Immigration Authority on visa processing and work permit matters.
• Maintain regular liaison with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria and Nigeria Customs Services to enhance ease of passage for high-profile delegates.
• Support in the preparation and organisation of protocol aspects of official events held between the WCO, and State Governments, and other AFRO region official delegations.

General Administrative Support:

• Provide general support to the Travel and Protocol Unit in photocopying, lamination, filing, scanning, and dispatch of documents
• Support the processing of official vehicle plate numbers and driver’s license through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Federal Road Safety Commission.
• Support the processing of shipments' customs clearance through the submission of applications to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the collection of approved waivers.
• Perform any other duty assigned

Required Qualifications
Education:

• Essential: Completion of secondary school followed by administrative training.
• Desirable: Diploma in  a relevant field; Training in UN systems is an advantage; Proven skills in drafting and editing letters

Experience:

• Essential: A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a recognized public or private institution, in the UN and have sound knowledge of its rules, regulations, procedures and practices as related to the work.
• Desirable: Experience in other areas of administrative work.

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent diplomatic skills and ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders
• Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills by working well as a member of a team.
• Ability to operate Microsoft Word and Excel software
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Qualified and excellent driving skills.

Application Closing Date
3rd December, 2024; 11:59:00 PM.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note: The deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings.

Job Title: Quality Assurance Assistant

Job ID: 2409047
Location: Abuja
Job Schedule: Full-time
Organization: World Health Organization and Other Entities
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 1 Year
Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment

Purpose of the Programme

• Quality Assurance and Compliance Unit have been established in the organizational structure to provide support for Managers and staff to fully assume their responsibilities in the GSM environment and to ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, rules and regulations on all administrative and financial matters and transactions in the context of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

Description of Duties
The incumbent will have the following assigned responsibilities/duties:

• Provide support in the preparation of Quality Assurance unit risk based annual workplan incorporating the risk universe of the country operation.
• Post review of GSM transactions in the country office and field offices to ensure alignment with WHO rules and regulations.
• Support in planning and performing compliance, risk management and quality assurance reviews in the states offices to strengthen internal control in the country office.
• Assurance Activities for Direct Implementation Activities: Provide support in conducting Assurance Activities including planned quality assurance reviews, spot checks and desk reviews for Direct Implementation documents in the field offices.
• Assurance Activities for Grant LOAs: Plan, conduct and report on comprehensive on-site verification missions of supporting documents to assess whether funds transferred to the Implementing Partners were used in accordance with contractual requirements and relevant WHO policies and procedures.
• Ensure systematic tracking to ensure that recommendations and management decisions identified to address the identified weaknesses are effectively implemented.
• Contribute towards strengthening administrative capacity of implementing partners for improved Accountability.
• Support the continuous improvement of processes around implementing partnership management through the development and enhancement of policies, procedures, guidelines, and tools.
• Support and facilitate country offices capacity development activities of staff and implementing partners on implementing partnership management through training sessions, workshops, presentations on risk management, internal controls and fraud risk management
• Prepare reports for Country Offices, Regional Office and HQ as may be required.
• Perform special reviews and other tasks assigned by the Quality Assurance  and Compliance Officer

Required Qualifications
Education:

• Essential: Secondary/Technical or Commercial college diploma Business Administration, Financial Management, Auditing, Economics or other relevant field .
• Desirable: University degree/Professional Certification in auditing /accounting, such as Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant or Charted Accountant

Experience
Essential:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in auditing, internal control, risk management or financial management. Experience in assessing internal controls.

Desirable:

• Work experience in Audit or Quality Assurance with an international public accounting firm. Experience working in an international organization or Public sector experience.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of accounting, budgetary and financial management principles and their application.
• Excellent understanding of accounting practices and procedures, including the application of IPSAS.
• Strong analytical, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of WHO rules, regulations, policies and practices would be an asset
• Policies and procedures: Support the continuous improvement of processes around implementing partnership management through the development and enhancement of policies, procedures, guidelines, and tools.
• Capacity building: Support and facilitate country offices capacity development activities of staff and implementing partners on implementing partnership management through training sessions, workshops, presentations.
• Analysis, monitoring and reporting: Prepare reports for Country Offices, Regional Office and HQ as may be required.

Application Closing Date
4th December, 2024; 11:59:00 PM.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: The deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings.

Job Title: Consultant - Development of Contact Tracing Implementation Guidance

Job ID: 2408722
Location: Offsite: Home-based
Contractual Arrangement: External consultant
Contract Duration:8 months per calendar year
Organization: EU/WHE WHO Health Emergencies Programme (WHE)
Travel: The consultant will be required to travel

Purpose of consultancy

• The objective of this consultancy is to contribute towards the development of the contact tracing implementation guidance.

Background

• The overarching project goal is that contact tracing strategies are determined, adapted and set up in a timely manner during outbreaks limiting the spread of outbreaks.

The objectives are:

• To develop and disseminate an evidence-based disease-agnostic contact tracing guideline
• To facilitate the application of contact tracing strategies through the development of implementation guidance

To support the development of this guidance, the project team is looking for a consultant who will conduct a comprehensive review. This review will include:

• a review of guidelines and guidance documents (including those included in the systematic literature review conducted in 2023), as well as the collection of data used in contact tracing as well as performance indicators
• the consultation of various stakeholders involved in contact tracing, to identify methods used to identify and monitor contacts, and evaluate the contact tracing performance, in alignment with the recommendations of the guideline.
• A semi-structured questionnaire will have to be developed, based on findings from the review of guidelines and guidance, and key informant interviews conducted with stakeholders at regional and country office levels.
• In addition, a technical working group of experts including but not limited to WHO (including regional and country representatives) will be convened to guide the review methodology and input technically into the guidance sections. In between monthly meetings, the TWG will be requested to review draft sections.

Deliverables

• Deliverable 1: Comprehensive review report on methods for contact person identification, monitoring and contact tracing data and performance indicators used.
  Expected by: 31 August 2025
  • Develop a methodology for the comprehensive review
  • Develop and complete a database and analytical plan of information collected
  • Develop a short concept note and contact regional and country offices to identify 10-15 stakeholders to be interviewed
  • Develop a semi-structured interview guide
  • Collect feedback from TWG
• Deliverable 2: Minimum set of variables to collect for contact tracing.
  Expected by: 31 August 2025
  • Develop a methodology to define the minimum set of core contact tracing variables using an electronic Delphi process (based on the methodology used by WHO to define the EpiCore variables)
  • Collect feedback from TWG
• Deliverable 3: Write, review, and collect feedback from the TWG on the Implementation guidance (based on deliverables 1 and 2).
  Expected by: 31 August 2025
  • Guidance on identifying contacts
  • Guidance on monitoring contacts
  • Guidance on measuring the performance of contact tracing strategies

Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Languages
Educational Qualifications:
Essential:

• Minimum first university degree in International Health, Public Health, or Global Health.
• Field Epidemiological Training Program (FETP) graduate.

Desirable:

• Advanced university degree in International Health, Public Health, Global Health.

Experience:
Essential:

• 5 to 10 cumulative years of experience in any or all of the below:
  • Experience in conducting systematic reviews.
  • Experience in qualitative research (specifically with key informants).
  • Experience in investigating outbreaks.

Desirable:

• Experience in low- and middle-income country settings.
• Experience in Contact tracing.
• Experience with WHO Regional and/or Country office.

Skills/Knowledge:
Essential:

• Ability to work independently and produce timely deliverables
• Strong writing skills
• Strong analytical skills and capacity to synthesize complex information

Languages and levels required:
Essential:

• Expert knowledge of English
• Intermediate knowledge of another official UN language

Desirable:

• Expert knowledge of another official UN language.

Salary
USD 7,000 - 9,980 per month.

Application Closing Date
4th December 2024; 11:59:00 PM.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Consultant Roster - Risk Communication, Community Engagement and Infodemic Management (RCCE-IM) Capacity Building (CB)

Job ID: 2409090
Location: Anywhere
Contractual Arrangement: External consultant
Contract Duration: 11 months per calendar year
Organization: EU/WHE WHO Health Emergencies Programme (WHE)
Travel: The consultant will be required to travel

Purpose of consultancy

• The World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe (WHO Europe) is seeking qualified consultants to provide technical support to Risk Communication, Community Engagement and Infodemic Management (RCCE-IM) capacity building within the relevant Risk Communication and Information (RCI) Unit.
• The consultant(s) will be responsible for designing, delivering, evaluating, and documenting capacity building activities.
• This may include trainings, workshops, simulation exercises, and on-the-job coaching to strengthen the RCCE-IM capabilities of health authorities, partners, civil society organizations, professionals, and other relevant stakeholders, as well as WHO staff.
• The purpose of this vacancy notice is to establish an active roster  of qualified candidates for future consultancy assignments.
• Successful candidates will be included in the roster and may be selected for consultancy assignments based on the specific needs of WHO Europe and its partners.
• Inclusion in the roster does not guarantee selection for a consultant contract.

Background  

• WHO Europe is dedicated to protecting people during health emergencies. Effective Risk Communication, Community Engagement, and Infodemic Management (RCCE-IM) implementation plays a central role in controlling health emergencies and building resilience. RCCE-IM empowers communities to make informed decisions to protect themselves and supports public health efforts during crises.
• In the context of health emergencies, RCCE-IM is essential for increasing health-seeking behaviors, and dispelling false information that can contribute to ill-health in emergencies.
• Effective RCCE-IM is also crucial for building trust and partnerships between communities and health authorities, which can positively influence health outcomes and enhance the overall response to a health emergency.
• For RCCE-IM to be truly effective, it must be integrated into the planning and response efforts of health authorities and organizations throughout the entire emergency cycle. This integration requires building the capacity and capabilities of RCCE-IM practitioners, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to communicate effectively and engage meaningfully with communities during health emergencies.
• The role of the RCCE-IM Capacity Building Consultant is to support and broaden capacity-building efforts of WHO Europe’s Risk Communication, Community Engagement and Infodemic Management Unit in the Health Emergencies Division (WHE/RCI). The consultant will help to strengthen the capacity and capabilities of health authorities and partner organizations.

Deliverables 

• Under the oversight of the RCCE-IM Capacity-Building Officer the consultant will:
• Co-design and co-deliver RCCE-IM capacity building activities, including workshops, simulation exercises, and training programs, tailored to the specific needs of requestors and audiences, across a variety of formats.
• Contribute to the evaluation of the effectiveness of capacity-building activities, and help build the RCCE-IM evidence base, providing recommendations for improvement and future initiatives.
• Follow up on capacity-building activities in collaboration RCI Unit’s team members and countries, to support the ongoing development of RCCE-IM plans, and assist within the establishment of structures, systems, and skills necessary for their effective implementation.
• Prepare and present regular reports on the progress and outcomes of the capacity-building activities, while supporting the visibility of these efforts through WHO Europe’s communication channels.

Qualifications, experience, skills and languages
Educational Qualifications:
Essential:

• Advanced degree (Master´s degree) in public health, risk communication, community engagement, behavior change, curriculum and training, social sciences, capacity building, or a related field

Experience:
Essential:

• 5 to 10 years of relevant  experience in the developing and implementing  capacity-building programs for governments, civil society organizations, UN agencies (including public communicators, health promoters, community workers) and other relevant stakeholders .
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in designing and delivering capacity-building activities

Desirable:

• Experience working with WHO or other UN and international organizations in risk communication, community engagement and infodemic management.
• Experience in managing health emergencies
• Proven experience in evaluating  RCCE-IM programs and providing actionable  recommendations for improvement

Skills/Knowledge:
Essential:

• Strong analytical, organizational and project management skills
• Experience in creating and delivering professional training, workshops and simulation exercises
• Overall knowledge of and experience in RCCE-IM
• Excellent training and facilitation skills, including the ability to adapt training materials to different cultural and language contexts

Desirable:

• Specialized knowledge and experience in one of the RCCE-IM sub-domains: Infodemic Management, Risk Communication, Community Engagement, or RCCE-IM Operational Management
• Languages and level required (Basic/Intermediate/Expert):

Essential:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Desirable:

• Fluency in at least one other UN language is an advantage, especially Russian.

Application Closing Date
5th December 2024; 11:59:00 PM.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online