\\nOBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Unitaid, a partnership hosted by the World Health Organization is focused on accelerating the introduction and adoption of key health products primarily for HIV & co-infections, tuberculosis, malaria and women & children\\\'s health. It creates systemic conditions for sustainable and equitable access and aims to foster inclusive and demand-driven partnerships for innovation. It designs and invests in innovative approaches to make quality health products available and affordable in low- and middle-income countries. It promotes collective efforts with partners, countries and communities, unlocking access to the tools, services and care than can deliver the best results, improve health and address global health priorities.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The key role of the Project Manager (PM), GO\\xe2\\x82\\x82AL will be to lead and manage key activities related to the roll-out and implementation of GO\\xe2\\x82\\x82AL, as follows:

• Leading the development and finalization of the GO\\xe2\\x82\\x82AL governance structure and, membership selection. This will include liaising with multiple stakeholders at global, regional, and country (LMIC) levels on strategic, technical, and operational elements and negotiating/supporting alignment on fundamental positions;
• Leading the development and finalization of the GO\\xe2\\x82\\x82AL Strategy, Budget and associated Accountability Framework (primarily key performance indicators). This will include working with Unitaid Secretariat staff and partners as well as serving as focal point with contracted management consultants supporting these deliverables.
• Leading the development and implementation of the GO\\xe2\\x82\\x82AL Secretariat work plan and associated communications and advocacy.
• Coordinating the development of relevant processes, tools, and policies for the implementation of the GO\\xe2\\x82\\x82AL (including identification and assessment of strategic, implementation and sustainability risks as well as the development of risk mitigation plans).
• Leading Unitaid\\\'s day-to-day co-management of the GO\\xe2\\x82\\x82AL Secretariat together with Secretariat management focal points from WHO and UNICEF.
• Other duties as required and assigned by first and second level supervisors.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Advanced university degree in Public or Business Administration, Management, Development Studies, Health Economics, Law, Public Health or related field.
Desirable: University degree with specialization in public health in low and middle-income countries/resource limited settings.

Experience

Essential:

• At least 7 years of progressive experience in programme/project management, policy development and stakeholder engagement and coordination.
• Experience with engaging diverse actors in international development, such as government institutions, communities, civil society, NGOs, donors, UN agencies.
• Experience in programme/project monitoring and evaluation including developing and/or implementing performance-based metrics.
• Experience in developing and presenting materials relevant for diverse audiences, including products for technical/scientific and lay stakeholders.

Desirable:

• Experience working with international financing and/or global development organizations;
• Experience in public health ideally with experience working with various stakeholders in LMIC settings.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong planning, organizational, and project/programme management skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team to deliver high impact results;
• Strong interpersonal skills, tact, discretion and mature judgment;
• Demonstrated analytical skills, with the ability to analyze complex problems and make the case for investments;
• Demonstrated ability to set up and manage complex partnerships.

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.
Desirable:

• Expert knowledge of French.
• Intermediate knowledge of UN Languages.

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 77,326 (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 5748 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.
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• UNITAID is a partnership hosted and administered by WHO, located outside WHO premises in Le Pommier, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex.

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