Technical Officer
Job Description
<ul><li>OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME</li></ul><p><br></p>The objectives of the Programme on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders (MNS) in EMRO are to guide Member States in the development, adaptation and implementation of evidence informed policies, plans, legislations and interventions aimed at promotion of mental health and prevention of mental, neurological and substance use disorders, delivery of services based on best practices and standards of care and promoting recovery and observance of human rights in an inter and multisectoral milieu<p><br></p><strong><u>Description Of Duties</u></strong><p><br></p>The incumbent will be performing the following duties:<p><br></p><ul><li> Develop and manage the Substance Use concerned programme of work.</li><li> Periodically assess the regional situation of substance use and substance use disorders.</li><li> Develop a strategic approach facilitating for Member States to scale up prevention and treatment for substance use disorders.</li><li> Provide technical advice to Member States, as requested, in developing national strategies and action plans on reducing health consequences of substance use, and provision of quality services to people with substance use disorders.</li><li> Plan, develop, implement, and monitor building capacity activities at country and regional levels to respond to public health problems attributable to substance use and substance use disorders.</li><li> Provide technical guidance to Member States in the development of surveillance and monitoring systems for substance use.</li><li> Provide technical advice to civil society organizations and other entities, as appropriate, on the issues related to reduction of the public health problems associated with substance use.</li><li> Foster collaboration and partnerships with other UN agencies and EMRO programmes and initiatives in the area of substance use and public health.</li><li> Draft and revise technical documents, briefing notes, meeting reports, information products and content of EMRO web-site related to work under the incumbent’s responsibility, as appropriate.</li></ul><p><br></p><strong><u>The Following Main Achievements Are Expected</u></strong><p><br></p><ul><li> Establish collaborations and partnerships within and outside the organizations to implement the regional agenda for prevention and treatment of substance use disorders.</li><li> Guide Member States to :</li><li> Develop and implement evidence informed policies and legislations.</li><li> Develop/strengthen surveillance and monitoring systems.</li><li> Strengthen the health systems response, and particularly services, to the public health problems related to substance use.</li></ul><p><br></p><strong><u>Required Qualifications</u></strong><p><br></p><strong>Education</strong><p><br></p><strong>Essential</strong>: A University degree in Medicine or Psychology with a master’s degree, or an equivalent, in Clinical Psychology or Psychiatry from a recognized institution.<p><br></p><strong>Desirable</strong>: Doctorate, certification or specialized training in the prevention and treatment of substance use disorder/addiction medicine.<p><br></p><strong><u>Experience</u></strong><p><br></p><strong>Essential</strong>: At least 7 years of relevant, progressive experience combined at the national and international levels in the assessment, development and implementation of policies, strategies and action plans for the prevention and treatment of substance abuse.<p><br></p><strong>Desirable</strong>: Working experience in developing countries as well as with UN organizations and NGOs working in the field of substance use.<p><br></p><strong><u>Skills</u></strong><p><br></p><ul><li> Expert knowledge of:</li><li> International policy frameworks for reduction of public health problems related to substance use.</li><li> Psychosocial and epidemiological aspects of alcohol and substance use and relevant policy responses.</li><li> Demonstrated ability to:</li><li> Provide expert advice on the development and implementation of policies and programmes in the prevention and treatment of substance use disorders.</li><li> Plan and conduct capacity building activities in the area of substance use.</li><li> Work effectively in the field, under constraints and meet deadlines.</li><li> Excellent communication and presentation skills as well as proposal and report writing and data analysis.</li></ul><p><br></p><strong><u>WHO Competencies</u></strong><p><br></p>The Enhanced WHO Global Competency Model can be found at https://intranet.who.int/homes/pml/documents/enhanced who global competency model_february 2015.pdf<p><br></p><ul><li> Producing results.</li><li> Teamwork.</li><li> Driving the Organization’s Position in Health Leadership.</li><li> Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond.</li><li> Communication.</li></ul><p><br></p><strong><u>Use Of Language Skills</u></strong><p><br></p><strong>Essential</strong>: Expert knowledge of English.<p><br></p><strong>Desirable</strong>: Intermediate knowledge of French. Intermediate knowledge of Arabic.<p><br></p><strong>REMUNERATION</strong><p><br></p>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 1791 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.<p><br></p><strong><u>Additional Information</u></strong><p><br></p><ul><li>This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level</li><li> Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply on-line through Stellis. For assessment of your application, please ensure that: 1 -Your profile on Stellis is properly completed and updated; 2- All required details regarding your qualifications, education, training and experience are provided; 3- Your experience records are entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time</li><li> Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.</li><li>A written test may be used as a form of screening.</li><li>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.</li><li>According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.</li><li>Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.</li><li>Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.</li><li>For information on WHO’s operations please visit: http://www.who.int.</li><li>The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.</li></ul><p><br></p>The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (<u>https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion</u>) are strongly encouraged to apply for WHO jobs.<p><br></p>Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to <u>reasonableaccommodation@who.int</u><p><br></p><ul><li>An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.</li><li>WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.</li><li>Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.</li><li>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.</li><li>The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. 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Click the link for detailed guidance on completing job applications: Instructions for candidates</li></ul> <p><br></p><strong>Grade</strong><p><br></p>P4<p><br></p><strong>Contractual Arrangement</strong><p><br></p>Fixed-term appointment<p><br></p><strong>Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days)</strong><p><br></p>1 year (extension is subject to the need of the function, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the incumbent)<p><br></p><strong>Job Posting</strong><p><br></p>Jul 24, 2023, 9:02:16 AM<p><br></p><strong>Closing Date</strong><p><br></p>Aug 14, 2023, 5:59:00 PM<p><br></p><strong>Primary Location</strong><p><br></p>Egypt-Cairo<p><br></p><strong>Organization</strong><p><br></p>EM/NMH Non Communicable Diseases and Mental Health<p><br></p><strong>Schedule</strong><p><br></p>Full-time<p><br></p><strong>IMPORTANT NOTICE: </strong>Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device’s system settings.
