Purpose of the Consultancy
To support management and coordination of the WHO technical and administrative aspects of the project to finalise and disseminate the 2018 Tripartite Zoonoses Guide and develop and pilot operational tools.
Background
The 2008 Tripartite guidance document for zoonoses is being updated and expanded to include practical considerations, challenges, and best practices based on experiences and lessons learned from countries. This initiative includes many partners inside WHO and external partners (OIE, FAO, US CDC One Health Office, USAID, etc) and is being led by WHO CPI/CME. The guide is nearly complete and will go for final editing, formatting, clearances, etc over the summer 2018. WHO is responsible for overall technical coordination of this Tripartite project.
Specific requirements
Qualifications required:
Advanced University Degree in veterinary medicine, human medicine, or management with advanced training in a field related to zoonoses or multisectoral collaboration/One Health, or equivalent.
Experience required:
• At least 5 years’ experience in project management at the international level, at least 3 of these in a public health, animal heath, or environment context
• Experience with coordination and management of large, complex projects with diverse partners
• Organisation of large expert and technical consultations involving multiple sectors
• Experience working in UN environment, preferably with WHO. Experience working with OIE and FAO desirable
• Basic understanding of concepts of zoonotic infectious diseases and/or multisectoral collaboration/One Health
Skills / Technical skills and knowledge:
Excellent project management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and sensitivity to political and cultural issues
Proven ability to work in and manage multisectoral teams at the international level
Proven ability to meet tight deadlines
Ability to write clearly and concisely in English
Language requirements:
Mother tongue level written and spoken English. Basic knowledge of French or another UN language desirable.
Place of assignment
Geneva, Switzerland and travel as requested
For more information, write to jngona@yahoo.fr