Overview
The Head of Office will provide strategic advice to national authorities and act as a trusted advisor and impartial convenor to advance coherent, multisectoral approaches to health.
Tasks Summary
- Provide strategic advice to national authorities through the development, negotiation, and implementation of the Biennial Collaborative Agreement (BCA) and/or the Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS).
- Act as a trusted advisor and impartial convenor, fostering constructive dialogue between the Ministry of Health, other government sectors, development partners, civil society, and WHO.
- Represent WHO in senior-level government discussions, UN coordination mechanisms, and partner forums.
- Enable access to WHO’s technical expertise, connecting national stakeholders with relevant specialists.
- Promote and support health security and preparedness efforts.
- Bring a futures and foresight perspective to policy dialogue.
- Maintain strategic relationships with national institutions, public bodies, academic and scientific organizations, professional associations, and media.
- Promote WHO’s equity agenda.
- Advance the sustainability and impact of WHO’s work in the country by supporting resource mobilization efforts and strengthening strategic partnerships.
- Ensure effective two-way communication between the Member State and WHO.
- Contribute to monitoring and reporting.
- Oversee the proper functioning of the Country Office.
Experience Requirements
- At least 5 years of relevant experience at the national level in managing health programmes.
- Experience within a UN organization.
- Experience with the management of projects.
Qualification Requirements
- University degree in medicine, health related areas or social science.
- Master’s degree in public health and/or health management.
