Overview

The Head of WHO Country Office provides strategic advice to national authorities and acts 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.

Other Details

Languages Required: • Expert knowledge of English • Expert knowledge of local language

Contract Duration: 12 months

Remuneration: • Annual base salary starting at CZK 1,858,796 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.