Overview

The Head of Office acts as a trusted advisor to national authorities, fostering collaboration and ensuring WHO's guidance contributes to national health priorities and broader health goals.

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 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

• Essential: At least 5 years of relevant experience at the national level in managing health programmes.
• Desirable: Experience within a UN organization. Experience with the management of project.

Qualification Requirements

• Essential: University degree in medicine, health related areas or social science.
• Desirable: 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: Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at EUR 47,925 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.