Overview
To ensure administrative services for the Africa Region are effective and efficient and support the implementation of the Regional Strategy and the Programme Budget. The position provides strategic direction and vision for the General Management and Coordination (GMC) Cluster.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and direction for the GMC Cluster and its functions.
- Ensure effective delivery and integration of corporate services across the Region.
- Strengthen governance, internal control, risk management and compliance frameworks.
- Advise the Regional Director and senior management on corporate services and operational matters.
- Promote efficiency, continuous improvement and alignment with WHO policies.
- Direct and develop staff and ensure effective management of resources.
- Facilitate coordination between regional and country operations.
- Represent the Organization in administrative and operational matters.
- Ensure follow-up on audit recommendations and compliance requirements.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Required Experience
- At least 15 years of relevant professional experience in managing programmes at international level.
- Experience in programme / project planning, management, and successful delivery of cross functional or interdependent projects, some of which should be at the global or international level.
- Demonstrated experience and success in managing business initiatives, within a corporate environment across different locations and/or across different departments/functions.
- Demonstrated professional experience working with senior-level or executive-level management.
- Demonstrated experience with business process re-engineering using best practice and standard processes.
- Demonstrated experience in vendor negotiations and management.
- Knowledge and 5 years of senior experience of WHO Business Operations in the fields of Programme Management, Human Resources, Finance and/or Supply is an advantage including experience at all 3 levels of WHO.
Qualifications
- Essential: An advanced-level University degree in Business Administration, Management, Human Resources, Finance, Supply Chain, Project Management, or other discipline related to the functions of the position.
- Desirable: Certification on business process management re-engineering methodologies; training in WHO's Project Management framework (from the Project Management Centre of Excellence).
