Director ORD (Office of Regional Director)

World Health Organization - WHO AF/ORD Office of the Regional Director

Staff Closes 13 Aug 2026 13 days left

Overview

The Director ORD will provide technical and operational advice to the Regional Director, ensuring the smooth coordination of the Office of the Regional Director's work to enable the Regional Director to fulfill their functions effectively.


Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and facilitate the development and implementation of the plan of work for programmes/units under the Office of the Regional Director (ORD).
  • Provide analytical, policy, managerial and strategic advice to the RD.
  • Oversee the implementation of management mechanisms relevant to the Regional Director's work programme.
  • Ensure the smooth and efficient coordination of the work of the Office of the Regional Director.
  • Provide leadership to and manage staff under his/her responsibility.
Required Experience

A minimum of fifteen years' national and international experience, with at least 3 years inclusive in a senior management position at the international level, providing policy and political advice to senior managers and demonstrating engagement of strategic, international partnerships and alliances. Understanding of operational work of the broader UN System.

Qualifications

Advanced degree in Public Health or International Relations.

Other Details
Languages Required
Excellent knowledge of English or French with a good working knowledge of the other.
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
Two (2) years
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Annual base salary starting at USD 117,953 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 4,413 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.
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