Planning & Performance Management Lead Vacancy-Job Ref: ACAFWHO/1009/202437

Planning & Performance Management Lead Vacancy-Job Ref: ACAFWHO/1009/202437

Kabul (Afghanistan)

JOB DESCRIPTION

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The Mission of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to help countries, and to coordinate international action, to prevent, prepare for,detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
1- Coordinate a systematic collection of information pertaining to the joint operations plans (4Ws), from relevant WHO offices and key operational partners, to generate a consolidated overview of needs and requirements.

2- Co-develop, with relevant internal WHO teams and key operational partners, the strategic response framework and joint operations plan (4Ws) to outline the response strategies to the emergency incident.

3- Design and/or adapt a system to analyse and document, WHO performance in line with the ERF and based on the WHO emergency response framework, ensure the implementation of remedial actions for the implementation of effective health interventions for emergency response.

4- Oversee the development of WHO’s emergency workplans and associated budgets outlining the required response activities and resources (staffing, equipment).

5- Undertake regular planning reviews, with HQ teams and the relevant regionaloffice when necessary, to provide periodic estimates and forecasts on response requirementsbased on technical needs.

6- In close coordination with the Resource Mobilization Officer and Budget and Finance Officer, actively participate in internal and external communication activities and support resource mobilization efforts through providing overall analyses of needs and technical contributions to the development of project proposals and identifying budget needs.

7-Oversee the monitoring of the implementation of WHO’s projects and grants, ensuring that implementation, expenditure and reporting are consistent with plans and projects. Analyse risks for implementation and bring them to the attention of the responsible officers.

8-Verify results-oriented formulations and brief technical leads on proper submissions that culminate in approved operational work plans, and their subsequent programmatic monitoring, evaluation and reporting.

9-Determine the data information elements that are required internally and externally to support the health sector/cluster coordination and decision-making, design standardized methods of capturing and consolidating evidence based health interventions and document lessons learnt, best practices and trend analyses for promoting accountability, responsiveness and transparency.

10-Oversee the data collection and analysis to monitor progress against plans according to established key performance indicators. Prepare background documents, concept papers, situation analysis, develop monthly technical reports assessing the implementation of related programmes.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Essential: Master’s degree in public health, management, business or public administration or other social sciences from an accredited/recognized institute.
Desirable: Specialized training in Specialization in Public Health, and in planning, documentation and monitoring an evaluation and humanitarian interventions.

EXPERIENCE
Essential: A minimum of seven years of relevant experience with proven international exposure in strategic and operational planning, monitoring of technical and financial implementation and performance management of technical programmes and related operations, in a public health or humanitarian international context.

Demonstrated experience in coordinating with and reporting on the work of diverse teams and financial resources at international level.

Desirable: Experience working in WHO, the UN and/or international organization, health cluster partners and recognized humanitarian organizations including at the regional/country level. Experience in change management andorganizational development.

SKILLS
Extensive practical knowledge of modern management principles and techniques, especially with respect to large operations at national, regional and/or global levels.
Strong strategic thinking, with the ability to quickly comprehend strategic and tactical objectives and to formulate comprehensive plans to address challenges/risks.
Demonstrated knowledge in the field of evaluation and monitoring of public health programs in the context of humanitarian and emergency relief.
Ability to perform and adapt to complex and changing political, social, and economic contexts.
Knowledge of WHO or other UN agencies’ governing mechanisms, procedures, planning and programme management.

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Creating an empowering and motivating environment
Ensuring the effective use of resources

USE OF LANGUAGE SKILLS
Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

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