Communications Officer
Eligibility criteria
Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.
Description of task
The incumbent, being the communication and advocacy focal point, will report directly to the Partnership, Planning and Performance Lead, under the matrix reporting to the AFRO Regional Communications Manager and under the overall guidance of the WHO Representative in the Country office. The officer will collaborate with relevant technical officers in the RO.
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The first line responsibility involves promoting effective
communication strategies and establishing press/media networks. S/he
will engage with subject matter experts in the organization to agree on
best tactics to advocate WHO’s work, goals and achievements. The
incumbent will also liaise with a broad range of officials from the
press and media, partner organizations and institutions, target
audiences, health cluster partners and official representatives from the
national authorities to obtain information and, as necessary, provide
advice on communication opportunities.Summary of Assigned Duties:
- Develop and implement communications plans which includes a timeline of key communications products.
- Identify subjects/stories of interest pertaining to WHO efforts at the country or Regional level to develop communications products such as feature stories, press releases and social media posts.
- Work together with WHO Country office and the Regional Communications Team to conceptualize a set of new advocacy documents to inform stakeholders and the general public about WHO’s response, co-develop, as relevant, high quality media tools, including audio-visual, photographic and printed materials, television and radio programmes, multimedia presentations, social media, videos and press releases, bulletins etc., to promote WHO’s visibility, achievements and success stories.
- Liaise with the press/media to advocate and disseminate information on WHO work as well as relevant events such as WHO campaigns. Organize interviews and filming opportunities to support high-visibility of WHO achievements through television, radio and newspapers, etc.
- Manage the development and maintenance of content for the country website and social media platforms, in compliance with guidelines and standards used throughout the Organization, to ensure consistency of approach. Critically review and improve contents.
- Prepare communication and advocacy products and statements to be used by the Resource Mobilization team in convincing and encouraging donors to rapidly fund the overall health sector response to affected populations.
- Collaborate with all relevant actors, including the health cluster, regional and field offices, other WHO departments, UN agencies, and other partners to identify and create communication opportunities and prepare communication campaigns on specific topics.
- Represent the WHO Country Office (WCO) in the UN Communication Group and provide appropriate technical support as required.
- Organize advocacy events, press interactions and meetings to increase the visibility of WHO and knowledge about the work of the WCO;
- Support Ministry of Health (MoH) public communications during key health events including health emergencies, through the development of talking points, press releases, press statements and other media products.
- Perform any other communication specific related duties, as required by the functional supervisor.
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A first university degree in communication, journalism, political science or international relations or related field from an accredited/recognized institute.
Desirable Education: Formal qualification in public health; Courses in communication techniques such as graphic design, visual language and in the use of social media. Training in risk communication is an asset.
Required experience: 36 Months Experience remark:
At least 3 – 5 years of professional work experience at the national and international level, in external communications. Proven experience in writing engaging communications materials.
Desirable Experience: Prior working experience with WHO/UN or with an international nongovernmental organization; experience in organizing advocacy campaigns and experience in managing publishing processes. Proven experience in writing advocacy documents. Proven experience in taking photographs or filming video which are of professional quality
Language skills:
- English(Mandatory), Level – Fluent
Proven skills in the development and implementation of communications plans
Proven skills in writing feature stories and other key communications products
Proven skills in engaging with national, regional and international media and securing media coverage
Excellent interpersonal skills complemented by the ability to conceptualize ideas and advocate consensus.
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Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Building Trust, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity, Empowering Others, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Judgement and Decision-making, Knowledge Sharing, Managing Performance, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Technological Awareness, Vision, Working in Teams
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This assignment is in the framework of the Africa Women Health Champions to improve health and gender equality initiative. African female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application deadline: 26 March 2020
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Country Preparedness Officer
Eligibility criteria
Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.
Description of task
Under the direct supervision of the World Health Organization Representative and working within the EPR Cluster, the UN Volunteer – Country Preparedness Officer will undertake the following tasks:
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- Provide technical advice to the country IDSR and partners, in the development and implementation of strategies and programmes related to the epidemiological needs for priority diseases, conditions and events. Under the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) and International Health regulations (2005).
- Conduct real-time analysis of outbreak intelligence data on infectious diseases, with other team members, for epidemic forecasting and detection, guide national and districts on data quality improvement, use of data for monitoring of trends, ALERT and ACTION thresholds (triggers), as well as methodologies for performing Data Quality Audit (DQA) at district and health facility level.
- Synergize surveillance and response data received from multiple sources including Health Information Systems, vertical reporting programmes, community Based Surveillance and IDSR. Improve on efficiency of data collection, correlation, analysis, interpretation and timely action.
- Provide technical support for the establishment and functionality of Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) and Public Health Management Committee (PHEMC) for potential hazards like Infectious diseases, Zoonotic events, Food safety events and chemical events at the district level as per the national guidance and standards.
- In collaboration with the MOH Directorates of Disease Prevention and Control (DPC) and Primary Health care, strengthen the implementation of Community Based Surveillance (CBS) for priority diseases, conditions and events including Points of entry/cross border surveillance, where applicable.
- Provide technical guidance for the establishment, implementation and maintenance of the electronic IDSR (e-IDSR) as well as related descriptive and analytical studies.
- Support the MOHS in the production of information products and reports including weekly newsletters, quarterly bulletins, annual reports, IHR reports, outbreak situation reports, etc.
- Contribute to capacity building of the surveillance workforce at national and district levels to enhance IDSR/IHR implementation
- Timely reporting to WHO on a variety of epidemiologic data needs on daily/weekly/ monthly basis as required.
- In cooperation with MOH IDSR Programme, monitor and evaluate the implementation of the planned surveillance activities, as well as alert and response capacities for event detection, verification and response in compliance with IHR 2005.
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ESSENTIAL:
Advanced university degree (Masters level or above) in a health field or Medical degree
DESIRABLE:
Specialized training in epidemiology. Specialized training in emergency / humanitarianresponse. Post graduate degree in public health or public health relatd discipline from an accredited / recognised institute
Required experience: 36 Months Experience remark:
ESSENTIAL:
At least 3 years of international and national professional experience in planning, developing and implementing health security, emergency, surveillance, disease control, and/or public health programmes. Relevant experience with the inter-agency mechanisms used to coordinate international preparedness for and response to health emergencies, including those most relevant to coordination of health policy and action in health emergencies. Relevant experience in the implementation of International Health Regulations (2005).
DESIRABLE:
Relevant work experience in WHO, other UN agencies; experience working in relevant non-governmental or humanitarian organizations. Experience in developing countries.
Language skills:
- English(Mandatory), Level – Fluent
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Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Building Trust, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity, Empowering Others, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Judgement and Decision-making, Knowledge Sharing, Leadership, Managing Performance, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Technological Awareness, Vision, Working in Teams
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Application deadline: 25-03-2020
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