Overview
The Head of Office will provide strategic advice to national authorities and represent WHO in senior-level government discussions, UN coordination mechanisms, and partner forums. The role aims to ensure WHO's knowledge, standards, and guidance contribute effectively to national health priorities and broader health goals.
Key Responsibilities
- * 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.
Required Experience
- At least 5 years of relevant experience at the national level in managing health programmes.
- Experience within a UN organization.
- Experience with the management of projects.
Qualifications
- University degree in medicine, health related areas or social science.
- Master’s degree in public health and/or health management.
