Program Management & Partnership Specialist

Job Description - Program Management & Partnership Specialist (2406579)

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Grade : P2

Contractual Arrangement : Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4

Contract Duration : 11 months, with possibility of extension up to 24 months, subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.

Job Posting

Date : Aug 12, 2024, 8 : 09 : 41 PM

Closing Date

Date : Sep 2, 2024, 9 : 59 : 00 PM

Primary Location

Location : United States-Washington, D.C.

Organization

Department : Climate change and Environmental Determinants

Schedule

Type : Full-time

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OBJECTIVE OF THE OFFICE / DEPARTMENT

This requisition is for employment at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) / Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO).

The Social and Environmental Determinants for Health Equity (DHE) Department leads intersectoral, strategic and collaborative efforts at the regional, subregional and country levels, enabling countries to reduce health inequities, promote health and well-being, address social determinants of health, and to address the threats of climate change.

The incumbent supports the Unit Chief, DHE / CE in the functions of strategic and operational planning, programming, budgeting and resource coordination and mobilization to enable the Unit’s technical cooperation, and in the review and analysis of technical matters, elaboration and implementation of inter programmatic and inter sectoral activities.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the general guidance of the Director, Social and Environmental Determinants for Health Equity (DHE), and the direct supervision of the Unit Chief, Climate Change and Environmental Determinants (DHE / CE), the incumbent is responsible for the following assigned duties :

• Provide technical support to the DHE / CE Unit for the management of regular and extra-budgetary funds, including resource coordination, performance monitoring and assessment, and use of evaluation tools as well as design, negotiation and implementation of technical cooperation projects.
• Provide technical support in the overall program management functions, including management of guidance and tools to develop the biennial work plan (BWP).
• Review technical project proposals and agreements ensuring that these are aligned with the Organization’s program of work and priorities.
• Engage in corporate efforts for strategic and operational planning, programming, budgeting and resource coordination and mobilization to enable the entity’s technical cooperation.
• Participate actively in the Program Management and Partnership Specialist Network (PMN) and in the Resources Mobilization Network (RMN).
• Support the Unit Chief, Project Coordinators, and the Unit personnel in the design, negotiation and implementation of technical cooperation projects.
• Ensure that projects managed by the Unit are executed according to action plans and within established dates; ensure timely submission of financial and progress reports in accordance with donor agreements.
• Support the programmatic impact and ensure a high level of quality, accuracy of methods used to verify progress and results.
• Review and analyze progress on technical matters, elaboration and implementation of inter-programmatic and inter-sectoral activities.
• Provide strategic support to develop and strengthen partnerships to synchronize and harmonize development initiatives.
• Maintain effective partnerships with all project stakeholders to exchange critical and technical information.
• Provide support to technical staff in program management issues.
• Oversee the process for implementation of Letters of Agreement (LOAs) of the Unit.
• Coordinate the implementation of the Unit’s Biennial Work Plan (BWP) and the Semester Work plans (PTS).
• Support the Unit Chief in leading the coordination of the performance monitoring and assessment of the Project’s BWP and PTS.
• Assist in the review and analysis of issues and trends relating to the Project’s technical matters.
• Assist in technical activities related to information and knowledge management.
• Support the Unit Chief in the analysis of the staffing needs of the Team.
• Work in close coordination and interaction with the Department’s Administrative Team.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Essential : A bachelor’s degree in health or social science related to the functions of the post, from a recognized university.

Essential : Five years of combined national and international experience in the fields of health planning, project management, monitoring and evaluation.

SKILLS :

Overall attitude at work : Maintains integrity and takes a clear ethical approach.

Teamwork : Collaborate and cooperate with others.

Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences : Relate well to diversity in others.

Communication : Express oneself clearly when speaking / writing.

Knowing and managing yourself : Manages stress / Invite feedback / Continuously learn.

Producing Results : Deliver quality results / Take responsibility.

Moving forward in a changing environment : Propose change / Adapt to change.

Technical Expertise :

Practical knowledge of results-based management concepts and tools; ability to integrate managerial and technical inputs into recommendations.

Languages : Very good knowledge of Spanish or English with a working knowledge of the other language.

IT Skills : Demonstrated ability to effectively use current technology and software.

REMUNERATION

Monthly Salary : 4,198.08 (Net of taxes)

Post Adjustment : 2,947.05.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates to fill other similar short-term professional positions.

PAHO / WHO offers an attractive compensation package including a monthly net salary and post adjustment.

Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are encouraged.

All applicants are required to complete an online profile to be considered for this post.

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