2 Job Positions of Programme Assistant WHO at World Health Organization: (Deadline 22 April 2022)
QUALIFICATIONS
TERMS OF REFERENCE – PROGRAM ASSISTANT (SSA)/WHO RWANDA
Title: Program Assistant
Grade: G.S.5
Contractual Arrangement: Special Services Agreement (SSA)
Contract Duration: 12 months
Duty Station: Kigali-Rwanda
Organization: WHO Rwanda.
Open: 2
- PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To Provide administrative support to the Rwanda WHO Country Office (WCO) Team programs under the general supervision of the Universal Health Coverage Life Course/Universal Health Coverage Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases/Emergency Preparedness and Response (ULC/UCN/EPR) Cluster Team Leads and overall guidance of the WR.
- OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAME
The country team is responsible for promoting technical cooperation, stimulating interest and coordinating assistance for health development based on global and regional strategies and WHO guidelines. It is also responsible for contributing to the collection, analysis and dissemination of health information.
- JOB DESCRIPTION
The incumbent performs functions related to Program support in the GSM environment. The incumbent works on the basis of general instructions, from his own experience, according to the policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the Organization, ensures the proper functioning in the team or department. The incumbent is invited to seek advice on unusual matters. Most of the work is checked for accuracy and relevance by the incumbent and by the Cluster Team Lead and WR on an ad hoc basis for the achievement of results and quality in general; correspondence is referred to the Cluster Team Lead as needful, before submission to the Representative.
* Summary of Assigned Duties
- Provide Administrative support to all the ULC/UCN/EPR Cluster Leads.
- Initiate correspondence projects on the orientation of Program Managers; finalize them in accordance with WHO and departmental styles and check language, grammar and accuracy before submission for approval and signature.
- Organize the administrative preparation of internal and external meetings, including the preparation of business plans in GSM / Oracle, letters of invitation, cost estimates and travel requests; assist in the preparation of documents; sending materials and liaising with participants and others involved;
- Analyze correspondence and requests received, highlight incoming documents and attach background information and identify areas requiring action by Program Managers, drawing attention to important issues. Schedule meetings of Program Administrators, according to schedules and needs; take minutes of meetings and follow up on issues requiring action to ensure prompt response to WHO requests.
- Obtain information documents for meetings, seminars, workshops, etc. which Program Administrators take part in, verify their availability and ensure that they have the appropriate information files and documents.
- Ensure that technical reports and documents conform to WHO standards, rules, practices, procedures and editing style and correct them as necessary prior to submission to the Representative’s signature.
- Use appropriate monitoring tools, monitor and ensure deadlines and deadlines are met, and correspondence and requests are analyzed and processed as soon as possible.
- Use GSM to prepare requests for official travel by Program Administrators. Make airline and hotel reservations, prepare travel records and handle other related matters upon request;
- To collaborate and interact with other Programme Assistants in the other Clusters and the SMO Assistant for administrative support related to cross cutting functions/which is of cross cutting in nature.
- Perform other related duties as required or directed, including support to the Administration and the Representative’s Office.
- RECRUITMENT PROFILE
Describe the core, management and leadership competencies required – See WHO competency model – list in order of priority, commencing with the most important ones.
1. Communicating Credibly and Effectively
2. Foster integration and teamwork.
3. Produce results.
4. Move forward in a changing environment.
5. Manage resources effectively.
Functional Knowledge and Skills:
The incumbent will demonstrate mastery; actualize his knowledge in the use of modern office technology through internal courses, on the job or self-training. He / she keeps abreast of changes in procedures and practices, rules and regulations, organizational structure, in Country Office, organic group and WHO, to be able to brief and explain procedures to other members Staff.
Educational Qualifications
- Essential: Completion of secondary school followed by Administrative training.
- Desirable: Bachelor’s Degree in business administration or equivalent
Experience
• Essential: Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience in a recognized public or private institution
• Desirable: Experience in administrative support positions within WHO or another UN agency is an asset. Experience in Oracle-based systems or another ERP system is an asset.
Languages
Essential – Fluency in English
Desirable – Working knowledge of French would be an advantage.
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