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Job Openings: Executive Officer at World Health Organization (WHO). Quality Assurance Officer at World Health Organization (WHO)



World Health Organization (WHO) is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Executive Officer

Job ID.: 2401973
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 1 year

Objectives of the Programme

To ensure that effective WHO Country presence is established to implement WHO Country Cooperation Strategies that are aligned with member States' health agenda and harmonized with the United Nations country team Organizational context (Describe the individual role of incumbent within the team, focusing on work environment within and outside the organization)
The incumbent will provide support to the WHO Country Representative in planning, managing and coordinating administrative activities at the WHO Country Representative's office.
The incumbent will act in accordance with WHO policies, rules and regulations and within existing strategic country office frameworks in interactions with cluster, state and zonal offices as well as with external partners.
Description of Duties

Under the overall guidance of the WHO Country Representative and direct supervision of the Operations officer, the incumbent supports the WHO Country Representative in ensuring efficient and effective management of the WHO Country Office.
Specifically, the incumbent will:

Oversee and provide the senior executive level support to the WR, ensure the timely delivery of outputs, and the preparation of regular communications between the WR and various clusters; analyze information, identify priorities, initiate responses when appropriate and ensure requisite and timely follow up on actions, monitor progress, provide regular updates to WHO Country Representative.
Provide senior level advice and guidance to WR on technical and programmatic content of the work plan, Program budgets, edit correspondence as well as other documentation prepared for WHO Country Representative's signature, ensuring compliance with rules, regulations and procedures and initiate responses, as appropriate.
Manage steps and procedures related to grant management, engaging with stakeholders, interacting with cross-functional teams, in order to ensure alignment and optimum outcomes for effective grant management and performance.
Ensure the substantive technical preparation and organization of briefings and consultations attended by the WR. Support the WR in liaising with clusters, states and zonal offices as well as with government partners and international organizations, including the UN, etc., concerning the WHO Country Representative's agenda.
Perform quality check functions on GSM transactions reassigned, or on request for the Country Representative's approval.
Provide project management in respect of activities and priorities of the office of the WR. Assist with initiatives under his/her responsibility in relation to the implementation and executive management of the office. At the mandate of the Country Representative, Supervise and participate in meetings organized by various clusters at the WCO and assist in the production of reports for such meetings.
Support the WHO Country Representative in the preparation of briefing documents/materials, papers and reports for use on official trips and meetings.
Attend meetings with the WHO Country Representative, whenever requested, prepare reports and ensure timely and efficient follow up on implementation of agreed actions.
Support the organization of meetings, of Committees or Boards chaired by WR namely, Development Partners Group, GFATM Resource Mobilization Committee, UN Dispensary, UN Team Group on HIVIAIDS, among others. Keep updated records on all events/meetings and organize the reminder of the key actors.
Create and update on monthly basis the master list of key activities of WCO that will include the events of partners that required WHO attention/participation and share it with the Cluster heads, technical and administrative officers;
Assist in the preparation of the quarterly and annual reports of the WCO activities by compiling the contributions and maintain the list of addresses for documentation sharing internally and externally.
Coordinate the administrative services of the Country Representatives Office.
Perform any other duties that may be assigned.
Required Qualifications
Education:

Essential: University Degree in Public Health. Candidates with a University Degree in Business or Public Administration, Social Sciences or related fields may apply provided they have at least five years of relevant work experience in an international health organization from an accredited/recognized institute
Desirable: Specialized training in planning, results-based management and/or project management would be an asset and knowledge of WHO Planning, Budgeting and Monitoring framework would be an asset. Knowledge of WHO Emergency Response Framework (ERF) would be an additional.
Experience:

Essential: At least five years' related experience, at the national level, in programme management in a public health context.
Desirable: Prior relevant experience working with the WHO, other UN Agency or health-sector international Organization in planning, monitoring and evaluation. Experience in emergency settings would be an asset.
Skills:

Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of automated planning tools would be an asset.




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World Health Organization (WHO) is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Quality Assurance Officer

Job ID.: 2402437
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time
Grade: NO-C

Objectives of the Programme

Quality Assurance and Compliance Unit have been established in the organizational structure to provide support for Managers and staff to fully assume their responsibilities in the GSM environment and to ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, rules and regulations on all administrative and financial matters and transactions in the context of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
Duties
The incumbent will have the following assigned responsibilities/duties:

Risk Assessment: Plan, conduct and report on in-depth due diligence assessments of Implementing Partners.
Identify high Risk areas and recommend relevant mitigating measures. Monitor and assess the adequacy of actions taken to correct reported deficiencies.
Assurance Activities: Plan, conduct and report on comprehensive on-site verification missions of supporting documents to assess whether funds transferred to the Implementing Partners were used in accordance with contractual requirements and relevant WHO policies and procedures.
Follow up to ensure that recommendations made to address the identified weaknesses are effectively implemented. Policies and Procedures:
Support the continuous improvement of processes around implementing partnership management through the development and enhancement of policies, procedures, guidelines, and tools. Capacity Building: Support and facilitate country offices capacity development activities of staff and implementing partners on implementing partnership management through training sessions, workshops, presentations.
Analysis, Monitoring and Reporting: Prepare reports for Country Offices, Regional Office and HQ as may be required. Post review of GSM transactions in the country office (at State to ascertain that they are in line with the rules and regulations Undertake internal Administrative Assessment planned missions in the states offices.
Any other fields' assessment and monitor the management related action till the closure. Conduct Assurance Activities and through spot checks and desk reviews for DIs.
Contribute to updating of the risk register and identification of risk areas and recommend relevant mitigating measures. Monitor and assess the adequacy of actions taken to correct reported deficiencies.
Assurance Activities: Plan, conduct and report on comprehensive onsite verification missions of supporting documents to assess whether funds transferred to the Implementing Partners were used in accordance with contractual requirements and relevant WHO policies and procedures.
Follow up to ensure that recommendations made to address the identified weaknesses are effectively implemented. Any other duties as may be required to enhance the functionality of Quality Assurance Work for the country office.
Requirements
Education:
Essential:

University degree in Business Administration, Financial Management, Auditing, Economics or other relevant field.
Desirable:

 Professional Certification in auditing /accounting, such as Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant or Chartered Accountant. Advanced University degree (Master's) in a relevant field (as identified above).
Experience:
Essential:

At least five (5 years) of experience in auditing, internal control, risk management or financial management. Experience in assessing internal controls.
Desirable:

Work experience in developing countries. Audit or Quality Assurance experience with an international public accounting firm.
Experience working in an international organization. Public sector experience
Skills:

Sound knowledge of risk management and internal control principles, tools and techniques and their application
Thorough knowledge of accounting, budgetary and financial management principles and their application.
Excellent understanding of accounting practices and procedures, including the application of IPSAS.
Strong analytical, time management and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of WHO rules, regulations, policies and practices would be an asset Policies and procedures:
Support the continuous improvement of processes around implementing partnership management through the development and enhancement of policies, procedures, guidelines, and tools. Capacity building: Support and facilitate country offices capacity development activities of staff and implementing partners on implementing partnership management through training sessions, workshops, presentations.
Analysis, monitoring and reporting: Prepare reports for Country Offices, Regional Office and HQ as may be required Thorough knowledge of accounting, budgetary and financial management principles and their application.
Excellent understanding of accounting practices and procedures, including the application of IPSAS. Strong analytical, time management and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of WHO rules, regulations, policies and practices would be an asset
WHO Competencies:

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Ensuring the effective use of resources.
Use of Language Skills:

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Remuneration
Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD65,588 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

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