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National Communications Officer (NOC, UNOPS Contract), RE-ADVERTISED

Note: this position is a re-advertisement of previously advertised position, the deadline for submission of applications to this position was extended until 07 December 2021. Candidates who submitted their applications previously need not to re-apply. Their applications will be duly considered during the evaluation process.

New candidates interested in submitting their applications please follow the “How to Apply” guide available at the bottom of this page.

Objectives of the programme:

The field of activity of the division involves working with the WHO Representative and the Ministries of Health, Information/Communications to enhance the development and implementation of Health Promotion programmes and activities for addressing the broad determinates of health; strengthening and implementing the public information and literature services for the WHO Technical Program of Cooperation; providing technical support to the WHO country team and attending meetings and preparing reports required.

Purpose of the position:

Under the guidance and supervision of WHO Representative, the incumbent acts as a specialist in health promotion and serves as a link between WHO and the Ministry of health in matters related to health promotion.

Summary of assigned duties:

• Serve as WHO focal point within the network of key partners in organizations collaborating with WHO on strengthening national capacity for health promotion
• Support the mobilization of the public, communities, institutions and agencies to promote health through evidence based strategies
• Strengthen the Country Office public relation activities and contribute to public awareness of the broad determinants of health
• Strengthen Health Literature services at country level, maintain relevant WHO information and provide pertinent documents and materials to partners within and outside WHO.

Educational qualifications:

Essential: A Bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion (or related field) with basic training and/or understanding of Communication (or related field) or a Bachelor’s degree in Communication with basic training and/or understanding of Health Promotion (or related field).

Desirable: Post graduate diploma in related field will be an advantage.

Work experience:

Essential: At least 5 years of proven experience in the field of Health Promotion or health related communication.

Desirable: Experience/training in public health and/or health communication an added advantage. Experience in organizing and executing Health Promotion or Health Communications/Information programmes.

Functional skills:

Excellent knowledge of the Health Promotion process and approaches and/or communication practices; knowledge of national government operations in the area.

Language: Fluency in oral and written Arabic and English languages is required.

Competencies:
1) Communicating in a credible and effective way
2) Knowing and managing yourself
3) Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Other skills: Computer literacy: word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software

HOW TO APPLY:

Profiles should be completed using the “WHO Personal History Form” (download word file using link). The personal history form and and CV should be sent with a covering letter of interest to the following email address emacoliyhr@who.int .

The subject matter in the email should indicate the position applied for.