Programme Manager (multiple Positions)

Genf, Switzerland

Job Description

\\nOBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Unitaid, a partnership hosted by the World Health Organization is focused on accelerating the introduction and adoption of key health products primarily for HIV & co-infections, tuberculosis, malaria and women & children\\\'s health. It creates systemic conditions for sustainable and equitable access and aims to foster inclusive and demand-driven partnerships for innovation. It designs and invests in innovative approaches to make quality health products available and affordable in low- and middle-income countries. It promotes collective efforts with partners, countries and communities, unlocking access to the tools, services and care than can deliver the best results, improve health and address global health priorities.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The key role of the Programme Manager is to manage a portfolio of grants and coordinate the project teams developing and implementing these grants: * Plan, manage and implement a complex and/or large portfolio of grants through the grant lifecycle from development to grant closure /transition, when applicable.
  • Take ownership of overall grant portfolio development, liaising with Unitaid and external partners on an as-needed basis for strategic and technical input and alignment; coordinate small and flexible cross-functional Unitaid project teams involved in grant development and implementation.
  • Lead grantee-Unitaid interaction and coordinate all necessary liaising activities from grant development to grant closure.
  • Negotiate and/or provide input into negotiations with partner organizations to finalize grant packages, with emphasis on performance and monitoring of verifiable results.
  • Actively participate in the development of budget projections and financial requirements, lead evaluation of accuracy and draft amendments to meet targets and objectives.
  • Develop partnerships at the operational level to ensure the Unitaid portfolio has a strong fit with other stakeholders in Global Health.
  • Monitor grant implementation, identify and resolve problems.
  • Lead identification and assessment of risks as well as the development of risk mitigation plans, including the engagement and management of external experts.
  • Support and work synergistically with Unitaid teams to develop effective impact assessment and monitoring frameworks; evaluation of grants, and the overall portfolio.
  • Support the Team Leader in the preparation of communications and any recommendations for Board consideration.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of Unitaid processes, tools, and policies.
  • Perform any other duties as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Advanced level university degree in Finance, Economics, Public or Business Administration, Project Management, Development Studies, Health Economics, Law, Public Health or related field.

Desirable: University degree in political science, international relations or related social science.

Experience

Essential:
  • At least 7 years of progressive experience, some of which gained in an international context, in managing large scale or complex projects/ grants.
  • Significant experience in grant development and implementation as well as programme risk and feasibility assessments in the development sector.
  • Significant experience preparing, reviewing, and negotiating project financing and budgets.
  • Demonstrated experience in matrix management of project teams and/or functions.
  • Demonstrated experience in building partnerships and in multi-stakeholder negotiations, in the context of large scale funding.
  • Experience in implementing performance-based funding metrics and/or agreements.
  • Experience in managing relationships with controlling functions such as Finance/Audit, Risk, Quality, etc.
  • Demonstrated experience working in a global development organization(s).
Desirable:
  • Experience in any of the following areas: supply chain, product development, market access/regulatory, quality assurance, and/or intellectual property, preferably in public health commodities.
  • Programme management experience in Public Health especially around HIV, or tuberculosis, or malaria.
  • Experience in industry and/or academia and/or other international financing and global development organizations.
  • Experience working in development programmes in lower/lower middle-income countries.
Skills
  • Strong expertise, knowledge and skills in management of complex projects in the private sector, public health or international development arenas.
  • Strong matrix management skills for supervising and/or coordinating individuals with more than one reporting line in a project team.
  • Advanced knowledge of project financing and financial processes, including budgets, reporting and audit methodologies, and negotiation skills.
  • Advanced knowledge of due diligence and risk identification and assessment practices.
  • Strong skills in building operational partnerships and/or business development across organizations.
  • Ability to manage risks at organizational, portfolio, and project level; ability to define and resolve complex issues.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, written and verbal.
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.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French.

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 77,326 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 5464 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  • This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level.
  • Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
  • A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening.
  • In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link:
. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review. * According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.
  • Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and E-Manual.
  • The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.
  • The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its workforce. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (
) are strongly encouraged to apply. * Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to
. * An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the
into practice. * WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of short-listed candidates.
  • WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
  • WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.
  • The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.
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  • Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.
  • Please note that WHO\\\'s contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at
. * As a WHO staff member assigned solely and exclusively to support this Partnership, selected staff will have no right of reassignment or transfer outside the Partnership either during or at the end of his/her appointment, including pursuant to WHO Staff Rule 1050. This does not apply to WHO fixed-term staff members reassigned from a non-Partnership position.
  • UNITAID is a partnership hosted and administered by WHO, located outside WHO premises in Le Pommier, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex.
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1626623
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Genf, Switzerland
  • Education
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