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Objectives of the Programme

• The mission of WHO is to help countries, and to coordinator international action, to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from outbreaksand emergencies.

Description of Duties

• Conduct emergency rapid assessment for WASH (water, hygiene, sanitation, waste management),vector control and infection control inventory and needs in the health facilities and for the health activities required in response to the emergency incident.
• Follow up and report country progress on WASH activities within the health facilities and for health activities in the context of the incident management system. Identify gaps and propose remedial actions.
• Provide technical expertise, and when required,onsite support to the health partners on WASH, coordinating and proactivelyparticipate in the design and implementation of plans to build up or rehabilitate emergency health facilities.
• Provide onsite support to ensure applicability and appropriate implementation of the recommended infection control activities in the health facilities and for the health activities supported by the WHO,specifically for medical waste management, safe and dignified burial of infectious bodies, health staff and patients protection.
• Ensure that WASH, vector control and infection controlset up in the health facilities and for health activities are conducted and setaccording to Sphere and WHO Standards.
• Secure water, hygiene, sanitation and infection control for health activities within the WASH cluster, providing implementation guidance.
• Conduct required training for MOH staff and WHO partners to build up local competences and facilitate the compliance with theWASH standards for all health activities.
• Draft required evaluation or situation reports to ensure appropriated communication with OSL lead and all related technical experts.Perform any other related incident-specific duties, as required by the functional supervisor.

Required Qualifications
Education:
Essential:

• First University Degree in Engineering, Health of Humanitarian Logistics or other related field from an accredited/recognized institute, with specialization in water and sanitation.

Desirable:

• Advanced university (Master's level or above) in Public Health Water, Sanitation and Hygiene.
• Degree or training in Computer Applications in Water and Sanitation project design and related database systems.

Experience:
Essential:

• At least five (5) years of relevant experience, at the national and international levels, in the design and implementation of water and sanitation assessment and/or the design and management of related projectsin emergency situations. Experience in developing and promoting collaborative actions with national authorities.

Desirable:

• Sound knowledge of WHO mandate andgoals, relevant work experience in UN organizations/agencies, international institutions, health cluster partners, recognized humanitarian organizations orNGOs.

Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of emergency response situations in the field of water and sanitation with proven ability to identify and solve technical problems in difficult circumstances.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills, with proven ability to elaborate and implement projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to promote cohesive actions and convince officials with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to write in a clear and concise manner, and to present factual information.
• Knowledge of WHO, the UN System or NGO work in the field of response relief and/or of their practices and procedures as related to the work.

WHO Competencies:

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
• Ensuring the effective use of resources

Use of Language Skills:

• Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

Remuneration
Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at N22,134,904 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

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Ref No: 2204173
Location: Abuja
Grade: NO-B
Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): two years
Schedule: Full-time  

Objectives of the Programme

• The WHO Country Office collaborates with the Government of Nigeria and relevant stakeholders withinthe framework of the collaborative Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) toprovide technical assistance to the government in the formulation of nationalhealth policies, strategies and plans and thedevelopment of guidelines and tools for implementation, monitoring andevaluation of interventions for improving access, quality, equity andaffordability of integrated and people centered health services.
• The incumbent willreport to the Zonal Coordinator of the Field Presence Cluster under the generalguidance of the Field Coordinator.

Description Of Duties

• The incumbent will perform the following duties: Implement the monitoring and evaluation based on strategies agreed with the WR. Support the provision of M & E related to strategies agreed by partners in the Health Sector M&E frameworks and related implementation plans Monitor progress and effects of the humanitarian health response against the strategic priorities as well as promote and support quality assurance of the health projects. Facilitate monitoring of cross-cutting issues by all stakeholders at all levels. Assist the WCO to develop evaluation plans as agreed with the WR Ensure the effectiveness of evaluation findings, recommendations and reports for improving programme performance and their dissemination to the intended audience; Advise on policy and programme development based on evaluation findings concerning programme relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of the Secretariat's funds and programmes activities; Communicate strategic results to senior management and partners and stimulate joint engagement with partners (including national partners, the UN Country Team and the international community) through guidance on implementing integrated planning of monitoring, evaluation and learning activities; Ensure the standards and systems used to deliver quality and accountable services and monitoring reports include information on levels of compliance achieved against standards and indicators. Analyze lessons learned for quality and accountability. Propose and facilitate external reviews/evaluations as agreed by the health sector working group Support the WCO and the health sector working group to seek innovative methods for remote management and monitoring to improve accountability. Provide technical support/guidance to the health sector working group members in monitoring methodologies, good practice, and reporting responsibilities ensuring coherence with existing reporting requirements. Identify and formulate monitoring and evaluation findings, lessons learned and recommendations to be integrated into management efforts, disseminated in learning events and channeled into decision-making processes; Perform any other duties as requested by the supervisors.

Required Qualifications
Education:

• Essential: University Degree in PublicHealth, Epidemiology, Statistics / Bio Statistics, Project / Programme Management, Economics, International Development, or related field from a recognized university.
• Desirable: Advanced degree inPublic Health, Epidemiology will be an asset. Specialized training in planning,results-based management and/or project management would be an asset.Knowledge of WHO Planning, Budgeting and Monitoring framework and WHOEmergency Response Framework would be an additional asset.

Experience:

• Essential: At least two (2) years' experience in gathering,recording, validating, reporting of data from multiples sources as well as providingmanagement with advisory services / M & E experience in related fields.
• Experience in the designing of andmaintenance of M & E systems. A good understanding of database structuresand management.
• Desirable: Working experience with WHO or other UN Agency wouldbe an asset.

Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of principles, disciplines andtechniques to implement Monitoring and Evaluation strategies.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and conduct financialanalysis.
• Demonstrated knowledge of information technology andability to apply it in work assignments
• Good research and documentation skills especially for bestpractices' in organizational change and development within and outside the UN system.
• Ability to make recommendations related towork-processing approaches and procedures which would lead to more efficient systems.
• Ability to gather, analyze and disseminate information on best practicein accountability and results-based management systems.

WHO Competencies:

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Producing results
• Knowing and managing yourself

Use of Language Skills
Essential:

• Expert knowledge of English.

Remuneration
Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at NGN 17,429,054 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

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Job ID: 2205031
Grade:  P2
Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): Two years
Organization: AF_NGA Nigeria

Objectives of the Programme

• Country Management Support Units (CSU) have been established in the organisational 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

Description of Duties

• LogisticsDevelop and ensure the implementation of effective fleet management tools and procedures, including drawing up guidelines for use in the operations areas, with particular attention to specific conditions and needs, ensuring timely and efficient support to emergency operations.
• Ensure that all vehicles are properly equipped before their delivery to final destination, confirm the availability and good functioning of communications, safety and extra equipment, spare parts module and guidelines, log books are properly updated and maintained for all vehicles.
• Proactively plan activities with ASO and logistics staff to ensure the delivery of vehicles, including exact time of arrivals (ETAs), point of delivery, technical data needed for pre-clearance and local registration procedures.
• Produce and timely disseminate reports and information related to fleet management, analyze stock data, forecast and prepare orders for spare parts, tires and materials required for the operations.
• In collaboration with the HR Officer and other administrative/financial staff, identify and contract drivers, mechanics and other support staff required for the smooth running of the fleet and deliveries, assign duties, manage and supervise staff and non-staff within the unit.
• Implement best practices and ensure that key performance indicators are maintained with set parameters.
• Continuously collect and compile data and information related to improvements required for standardization and development purposes of the Fleet Management.
• Develop and maintain database of service providers, ensure excellence in delivery of services, prepare assessment reports, ensure timely renewal of contracts and insurance policies.
• Ensure internal control measures for assets and inventory management are in place and are compliant with WHO rules and regulations.
• Monitor Country Office fixed assets movements ensuring regular update and submission of end of year financial reports to HQ.
• Monitor and review the Country Offices' inventories transactions to ensure end of year physical count of WHO warehouses is conducted properly and accurate reports submitted in timely manner.
• Conduct audit field visits to country offices to ensure proper recording of fixed assets and inventory Provide guidance on country offices warehouses management according to WHO rules and regulations and in compliance with IPSAS standards.
• Supervise the overall operations of Supplies, Stationary and Stores, including ITT stores, servicesEnsure that all equipment are monitored and custodians are updated in the Fixed Asset Register.
• Provide capacity building to CO staff on fixed assets management and the Global Inventory Management System (GIMS) Proposes enhancements and improvements to the SOPs where necessary in the areas of fixed assets and inventory management Liaise with AFRO and HQ; to ensure that accurate and timely reports are submitted according to global requirements.
• Ensure smooth and timely submission of annual physical verification and reconciliation of physical count for CO Fixed Assets Perform any other related incident- specific duties, as required by the functional supervisor

Required Qualifications
Education:
Essential:

• First University Degree in University Degree in Engineering, Mechanics or Logistics and Supply Management, Public / Business Administration from an accredited/recognized institute

Desirable:

• An advanced University Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, Engineering, mechanics or logistics and supply management. Professional certification in areas such as transport and/or logistics operations management.
• Training or knowledge of information management systems and their application to logistics, transport or supply management and monitoring

Experience:
Essential:

• A minimum of five years' experience, some of which in an international context, in inventory and asset management, or administrations and transactional support, including work with multiple stakeholders.
• Managing fleet logistics operations, part of which in emergency or humanitarian situations, and/or experience in fleet management operations in military, commercial or UN agencies, health cluster partners, recognized humanitarian organizations, nongovernmental or international organizations/institutions at field level

Desirable:

• Relevant work experience with UN agencies, multinational or international organizations, and proven experience in working remotely with geographically dispersed locations

Skills:

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of a wide range of administrative policies and procedures.
• Good knowledge of IPSAS manual - Knowledge of SOPs related to fixed assets and inventory management Excellent organizational and managerial skills with the ability to multitask, identify and solve problems.
• Proven knowledge of vehicles equipment, including communications, safety and mechanics.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills complemented by ability to negotiate with and convince officials with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to write in a clear and concise manner, and to present factual information.
• Knowledge of WHO, the UN System or NGO work in the field of response relief and/or of their practices and procedures as related to the work

WHO Competencies:

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Producing results
• Ensuring the effective use of resources
• Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills:

• Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

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 49,254 (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 2081 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.