The Objectives of the programme on research and innovation are to ensure generation of timely, relevant and quality research and evidence and translating the latest in science, evidence and innovation and collaboration with Member States, international organizations, NGOs and other WHO programmes. And for WHO to take the lead in not only developing such capacities in Member States but to facilitate the actual conduct of research in countries. Within the above context, the WHO collaborating centers and other institutional networks play an important role in facilitating the work of WHO by providing high quality technical services using their centers of technical assistance as WHO CCs.
Description Of Duties:
Under the direct supervision of the Regional Adviser (Research and Innovation) and overall guidance of Coordinator (Research& Innovation), the incumbent will perform the following functions Assist the Secretariat of the SEARO-Ethics Review Committee with preliminary screening of the research proposals and follow-up on the research implementation with responsible technical officers.
Assist in scanning the new evidence and guidance that become available in different priority technical areas and in development and maintaining the knowledge translation portal.
Assist in regular maintenance of the website of Research and Innovation page Assist in different capacity building training programs organized either for internal WHO staff or for Member States in research and evidence appraisal and synthesis.
Ensure timely designation/ re-designation of WHO Collaborating Centers by regular follow up with WHO CCs and related technical department to ensure continuity of work and status of designation as WHO CC Coordinate with HQ, WHO CC and the relevant technical focal points to determine for each cycle of the designation of a WHOCC and facilitate the defining of the details of the work of the WHO CC for WHO during the period of designation and once designated to follow up on the implementation and reporting as needed.
Timely follow ups on the implementation of related governing bodies resolutions and decisions, liaise with relevant departments/units and prepare periodic progress reports on implementation.
Contribute in the harmonization of work with other departments, HQ national authorities, other UN agencies, various donors, private sector and civil societies.
Act as a focal point for follow up on recommendations of internal/ external audit teams where relevant to the work of Research and Innovation Unit and WHO CCs.
Preform any other duties as assigned within field of competence.
Required Qualifications:
Education:
Essential:
University degree in health, medicine or social sciences.
Desirable:
Master’s degree in public health and public health management or social sciences and other related field. Any additional certificate, diploma or other trainings in research management, research ethics, institutional management, public health data management, evaluation and monitoring.
Experience:
Essential:
Minimum of two years' experience in program management and coordination, program monitoring and evaluation, in managing or doing research, and related areas.
Desirable:
Experience in WHO, other UN agencies or in a large multinational or international organization. Having some experience in scientific writing and publishing, which reflects on knowledge of research process will be an asset.
Skills:
Thorough knowledge of WHO goals, policies, rules and regulations, structure and functions.
Knowledge of programme planning, monitoring and evaluation process.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Very good interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability and skills to manage high profile and sensitive/classified information.
