OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The objective of the OSH Department is to create and maintain a minimum secure, safe, healthy, and productive work environment by providing essential security, occupational health and safety services. The Infrastructure and Logistics Support (ILS) Unit, under Director OSH, consists of the following teams: Buildings and Premised Management (BPM), Conference and Logistics Support (CLS), Systems and Special Events (SSE) and Records and Archives (RAS).
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
* Ensure overall administrative management and effectiveness of facility management services, including technical installations, maintenance, operation, and other related services through oversight of providers.
* Oversee conference and events management services, including meetings of the Governing Bodies, and provide advice and assistance to Regional Offices.
* Coordinate implementation of construction and renovation projects at HQ Geneva and serve as point of contact with Regional Offices for capital master plan execution.
* Ensure appropriate storage and management of WHO historical archives at HQ and provide access to internal and external actors.
* Provide administrative and technical advice and guidance to Regional and other Offices in assigned responsibilities.
* Formulate a major segment of the Department's budget, including financial and budgetary control.
* Establish and enforce work methods and procedures, ensuring consistency with guidelines and standards.
* Represent the Department and WHO at Inter Agency meetings.
* Perform other related duties as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
* Essential: Advanced level degree from a university of recognized standing in business administration, logistics, supply chain management, engineering, construction, event management, public relations or similar.
* Desirable: Formal education or diploma in public administration, facilities management, or international conference management.
Experience
* Essential: At least 10 years experience in supervisory management in an international setting; staff management, budgetary and financial control; operational experience and in-depth managerial knowledge in the area of assigned responsibilities.
* Desirable: Experience in the provision of general administrative services in an international environment.
Skills
* Comprehensive knowledge of facilities management, construction, building maintenance, logistics support, and functioning of international conferences.
* Proven ability in contract negotiations for purchase of goods and services.
* Supervisory and managerial ability with a large number of staff.
* Excellent interpersonal, people management and communication skills; ability to manage significant and diversified financial, human and physical resources.
WHO COMPETENCIES
* Teamwork; respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences.
* Communication; producing results; building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond.
* Creating an empowering and motivating environment; use of language skills (expert English, intermediate French).
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
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 103,165, a variable post adjustment reflecting the cost of living (USD 7,686 per month for the duty station indicated above), along with 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.
EEO STATEMENT
WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. 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. WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States are strongly encouraged to apply.
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