Applications are invited for suitable candidates in UN-WHO to full fill their vacant position advertised in daily Classified Source newspaper dated 31 January, 2025.
UN-WHO
Date Posted:
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31 January, 2025
Department:
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UN-WHO
Category | Sector
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UN-WHO
Newspaper:
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Classified Source Newspaper
Education:
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Bachelor
Total Vacancies:
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Details in attached ads
Vacancy Location:
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Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
Job Type:
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Full Time
Expected Last Date:
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14 February, 2025
Vacant Positions: Programme Performance Officer
PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE OFFICER
Currently, the UN-WHOIslamabad is now looking for Programme Performance Officer to join their organization / team.
JOB Description: Programme Performance Officer
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Under the direct supervision of Senior Programme Management Officer, the incumbent shall perform below tasks:
Program Integration & Coordination
Facilitate seamless integration across various WHO programs through structured internal and external frameworks.
Ensure all programs align with WHO’s overarching goals, SDG targets, and National Health Strategies.
Strengthen linkages between WHO initiatives and partner programs to avoid duplication and enhance synergies.
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
Foster strategic engagement with non-state actors, MoH engagement units, and the UN Resident Coordinator’s office to enhance program effectiveness.
Ensure WHO’s contributions are seamlessly integrated within the broader health ecosystem.
Active Participation in the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office
Ensure WHO’s active role in the UN Country Team, supporting the implementation of the UN Joint Cooperation Framework (2023-27).
Align WHO’s work with broader UN health targets and SDG-related commitments.
MOH & WHO Check-ins
Organize quarterly director meetings and semi-annual ministerial check-ins between WHO and the Ministry of Health to review progress and ensure alignment with WHO’s work plan (GPW 14).
Monitor implementation of key decisions and follow up on action points from high-level engagements.
Internal Management & External Coordination
Execute the Internal Management & External Coordination Framework, ensuring systematic follow-up on planned actions.
Track program milestones and ensure effective coordination between WHO HQ, regional offices, and country teams.
Leadership Support & Ad-Hoc Requests
Facilitate and coordinate ad-hoc requests related to inputs from the UN RC Office, WHO Regional Office, HQ, and national stakeholders.
Ensure that contributions to WHO’s leadership requests are comprehensive, integrated, and cost-effective.
Staff Motivation & Capacity Building
Conduct statutory staff satisfaction surveys to assess engagement levels.
Organize team retreats and office events to foster collaboration and motivation.
Monitor the completion of action items from staff engagements.
Competencies required:
Technical Competence
Overall Attitude at Work
Teamwork
Respecting and Promoting Individual and Cultural Differences
Communication
Functional Knowledge and Skills:
Strong program management and coordination experience in an international development or public health setting.
Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, particularly with government agencies, UN bodies, and NGOs.
Deep understanding of WHO frameworks, including GPW 13 and the UN Joint Cooperation Framework.
Excellent facilitation and negotiation skills, capable of managing high-level discussions and engagements.
Highly organized and results-driven, with experience in tracking program progress and implementing action plans.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage diplomatically with multiple stakeholders.
Ability to operate MS Office tools including MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
Candidate who is interested in the position should submit their CVs (together with the required papers listed in the attached advertisements) before the closing date of 14 February, 2025. When applying for a post, applicants are obliged to clearly state the job title they are applying for. All equally qualified candidates, are given equal consideration under the UN-WHO programme.
