Purpose of consultancy
To support the country, WHO Guinea-Bissau in operational planning for emergency preparedness, response and recovery activities
Background
In the context of the WHO Health Emergencies Incident Management System (IMS), at the country level, the incumbent will facilitate the development of the strategic response plans as well as the WHO operational plan, outlining the activities and resources (staffing, equipment, funding) required for WHO to perform its role as the lead technical agency in health emergencies, and more specifically as the leader of the Health Cluster in humanitarian emergencies and outbreaks. This includes collection, evaluation, processing, and dissemination of relevant information for the effective operational and strategic management of the emergency incident.
Deliverables
1. Facilitate a systematic collection of information pertaining to the joint operations plans (4Ws), from relevant WHO offices and key operational partners, to generate a consolidated overview of needs and requirements.
2. Collaborate with relevant internal WHO teams and key operational partners in the development of a strategic response framework and joint operations plan (4Ws) to outline the response strategies to the emergency incident.
3. Support the development of WHO’s incident management workplans and associated budgets outlining the required response activities and resources (staffing, equipment).
4. Undertake regular planning reviews, with HQ teams and Regional Office when necessary, to provide periodic estimates and forecasts on response requirements based on technical needs.
5. Coordinate data collection and analysis to monitor progress against plans according to established key performance indicators. Regularly report on response activities across all partners.
6. Actively participate in internal and external communication activities and support resource mobilization efforts through providing overall analyses of needs and technical contributions to the development of project proposals and identifying budget needs.
7. Monitor the implementation of WHO’s projects and grants, ensuring that implementation, expenditure and reporting are consistent with plans and projects. Analyze risks for implementation and bring them to the attention of the responsible officers. Work with relevant WHO teams and key operational partners on the preparation of a transition and response demobilization plan
8. Provide guidance on project management, promote best practices on the development of work breakdown structures, project plans, timelines, etc.
9. Perform any other related incident-specific duties, as required by the functional supervisor
Essential
First university degree in public health, management, business or public administration or other social sciences from an accredited/recognized institute
Desirable
Advanced university degree in public health, business or public administration. Specialized training in epidemiology, health management, or humanitarian interventions .
Experience
Essential : A minimum of five years of relevant experience, at the national and international levels, in planning, developing, managing and monitoring technical programmes or operations or financial reporting, in a public health or humanitarian international context.
Demonstrated experience in coordinating with and reporting on the work of diverse teams and financial resources at international level.
Desirable
Experience working in WHO, the UN and/or international organization, health cluster partners and recognized humanitarian organizations including at the regional/country level. Experience in management change and organizational development
Essential
Expert knowledge of English or French or Portuguese
Location
On site : Bissau, Guinea Bissau
Travel
The consultant is expected to travel.
Remuneration and budget (travel costs are excluded):
The consultant will be paid at Band B level (P3 level) [please mention the Monthly Pay band range : USD 7000 to USD 8480 according to the Information Note 09/2021
a. Living expenses (A living expenses is payable to on-site consultants who are internationally recruited):
b. Expected duration of contract is three months
Hiring Manager: Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo