Manager (Emergency Operations Centre) - P4
3 days ago
Site: Denmark, Copenhagen
Sector: Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation
Role: Other
Date of last update: 2025-01-08 (Expiry date: 2025-01-29 )
WHO began when our Constitution came into force on 7 April 1948. We are now more than 7000 people from more than 150 countries working in 150 country offices, in 6 regional offices and at our headquarters in Geneva.
Our primary role is to direct and coordinate international health within the United Nations system and our main areas of work are health systems; health through the life-course; noncommunicable and communicable diseases; preparedness, surveillance and response; and corporate services.
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The mission of the Division of WHO's Health Emergencies Programme (WHE) is to build the capacity of Member States to assess, prevent and manage health emergency risks and, when national capacities are overwhelmed, to lead and coordinate the international health response to contain outbreaks and provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The incumbent will perform the following duties:
- Manage the operation of the EURO SHOC, including the development and implementation of operational procedures and structures for managing WHO/EURO response to emergencies.
- Build and maintain EURO SHOC capabilities, including managing assigned staff; building and managing all EOC systems (hardware and software), critical infrastructure, and implementing new staff support tools.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of operational procedures for efficient management of response to health emergencies.
- Oversee that the EURO SHOC and IMST personnel have access to orientation and training tools to support their effectiveness during an emergency.
- Contribute to the development of a network of public health emergency operations centers (EOC) in countries.
- Play a key role in the development, implementation, and evaluation of simulation exercises.
- Coordinate support to Member States on assessing and enhancing Emergency Response Information Management Systems (ERIMS).
- Proactively participate in operational support responses to emergencies.
- Promote a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: Advanced university degree (master's level or above) in emergency management, public or business administration, health, information management, computer sciences, or related field.
Desirable: Professional training in emergency management, events management and/or public health.
Experience
Essential: At least seven years of relevant experience in supporting emergency operations involving public health emergency planning and management systems.
Skills
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in operational support responses to epidemics and public health emergencies.
- Sound analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Tact, diplomacy, and courtesy in a multicultural environment.
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of WHO languages.
REMUNERATION
WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 77,326, a variable post adjustment, and other benefits including 30 days of annual leave.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level.
- Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
- A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening.
- Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO.
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