Required Qualifications

Education

Essential: Completion of secondary education supplemented by training in administration and/or travel related resources.

Desirable: University degree in public or business administration or related field.

WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/.

Experience

Essential: At least eight years of relevant experience in the area of administration including travel industry

Desirable: Relevant experience in the UN system.

Skills

> Ability to work under pressure

> Demonstrated ability to act independently and exercise sound judgment

> Ability to train other staff on administrative matters

> Good analytical, planning and sound organizational skills

> Stress and time management skills

> Knowledge of WHO systems, procedures and practices is an asset

WHO Competencies

Enhanced WHO Global Competency Model:

https://www.who.int/employment/WHO_competencies_EN.pdf?ua=1

Teamwork

Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

Communication

Producing results

Ensuring the effective use of resources

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Local Language .

Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French.

REMUNERATION

WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at JOD 20,280 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 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 may be used as a form of screening.

In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

For information on WHO’s operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station.

Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply on-line. For assessment of your application, please ensure that

your profile on Stellis is properly completed and updated;

all required details regarding your qualifications, education and training are provided;

all experience records are entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time.

Kindly note that CV/PHFs inserted via LinkedIn are not accessible.

G6

Contractual Arrangement

Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4

Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days)

Up to 12 months (subject to availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need for the position)

Job Posting

Sep 11, 2023, 11:35:09 PM

Closing Date

Oct 3, 2023, 2:59:00 PM

Primary Location

Jordan-Amman

EM_YEM WHO Representative’s Office, Yemen

Schedule

Full-time