Deadline: 3 March 2016
World Health Organization (WHO) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Director, Administration and Finance in Cairo, Egypt. The duration of this post is 2 years.
The Director, Administration and Finance will be responsible for extending across the Regional Office to individual country-levels, carries overall managerial responsibility for financial, administrative and human resources issues.
The primary role of WHO is to direct and coordinate international health within the United Nations’ system.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Director, Administration and Finance will perform the following functions-
- Advising the Regional Director, programme Directors and Heads of WHO Country Offices on all non-technical aspects of operational planning; covering a wide range of administrative, financial, budgetary and human resources management related issues.
- Exercising primary responsibility in scrutinizing the finalization of project proposals and agreements in respect of administrative, legal, financial and staffing implications.
- Exercising responsibility for staff relations, including incentives and disciplinary matters.
- Promoting a culture of consistent compliance with rules and regulations as well as ethical behavior.
- Providing advice to the Regional Director on financial aspects of operations and their implementation, aiming at optimizing service delivery and arriving at economies-of-scale within the given financial parameters, while at the same time ensuring meticulous adherence to financial rules and guidelines in a transparent manner, best suited to instill trust by key stakeholders such as donors and Member States in WHO’s operations.
- Creating an environment in the Region that promotes and supports the implementation of the best management practices, which are aligned with the overall changes in management/administrative roles, responsibilities and practices in WHO globally.
- Promoting integration of Regional and Country Office perspectives and operational capacities into the Divisions’ work programmes.
- Providing the stable managerial framework that demonstrates the Regional Office`s efficiency and ability to deliver results-driven services of a consistently high standard.
Benefits
- US$ 96540/- at single rate
- US$ 104444/- with primary dependants
- 30 days annual leave, family allowance, home travel, education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Advanced degree of an academic institution of recognized standing in business administration, legal, financial or social sciences, in line with the requirements of the position.
- A highest level academic background (at Ph.D. level) or specialized post-graduate training or professional certification relevant to the position.
- A minimum of 10 years of practical experience relevant to the position, with increasing levels of managerial responsibility, of which a minimum of 5 need to have been gained in an international context.
- UN- and / or WHO work experience highly desirable, including at the Regional / Country level.
- Experience in change management and organizational development.
- Excellent knowledge of English.
- Knowledge of French and Arabic is an advantage.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit WHO.
