Consultant – WHO Global Early Warning System (GLEWS+) for health threats and emerging risks at World Health Organisation (WHO)

Contractual Arrangement: External consultantContract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 6 months: 

Job Posting

: Oct 26, 2021, 9:17:09 AM

Closing Date

: Nov 9, 2021, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location

: Anywhere

Organization

: HQ/HIM Health Emergency Information and Risk Assessment

Schedule

: Full-time

Qualifications, experience, Deliverable skills and languages

Educational Qualifications:

Essential:

Advanced University degree (Master´s degree) in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Public Health, Biology, or epidemiology. 

Desirable:

PhD degree in any health related field.

Experience

Essential:

At least five years’ relevant experience combined at the national and international levels in data and/or information management, including experience in emerging and zoonotic disease. 

Desirable:

Working experience in disease outbreak response, in a UN agency, an international nongovernmental organization or University.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to present information effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively on complex issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills and team spirit.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines on a results-oriented basis.
• Good planning skills, ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.

Languages required

Essential:

Expert knowledge of English.

Desirable:

Intermediate knowledge of other UN languages.

Location 

Off site: Homebased. The consultant is expected to perform their duty during WHO Geneva, HQ working hours.

Travel 

Not applicable

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