Governance and Board Relations Officer

Job Description – Governance and Board Relations Officer (2500188)

Grade : P3

Contractual Arrangement : Fixed-term appointment

Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days) : 2 Years

Job Posting

Jan 16, 2025, 11:08:37 AM

Closing Date

Feb 6, 2025, 10:59:00 PM

Primary Location

Organization

UT/UTD UNITAID International drug purchase facility

Schedule

Full-time

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Unitaid is a global health organization engaged in finding innovative solutions to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases more quickly, affordably, and effectively in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). Unitaid’s mission is to maximize the effectiveness of the global health response by catalyzing equitable access to better health products. Its work includes funding initiatives to address HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, hepatitis, cervical cancer and reproductive, maternal, new-born, child, and adolescent health more broadly.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Reporting to the Governance and Board Relations Manager, the incumbent is expected to perform duties including but not limited to the following:

• Support the work of the Board Relations Team to provide strategic coordination between the Executive Board, Executive Committees, their leadership, major partner organizations and the Secretariat.
• Ensure regular and substantive exchange of information with the Board and its Committees to enable alignment and active engagement in governance processes which inform strategic decisions of Unitaid.
• Lead and coordinate the preparation and development of briefings, documents and presentations for Board and Committee meetings.
• Undertake the role of focal point function for various Executive Board constituencies as required.
• Prepare governance-related documentation (resolutions, agendas, governance-related pre-reads, briefing notes).
• Coordinate and represent Unitaid at Board related events, country visits, induction sessions, working groups, and related events as required.
• Lead and coordinate the management of the Executive Board SharePoint and decision-making platform.
• Coordinate financial, budgetary and planning processes for Governance and Board Relations.
• Perform other related duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• University degree in business management, public relations, international relations or related fields.
• Project Management training or certification.

Experience

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in the field of health and international relations with specific substantial exposure to governance and board relations.
• Experience in coordinating the work of Executive Boards and other governance structures in public health or international development organizations.
• Experience in coordinating high-level international meetings.
• Understanding of global health issues, the development landscape and the three diseases.
• Knowledge of Unitaid and WHO policies and procedures.
• Experience managing complex projects.
• Experience working in an international cross-cultural environment.

Skills

• Effective understanding of governance priorities, processes and procedures, project management, relationship management, diplomacy and tact and sensitivity to operations and governance environments.
• Effective communication, coordination and organizational skills.
• Skills in managing and controlling finance, budget and planning processes.
• Good writing and editing skills.
• Advanced knowledge of WHO rules and regulations.
• Teamwork.
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences.
• Communication.
• Producing results.
• Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond.

Use of Language Skills

• Expert knowledge of English.
• Expert knowledge of French.
• Expert knowledge of any other official WHO languages.

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 64,121 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 4804 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

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.
• 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).
• According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
• 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.
• The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect.
• Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process.
• An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential.
• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct.
• Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO.
• WHO also offers a wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements.
• The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years.
• Please note that WHO’s contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO.
• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
• *For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.
• As a WHO staff member assigned solely and exclusively to support this Partnership, selected staff will have no right of reassignment or transfer outside the Partnership.
• UNITAID is a partnership hosted and administered by WHO, located outside WHO premises in Le Pommier, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex.

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