[WHO] Operations Officer

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Operations Officer Organization: WHO - World Health Organization Location: Gaza, Palestinian Territories Level: Entry, Mid Grade: NO-B Posted: 2026-10-12 Application deadline: 2026-11-02 Contract (as described by UN Talent): This is a NO-B contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education. More about NO-B contracts. Original source: who.int OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME The primary goal of WHO is to support Member States in designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating national health development plans for:(i) the achievement of national health targets;(ii) contribution to global and regional public health action; and(iii) the development of two-way collaboration that draws on the countries' experience to build a body of public health knowledge that can benefit the rest of the world. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES 1. Provide information on all aspects of WHO country office operations, including interpreting policies, systems, and procedures, to the head of the WHO office and other staff at the WHO country office, field offices and projects. 2. Supervise operations' staff and teams in delivering the full range of services in budget and finance, human resources, procurement, information and communication technology, security and staff safety, and general administration, in compliance with organizational policies, regulations, and procedures. 3. Provide appropriate solutions, grounded in policy compliance and geared towards responsiveness to business needs. 4. Assist in reviewing, coordinating and assessing the biennial work plans of the division/ unit including the human resources plans. 5. Provide analytical inputs for financial monitoring and monitoring of programme implementation, recommending ways to accelerate implementation. 6. Provide information and advice on financial policies and procedures applicable to the office in conformity with WHO established procedures. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS #### Education **Essential**: A university degree (bachelors) in a relevant field (such as finance, management, accountancy, economics or business administration). **Desirable**: Training in business administration or programme management. #### Experience **Essential**: A minimum of two years of relevant experience (administrative and managerial service provision, in compliance with related rules and procedures). **Desirable**: Previous work experience in WHO or other United Nations agency, preferably in General Service/National Professional Officer category. #### Skills 1. Administrative, financial, and management principles, procedures, and policies of large public-sector organizations. 2. The principles and practices of administration, programme, and project management. 3. Quality assurance and compliance monitoring 4. Implementation of financial budgetary principles 5. Analysis of financial and administrative data 6. Ability to engage with government, UN agencies and other development partners 7. Ability to maintain excellent interpersonal working relations 8. Ability to work with competing priorities under pressure #### WHO Competencies - Teamwork - Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences - Communication - Producing results - Ensuring the effective use of resources - Creating an empowering and motivating environment #### Use of Language Skills **Essential**: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Arabic. **Desirable**: REMUNERATION Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at ILS 302,898 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - Staff members separated due to the 2025 Prioritization and Realignment Process will receive special consideration according to the applicable regulatory framework. - 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). The list can be accessed through the link:. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review. - 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 h

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Source: untalent.org