Closing Date: 23 October 2024
Call for Applications: 2024 WHO Fellowhip Programme in Cairo, Egypt
Objectives of the WHO Fellowhip Programme
WHO is the directing and coordinating authority on international health within the United Nations system. WHO has 194 Member States and more than 7000 people working in 150 country offices, in 6 regional offices and at headquarter in Geneva. This programme offers fellowships in the offices of the Eastern Mediterranean Region. The Fellows@EMR programme has the following objectives: Â
- To provide framework for assigning young professionals from diverse academic backgrounds to WHO programmes where their educational experience can be enhanced through practical assignments.
- To provide young professionals a direct exposure to the work of WHO, an opportunity to acquire practical experience in WHO, by working under the direct supervision of experienced WHO staff.
Description of Duties
Under the supervision of a technical expert in the respective area, fellows are assigned a project based on agreed terms of references and in line with their skills set. These terms of references typically include some or all of the following responsibilities:
- review literature and conduct literature surveysÂ
- undertake web research and data collection and analysis on specific subject area
- organize data and documents
- participate in the development of tools and guidance documents
- assist in drafting, formatting and editing policy briefs, tool kits, guides/manuals, hand-outs, brochures and reportsÂ
- assist in organizing workshops, meetings, conferences, events
- participate in on-going departmental projects
Required Qualifications
Education
Post graduate studies or degree in public health, health or social field related to the technical work of WHO.
Skills
All fellows should be able to demonstrate the following skills in line with the WHO core competencies:
- Producing and delivering quality results
- Teamwork
- Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
- Communicating effectively orally and in writing
- Moving forward in a changing environment
In addition, fellows need to be familiar with commonly used computer programmes, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Knowledge of specialized computer programmes, for example, statistical software such as XLStat may be an advantage.
Experience
Depending on the area of interest, 2 years of the below experience is required:
- Experience in research and/or in drafting reports
- Experience in the subject area through academic work or researchÂ
- Field and/or developing country experienceÂ
- Experience with data analysis, statistical packages and interest in the design of graphical display and analysis of health information in an international comparative perspective, such as for health system performance assessmentÂ
Languages
- Fluency in English (reading, writing and speaking).
- Knowledge of French or Arabic is an asset
Additional Information
- Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
- A written test may be used as a form of screening.
- If your candidature is retained for 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). Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
- For information on WHO’s operations please visit: http://www.who.int.
- WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
- WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
- WHO Fellowhip Programme applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.
- 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.
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