Project Manager

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings.OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMMEThe mission of WHO’s Emergency Preparedness and Response Programme (The Programme), is to support countries to coordinate action, prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies. The EPPR project in Ethiopia is a significant initiative aimed at reinforcing the country's capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to public health emergencies, including pandemics. WHO will manage the EPPR funding in collaboration with other partners as implementing entities.PURPOSE OF THE POSITION Within the context of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme at the country level, the purpose of the position is to provide project management support in the implementation of the Ethio-Pandemic Multi-Sectoral Prevention, Preparedness, and Response (EPPR) initiative funded by the Pandemic Fund. The incumbent will oversee the implementation of project’s technical and operational plans. His/Her responsibilities include managing the project, planning project activities, coordinating financial resource allocation, and providing project management support to ensure effective delivery of expected results.FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Proven knowledge of project management, budgetary, and financial management practices and the ability to develop improved systems that support these processes. Strong organizational and analytical skills and ability to analyze and synthesize information from multiple sources. Excellent knowledge and expertise in project design, monitoring, and evaluation. Ability to foster teamwork and to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels Strong professional skills in writing and development of reports and persuasive documents Demonstrated strong management advocacy and communication skills Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing priorities. Interpersonal skills, diplomacy, tact and discretion, sound judgment and initiative Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary and multi-national team(s).USE OF LANGUAGE SKILLSExcellent knowledge of English. Working knowledge of another WHO official language would be an asset.OTHER SKILLS (E.G. IT SKILLS)Strong computer skills in MS Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and WordREMUNERATIONThis is a Special Service Agreement (SSA) contract at NO-D, with a monthly remuneration of $3,957.92 paid in local currency equivalent.