Job description

Mission and objectives

Founded in 1948, WHO is the United Nations agency that connects nations, partners and people to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable – so everyone, everywhere can attain the highest level of health.

WHO leads global efforts to expand universal health coverage. We direct and coordinate the world’s response to health emergencies. And we promote healthier lives – from pregnancy care through old age. Our Triple Billion targets outline an ambitious plan for the world to achieve good health for all using science-based policies and programmes.

WHO’s Thirteenth General Programme of Work (GPW 13) defines WHO’s strategy for the five-year period, 2019-2023. It focuses on triple billion targets to achieve measurable impacts on people’s health at the country level.

The triple billion targets are to ensure by 2023:

• One billion more people are benefiting from universal health coverage

• One billion more people are better protected from health emergencies

• One billion more people are enjoying better health and well-being

Context

Under the direct supervision of the Public Health Officer (Health Promotion and Determinants) and the overall guidance of the Head of WHO Country Office (HWCO), the Public Health Specialist is a team member in the technical unit. Work is assigned by the supervisor who gives instructions on non-routine matters. Routine tasks are performed independently with some discretion in non-routine matters related to office procedures only.

National UN Specialist Volunteers in Jordan are entitled to:

• Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) at the amount of JOD 1,186.33;

• Annual and learning leaves;

• Free Medical and life insurance;

• Free access to different learning platforms.

Task description

Under the direct supervision of Public Health Officer (Health Promotion and Determinants), the UN Volunteer will:

• Support the integration of climate-resilient Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) into the Climate change health vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment and into Water Safety Plans at health care facility level.

• Contribute to assessments and training on climate-resilient and environmentally sustainable health care facilities, using WHO checklists and guidance.

• Contribute to the national climate change and health policy brief, including compilation of health, emissions and economic evidence and drafting of policy options for health-sector decision-makers and other sectors.

• Support the review and implementation of health-sector National Adaptation Plan and contribute to drafting mid-term and long-term health adaptation action plans.

• Develop, adapt and pretest evidence-based health promotion materials (Arabic and English) on climate-health nexus.

• Support the development of a national heat-health action plan and the communication component of the heat-wave early warning system pilot.

• Engage youth networks, community-based organizations and volunteers.

• Develop and deliver training and orientation sessions on climate change and health, health promotion, and relevant areas.

• Support planning, budgeting, procurement follow-up and monitoring of the climate change and health workplan activities; maintain the activity tracker and risk log.

• Prepare progress reports, donor reports, mission reports, meeting minutes, success stories and web/social media content.

• Perform any other related duties as required by the supervisor.

Skills

Age

18 - 80

Required experience

3 years

Nationality

Candidate must be a national, legal resident or hold refugee status in the country of assignment.

Assignment requirements

Relevant experience

3 years

Languages

Arabic, Level: Fluent, Required

English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level

Bachelor's degree in Health field, public health or any relevant area.

Competencies and values

• Communication

• Knowing and managing yourself

• Moving forward in a changing environment

• Producing results

• Teamwork

Skills and experience

At least 3 years of professional work experience at the national level in public health, health promotion, environmental health, climate change or a closely related field, of which at least 1 year involves programme or project implementation with government, UN or non-governmental partners;

• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing health promotion, risk communication or community engagement interventions in Jordan.

• Experience or demonstrated knowledge in climate change and health (vulnerability and adaptation assessment, heat-health action, climate-resilient WASH or health facilities, health in national climate change action plana and nationally determined contributions processes).

• Experience in organizing multi-stakeholder consultations, workshops and trainings, and in producing technical reports, policy briefs and communication products.

• Familiarity with the Jordanian health system and with the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Environment and related national institutions; previous work with WHO or the UN system is an asset.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write clearly and concisely for technical and non-technical audiences in Arabic and English.

• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels.

• Motivated to contribute towards peace and development and to serve others; solid commitment to the values of volunteerism.

• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;

• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;

• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;

• Sound security awareness;

• Have affinity with or interest in public health and health promotion, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.