World Health Organisation Tender

Background Since 2 January 2020, The Three Levels Of Who (china Country Office, Regional Office For The Western Pacific And Headquarters) Have Been Working Together To Respond To This Outbreak Of Covid-19. On 30 January, Who Declared The Outbreak A Public Health Emergency Of International Concern (pheic). On 11 March, Who Director General Characterized Covid-19 As A Pandemic. The Wpro Response Plan Is Envisaged Until The End Of The Year And Respective Support For Each Pillar Is Greatly Needed. As Cases Continue To Be Reported From New Areas, Additional Preparedness And Response Efforts Are Required In The Region. To cope With The Situation, The Emergency Team In The Who Regional Office Is Being Strengthened, In Order To Provide Technical Assistance To Member states For Preparedness And Response Efforts.   Purpose/specific Objective Of The Activity Under The Overall Supervision Of The Wpro Imst Incident Manager And The Information And Planning Pillar Lead, The Consultant Will Provide Epidemiologic, Technical And Operational Assistance To The Covid-19 Response Activities From The Regional Office.   Description Of Activities To Be Carried Out (aligned To Draft Monthly Plans) 1. Taking The Role For Developing Information Products And Planning Under Information And Planning Pillar; 2. Provide Technical Support To Wco, Including Through Deployment, On Surveillance, Risk Assessment And Country Preparedness And Response. 3. Manage The Timely And High-quality Collection, Analysis, Production And Dissemination Of Data/information; 4. Lead The Development Of Project Documentation Based On The Overall Strategy And Plan, For Use By The Emergency Leadership To Mobilize Resources; 5. Continually Adapt Planning And Project Documents Based On Available Information And Revolving Emergency, As Required; 6. Ensure Inter-cluster Communication And Information Sharing; 7. Build The Capacity Of Team Members And Partners Involved In The Planning And Data/information Management Process; And 8. To Perform Any Other Related Incident-specific Duties, As Required By The Functional Supervisor. Other Deliverables: • Progress Report (monthly); And • End Of Mission Technical Report At The End Of Consultancy.   Methods To Carry Out The Activity Consultancy Will Initially Take Place Remotely With Travel To Manila, Philippines, If Conditions Allow. The Consultant Will Provide Support To The Covid-19 Incident Management Support Team (imst).   Qualifications & Experience Education Essential First Level Or Higher University In Medicine, Public Health, Epidemiology Or Related Field, Complemented By Training In Information Management Or Related Field From An Accredited/recognized Institute. Desirable Specialization Or Training In Field Epidemiology, Surveillance, Public Health, Humanitarian Response Or Emergency Information Management.   Experience Essential At Least Seven Years Of Related Experience, Combined At The National And International Levels In Supporting Emergency Operations Involving Public Health Emergency Planning And Management Systems. Experience In Developing And Promoting Collaborative Partnerships. Desirable Experience In Developing Countries. Relevant Work Experience In Who, Other Un Agencies, Nongovernmental Agencies Or Humanitarian Organizations.   Technical Skills & Knowledge • Good Computer Skills • Excellent Communication Skills • Excellent Analytical, Planning And Organizational Skills • Ability To Work In A Team With Limited Supervision • Ability To Work Under Pressure   Languages Proficient In Written And Spoken English. Working Knowledge Of Another Who Official Language Would Be An Asset.   Competencies • Building And Promoting Partnerships Across The Organization And Beyond • Communication • Ensuring The Effective Use Of Resources • Creating An Empowering And Motivating Environment • Teamwork • Respecting And Promoting Individual And Cultural Differences   Additional Information: All Travel Arrangements Will Be Made By Who. Who Will Not Be Responsible For Tickets Purchased By The Consultant Without The Express, Prior Authorization Of Who.  While On Mission Under The Terms Of This Consultancy, The Consultant Will Receive Living Allowance In Accordance With The Required Location And Duration Of Travel.  It Is The Consultant’s Responsibility To Fulfil Visa Requirements And Ask For Visa Support Letter(s) If Needed.   Applications Qualified And Interested Specialists Should Submit To The Supply Officer Through Wp Ro Ungm At < Wproungm@who.int > By 30 June 2021: Expression Of Interest {cover Letter} That Indicates: A) How Their Experience And Qualifications Make Them A Suitable Candidate For This Position, B) Proposed Daily Consultancy Fee, And C) Availability To Commence The Work.    Curriculum Vitae. Please Use Tender Notice No. 132009 As Subject To All Submission. Who May Contact Candidates For Further Information. Candidates Not Being Considered Will Not Be Contacted. progress Of This Work Is Subject To Confirmation Of Funding.