International Humanitarian Response Specialist

Job Description:

The World Health Organization is seeking a highly skilled and experienced International Humanitarian Response Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our emergency program, you will be responsible for designing and implementing programs that prepare the health cluster to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly respond to and recover from outbreaks and emergencies.

In this critical role, you will ensure that the key priorities of WHO are met at the subnational level, including by filling in gaps, and enhancing access to quality preventive and curative health services for internally displaced persons and most vulnerable population groups.

You will work closely with partners and project staff to manage the WHO's health humanitarian response in relevant sub-national, emergency contexts. Your expertise will be essential in coordinating and guiding technical and operational inputs, including resources mobilization, to fulfill WHO's critical functions as per ERF 2.0.

This position requires a strong understanding of public-health, rapid response operations, and international emergency incident management systems. You will lead the systematic identification and monitoring of health risks and needs, as well as the planning and implementation of effective preparedness, prevention, control, and response strategies.

Your skills and experience will be invaluable in building national capacity through need identification, development, operationalization, and implementation of required training plans. You will also guide the WHO's field support team on continued self-assessment and learning on planning, budgeting, and operational service delivery.

Additional responsibilities include determining staffing needs for WHO response in your area of responsibility and ensuring their timely mobilization in liaison with the WHO country office. You will provide substantial inputs to the development of WHO PHSA, situation reports, Response and Preparedness/Readiness plans, and lead their implementation.

Ambitious candidates who share our commitment to improving global health outcomes are encouraged to apply for this exciting opportunity.