OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The WHO country office works with the National Authorities to achieve the highest standard of health as a fundamental human right, based on equity and on SDGs principle of leaving no one behind. WHO actions are engrained in the WHO 14th General Programme of Work with its 3 prong objectives of promoting healthier populations, keeping the world safe through addressing health emergencies, and protecting the vulnerable through Universal Health Coverage. WHO's mandate revolves around six core functions: (i) providing Global Health leadership; (ii) shaping the health research agenda; (iii) setting norms and standards; (iv) articulating evidence-based policy options; (v) providing technical support to countries; and (vi) monitoring and assessing health trends. The WHO Country Office is an integral part of the WHO Regional Office for Europe. Its main role is to facilitate and coordinate all WHO activities at country level and to implement the European Programme of Work 2020โ2025 โโUnited Action for Better Health in Europeโ which sets out a vision of how the WHO Regional Office for Europe can better support countries in meeting citizensโ expectations about health.
WHO at country level delivers this through practical, actionable and country focused solutions to health challenges, keeping in perspective that achieving health and well-being is a whole-of-society endeavour. This is done through facilitating the implementation of the Biennial Collaborative Agreement with the country and its corresponding workplan. The WHO Country Office maintains good working relations and ensures information exchange between the country and WHO, policy and strategic guidance on Health issues to all national and international partners in the country, provision of direct technical expertise when needed and aims at more community engagement and participation, and to promote health equity.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The incumbent will perform the following duties:
- Analyse operational / programme needs for transport and plan appropriate fleet size;ย
- Prepare an annual fleet plan (including budget needed) and a vehicle disposal/replacement plan;
- Ensure that vehicles are properly registered and have TPL insurance according to the rules and regulations of host country;
- Identify quality garages, support establishment of contracts with pre-approved garages, establish quality control mechanisms, undertake performance reviews at a regular basis.ย
- Oversee and ensure that maintenance has taken place and validate the invoices;
- Ensure that fleet data such as maintenance and fuel data is captured in the fleet management systems;ย
- Support the Country or Field Office with selection and (re)testing of drivers, including testing of drivers' fitness;
- Plan and facilitate training workshops for drivers and conduct on the job training and evaluation for drivers;
- Report traffic crashes and vehicle incidents and conducts crash investigation to identify the causes and suggest preventative measures;
- Monitor fuel consumption and identify innovative ways to reduce fuel consumption;
- Ensure MOSS compliance of the vehicles and establish mechanisms to check that vehicles are road worthy at regular intervals;
- Ensure the Implementation WFS procedures and tools;
- Establish and manage relationships with in- and external stakeholders such as drivers, vehicle users (programme staff, senior management), suppliers, UN sister agencies, etc.;
- Collect and analyses fleet data, and prepare and present monthly fleet management reports;
- Based on fleet management data and information identify, suggest and implement actions that lead to improved efficiency and effectiveness of the fleet as well as reduce the risk associated with fleet operations and road transport.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEducation
Essential: University degree in engineering, mechanics or a relevant field. For WHO staff only, equivalent combination of professional certification/training in areas such as transport, logistics operations management and work experience.
ExperienceEssential: One year experience integrating fleet operations with security risk management, including movement planning, route risk assessment, convoy coordination, and incident response in insecure environments. Demonstrated experience in managing a large fleet team.
Desirable: Experience providing strategic advisory input to senior management on fleet optimization, operational risk, and resource allocation at country or regional level. Relevant experience in the UN system.
SkillsDemonstrated implementing environmentally sustainable fleet practices, including emissions reduction measures and fuel efficiency initiatives aligned with UN sustainability objectives. Experience in fleet or transport management or logistics. Knowledge and effective use of fundamental management concepts, practices, and procedures relative to quality and productivity improvements, training, budgeting and cost control. Proficiency with Microsoft Office - Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
WHO Competencies
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Moving forward in a changing environment
Creating an empowering and motivating environmentUse of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English and Ukrainian languages
Desirable: Working knowledge of other official WHO/EURO, WHO and/or UN languagesREMUNERATION
WHO offers staff in the National Professional Officer category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at USD 33,420.00 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level.
In the event that your candidature is retained for an 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).
The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.The Director-General retains the discretion to not make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description, including shortening the duration of the appointment.WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply.Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations (modifications or adjustments to the application or recruitment process) to support their participation in the application and recruitment process. Please send an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int with your full name, the vacancy number you are applying for, and specific details of the accommodation needed in your request.An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. 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.WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.Please note that WHO's contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at shws@who.int.This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.In case the website does not display properly, please retry by: (i) checking that you have the latest version of the browser installed (Chrome, Edge or Firefox); (ii) clearing your browser history and opening the site in a new browser (not a new tab within the same browser); or (iii) retry accessing the website using Mozilla Firefox browser or using another device. Click this link for detailed guidance on completing job applications: Instructions for candidates