Mission and objectivesFounded 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 โ so everyone, everywhere can attain the highest level of health. WHO leads global efforts to expand universal health coverage. We direct and coordinate the worldโs response to health emergencies. And we promote healthier lives โ 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. WHOโs Thirteenth General Programme of Work (GPW 13) defines WHOโs strategy for the five-year period, 2019-2023. It focuses on triple billion targets to achieve measurable impacts on peopleโs health at the country level. The triple billion targets are to ensure by 2023: โข One billion more people are benefiting from universal health coverage โข One billion more people are better protected from health emergencies โข One billion more people are enjoying better health and well-being
ContextThe WHO country office in Jordan has transited from GPW 13 to the Fourteenth General Programme of Work (GPW 14) for 2025-2028. These strategic frameworks guide WHOโs priorities, with a strong focus on strengthening country offices to deliver impactful results. GPW 14 outlines an ambitious agenda to realign global efforts toward achieving the health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and addressing critical health challenges through six strategic objectives: 1. Responding to climate change, an escalating health threat. 2. Advance the PHC approach and essential health system capacities for UHC. 3. Prevent, mitigate, and prepare for health risks from all hazards. 4. Address determinants of health and root causes of ill health. 5. Improve health service coverage and financial protection. 6. Rapidly detect and sustain response to health emergencies In Jordan, the WHO Country Office (WCO) aligns its efforts with national priorities, as reflected in Jordanโs Economic Modernization Vision and the Ministry of Health Strategic Plan 2023-2025, through the COUNTRY COOPERATION STRATEGY 2021-2025. Key CCS priorities include: - Strengthening the health system to advance UHC. - Building health system resilience and emergency preparedness. - Promoting health and well-being. - Enhancing data and innovation capacity. A new Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS 2026-2030) is under development, that adapts the recent WHO country function evaluation recommendation emphasizing on strengthening mobilizing resources to facilitate WHOโs strategic and technical directions in implementing country priorities. In line with Jordan Economic Modernization Vision and adhering to UN Cooperative Framework, WHOโs global and regional priorities must ensure measurable impact at country level. Additional information: International UN Specialist Volunteers in Jordan are entitled to: โข Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) at the amount of USD 2664; โข Annual and learning leaves; โข Free Medical and life insurance; and โข Free access to different learning platforms. For more information on UN Volunteer benefits, entitlements and support, please visit: https://www.unv.org/volunteer-your-country-conditions-service
Task DescriptionUnder the direct supervision of Senior Health Advisor, the UN Volunteer will: - Conduct policy analysis through mapping existing data sources in Jordan to identify opportunities for leveraging policy information to support effective decision-making. - Develop policy briefs in collaboration with health advisor. - Conduct health system governance analysis in support of government entities of Jordan. - Conduct Stakeholder analysis related health policy and health system governance - Stakeholder Engagement for policy dialogues - Identify Key Policy Questions with mapped stakeholders and key decision-makers to guide the implementation of health policies. - Develop a strategy to bridge the gap between data producers and decision-makers, incorporating advancements in information systems and digitalization. - Document and Report Progress: Prepare detailed reports and maintain a knowledge repository to document the implementation process, capturing lessons learned from Jordanโs experience. - Collaborate with technical officers at the country office to identify priority questions and themes that should be incorporated into the national data-to-policy action plan.
Competencies and valuesโข Accountability โข Adaptability and flexibility โข Creativity โข Judgement and decision-making โข Planning and organizing โข Professionalism โข Self-management
Living conditions and remarksLocation: The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is located in the Middle East. Bound by Syria to the north, Iraq to the northeast, Saudi Arabia to the east and south, Red Sea to the south and the Palestinian National Authority to the west. Weather: Jordanโs climate can be classified as semi-arid (Bsh) on the Koeppen-Geiger classification. It features a hot, dry climate characterized by long, hot, dry summers and short, cool winters. The climate is influenced by Jordan's location between the subtropical aridity of the Arabian desert areas and the subtropical humidity of the eastern Mediterranean area. January is the coldest month, with temperatures from 5ยฐC to 10ยฐC, and August is the hottest month at 20ยฐC to 35ยฐC. Daily temperatures can be quite hot, especially in the summer; on some days it can be 40ยฐC or more, especially when a hot, dry southerly wind blows. Such winds can sometimes be very strong and can cause sandstorms. About 70 percent of the average rainfall in the country falls between November and March; June through August are often rainless. Rainfall varies from season to season and from year to year. Precipitation is often concentrated in violent storms, causing erosion and local flooding, especially in the winter months. Safety and Security: Jordan is a relatively stable country. The potentials for internal or external armed conflict are considered very unlikely in the current political environment. Peaceful demonstrations, and sometimes road blockages, do occur in Jordan, motivated by domestic factors such as unemployment, deprivation of resources and development or for regional issues such as solidarity with the Palestinian cause or with the Syrian crises. Most of these events are driven by civil society unions and Islamic parties. Domestic tribal civil unrest sometimes turns violent, especially outside main cities, due to tribal disputes or socio-economic reasons. In all occasions law enforcement agencies usually manage to contain the situation rapidly. Road traffic accidents are the primary threat against UN personnel in Jordan. Poor road conditions and bad driving behaviours are the main reasons for the high rate of traffic accidents. Amman is a category A duty station with security level 1. Transportation and housing: Taxis as well as ride-hailing services (Uber and Careem) are abundant and affordable in Amman. Medical facilities are generally very good, particularly in Amman where there are several modern, well-equipped public and private hospitals. Public minibuses are the most common form of public transport. They normally only leave when full, so waiting times of an hour or more are inevitable, especially in rural areas. The larger air-con buses offer a speedy and reliable service, departing according to a fixed schedule. Housing is readily available with rents for one- to two-bedroom apartments ranging between 500 and 800 JD (1 JD = 0.708 USD) depending on the location. Health Services: Medical facilities are generally very good, particularly in Amman where there are several modern, well-equipped public and private hospitals. Almost all doctors (and most pharmacists) speak English; many have studied abroad. Language: The official language of Jordan is Arabic, but English is widely spoken โ especially in the cities. Many Jordanians have travelled or have been educated abroad so French, German, Italian and Spanish are also spoken, but to a lesser extent. Learn more about Jordan from the Ministry of Tourismโs website: https://www.mota.gov.jo/Default/En