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
ContextUnder the direct supervision of the WHO Health Emergencies (WHE) Lead and the overall guidance of the Head of WHO Country Office (HWCO), the Technical 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. Additional Information: National UN Specialist Volunteers in Jordan are entitled to: - Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) at the amount of JOD 1145.08; - Annual and learning leaves; - Free Medical and life insurance; and - 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 the WHO Health Emergencies (WHE) Lead, the UN Volunteer will: โข Participate in organizing, implementing and follow up on activities supported by WHO Jordan Country Office including field work. โข Review, reports, and other information documents and extract needed information in support to WHE planning and strategy processes โข Undertake web research and data collection on specific subject areas. โข Organize data, reports and documents management. โข Participate in the development of tools and guidelines. โข Assist in drafting, formatting, and editing, handouts, brochures, and reports. โข Assist in organizing workshops, meetings, conferences, events, field visits, travels, etc. โข Participate in and support ongoing departmental projects, activities, and training workshops. โข Track WHE activities and ensure close follow up with other relevant colleagues the fulfillment of the operational requirements of initiating, implementing and closing the activities.
Competencies and valuesโข Accountability โข Adaptability and flexibility โข Creativity โข Teamwork โข Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences. โข Communication โข Producing results โข Ensuring the effective use of resources โข Planning and organising โข Professionalism โข Self-management
Living conditions and remarksAmman, the capital, is a peaceful city with over four million residents. People are friendly to visitors. Services in terms of banking, transportation, health and communications are easily available. Though Arabic is the official language, English is widely spoken among the majority of the population, especially in Amman. Road network is good both in terms of spread and quality of the roads. Public transportation in Amman is limited. Taxis are relatively cheap and easily available. There are a number of shopping malls, restaurants, gyms, and cinemas. A large variety of accommodation options can be found; however, it is worth noting that prices in Amman have generally increased in the past few years. There are no specific security threats. Amman is a very easy city in which to live; large, many amenities, very modern and serviced by an international airport with direct flights to most capital cities. According to the assessment of the UN Department of Safety & Security (UNDSS) Jordan is a family duty station (category A hardship). As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. National UN Volunteers are part of the insurance plan.