OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME :
SFFGC (Sudan Free of Female Genital cutting) Program aims at the abandonment of the FGM practice in Sudan. WHO as a part of the SFFGC joint programs is working on reducing the Medicalization rate (FGC performed by Medical Health Providers 39.8 %, SHHS 2010). The main objectives of the program are empowering the target communities and increase their knowledge with focus in building the capacity of the Health Care to establish social movement, with children, adolescents and youth for positive change to end FGM/C. SFFGC program works to identify and support the governmental and nongovernmental actors and structures to generate evidence based data to improve programming and to facilitate social mobilization process for the eradication of the FGM.

 

Purpose of the Post:
To ensure the implementation of Sudan Free of Female Genital Cutting (SFFGC) program's activities and the production of detailed activity plans as well as quality and timely reports.

Organizational Context:
Under the direct supervision of FGM team leader and the overall guidance of the WR Sudan, the incumbent will work closely with WHO team, SFFGC team and other relevant donors and partners such as Ministry of Health and relevant departments, organizations and other line ministries to ensure that the technical and administrative aspects meet WHO and donor regulations during implementation. S/He will represent WHO in SFFGC activities agenda as delegated by FGM team Leader or the WR Sudan.
The incumbent will also be primarily responsible in the development of quarterly activity plans (technical and financial) with all partners, facilitating its execution by ensuring that it meets technical, organizational and donor requirements.

The incumbent will perform the following duties:

1. Implement interventions in the SFFGC program in accordance with the terms and conditions of the program's agreement and as guided on a day-to-day basis.
2. Provide advice for the establishment of systems to monitor and document changes in all project activities.
3. Contribute to the overall allocation and disbursement of funds, making sure that funds are properly coordinated, monitored and liquated in accordance with programme budget allotments.
4. Collaborate with the national authorities making recommendations on the development of related strategic guidance policies and strategies and related plans of action for SFFGC.
5. Act as WHO focal point for reviews, field visits conducted by SFFGC to monitor and evaluate implementation, validate national responses identify needs and problems and proposes the remedial action, identify alternative courses of action to accelerate/improve programme delivery and ensure capacity building and programme sustainability the fighting against the FGM.
6. Liaise with the Ministry of Health and other line ministries organizations and departments as well as WHO Regional office to ensure efficient implementation of collaborative programmes and new initiative of WHO related to FGM.
7. Participate in meetings with government officials as well as Multi-lateral and bilateral agencies, partners as and when required.
8. Provide technical advice to the relevant national authorities in utilizing valid data and evidence in programme planning and policy development.

Education:

Essential: University Degree in Medicine or Public Health.
Desirable: Postgraduate degree in Public Health or health related field.

WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an accredited institution.

Skills:

Competencies:
WHO global Competencies model can be found at http://www.who.int/employment/WHO_competencies_EN.pdf?ua=1
1. Producing results
2. Fostering integration and teamwork
3. Communicating in a credible and effective way
4. Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
5. Ensuring the effective use of resources

Functional Skills and Knowledge:
- Sound technical knowledge on Women and Girl's Health, especially FGM Programs.
- Broad knowledge on NGO, UN agency and governmental institution modalities of operation
- Thorough practical knowledge of information management;
- Proven organizational and management skills
- Very good ability to plan, conceptualize, display, format-create layout, brainstorm new ideas and anticipate problems, improvise, adapt etc

Other Skills:
Proficiency in MS Office.

Experience:
Essential: At least 2 years' relevant experience in the field of Women and Girls' Health or FGM.
Desirable: Experience in programme planning, monitoring, evaluation and training. Relevant Work experience with Ministry of Health, National or International or WHO or UN Organizations.

Languages:
Excellent knowledge of English and local language.

Additional Information:

- Only nationals will be considered for this position.
- Applicants are kindly requested to pay attention to the screening questions as they will be used to screen out unqualified candidates.
- Only qualified applicants with the relevant experience will be considered.
- 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 these will be reviewed individually.
- A written test/presentation and interviews will be used as a form of screening. The written test might be used as an eliminating tool.
- Interviews will include competency-based questions.
- Other similar positions at the same level may be filled from this vacancy notice (this could be the base for rosters).
- This vacancy is published in English only.
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Annual salary: (Net of tax)
USD 41,378.00 at single rate

This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level.
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