Closing date: 12 Dec 2017
As part of the Fragile Conflict and Vulnerable Settings (FCVS) Unit, in the Emergency and Operations Department (EMO), the consultant will be requested to establish a system to improve internal accountability on AAP and mechanisms for the participation of affected populations in WHO emergency response programming. The consultant will analyze WHO’s particular strengths and weaknesses against current standards and guidance documents; inform and shape WHO’s work on Accountability to Affected populations. This includes working with WHO emergency priority countries who implement the AAP approach and regional offices in establishing a system for data collection, monitoring and reporting.
Work to be performed Output 1: WHO operational management systems and approaches to involve affected populations in a coordinated manner in priority emergencies is reviewed. Activity 1.1: Establish a list of countries in which WHO implements AAP and review the management of integrating priorities of affected populations in the program cycle, best practice. Activity 1.2: Advise on improvements to the current practice and on priority countries for implementation of AAP and areas for expansion of AAP involvement.
Output 2: WHO has a system that feeds into and supports collective and participatory approaches that inform and listen to communities, address feedback and lead to corrective action throughout the humanitarian program cycle of health programs.
Activity 2.1: Advise on a system that makes sense for health and works for WHO, based on health cluster strategies and best practice Activity 2.2: Review recommendations of the IASC AAP TT and advise on implementation of suitable recommendations for WHO; Activitiy 2.3: Support FVS in rolling-out the system and tools Activity 2.4: Measure AAP related results at the agency level, including through standards such as the Core Humanitarian Standard and the Minimum Operating Standards and other relevant documents.
Timelines 20/12/2017 - 19/06/2018. Full Time consultancy
Specific requirements
- Qualifications required: University degree in Public Health, Social Science, Business or Public Administration, Communication or related fields.
- Experience required: Essential: At least five years’ experience in Humanitarian Program Cycle management and implementation of the IASC policy on Accountability to Affected Populations including information management, monitoring and needs assessment on work in emergencies. Desirable: Experience with WHO, UN Agencies or NGOs or good understanding of the inter-agency collaboration.
- Skills / Technical skills and knowledge: Good analytical and writing skills, knowledge of data management software and tools.
- Language requirements: Expert knowledge of English. French Desirable but Non Essential
How to apply:
Please send CV and Reference Letters before the deadline (12/12/2017) to josepha@who.int