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International UN D2 position requiring advanced degree and 15+ years of international program management experience. Language skills required for mobility within. No onsite or local-only restrictions indicated.
Last checked: 2 hours ago
Closing date: Friday, 3 July 2026
Country: Global
Duty station: Congo-Brazzaville
Contract type: Fixed-term appointment
Grade: D2
Open to: Internationals
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* Purpose of the Position
To ensure administrative services for the Africa Region are effective and efficient and support the implementation of the Regional Strategy and the Programme Budget. The position provides strategic direction and vision for the General Management and Coordination (GMC) Cluster encompassing Human Resources, Budget and Finance, Information and Communication Technology, Operations and Support Services, Compliance, Procurement, Health and Medical Services, Security, and related functions serving the Regional Office for the African Regions (AFRO), its hubs and 47 WHO country offices. The position ensures the implementation of strong governance, internal control and risk management frameworks, and adherence to WHO rules, regulations and policies. The Director provides senior level advice and guidance to the Regional Director and the AFRO senior management and is accountable for the overall management of the Cluster to meet the goals and objectives of WHO and the African Region.
· Objectives of the Programme and of the immediate Strategic Objective
The GMC Cluster supports WHO’s regional and country operations through coherent administrative, logistical, and operational frameworks, and application of the best practices in the areas of the Cluster's overall responsibility.
Through an integrated service delivery model, including a dedicated support hub, the Cluster supports country offices and the regional office, enhancing operational efficiency, consistency and responsiveness across the Region.
· Organizational context (Describe the individual role of incumbent within the team, focus in on work environment within and outside the organization)
Reporting directly to the Regional Director (UG level), the Director of General Management and Coordination, directly and through overall line responsibility extending across the Regional Office and to individual countries, carries overall managerial responsibility for financial, administrative and personnel management services. As part of the Senior Management team in the Region, the position directs and motivates a team of expert staff that contribute to WHO fulfilling its mandate in the Africa Region.
The GMC Director is a senior adviser to the Regional Director, a high-level counterpart to the administrative management WHO Headquarters, and a key liaison with host governments in respect of protocol and related issues. The post holds primary responsibility for full implementation of WHO's internal control and accountability framework across the region. The Director will build strong partnerships and foster consensus with External Partners, Member States, UN Agencies, Donors and other stakeholders.
· Summary of Assigned Duties (Describe what the incumbent has to do to achieve main objectives; include main achievements expected)
Provides leadership and direction to the Cluster, and to administrative staff and functions in country offices.
· Provide strategic leadership and direction for the GMC Cluster and its functions.
· Ensure effective delivery and integration of corporate services across the Region.
· Strengthen governance, internal control, risk management and compliance frameworks.
· Advise the Regional Director and senior management on corporate services and operational matters.
· Promote efficiency, continuous improvement and alignment with WHO policies.
· Direct and develop staff and ensure effective management of resources.
· Facilitate coordination between regional and country operations.
· Represent the Organization in administrative and operational matters.
· Ensure follow-up on audit recommendations and compliance requirements.
· Perform other related duties as required.
1. Recruitment Profile
Competencies: Generic
Select up to two additional core, management and leadership competencies. See the Enhanced WHO Global Competency Model Guidelines.
*1. Teamwork
*2. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
*3. Communication
4. Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond;
5. Ensuring the effective use of resources
2. Competencies: Management
For all Positions that possess Managerial/Supervisory responsibilities, an additional mandatory Management Competency is required.
Is this a Supervisory Position? Yes
1. Creating an empowering and motivating environment
3. Functional Knowledge and Skills
· Describe the essential knowledge and the skills specific to the position
- Very good skills in modern management methods as applied to large complex international administrations.
- Strong sense of leadership and responsibility, with demonstrated capacity for strategic thinking.
- Ability to promote effective human relations in an international environment.
- Ability to negotiate with officials in Member States and other organizations regarding administrative, legal and financial issues.
- Additional desirable qualifications: experience in administrative streamlining and change management; ability to work collaboratively and independently, adapt quickly and be proactive, flexible and resourceful.
4. Education Qualifications
· Essential
An advanced-level University degree in Business Administration, Management, Human Resources, Finance, Supply Chain, Project Management, or other discipline related to the functions of the position.
Desirable
Certification on business process management re-engineering methodologies; training in WHO's Project Management framework (from the Project Management Centre of Excellence).
6. Experience
* Essential
- At least 15 years of relevant professional experience in managing programmes at international level.
- Experience in programme / project planning, management, and successful delivery of cross functional or interdependent projects, some of which should be at the global or international level.
- Demonstrated experience and success in managing business initiatives, within a corporate environment across different locations and/or across different departments/functions.
- Demonstrated professional experience working with senior-level or executive-level management.
- Demonstrated experience with business process re-engineering using best practice and standard processes.
- Demonstrated experience in vendor negotiations and management.
Desirable
Knowledge and 5 years of senior experience of WHO Business Operations in the fields of Programme Management, Human Resources, Finance and/or Supply is an advantage including experience at all 3 levels of WHO.
7. Use of Language Skills
Languages
· Essential: Excellent knowledge of English or French with a good working knowledge of the other.
· Desirable:
8. Other Skills (e.g. IT)
MS Office Suite (Word, Excel,Outlook, Powerpoint,Visio,etc). MS Sharepoint, Workflow systems,MS Project (Professional or Enterprise)
REMUNERATION
WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 130,477 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 4926 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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