Deadline: 19 April, 2021
Location: Cairo, Egypt
World Health Organisation (WHO) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Risk Communications Officer.
The primary role of WHO is to direct and coordinate international health within the United Nations system.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the development, elaboration and implementation of the risk communication plan as part of the health response operations
- With key stakeholders in the national authorities, UN agencies, non-governmental organisations and civil society organisations, identify the top hazards for the country and develop relevant information, education and communication materials in languages and formats easily used by national stakeholders and the public
- Liaise closely with the HQ and regional counterparts for risk communication, ensuring coherence of strategy, materials and messages
- Ensure technical material produced by the country office integrates risk communication principles and practice
Requirements
- Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, Behavioural Sciences, Development Sciences, Communications or Public Health from an accredited/recognised institution
- Training in Public Health, Health Education, Health Communication, Health Promotion
- Seven years, minimum, of experience at the national and international levels in risk communication, health promotion, emergency management
- Proven experience in the development and implementation of risk communications strategies and plans
- Work experience with WHO, the UN, health cluster partners, recognised humanitarian organisations or other international organisations
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Effective negotiation, facilitation and consensus building skills
- Ability to work under pressure while producing results
- Ability to ‘think out of the box’ and make innovative proposals related to risk communication
- Knowledge or understanding of WHO mandate and goals in the emergency incident management context
- Expert knowledge of English, French and Arabic
To apply and for more information, click here.
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