Deliverables

WHO Health in the World of Work Network

Work with the WHO Secretariat to convene the WHO Health in the World of Work Network by scheduling calls, maintaining the list of participants, developing notes for the record and drafting call agendas and PowerPoints.

Finalize and support dissemination of H-WoW case studies/publication on health/labour sector collaborations.

Facilitate the inclusion of the WHO Health in the World of Work Network and the WHO Faith Network into the Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and PRET Pandemic Planning projects at national, regional and global levels, including:

Attend WHO Steering Committee calls and identifying opportunities for network members (including national simulation exercises, national pandemic planning workshops)

Facilitate communication between WHO Steering Committee and network members

Support the co-development of influenza and PRET derivative products with Network members, including influenza advocacy materials, sector specific simulation exercises, pandemic preparedness checklists and case studies

WHO Initiative on Trust and Pandemic Preparedness

Work with the WHO Secretariat to convene the working groups and research group of the trust initiative by scheduling calls, maintaining the list of participants, developing notes for the record and drafting call agendas and PowerPoints.

Provide technical support to the WHO Secretariat for the integration of WHO frameworks and approaches (such as HEPR, PRET and GPW14) into the work/outputs of the working groups, research group and wider Initiative.

PRET Initiative

Contribute to the delivery of PRET national pandemic planning exercises such as workshops and simulation exercises, and in reviewing draft national plans.

Deliverable 1: Monthly Network notes for the record published on the WHO website

Deliverable 2: Updated LOP for the network and the trust initiative working groups
Deliverable 3: Pandemic influenza simex package developed for travel and tourism sector

Deliverable 4: At least 5 national pandemic plans reviewed.

Deliverable 5: 3 draft workplans for the trust initiative working groups

Deliverable 6: 1 draft policy brief

Deliverable 7: 1 collation of case studies on the incorporation of trust into epidemic and pandemic preparedness and response efforts

Deliverable 8: A draft agenda for a workshop on trust-building

Qualifications, experience, skills and languages

Educational Qualifications

Essential:

 Advanced university degree in public health or similar field.

Experience

Essential:

At least seven years’ experience in health/science communication, community engagement, health policy/research or policy-advocacy related to public health, and public health emergencies such as epidemics and pandemics.

Experience in establishing/managing community networks and communities of practice.

Desirable:

Experience working with WHO Headquarters and Regional Offices.

Skills/Knowledge

Excellent communication and negotiation skills and ability to convene stakeholders and facilitate coordination.

Familiarity with relevant International Organizations and subject matter experts.

Translating science/guidance/research for policy/pandemic preparedness or similar.

Languages and level required

Essential:

Expert knowledge of English