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Information Officer

World Health Organization
Cairo, Egypt
Posted 4 years ago
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Job Description

  • Contribute in the development, implementation and updating of regional and national strategies and action plans on emergency health risk communication and community engagement as related to high threat pathogens.
  • Provide technical expertise related to health information and communication to improve information sharing between institutions and respond to information requests from the technical teams, Member States and partners.
  • Be responsible for the mapping and maintenance of the network of internal and external stakeholders, audiences and partners inside the Region and beyond, focused on prevention, preparedness, detection and response to high-threat pathogens.
  • Update weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual information products and content calendar, covering the Regional Office's response to outbreaks of high threat pathogens and events managed by the IHP unit, across all digital and print channels.
  • Execute overall redesign, updating or maintenance of IHP's core information products as necessary, including regular situation reports, epidemiological updates, websites and other visibility materials.
  • Provide technical expertise in the development or updating of the national influenza pandemic preparedness plans in line with WHO standards.
  • Regularly update the IHP website and analyze website traffic to support prioritization of information development; and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of IHP's information management and marketing efforts.
  • Conduct capacity-strengthening in emergency health risk communication and community engagement to the health authorities and other partner
  • Contribute to the development of evidence-informed advocacy and information products for the prevention and control of high threat pathogens specific to the Region including for the annual Flu Awareness Campaign.
  • Act as a reference point for all information management and communications related to the IHP's areas of work.

Job Requirements

Essential:

First University degree in management, communication, social or health-related sciences.
Desirable:

Master's Degree in public health, social science or health-related sciences.

Experience

Essential:

At least five years' experience working in a health, academic or communications setting in the area of information management.
Desirable:

Prior experience within the United Nations system and working with international partners.

Skills

  • Professional and ethical behavior with ability to work with tact and discretion. --> Ability to multi-task and complete jobs, with efficiency and on short notice. --> Excellent planning and organizational skills.
  • Mature judgement, strong technical, analytical and conceptual skills.
  • Strong capability to work both independently and in close collaboration with the colleagues of WHO offices and other offices.

WHO Competencies

  • Teamwork
  • Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
  • Communication
  • Ensuring the effective use of resources
  • Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

Use of Language Skills

Essential

  • Expert knowledge of English. 
  • Intermediate knowledge of Arabic.
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