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WHO India Country Office collaborates with the Government of India and relevant stakeholders within the framework of the collaborative Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS), to actively support the development and implementation of national health policies, strategies and plans in the area of Health financing and Health systems strengthening.

Post : Reports Officer

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME :
To provide quality assurance of scientific, technical and advocacy information related to health; to establish mechanisms to screen and process publications in line with WHO policies; to establish styles, standards and guidelines for the preparation and production of health information materials; and to advise SEAR professional staff and Member States on the production of high quality information materials.

Job Description :
Under the guidance of the Director, Health Systems Development (HSD), the incumbent will:
1. Elaborate and monitor the workplan of the Reports and Documents Unit;
2. Assume primary responsibility to edit, revise, rewrite and otherwise review a variety of reports, books, publications and other materials, in print or electronic format, which may be complex and highly technical in nature, or for advocacy/fund raising purposes;
3. Organize in-house and contractual editing and processing of reports, books, publications and other documents for their design, layout and presentation;
4. Advise South-East Asia Region (SEAR) officials on publishing policies, principles and procedures related to the preparation of documents;
5. Manage the Reports and Documents Unit team, including planning and supervising the work of the Editorial Services, Text Processing and Designing units;
6. Act as Secretary to the Publishing Policy and Procedures Committee;
7. Assure the editorial quality of all documentation for the Regional Committee and other high-level meetings (including the High-level Preparatory Meeting for the Regional Committee); coordinating, editing and collating the work of the report writers and editorial assistants at sessions of high-level meetings; editing, Regional Committee resolutions; and editing the final reports of the Regional Committee and other high-level meetings.
8. Any other related duties as assigned.


 

Candidate Profile :


Education:
Essential: An advanced university degree in English literature, journalism, publishing or a closely related subject. 
Desirable: A university degree in a biomedical science. 

Skills:Functional Skills and Knowledge: Excellent linguistic skills (writing, editing, proofreading) in English; knowledge of publishing practices and computer applications related to document processing.  Competencies:
1) Producing results
2) Communication
3) Ensuring the effective use of resources
4)Teamwork
5) Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

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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 69,032 (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 1605 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.

Other Information :

  • This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
  • Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
  •  A written test may be used as a form of screening.
  • In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link:whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
  • Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
  • For information on WHO's operations please visit: who.int.
  • WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
  • WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
  • WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.
  • Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.

Last Date :  12th March, 2017

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