Essential:

• Advanced university degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance.

Experience

Essential:

• At least 7 years of relevant experience in the domain of pharmaceuticals, out of which 5 years  in the domain of quality assurance of pharmaceutical manufacturers and/or quality control of pharmaceuticals.
• Experience in technical and regulatory assessment of products’ dossiers of medicines, medical devices, and personal protective equipment.
• Experience in researching and analyzing legislation and policy of different QA systems.

Desirable:

• Work experience in WHO, other UN or another international public health organization.
• International experience in low-to-middle-income countries.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Good knowledge of the global/international pharmaceutical market.
• Sound knowledge of standards and international regulations for medicines, medical devices (e. g., EU, USFDA, TGA).
• Excellent skills in analysis and design of quality assurance systems within a health setting.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to write in a clear and concise manner and give technical advice and guidance.

Languages required:

Essential:  

Expert knowledge of English.

Essential:
University degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, International Relations, Political Science, Public Health (Health Promotion), Life Sciences or a related field.
Desirable:
University degree in Public Health

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Essential:
Minimum of five years of experience in strategic communications. The consultant should have experience of working within the UN system, with partner organizations or government agencies.
Desirable:
Direct experience with WHO and the Western Pacific Region is preferred.
Experience of working on outbreaks and public health emergencies is preferred.
Experience in International Health Regulations (2005) Monitoring and Evaluation mechanisms such as Joint External Evaluations/After Action Reviews

SKILLS / TECHNICAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential:
Expert knowledge in strategic communication principles and practice
Skills in data collection and analysis and formulating actionable insights
Ability to identify, assess, analyse, synthesise and provide recommendations
Producing results
Desirable:
Ability to work in a team, adapt to diverse cultural environments
Maintains a high standard of personal conduct
Language and level required:
Essential: Expert knowledge of English
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of other Asian language skills

Essential:

• A first university degree in health, social sciences, or related field.

Desirable:

• Advanced level university degree in public health, social sciences, or related field.

Experience

Essential:

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in conducting research and/or data analysis preferably in the context of health emergencies activities or equivalent, including experience in planning and project management.

Desirable: 

• Experience in health activities and programs in WHO preferably related with the health emergencies related web-based platform such as Partners Platform.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Strong organizational and persuasive skills, ability to use participatory approaches in their contact with external parties and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment, coordinate multi-sectoral stakeholders and conduct tasks with multiple objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to work constructively with people with diverse backgrounds and orientations.
• Ability to formulate research questions and conduct research independently.
• Ability to formulate technical reports and other communications with appropriate level of technical content in precise and concise manner.
• Keen analytical skills and ability to monitor and evaluate methodologies and information.

Languages required:

Essential:

• Expert knowledge of English.

Desirable:

• Intermediate knowledge of French and another official UN language.

Essential:  The applicant should have a master’s degree in public health or other relevant field from a recognized university.

Experience required:

Essential:  A least five years of experience in health innovation project management

Desirable:  Experience working in government agencies in WPR Member States

Experience working in UN agencies at the regional or country level in the role of innovation

Demonstrated experience working with innovation agencies in specific health areas in WPR Member States

Skills / Technical skills and knowledge:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong planning, organizational, and project management skills.

Proven ability to design, conduct, and manage analytical work

Demonstrated ability to work as part of a small team to deliver high impact results

Language requirements:

Expert knowledge of English

Essential:

• Advanced university degree in public health or social science.

Experience

Essential:

• At least 7 years of relevant experience in localization in humanitarian settings.
• Experience of the cluster approach at the global or country level.

Desirable:

• Experience in humanitarian health response.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Proven expertise in writing strategies or guidance and tools.
• Knowledge of IASC protocols and guidelines, tools, and policies on localization.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated understanding of the health cluster at the global and country level.

Languages required:

Essential:

• Expert knowledge of English.

Desirable:

• Intermediate knowledge of Arabic, French or Spanish .

Essential:

• First level university degree in medicine, veterinary, or health-related studies from an accredited university.

Desirable:

• A post-graduate degree in international development, One Health, public health, or any related field.

Experience

Essential:

• At least 5 years of experience in training or workforce development using a One Health approach, preferably with a focus on zoonotic diseases.
• Previous experience working on tool development relating to workforce strengthening.

Desirable:

• Experience in facilitating One Health technical projects/consultations involving multiple sectors.
• Previous experience working with WHO, WOAH and/or FAO.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of veterinary domain and services.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate with multisectoral teams at global, regional, and country levels.
• Proven ability to deliver timely reports/ publications and provide recommendations.
• Sensitivity to political and cultural issues.

Languages required:

Essential:

• Expert knowledge of English.
• Basic knowledge of French.

Desirable:

• Intermediate knowledge of other UN languages.