Director (Environment, Climate Change, One Health, Migration)

ppbDESCRIPTION OF DUTIES /b /p /ppGeneric duties: /pliLead the articulation of a clear departmental vision in coherence with organizational strategy and ensure its operationalization through robust departmental performance management practices that drive measurable results and enhance overall organizational effectiveness. /liliLead the Department in providing scientific, technical and policy expertise to Member States and other stakeholders with guidance and technical data required for the development, implementation, and monitoring of national and/or global policies and programmes. /liliProvide the overall leadership, management accountability, and direction of the Department in delivering its objectives through managing and galvanizing a diverse workforce and financial resources to optimize the department's deliverables and mandate. /liliFacilitate effective collaboration across HQ Departments and Divisions and with Regional and Country Offices to support coordinated programme delivery. /liliPromote the integration of Regional and Country Office perspectives and operational capacities into the Department's programme development and implementation. /liliProvide strategic leadership to align priorities and strengthen cross-departmental and three-level collaboration, across the organization. /liliStrengthen institutional coherence across HQ, regional, and country levels by enabling coordinated resource mobilization, knowledge sharing, and cross-functional initiatives. /liliProvide senior level technical advice and expertise to EXM and DG, as appropriate in the assigned responsibilities, to position the Department and Organization as a leader in the respective area. /liliAs appropriate integrate technological, digital and scientific advances into the work of the Department to ensure timely availability of information to MS and ensure greater equity. /liliAnticipate scientific and technological advances by working with the MS, colleagues in WHO and the scientific community to prepare for the changing pattern of global health and ensure equitable and timely access to innovative public health and clinical interventions Direct and lead overall establishment and development of the Department's evidence based policies, strategies and WHO guidelines for roll-out and delivery for Regional and Country Office implementation. /liliOversee the monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of the Department's area of work to develop key performance indicators and global reporting requirements and mechanisms to ensure optimal performance of the Department's deliverables. /liliServe as the scientific, technical and policy reference among UN Agencies and other key players in the respective areas. /liliBuilds strong partnerships and fosters consensus building with external partners, Member States, UN Agencies, Donors, cutting edge research institutions and other stakeholders in the subject area to politically position the technical area of work and implementation intonational and global policies. /liliLeads and coordinate resource mobilization efforts that are designed to strengthen WHO's presence and impact at regional and country levels, ensuring that newly secured resources are strategically aligned with field organization wide priorities, operational needs and budgets. /liliPerform all other related duties as assigned. /lipSpecific duties: /pliLead, direct and guide the implementation of strong scientific, evidence-based WHO Guidelines on Climate and Health, Migration, air quality, water safety, environmental health, and One Health. /liliSupport countries in applying WHO environmental and climate-health guidelines, strengthening capacities for climate adaptation and mitigation. /liliLead the monitoring of climate and health and environmental health indicators and climate impacts, including progress on SDG targets, through global databases and annual reporting. /liliCoordinate with UN agencies and partners to advance pollution control, and disease prevention for all conditions affected by climate change. /liliLead the establishment of early warning systems and emergency protocols for climate related health issues, extreme weather events, chemical incidents, and climate associated zoonotic threats. /liliFacilitate science, research and innovation on emerging climate and environmental health risks and climate-smart health infrastructure solutions. /liliStreamline and enhance the quality of the Technical Products (TPs) from the Department Drive advocacy and resource mobilization to secure financing and political commitment for Climate and Health and the work of the Department, leveraging partnerships and donor engagement. /liliRepresent the Organization and Department area of work in a diverse array of global fora including COP and other global convenings to position WHO as a leader in Climate and Health in the global health community.br/ /lippbREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS /b /p /pppbEducation /b /p /ppbEssential /b: An advanced university degree (Master's level or above) in public health, medicine, environmental sciences, climate science, epidemiology, or a related field. Specialized training, additional qualifications and/or demonstrated extensive programme leadership experience in Climate and Health, Environmental Health, and/or One Health.br/bDesirable /b: A PhD in one of the above-mentioned fieldsbr/ /pppbExperience /b /p /ppbEssential /b: A minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible professional experience in public health or a related field in senior leadership roles with responsibility for strategy and programme delivery, including managing complex, multidisciplinary programmes or organizational units, and large teams and financial resources. A minimum of 7 years leadership experience in climate change and/or environmental health, through explicitly documented roles involving: Programme leadership or management; and/or Policy or strategy development; and/or Technical advisory roles. Demonstrated experience at the international level working and collaborating with governments and a wide variety of partners, including other UN agencies, bilateral development agencies, NGOs, and the private sector.br/bDesirable /b: Demonstrated experience in multisectoral actions at multiple layers of government.br/ /pppbSkills /b /p /pliTechnical Advanced knowledge of climate change and health and environmental health, including their application to public health policy and programme contexts. /liliStrong capacity to develop, interpret and apply policies, strategies and normative guidance related to climate, environment and health, including linkages with One Health and migration.br/Strategic and Programmatic /liliAbility to translate scientific evidence into policy, strategies and public health programmes, particularly in the context of climate change and environmental health. /liliAbility to guide and oversee complex, multidisciplinary programmes addressing environmental and climate-related health risks, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and global public health needs.br/Systems and Evidence-Based Decision-Making /liliAbility to ensure the effective use of data, monitoring frameworks and health information systems to inform strategic planning, programme oversight and decision-making. /liliCapacity to interpret complex scientific and technical information and integrate it into high-level policy and operational direction. /liliRepresentation ability to articulate and represent scientific and technical positions in policy and intergovernmental discussions related to climate and health. /liliCapacity to engage with multidisciplinary technical stakeholders across sectors to inform policy development and programme direction.br/ /lippbWHO Competencies /b /p /pliTeamwork /liliRespecting and promoting individual and cultural differences /liliCommunication /liliEnsuring the effective use of resources /liliDriving the Organization's Position in Health Leadership /liliCreating an empowering and motivating environment /lippbUse of Language Skills /b /p /ppbEssential /b: Expert knowledge of English.br/bDesirable /b: Intermediate knowledge of French.br/br/ /p