Hub Coordinator

Organizational Context

The WHO Country Office in Ukraine operates under the WHO Regional Office for Europe, aligning with the European Programme of Work. Its mandate includes promoting healthier populations, ensuring health security, and protecting vulnerable groups through Universal Health Coverage. The office facilitates WHO activities at the country level, provides technical support, and fosters collaboration with national authorities and international partners to achieve health equity and implement the SDGs.

Job Purpose

This role supports the Hubs Coordinator and Incident Manager in managing crisis response interventions and coordinating health cluster activities within Ukraine. The position is crucial for ensuring the effective implementation of WHO's role in leading health coordination mechanisms, liaising with regional health authorities, international organizations, NGOs, and civil society. A key aspect involves coordinating the procurement and distribution of medical supplies and logistics, and supporting field missions to assess health services and identify needs. The role contributes to improving health service delivery and promoting health equity during crises.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include supporting the Hubs Coordinator and Incident Manager in managing crisis response interventions and the Health Cluster. This involves coordinating with local health authorities, international organizations, NGOs, and civil society. The role also entails coordinating the procurement and distribution of medical supplies and logistics. Additionally, the position supports field missions by organizing meetings with various stakeholders, facilitating coordination meetings, and engaging local partners in assessment and response efforts. Preparing updated information for Health Cluster partners, drafting workplans, and monitoring project implementation and budgets are also core duties. The role includes supporting clinical assessments, data collection, identifying health trends, and acting as a Security Focal Point and administrative officer for the hub.

Work Experience

Essential: Minimum of two years' experience in emergency health sector work at national or international level, preferably within WHO, the UN system, or a governmental/non-governmental organization. Desirable: Experience in monitoring sub-national field projects and managerial experience are advantageous.

Skills

Organizational, analytical, and evaluation skills. Knowledge of donor agreements and UN financial rules. Proficiency in information management systems. Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work under pressure, tact, discretion, and diplomacy. Strong written communication skills. Fluency in English, Ukrainian, and Russian is essential.

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