Programme Management Specialist
Organizational Context
WHO country offices and Regional Office Budget Centres support Member States in advancing public health priorities and achieving health impact. The role ensures that strategies are translated into coherent operational plans, connecting results, budgets, resources, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and learning throughout the programme cycle. Results-based programme management is a key function.
Job Purpose
The Programme Management Specialist is responsible for ensuring the effective translation of WHO strategies into actionable operational plans within country offices and Regional Office Budget Centres. This role is crucial for connecting strategic priorities with day-to-day operations, including results-based budgeting, resource allocation, and performance monitoring. The specialist provides guidance to ensure that all aspects of the programme cycle, from planning to evaluation and learning, are integrated and aligned. This function is essential for achieving measurable health impact and supporting Member States in their public health endeavors, particularly in complex or emergency settings.
Responsibilities
The role involves coordinating strategic and operational planning, including the development and review of Country Cooperation Strategies, and providing expert advice on the implementation of planning and monitoring approaches. It requires guiding integrated approaches and cross-programme collaboration throughout the results-based management cycle. The specialist will guide and coordinate results-based management for the Budget Centre, overseeing grants, budgets, work plans, and resource allocation to ensure effective programme implementation. They will also provide guidance on the appropriate use of funds and lead performance monitoring, analysis, evaluation, and reporting of programme initiatives. Furthermore, the role includes organizing capacity-building programs, developing innovative solutions for management processes, and applying the WHO Emergency Response Framework where applicable.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional experience is required, with demonstrated international exposure in strategic planning, results-based budgeting, performance monitoring, or coordination and capacity building. Experience with WHO or similar international organizations, data analysis, and supporting cross-programme collaboration is desirable.
Skills
Results-based management, strategic and operational planning, programme budgeting, resource allocation, performance monitoring, evaluation, reporting, learning and adaptation, data analysis, coordination, facilitation, communication, problem-solving, collaboration with stakeholders, proficiency in MS Office Suite, web-based management systems, and ERP systems.