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VACANCY NOTICE NO: 2352
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:
7 May 2025
11 day(s) until closing deadline
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Currently accepting applications
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POST
Health Advisor - Global Heat Health Information Network
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GRADE
P4
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DUTY STATION
Geneva, Switzerland
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COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
To be determined
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NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Fixed-term - 2 years
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ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT
WHO-WMO Climate and Health Joint Office (Applied Climate Services Section, Climate Services Division)
Services Department
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WMO is committed to achieving diversity and a balanced workforce. Applications are welcome from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities. The statutory retirement age after 1 January 2014 is 65. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Global Heat Health Information Network (GHHIN) Health Advisor will work under the overall guidance of the Senior Director of the Services Department (D/S) and report directly to the Head of the WHO-WMO Climate and Health Joint Office. The Health Advisor will oversee and ensure the technical integrity of GHHIN's workstreams and support the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in its activities on extreme heat and health. Additionally, the Health Advisor will have a unique role to also support the World Health Organization (WHO) in deploying and coordinating the extreme heat activities that WHO contributes to the Network to ensure alignment. The Health Advisor will also work to strengthen collaboration between global and regional partners in addressing the health risks associated with extreme heat.
The GHHIN Health Advisor will be a core member of the Network Technical Support Unit (TSU), working in close cooperation with the GHHIN Network Coordinator, Climate Services Network Coordinator, Extreme Heat Services Advisor, and Communications team. The Health Advisor is expected to oversee, coordinate, and ensure technical integrity of GHHIN’s workstreams and projects. Specifically including:
1. TECHNICAL OVERSIGHT AND EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS:
- Provide technical oversight for the development of key activities, including the WHO-WMO scientific synthesis report on Heat and Health, the 'What Works' platform for evaluating health interventions, and the creation of heat-related indicators and metrics;
- Facilitate or provide technical assistance for the implementation of heat health warning systems and action plans at the country level, ensuring they are in line with WHO guidelines;
- Oversee the development and review of journal articles, technical reports, toolkits, and guidance materials, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance before publication. This includes managing technical clearances and the production process.
2. STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT:
- Support GHHIN communications by reviewing the technical accuracy and consistency of public-facing media and communications materials. Provide media statements and speak on issues related to heat and health when needed;
- Participate in regular GHHIN TSU and management committee meetings and join relevant WMO-led expert teams and selection committees as required.
3. CAPACITY-AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
- Facilitate capacity-building initiatives, including training, open-forums, masterclasses, workshops, and knowledge-sharing events for WHO Regional Offices, GHHIN Regional Hubs, and other stakeholders;
- Develop and disseminate educational resources on heat-related health risks tailored to regional and audience-specific needs;
- Support the creation and rollout of technical training tool kits, including professional development support packages for climate and health practitioners.
4. SUPPORT TO THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION:
- Provide technical and coordination support to WHO's extreme heat relevant technical activities and projects, and as appropriate and agreed, provide coordination and technical support to WHO Regional Offices / GHHIN Regional Hub activities to ensure coherence and alignment;
- Support WHO's global assessment of the evidence on opportunities and barriers for climate information to protect from emerging health threats;
- Support WHO's development of guidance and standards on indicators of extreme heat and health vulnerability, exposure and impact;
- As appropriate and agreed, support the management of WHO sub-contracts to GHHIN regional hubs in SEAR / AMR, and ensure representation of WHO on regional advisory committees;
- As appropriate and agreed, represent WHOs in UN-related coordination of heat and health under the UNSG Call to Action on heat.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Education
Master's degree or equivalent from a recognized university or technical institute in public health or medicine. A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
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Experience
- A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in public health policy, science, and practice around issues of climate change and public health. Mature experience managing public health emergencies, developing public health risk communication messaging, and the implementation of early warning systems required.
- Demonstrated experience in the design and implementation of cross-sectoral projects involving climate and health, particularly in heat health or similar emerging risk areas.
- Proven ability to negotiate and manage partnerships with multiple stakeholders, including government agencies, international organizations, and research institutions.
- Hands-on experience working with vulnerable populations or developing countries to address heat-health risks is an advantage.
- Experience in and/or working with local and national governments, such as the National Health System/Service required. Experience with the United Nations and/or World Health Organization would be a strong advantage.
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Other requirements
- Successful candidates will demonstrate expert-level understanding of the intersections between climate change, extreme heat, and public health, with a focus on actionable solutions and early warning systems. -
- Have a proven track record to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate public health interventions and projects.
- Ability to plan, organize and manage the work with minimum supervision.
- Strong writing skills with the ability to draft clear, concise reports, documents, and correspondence.
- Proven ability to simplify complex scientific concepts into practical tools and guidance for both global and local policy and decision-making.
- Demonstrate strong judgment, initiative, and creativity, combined with excellent analytical, communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse range of experts and partners, and to foster team spirit.
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Languages
Excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written). Knowledge of other official languages of the Organization would be an advantage.
(Note: The official languages of the Organization are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.)
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This post is funded from extra-budgetary funding.
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| SALARY AND ALLOWANCES |
Annual net base salary on initial appointment is: US$ 84672 |
Annual post adjustment on initial salary is: US$ 62319 (in addition to the net base salary) |
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Additional Information:
Applications should be made online through the WMO e-recruitment system at https://erecruit.wmo.int/public.
Do not send your application via multiple routes. Only applicants in whom WMO has a further interest will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit a written test and/or an interview.
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| Date of issue of vacancy notice:
7 April 2025
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E-RECRUITMENT
