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Mission and objectives
The WHO European Office for Investment for Health and Development, Venice Italy (WHO Venice Office) The WHO Venice Office is a centre of excellence in the thematic areas of health equity, gender equality and the social and economic determinants of health, in the context of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the European Programme of Work. The work of the Venice Office is to promote Investment for Health equity as a priority for social cohesion and economic growth. At country level, the Venice Office supports Member States with tailored solutions to level up health within the population through multisectoral and gender responsive policies targeting the links between social and economic insecurity and health system resilience and impact. Implementation and support at country level is facilitated through the coordination of policy networks at subnational, sub-regional and regional levels.
Context
This position is for national or legal resident of the country of assignment (Italy).
Task description
Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Head of Office or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer Project Support Officer will: perform a variety of project and administrative support activities to ensure the effective implementation of the technical and administrative work in the Investment for Health area of work: Well-being Economy (WBE), Social Determinants of Health (SDH) and Health Sector Economy Initiative. The incumbent will be required to 1. Support collaborative initiatives including expert meetings and intercountry policy dialogues. Assists with the administrative preparation and conduct of online meetings, webinars, and policy dialogues in accordance with WHO established procedures. Takes notes at meetings. 2. Support preparation, delivery and follow-up to country technical assistance missions. Provides support for travel arrangements using GSM in accordance with established procedures, prepares approval memoranda, travel authorizations 3. Liaise with candidate consultants to collect supporting documents, assist technical officers in finalizing terms of reference, selection report and approval memo, processes agreements for contracts as required and related correspondence follows up on deadlines of such agreements/contracts and prepares payment instructions. 4. Coordinates appointments for technical staff and organizes programs for visitors, organizes project meetings, Including liaising with partners, WHO technical staff and scientific experts. 5. Supporting the development of technical assistance documents including advocacy products. Initiates and follows-up clearance processes for publications. 6. Assists or replaces other secretaries and/or programme assistants in the unit or department should the need arise. 7. Performs other related duties as required.
