Technical Officer

**Grade**: NO-B

**Contractual Arrangement**: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4

**Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days)**: 11 months

**Job Posting**: Jan 17, 2025, 2:38:07 AM

**Closing Date**: Jan 31, 2025, 4:59:00 PM

**Primary Location**: Malaysia-Kuala Lumpur

**Organization**: WP_MYS Malaysia

**Schedule**: Full-time

**OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME**:
**DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES**:
The incumbent will perform all or part of the following, and other related responsibilities as required by the needs of the office:

- Work in coordination with all technical focal points at the regional and headquarters levels, under the guidance of the head of the WHO country office.
- Provide technical advice and support for the strengthening of the behavioural insights capacity in Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam.
- Support the development, monitoring and evaluation of the strategies and plans for the behavioural insights functions in the relevant Ministries of Health.
- Contribute to and coordinate the design and execution of behavioural science research and projects, including the development of methodologies, diagnosis of problems, design of interventions, data analysis, and evaluation.
- Design and deliver behavioural insights trainings and knowledge-sharing sessions.
- Develop or adapt tools and processes for the respective behavioural insights functions based on identified needs, tailored for each country’s specific context.
- Support knowledge sharing and capacity building across WHO programmatic areas by contributing to the development of tools for internal use and advocacy materials.
- Represent WHO in inter-agency meetings and external forums related to behavioural sciences.

**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Education**:
**Essential**: University degree (bachelor’s) in public health, behavioural sciences, social sciences, or similar field.
**Desirable**: Master's degree in behavioural sciences of a related field.

**Experience**:
**Essential**: Minimum of two years' experience in public health program design and implementation, including relevant experience with behavioural sciences.

**Desirable**: Experience in or knowledge of WHO mandate and goals and/or experience with United Nations funds and programmes.

**Skills**:

- Knowledge of the specific or technical area of behavioural sciences
- Familiarity with the existing health system in Malaysia
- Good communication skills and a teamwork spirit
- Strong writing skills and a good attention to detail
- Persistence in follow-up, tact, and diplomacy in working with diverse stakeholders

**WHO Competencies**_Enhanced WHO Global Competency Model: _**_who-enhanced-competence.pdf_**:
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Knowing and managing yourself

**Use of Language Skills**:
**Essential**: Expert knowledge of English and Bahasa Malaysia.

**REMUNERATION**:
**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**:

- This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
- A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening.
- According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.
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- An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.
- WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
- WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.
- The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.- your profile on Stellis is properly completed and updated;
- all required details regarding your qualifications, education and training are provided;
- all experience records are entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time.
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