Advisor Revolving Fund Management, Washington

Vacancy Notice No: PAHO/09/FT104 Title: Advisor, Revolving Fund Management Grade: P4 Contract type: Fixed-term appointment Duration of contract: Two years, first year probationary period	Date: 11 February 2009 Deadline for application : 24 March 2009 Duty Station: Washington, D.C. United States of America Organization unit: AM Americas (AM) Family and Community Health/Comprehensive Family Immunization (FCH/IM)
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME : To provide technical and strategic support to strengthen national and regional capacity to protect all people at risk against vaccine-preventable diseases through advocacy, partnership, preparedness for emerging disease threats, and formulation of evidence-based strategies for vaccination policy. In so doing, promotes, coordinates and implements technical cooperation activities that emphasize the central role of family and the community to foster a culture of health promotion and protection where health becomes a social value. The work of the immunization program is guided by the principles of access and equity, disease control, and development of public health infrastructure in the context of introducing new technologies and achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
Description of duties: Under the general supervision of the Manager, Family and Community Health (FCH) and the direct supervision of the Senior Advisor, Comprehensive Family Immunization (FCH/IM), the incumbent is responsible, but not necessarily limited, to the following assigned duties: a) Provide advice on the monitoring, management, and evaluation of the PAHO Revolving Fund for Vaccine Procurement, including supply of vaccines, syringes and cold chain supplies to Member States; b) Strengthen the PAHO Revolving Fund for Vaccine Procurement supply chain processes by improving demand forecasting accuracy and identifying reduction opportunities to control prices; c) Develop and coordinate strategies or studies to improve efficiencies of the PAHO Revolving Fund for Vaccine Procurement; d) Coordinate fundraising strategy in order to increase the capitalization of the PAHO Revolving Fund for Vaccine Procurement to accommodate the introduction of new vaccines; e) Promote and develop awareness among the international community about the PAHO Revolving Fund for Vaccine Procurement in a more diversified environment considering donors and new players; f) Coordinate the revitalization of National Plans of Action on vaccine preventable diseases by Member States, taking into account recent developments in strategic planning approaches and methodologies in both public and private sectors, and general principles elaborated in the Global Vision and Strategies, (GIVS) and Regional Immunization Vision and Strategy, (RIVS) documentation; g) Elaborate fundraising strategies and advocacy plan to meet annual needs, in close coordination with the Regional Inter-Agency Coordinating Committee (ICC); h) Partner with bilateral or multilateral agencies and non-governmental organizations in formulation, development and negotiations of proposals to support national or regional immunization efforts outlined in the national plans of actions and endorsed by ICC; i) Develop economic analysis on the performance and prospective capitalization of the PAHO Revolving Fund for Vaccine Procurement and elaborate strategies for the mobilization of resources; j) Develop market analysis on vaccines and other supplies; k) Perform other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A bachelor's and master's degree in administration, economics, public health, industrial engineering, finance or in a related field.
Skills: Key Behavioral Competencies: - Intrainstitutional Action: Displays, through leadership and decisions, understanding of the political systems and underlying drivers. Plans and evaluates both unit and individual results to achieve the PAHO's mission. Requires that projects be grounded in scientific evidence and that they be consistent with PAHO's mission and values, and appropriate for the setting in which they will be carried out. Demonstrates a full commitment to the mission and values of the Organization by aligning the area of work with the strategic direction of the Organization. - Leadership: Uses complex strategies to promote team morale and productivity. Obtains needed personnel, resources and information for the team. Makes sure the practical needs of the team are met. - Thinking, planning and the strategic management of technical cooperation interventions: Evaluates the ideas for interventions in terms of their potential for change and transformation before deciding to execute them. Follows the Organization's strategy in executing technical cooperation interventions in order to generate expected results. - Resource Mobilization: Establishment of an internal Culture that supports the Organization's strategic direction program of work and the organizational results to enable effective resource mobilization. Supports and makes all efforts to increase the level of resources that are considered necessary for operations. Is capable of negotiating with different types of organizations. Uses the financial and non-financial resources with objectivity. Is able to achieve the goals and results with the resources they have. - Performance Management: Demonstrates initiative and managerial capacity in obtaining alternative sources of financing and in mobilizing extrabudgetary resources for interventions. Acquires adequate funding, based upon the resources allocated in intervention plans. - Devising the budget for interventions and cost optimization: Demonstrates initiative and managerial capacity in obtaining alternative sources of financing and in mobilizing extrabudgetary resources for interventions. Acquires adequate funding, based upon the resources allocated in intervention plans. - Evaluation of technical cooperation interventions: Evaluates criteria for the interventions at the process, management, and outcome level, in addition to technical cooperation evaluation plans, in keeping with the PAHO's strategic direction. Technical Expertise - Ability to negotiate, influence, and impact positively on the generation and implementation of agreements with national and internationals institutions as well as with private and public organizations. - Knowledge and ability to perform economic analysis. - Ability and knowledge in strategic planning and mobilization of resources. - Ability to work effectively with colleagues at the national and international level, and to provide leadership and monitor progress. - Strong professional oral and writing skills in English and Spanish, including the development of reports, oral presentations, and technical/persuasive documents for consideration at the highest levels of the Organization. IT Skills: Demonstrated ability to effectively use a computer and utilize software programs such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Outlook. Other IT skills and knowledge of other software programs such as Visio and Project would be an asset.
Experience: Nine years of combined national and international experience in logistics management with emphasis in vaccine management, international procurement, finance and supply chain management.
Languages: Very good knowledge of Spanish or English and a working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese would be an asset.
Additional Information: A WRITTEN TEST AND/OR INTERVIEW MAY BE HELD FOR THIS POST. APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED ONLY IF THEY ARE UNDER SERIOUS CONSIDERATION. APPLICANTS ARE TO COMPLETE AN ON-LINE PERSONNAL HISTORY FORM. THE POST DESCRIPTION IS THE OFFICIAL DOCUMENT FOR ORGANIZATIONAL PURPOSES.
Annual salary: (Net of tax) 64,521 at single rate 69,287 with primary dependants	Post Adjustment: 43.7 % of the above figure(s). This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.
A written test and interviews may be used as a form of screening
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All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.
Applications from women and from nationals of non- and under-represented member states are particularly encouraged.
Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

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