Technical Officer (Governing Bodies/External Relations) – (2604611)

World Health Organization (WHO)
AF/ORD Office of the Regional Director
Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo)

Grade: P2

Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4

Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 1 Year

Job Posting

: Oct 21, 2026, 2:25:09 PM

Closing Date

: Nov 11, 2026, 12:59:00 AM

Primary Location

: Congo-Brazzaville

Organization

: AF/ORD Office of the Regional Director

Schedule

: Full-time

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The External Relations,Partnerships and Governing Bodies (EPG) Unit mobilizes political will and resources through the building and maintenance of strategic alliances, partnerships, and external relations to position the Organization’s regional health priorities into the agenda of the international community and attain technical and strategic recognition within the regionalsetting. The Unit coordinates the work of the Regional Committee, enhances the contributions of delegations of the African Region to the work of WHO’s Governing Bodies in support of the achievement of regional health goals, andbuilds the capacities of WHO/AFRO entities, in particular WCOs, to cultivate and leverage productive partnerships with national governments, other in-country stakeholders, development organizations, inter-governmental agencies, non-state actors and the international community for regional and national health initiatives and programmes.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent will be expected to perform the following duties:

Support the preparation and organization for WHO Governing Bodies meetings for the African Region.
Prepare, quality assure, and disseminate governance documentation, ensuring completeness across all stages, including drafting, editing, translation, and distribution in both printed and electronic formats, in coordination with relevant technical units.
Facilitate the participation, engagement, and accreditation of non-State actors to the Regional Committee, including those not in official relations with WHO, as a statutory requirement, and maintain a roster of NSAs and other partners.
Promote, monitor, and report on the alignment of the Regional Committee’s work with WHO’s global Governing Bodies and ensure effective follow up and dissemination of meeting outcomes to WHO Country Offices (WCOs) and partners.
Maintain and expand strategic partnerships by developing and managing a consolidated partners platform and database, and by implementing innovative engagement strategies (quarterly partner briefings) to maintain strong partner relations.
Support the engagement with partners and contribute to establishing, nurturing, and maintaining strong relationships with existing and prospective donors to advance WHO/AFRO’s strategic priorities.
Support donor engagement and resource mobilization efforts, including the drafting of compelling briefing notes, talking points, and presentations for bilateral and multilateral donors, and contributing to early donor negotiations and agreements.
Responsible of regularly monitoring that donor reports are submitted on time for the Region.
Perform other related responsibilities as assigned, including replacing and backstopping for others as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: First university degree in public health, international relations, political science, governance or related fields.
Desirable: .

Experience

Essential: A minimum of two (2) years’experience in resource mobilization and partnerships, coordinating and managing high-level meetings in international settings and working with diplomatic representatives.

Experience in working with complex partnerships and governance committees is essential.

Desirable: .

Skills

Abilityto organize large meetings requiring advance, supporting documents andfollow-up reports.
Ability to forge and maintain productive, working relationships and partnerships at the international level;
Knowledgeof International global health and development issues;
Thorough knowledge of protocol in communications with Governing Body members or other participants in official meetings and settings;
Abilityto work in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment;
Excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task and give full attention to details;
Excellent writing and communication skills;

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
Producing results

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Intermediate knowledge of French.
Desirable:
The above language requirements are interchangeable.

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 56,046 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 2120 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Staff members separated due to the 2025 Prioritization and Realignment Process will receive special consideration according to the applicable regulatory framework.

This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level.

Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening.

In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

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.

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and eManual.

The Director-General retains the discretion to not make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description, including shortening the duration of the appointment.

Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

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WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply.

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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 zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Candidates appointed to a fixed-term position in the International Professional category (Grades P1-D2) are eligible for Geographical Mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.

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.

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