Consultant - Leadership Excellence Flagship Program Delivery and Stakeholder Engagement at World Health Organization (WHO)

World Health Organization (WHO) is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Consultant - Leadership Excellence Flagship Program Delivery and Stakeholder Engagement

Job ID: 2500275
Location: Anywhere
Job type: Full-time
Contractual Arrangement: External consultant
Contract Duration: 6 months
Organization: HQ/ACD WHO Academy

Deliverables
Objective 1: Masterclass, assessments, Capstone Projects, and Seminar Delivery

• Up to 7 Masterclasses: Tailored to Phase 2 objectives, in collaboration with the WHO Academy delivery team, ensuring masterclasses are delivered for high-level senior leaders.
• Delivery Modalities: Collaborate to define and adapt the modality of each session to suit the regional/country context, ensuring that the content aligns with local needs and dynamics.
• Seminar Facilitation and Moderation: Actively participate in facilitating and moderating sessions, including 1 seminar at the Academy premises for the Leadership Excellence Programme, in collaboration with WHO regional offices.

Objective 2: Training Program Implementation Guidelines

• Implementation Guidelines and Process Documentation Delivered: Develop and submit comprehensive guidelines and process documentation to ensure a coordinated and seamless delivery of the Leadership Excellence training program in Phase 2.
• Gap Analysis and Feedback Report: Provide a report on gap analysis from Phase 1, along with actionable recommendations to address stakeholder needs and improve program effectiveness for Phase 2.

Objective 3: Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement

• Leadership Excellence Program Coordination: Serve as the focal point for WHO Academy, ensuring the effective coordination and delivery of the Leadership Excellence training programs, and proactively enhance engagement and improve the quality of the program.
• Leadership Content Enhancement: In partnership with WHO regions, adapt and tailor some part of the program on leadership diplomacy specifically for senior leaders, ensuring the material is customized to align with regional contexts and needs.
• Network/Community of Practice Established: Build and foster a network or community of practice for WHO senior leaders, facilitating ongoing collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications, experience, skills and languages
Educational Qualifications:
Essential:

• University degree in business administration, education, social sciences, public health, or a related field.

Experience:
Essential:

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in:

  • Training design, learning delivery, or implementation, preferably in an international or health-focused organization;
  • Senior leadership or management roles;
  • Leadership learning;
  • Organizing events for senior management.

Desirable:

• Experience in agile management and project management.
• Experience in needs assessment.
• Experience in learning and capacity building.

Skills/Knowledge:
Essential:

• Strong ability in facilitation of high-level events
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong networking skills
• Proven competency in leadership training

Languages and level required
Essential:

• Expert knowledge of English

Desirable:

• Intermediate knowledge of French.

Remuneration
Band level B: USD 7,000 - 9,980 per month

Application Closing Date
20th February, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online