BACKGROUND

More than 700 million people in the world are over age 65. More than 240 million of them live in the Western Pacific Region, and that number is expected to double by 2050. In Fiji, 49 868 people (5.6% of the population) are over age 65, with an elderly dependency ratio of roughly 10%. The median age is consistently increasing. The vast majority of older people in Fiji live in their communities however, their needs and access to services requires better understanding. WPRO Regional Committee adopted the Regional Action Plan (RAP) on Healthy Ageing in October 2020 and requested WHO to support Member States to prepare for population ageing. RAP aims to support Member States to improve the health and well-being of older populations in the Western Pacific Region so that they thrive and contribute to their societies. The plan is guided by a multisectoral, future-oriented and lifelong approach that adopts an equity approach and utilizes existing assets to the extent possible.

PURPOSE/SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE OF THE ACTIVITY

Under the guidance of the Coordinator, Healthy Ageing (AGE) and Director, Data, Strategy and Innovation (DSI), the incumbent shall assist in preparation, documentation and reports, related to the 1) implementation of Regional Action Plan on healthy ageing and 2) logistics for AGE and DSI-designated activities for 2022.

DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES TO BE CARRIED OUT

The work will be performed at the Regional Office under the direct supervision of the Coordinator, Healthy Ageing.

Output 1 – Support the implementation of Regional Action Plan on healthy ageing.

• Deliverable 1.1 – Maintain oversight and coordination on the use of virtual platforms and facilities for bi-weekly meetings.
• Deliverable 1.2 – Chair/Facilitate bi-weekly internal coordination meetings and update the project tracking sheet.
• Deliverable 1.3 – Assist in producing internal and external reports (e.g., updates to Cabinet, Regional Director's report, donor reports) based on the project tracking sheet.

Output 2 – Logistics for AGE and DSI designated activities for 2022.

Deliverable 2.1 – Assist coordinating publication of new information products including liaising with suppliers (graphic/lay-out artists, technical writers/editors, proofreaders, printing companies) and support communication activities such as preparations of 3-4 videos of case studies and other information materials.

Deliverable 2.2 – Assist in knowledge-sharing visits by Member States (e.g., trips to Japan and Korea) in 2022 including planning and preparation of documentations (e.g background material, travel arrangement and invitations) while ensuring WPRO protocols.          

Deliverable 2.4 – Coordinate with relevant units to facilitate information and documents for procurement and travel requirements for AGE unit. 

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

Essential: University degree in public health, health policy, health economics, social science or related field from a recognized university.

EXPERIENCE

Essential: Minimum of 4 years of experience in coordination, administrative and project management functions.

Desirable: Experience in working with international organizations, including WHO and other UN agencies or in a multicultural working environment.

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• • Excellent communication, coordination and project management skills
• • Good knowledge and skills in report writing and structural thinking
• • Persistence in follow up, tact and diplomacy to work with international personnel
• • Ability to establish harmonious working relationships as part of a team, adapt to diverse educational and cultural backgrounds, and maintain a high standard of personal conduct

LANGUAGE

• • Fluent in written and spoken English is essential.
• • Working knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage.

COMPETENCIES

• • Communicating in a credible and effective way
• • Producing results
• • Fostering integration and teamwork

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Place of assignment

The Consultant is expected to perform his/her work at the Regional Office of WHO in the Western Pacific, Manila, Philippines.  The selected Consultant will be expected to provide a medical certificate of fitness for work.

Travel

The consultant is also expected to travel for the purposes of their entry on duty. All travel arrangements will be made by WHO – WHO will not be responsible for tickets purchased by the Consultant without the express, prior authorization of WHO. Travel plans will be finalized asap.

Visa requirements: It is the consultant’s responsibility to fulfil visa requirements and ask for visa support letter(s) if needed.

Contract duration

11 months starting 1 April 2022

APPLICATIONS

Qualified and interested specialists should submit their CV {for individual contractors} and Expression of Interest {cover letter} to the Supply Officer through WP RO UNGM at < [email protected] > by 17 February 2022. 

The cover letter should outline how their experience and qualifications make them a suitable candidate for this position and should include their proposed daily consultancy fee and availability.

Please use Tender Notice No. 166013 as subject to all submission. Only successful candidates will be contacted.