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In 2022, the Seventy-fifth World Health Assembly adopted resolution WHA75.6, in which it approved the extension of the Thirteenth General Programme of Work from 2023 to 2025. Through this strategic document, Mozambique aims to deliver public health outcomes through an integrated results-based structure that includes strengthening activities of External Relations Communication and Visibility. On this purpose the External Communications Officer will contribute to the External Relations Activities of the office under the lead of the External Relations Officer. The Communication Officer will be responsible for the development of the WCO Mozambique Communication plan and will contribute to national, regional and worldwide strategies that includes advocacy, visibility and information management content. The objective of the position is to develop and improve communication materials aiming to reach different public including general public health stakeholders, donors, partners as well as Mozambican and worldwide populations.
Under the leadership of the External Relations Officer and guidance of the WHO Representative, the UN Volunteer will develop and implement a communication strategy to increase the visibility of WCO Mozambique, particularly in the cholera response and preparedness in Mozambique. Generic responsibilities include supporting communication and visibility around the involvement of the WCO Mozambique team in supporting the country during the outbreak. Key specific responsibilities include:
A. Promoting WCO work by enhancing activities’ visibility
B. Assisting in Resource Mobilisation efforts
C. Develop, monitor and plan relevant information and communications products
D. Training
E. Contributing to other relevant activities as requested by the supervisor
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Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to the World Health Organization; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to World Health Organization procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where an appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented.
Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and World Health Organization in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority.