Team Lead - Berlin, Deutschland - World Health Organization

World Health Organization
World Health Organization
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Berlin, Deutschland

vor 1 Monat

Lena Wagner

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Lena Wagner

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Beschreibung

Grade:
P5


Contractual Arrangement:
Fixed-term appointment


Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 2 years


Job Posting:
Feb 29, 2024, 6:59:19 AM


Closing Date:
Mar 21, 2024, 5:59:00 PM


Primary Location:
Germany-Berlin


Organization:
HQ/WSE Health Emergency Intelligence & Surveillance Systems


Schedule:
Full-time


OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME:


The mission of WHO's Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to build the capacity of Member States to manage health emergency risks and, when national capacities are overwhelmed, to lead and coordinate the international health response to contain outbreaks and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations.

The Health Emergency Intelligence and Surveillance Systems division (WSE) is responsible for building a system of collaborative intelligence enabling better decisions to avert and manage public health threats and risks.

Its goal is to enable, strengthen and support countries, regional and global actors in averting and managing public health threats and risks through collaborative problem solving and decision-making for short-term action and long-term policies, informed by better data and analytics.

The WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence is a new office of WHO, located in Berlin.

It works with partners to enable the generation of public health relevant information to provide timely actionable insights and improve decision making to prepare for, avert and respond to public health threats.

It also aims to reduce fragmentation and inefficiency by creating an ecosystem that promotes collaboration across multiple professional disciplines, sectors, and initiatives; and empower decision makers, public health professionals, and civil society to make informed public health decisions.


DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Within the framework of the delegated authority, the incumbent is assigned all or part of the following duties which are performed according to the needs of the unit and department:

  • Assess, develop, implement and advise on the overall technology architecture and engineering strategy for the Department.
  • Oversee and lead a team of architects and engineers, including hiring, training, and performance management.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and prioritize technology initiatives based on business needs and requirements.
  • Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and platforms to support business objectives.
  • Ensure that architecture and engineering solutions are aligned with industry best practices and compliance requirements.
  • Advise on and lead the development and maintenance of roadmaps for the evolution of the Department's technology architecture and engineering capabilities.
  • Implement processes and procedures to ensure quality, consistency, and scalability of architecture and engineering solutions.
  • Provide technical advice, guidance and leadership to the team and other stakeholders.
  • Identify and evaluate new opportunities for growth and expansion, including potential partnerships and strategic initiatives.
  • Monitor trends and developments across sectors and domains to stay uptodate on changes in relevant landscapes, emerging technologies, strategic opportunities and best practices.
  • Negotiate with and foster new partnerships with internal and external public health partners, including Member States, regional networks and international organisations, to enable the development of strategic technology solutions and funding.
  • Liaise with and utilize partnerships across other UN Agencies, donors, private sector and academia / research institutions.
  • Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior leadership and other stakeholders on strategy and implementation, highlighting progress and achievements as well as identifying challenges / risks and areas / options for improvement.
  • Stay uptodate with the latest developments in technology domains with relevance to the work of the Hub and Department.
  • Represent the programme area of work at various meetings to advocate for the objectives, projects and initiatives of the Department and Hub.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned, including replacing and back stopping for others as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:


Education:


Essential:
Advanced level university degree (Masters or higher) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or related field.

Desirable:
Advanced university degree (Masters or higher) in Business Management, Administration or other related field. Certifications in relevant technologies such as AWS, Azure, or Docker. Certifications in software development methodologies such as Agile or DevOps and software development frameworks like Scrum or Kanban. Certifications in leadership, management and communication.


Experience:


Essential:
A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience leading technical teams, managing large projects, and devel
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