Health Logistics Technical Associate

Purpose of the Position

• In the context of the WHO Health Emergencies Preparedness and Response (EPR), at the hub level, the primary  function of the incumbent will work collaboratively with the technical Health logistics / WASH officer to  ensure that projects are effective, efficient, and aligned with GPW14, and local and international standards.

Job Description

Objectives of the Programme and the immediate Strategic Objectives

• The mission of WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to help countries coordinate  international action to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies.
• Organizational context (Describe the individual role of the incumbent within the team, the guidance  and supervision received and training or briefing provided to others)
• Under the direct guidance and supervision of the Operations Support and Logistics Officer and the general  supervision of the Regional Supply Chain Lead, the Health Logistics Technical associate will work under the  technical guidance of the Health Logistics/WASH officer, providing support to member states in  implementing sustainable Health logistics /WASH solutions.
• The technical assistance provided to member states aims at meeting the needs of targeted health facilities supporting with the establishment of sustainable health logistics and WASH systems, to ensure water  quality, hygiene, and waste management in healthcare facilities. This is essential for both routine healthcare  delivery and emergency preparedness, contributing to improved public health outcomes and resilience to  future crises.

Summary of Assigned Duties (Describe what the incumbent has to do to achieve main objectives)

Water sanitation and hygiene Support (WASH) 

• Support in conducting needs assessments during graded emergencies and identify gaps in current  WASH services.
• Conduct on-site water quality testing throughout the water supply chain. Record collected water  samples using a water quality custody tool, ensuring all relevant information, including the GPS  coordinates of each sample, is documented.
• Provide support in training on water quality and WASH in health care facility adherence and  practical measures to be in place at the health facility level.
• Provide inputs to project proposals, including technical specifications, budgets, and timelines.

Engagement and Coordination

• Participate in regular meetings and workshops to ensure alignment and collaboration between Health  logistics/ WASH.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Participate in regular evaluation exercises to assess the effectiveness of Health Logistics / WASH  interventions, providing inputs for future improvements.

Reporting

• Report to the Operations Officer technically accountable to the WASH/ Health logistics officer and  the OSL team lead offering updates on progress, challenges, and lessons learned.
• .Perform any other duties as assigned.

 Difficulty, Sensitivity, Nature and Importance of Work Relations

• With whom (indicate title only) and for what purpose does the job require contacts?
• Title of person contacted Subject and purpose of contact
• Within unit/division Supervisors, OSL colleagues Processing queries, approvals
• Within Organization at duty station
• Health Logistics Officers and OSL colleagues in the Dakar Hub
• Processing queries, approvals
• Within Organization  outside duty station
• Health Logs assistants/officers and 
• WCOs in the Regions and HQ
• Processing queries, approvals
• Outside the  Organization Contractors and partners
• Implementation of projects

Recruitment Profile

Competencies : Generic

• Describe the core, management and leadership competencies required - See WHO competency  model - list in order of priority, commencing with the most important ones.
• Communicating in a credible and effective way
• Producing result
• Fostering integration and teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Ensuring the effective use of resources

Functional Knowledge and Skills:-

Describe the essential knowledge and the skills specific to the position.

• Familiarity with construction materials and techniques relevant to WASH projects.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating previous WASH-related architecture projects.
• Knowledge of relevant international guidelines (e.g., WHO, UNICEF) and local regulations.
• Proven experience in Emergency response, community engagement, and capacity building.
• Expertise in the use of MS Office.

Educational Qualifications

• Essential: Completion of secondary education.
• Desirable: Formal education in Health Logistics / WASH from a recognized institution.
• First Degree in Environmental Engineering, Public Health, or related field.

Experience

• Essential: Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in technical areas of Health Logistics / WASH 
• Desirable: Project implementation and experience in architectural design.
• Experience within UN or other international or multinational organizations will be an advantage (e.g., Norwegian Refugee Council NRC, Safe the Children, MSF, etc..).

Languages

English Read: Beginners Intermediate Expert Knowledge

• Write: Beginners Intermediate Expert Knowledge
• Speak: Beginners Intermediate Expert Knowledge
• French: Read: Beginners Intermediate Expert Knowledge
• Write: Beginners Intermediate Expert Knowledge
• Speak: Beginners Intermediate Expert Knowledge
• Please indicate if language requirements for English and French are interchangeable. Yes No (e.g. English expert level required, French working level required OR French expert level required, English working level required) Other (s): Read: Beginners Intermediate Expert Knowledge
•  Write: Beginners Intermediate Expert Knowledge
• Speak: Beginners Intermediate Expert Knowledge
• Other Considerations (e.g. Physical Workplace Condition, if other than normal office environment; 
• IT Skills; etc.