WHO Infodemic Management Consultant Jobs 2024 – Kenya NGO Jobs

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WHO Infodemic Management Consultant Jobs 2024 – Kenya NGO Jobs.

WHO Kenya looking for “Infodemic Management Consultant”.

Applicants with a University Degree may apply on or before May 29, 2024.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. The WHO Constitution, which establishes the agency’s governing structure and principles, states its main objective as “the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health”. It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with six semi-autonomous regional offices and 150 field offices worldwide.

The WHO has published a job vacancy announcement on May 15, 2024 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Infodemic Management Consultant to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

WHO Job Vacancy 2024

Strengthening of sustainable Infodemic Management system in Kenya

The Infodemic Manager will support national stakeholders to evaluate existing infodemic management systems and to propose an action plan to adapt them for longer-term health issues;
Based on the validated action plan, the Infodemic Manager will provide technical support to the national IM working group to meet the action plan objectives.
Support with the establishment of Infodemic Management working groups whenever relevant;
Support with developing information ecosystem analyses, rumor tracking systems, production of analytical reports, supervise and guide the implementation of country infodemic management interventions;
Liaise with the AIRA Viral Facts team and Kenya WHO Country Office communication team to produce targeted health literacy and debunking content;
Provide technical leadership on infodemic management at strategic forums at the national level; – Support with the creation, operationalization, and mostly localization of infodemic management tools.

Position in Organization:

Contractual Arrangement: External consultant
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 11 months
Job Posting: May 14, 2024, 11:35:27 AM
Closing Date: May 29, 2024, 3:29:00 AM
Primary Location: Kenya-Nairobi
Organization: AF_KEN Kenya
Schedule: Full-time

Qualification:

Master’s degree in public health, health communication or any related field.
At least five (5) years of experience in Risk Communication Community engagement (RCCE), Infodemic management or in health promotion. Proven work experience in multistakeholder engagement and coordination. Commitment to WHO’s values and objectives. Ability to work flexibly within short deadlines in a changing environment with competing priorities. Share a results-oriented work ethic. Fostering integration and teamwork. Ability to Creating an empowering and motivating environment. Ability to communicate with respect, tact, and diplomacy.