The Ombuds Blog: Job Posting: World Health Organization

August 08, 2024

Job Posting: World Health Organization

WHO is hiring a Regional Ombudsperson for an initial two-year contract. Based in Copenhagen, the position will serve WHO personnel in Europe and report directly and independently to the Regional Director, and the committee on staff health and wellbeing. The search also may be used to fill positions in other duty stations (which include Geneva, Manila, Brazzaville, Cairo and New Delhi).

Applicants must have an advanced university degree or equivalent; at least ten years of relevant work experience (including five years as a mediator, Ombuds, or conflict resolution manager); at least five years of management experience; and excellent knowledge of English. Desirable qualifications include CO-OP accreditation; mediation accreditation; ADR training; previous experience of management in international, intergovernmental organization, government or national public institutions; and intermediate knowledge of French, Russian, or German. The position pays $92,731 per year, plus a variable post adjustment which is currently $6,221 per month, and some very generous benefits. Applications are due by August 27, 2024. (WHO Careers.)

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Anonymous8/26/2024 10:16 AM
It appears that this job has been posted every summer for the past few years. One wonders if they intend to fill the position.
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