Current Vacancies at World Health Organization (WHO)

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World Health Organization (WHO) is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends. We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below: Job Title: Travel Protocol Assistant Ref Id: 1800329 Location: Lagos Grade: G4 Contractual Arrangement: Temporary Appointment under Staff Rule 420.4 Contract duration: 1 year Schedule: Full-time Objectives of the Programme

To support national authorities reduce morbidity, disability and mortality due to vaccine preventable diseases by improving access and utilization of immunization services; accelerating efforts to achieve polio eradication, measles control, maternal and neonatal tetanus elimination, yellow fever control; promoting innovations including introduction of new and under-utilized vaccines; improving vaccine safety and security and systematizing access to immunization services integrated with other child survival interventions.

Description of Duties

Liaise with the Airport and Customs as well as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials and arrange reception of WHO visitors.
Assist with immigration formalities and transportation.
Assist in processing of passports, visas with Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Embassies etc and obtain clearances for travel outside Lagos.
Assist staff members in obtaining Customs Clearance upon separation from the Organization.
Assist staff and their family members at the Airport on initial recruitment.
Process requests for Special I.D. Cards (resident permits) and visas from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Immigration AuthoritiesLiaise with Transport Officers regarding transportation for staff/consultants from/to the Airport and hotels.
Performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

Required Qualifications Education:

Essential: Minimum of GCE A level or Equivalent

Experience:

Essential: Over 5 years extensive experience in handing WHO or other UN agencies vehicles, maintenance etc.

Skills:

Good knowledge and practical use of Computer are mandatory. Good Communication, drafting and reporting skills.

WHO Competencies:

Producing results
Communication
Teamwork

Use of Language Skills:

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

Remuneration WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at NGN 5,333,561 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave. Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply for this position Job Title: Graphic Artist Ref Id: 1800326 Location: Abuja Grade: G4 Contractual Arrangement: Individual Service Contractor Contract duration: 6 months Organization: AF_NGA Nigeria Purpose of the Position

The Graphic Designer will support the WHO Nigeria Communications Team for successful implementation and publication of various communications/visibility products SHe will provide technical support to the design and implementation of the project work plans, maps, graphics, figures, publications, brochures, leaflets, banners, booklets, bi-monthly and annual report.

Description of Duties

Design themes, Layouts, contents and covers of documents.
Develop web interface and design for WCO website, operational databases in close collaboration with Web and Database Developers at AFRO
Development and design maps, graphics, templates and tables, c) Modify graphics, figures and maps.
Development of figures, including colours, fonts, graphics and layout, and resulting materials such as Newsletters, brochures, reports, banners, posters, fliers and booklets.
Creation of graphic templates to be used for reports and presentations.
Creation of brochures, business cards, information folders, publications, and other similar promotional materials related to the work of the WCO.
Update and revision of existing publications, materials and graphics.
Preparation of printing packages (all layout and design files) for printing of publications and other communication products (banners, posters, booklets, leaflets, books, calendars, bulletins, flyers, cards)
Design templates for new publications and products in line with graphic guidelines and in close cooperation with responsible officers.
Deliver creative and innovative ideas for print, web and interactive presentations. This will require the graphic designer to provide technical solutions for use of new media (virtual 3D words/boxes, postcards).
Create animations for illustrative purposes such as animations, presentations and more advanced solutions (design of CD/DVD packaging, graphic digitalization)
Liaison with printers and other publish houses for printing and creation of materials.
Safeguard and ensure that all publications, reports and products are produced in line with the WHO graphic guidelines;
Maintain and further develop the graphic guidelines, in line with overall WCO directives
Maintain templates (In-design, CorelDraw, Publisher Word, PowerPoint etc) and give technical support.
Assist in establishing and be responsible for maintaining photo archive. Build local capacity
Any other duties as may be requested.

Required Qualifications Education:

Essential: Bachelor degree in a discipline relevant to IT, Fine Arts and Graphic Design.
Desirable: Certified degree in CAD (computer-aided design and drafting) software relevant to the production of maps and illustrations.

Experience:

Essential: Experience in working at different CAD environment, mainly at Adobe Photoshop, Adobe In-Design, Adobe Illustrator andor Corel Draw and good knowledge at Microsoft Office Word and Excel. Approved experience should be provided in case of non-academic background.
Desirable: Experience working with the UN or any international NGO

Use of language skills: