Programme Assistant, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

## Programme Assistant, Tashkent, Uzbekistan - Organization:WHO - World Health Organization - Office:WHO in Tashkent, Uzbekistan Contractual Arrangement : Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4 Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days) : 15 months Job Posting: Aug 25, 2026, 2:08:58 PM WHO's work in countries operationalizes theGeneral Programme of Work (GPW14) and the European Programme of Work2025-2029 (EPW2). GPW14 focuses on accelerating progress toward Health forAll by strengthening systems for health, improving access to essentialservices, advancing preparedness and resilience, and reducing healthinequalities. EPW2, endorsed at RC75 following extensive consultation withMember States, reaffirms WHO/Europe's role in bringing unique value tocountries through five core functions: International knowledge hub for health providing authoritative evidence, norms, policies and best practices from across the Region and globally to inform national public health decision-making. Impartial coordinator for everyone's health convening national stakeholders and partners to align strategies and support coherent, multisectoral responses to shared health challenges. Leader in tracking and managing cross-border health threats supporting surveillance, preparedness, and coordinated action on public health emergencies in line with the Preparedness 2.0 agenda. Driver of health system transformation advising national authorities on evidence-informed reforms and policies that strengthen health systems and improve performance. Voice for health equity helping countries identify who is being left behind and integrating equity considerations into health policies and strategies.In this context, WHO Country Offices enable the translation of global andregional commitments into national action. They support Member States byproviding strategic advice, convening dialogue across sectors and partners,connecting national authorities with WHO's technical expertise, andfacilitating the use of evidence and best practices to inform policy. The Headof WHO Country Office acts as a trusted advisor to the Ministry of Health andother national counterparts, fostering constructive collaboration and ensuringthat WHO's knowledge, standards and guidance contribute effectively to nationalhealth priorities and to broader regional and global health goals. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES The incumbent will provide support in theday-to-day programme, financial, human resources related and administrativefunctions for a project/programme or technical unit of the Country OfficeSupport Unit.Key duties: The incumbent will perform all or part of thefollowing, and other related responsibilities as required by the needs of theoffice: Provide administrative support across a range ofprogramme support activities.FinancialReview obligating documents and undertakereconciliations, as required.Process transactions in the enterprise resourceplanning system and follow up with concerned parties on the receipt ofdeliverables and finalization of payments.Support in monitoring aspects of the implementationof country activities, such as, funds for project/programme budget andfinancial expenditures, according to the approved country work plan, drawingthe attention of the supervisor to problems, inconsistencies, and delays.Brief staff at all levels on budget, financial,administrative, human resources and other procedures and practices.AdministrativeProvide input to the immediate supervisor onaspects of planning, resource allocation and human resources management of theprogrammes and projects.Assist with human resources administrative tasks,including monitoring staff contracts, maintaining, and updating thedepartmental human resources plan accordingly and acting as leaveadministrator.Coordinate the smooth running of administrativefunctions, including maintaining an up-to-date status of the office space andacting as the office space focal point for the department.Analyze incoming correspondence and requests,researching and providing background information as required.Draft correspondence on own initiative or based oninstructions and finalize correspondence/reports for signature.Maintain the unit's filing system of technicaldocuments and correspondence.Provide support on all administrative and logisticspreparations required for the organization of meetings and staff travel.Support colleagues on general administrativeprocesses and assist/backstop administrative staff in the team. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Essential: Completion of secondary education with equivalent administrative certification or training. Desirable: University degree in business administration, social sciences, or related field. Training in the administrative systems of a United Nations agency, fund or programme. Essential: Minimum of five years of work experience relevant to the position (in the secretarial/administrative field). Desirable: Relevant administrative and financial experience in WHO or in the United Nations system (UN). Experience in Oracle-based or other enterprise resource planning systems Knowledge of administrative and financial support procedures and practices, rules and regulations. - Skills to write/draft routine and non-routine correspondence and reports using proper grammar, punctuation and style. - Skills to maintain effective client relationships. - Ability to perform basic financial accounting operations - Ability to use standard office computer software, take notes and operate computerized systems and databases. - Ability to undertake simple research and organize information for the preparation of reports briefings and filing. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Ensuring the effective use of resources Use of Language Skills Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Local Language. Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French. Intermediate knowledge of Russian, German. 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 USD 20,395 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - Staff members separated due to the 2025 Prioritization and Realignment Process will receive special consideration according to the applicable regulatory framework. - This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level. - Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. - A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening. - In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review. - According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. - Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and eManual. - The Director-General retains the discretion to not make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description, including shortening the duration of the app