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• Vacancy number: 2603259
• Grade: No grade
• Contractual arrangement: Special Services Agreement (SSA)
• Contract duration: One year
• Organization: SE_BHU WR Office, Bhutan
• Schedule: Full-time
• Closing date: Aug 27, 2026, 3:59:00 PM

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Background

The Ministry of Health recognizes the growing demands, evolving responsibilities, public health governance landscape including effective coordination to realize goals and objectives.  To address these critical needs, the Ministry requested WHO Bhutan to support hiring of a Coordination Officer for the Minister’s Secretariat. This Officer would offer dedicated support to the executives and assist in health system governance, administration and policy matters contributing to building health system resilience.

 

Objectives

The primary role of the Coordination Officer is to coordinate activities in the Minister's Office and assist the Secretariat related to health policies and programs focused on building resilience health system.

  

Scope of Work

The incumbent will be under the direct supervision of the Administrative Officer(a.i.), WHO Country Office. Performance will be monitored in close collaboration with the Chief Planning Officer, Policy and Planning Division (PPD), Ministry of Health, and will undertake the following tasks:

 1.    Conduct comprehensive analyses of existing health policies, programs, and initiatives in Bhutan, identifying strengths, weaknesses, gaps, and areas for improvement

2.    Provide evidence-based recommendations to the executives on policy formulation, modification, and implementation strategies to address key health challenges and priorities.

3.    Collaborate with relevant stakeholders within the Ministry, other government agencies, international organizations, and development partners to coordinate efforts in aligning external assistance with national health priorities.

4.    Monitor and evaluate the implementation of health policies and programs, assessing their impact and effectiveness.

5.    Prepare reports, briefs, presentations, and other communication materials as required by the Minister of Health and Policy and Planning Division.

6.    Provide technical assistance in planning during the FYP formulation to ensure that national priorities and international commitments are aligned.

·         Monitor policy implementation as per policy monitoring framework.

·         Analyses government policies and advises the Minister on policy matters.

·         Any other task as assigned.

 

Qualifications and Experience

Essential: Bachelor’s degree in public health, health policy, health economics, Public Administration, business administration, or a related field.

Desirable: Master’s degree in public health, health policy or health economics.

Experience:

Essential: At least five years of experience in:

·         Demonstrated experience in coordinating multi-stakeholder efforts in health preparedness initiatives, implementing public health workplans, aligning external assistance with national priorities, and preparing high-level reports, briefs, and communications.

·         Demonstrated expertise in conducting policy research and data analysis

·         Understanding of the health system in Bhutan and familiarity with national health priorities and challenges.

·         Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Desirable: Prior working experience in the government or international organizations.

Functional knowledge and skills:

·         Demonstrated experience in policy analysis, strategic coordination, executive support, or programme management.

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with proven experience in drafting high-level speeches, policy documents, and official correspondence.

·         Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

·         High standards of professionalism, integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.

·         Ability to work independently under pressure and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

·         Proficiency in standard office software and digital communication tools.

 

Other skills

·         Excellent policy analysis and strategic thinking.

·         Outstanding drafting and editing skills.

·         Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management.

·         Sound judgement and problem-solving abilities.

·         Excellent coordination and organizational skills.

·         Ability to work effectively with senior government officials and development partners.

·         High level of political awareness and diplomatic sensitivity.

·         Attention to detail and commitment to quality.

·         Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

·         Flexibility and willingness to travel on official assignments.

 

Competencies:

·         Producing results

·         Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

·         Communication

·         Teamwork

·         Respecting and promoting individual and cultural difference

 

Use of Language Skills: Excellent knowledge of written and spoken language skills in English and Dzongkha. Other local languages would be an advantage.

Remuneration:

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at BTN 1,179,508 and appointment will be through Special Services Agreement (SSA)

Grade: SSA NO-A

Appointment based in Thimphu, Bhutan (Open to only Bhutanese Nationals) 

 

Additional information:

1.    This Vacancy Notice may be used to fill similar positions at the same level.

2.    Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

3.    A written test and interviews may be used as a form of screening.

4.    If your candidature is retained for 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. 

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6.    The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits workforce regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.

7.    The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its workforce. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply for WHO jobs.

8.    Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process.

9.    Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int

10.   An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter (https://www.who.int/about/who-we-are/our-values) into practice.

11.  WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates. 

12.  WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

13.  Please note that WHO’s contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at shws@who.int.

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15.  This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station.

16.  Any extension of appointment would be subject to programmatic requirements, performance of the incumbent and availability of funds.

17. Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply