Data Manager

Position details

• Vacancy number: 2603603
• Grade: P3
• Contractual arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
• Contract duration: 1 year
• Organization: AF_AGO Angola
• Schedule: Full-time
• Closing date: Sep 16, 2026, 12:59:00 AM

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To provide technical support to National Health Authorities in improving data management on integrated disease surveillance (IDSR) at all levels and particularly AFP/ Polio and Measles surveillance in Angola;To contribute in the efforts of strengthening data quality in order to facilitate timely decision making process for adequate response activities to vaccine preventable diseases in Angola;To ensure that weekly and monthly harmonization meetings on Polio/AFP and measles data are done at district, provincial and national levels within EPI organizational structure as well as the national IDSR.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the supervision of the WHO Country Representative (WR)and technical coordination of the WHO IVD Focal Point in Angola, the data manager will execute the following tasks:1. Improve data management practices and the use of data in Polio/AFP and vaccine preventable diseases surveillance, and assist national and sub-national vaccination programme staff in strengthening data flow processes;2. Execute regular data compilation, quality control and analysis in order to assist in polio/ AFP, measles and other vaccine preventable diseases surveillance and evaluation for decision making at alllevels;3. Ensure regular data harmonization sessions/meetings involving national laboratory and surveillance officers (EPI and IDSR) at national and provincial levels;4. Conduct data management needs assessment in order to identify existing strengths and weaknesses and support the national vaccination programme team in identifying solutions to address weaknesses identified; 5. Elaborate programme and material requirement for training/refresher training on data management; 6. Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures fordata management, backup and archiving; 7. Conduct supervisory visits to priority provinces on data quality verification, analysis, interpretation and feedback;8. Support the production of regular feedback bulletins to be shared by all stakeholders at all levels;9. Perform other duties in polio eradication and vaccine preventable disease activities request by the supervisors.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in data management, computer applications and management support, basic epidemiology, statistics or demography.
Desirable: Public health degree desirable.

Experience

Essential: Experience of at least 5 years in data management, epidemiology surveillance, vaccination and/or accelerated disease control and surveillance of vaccine preventable diseases.
Desirable: Concrete experience in data management, epidemiology and/orstatistics.

Skills

Excellent computer knowledge, particularly the use of essential computer programs on data managementTechnical expertise in data management, epidemiology and infectious diseases controlCapacity to elaborate and conduct operational research, evaluation, monitoring, review and data analysis. Capacity to work in harmony with the team and adapt to different cultural and educational context while maintaining high level of personal disciplineCapable of travelling in provinces and districts of Angola

WHO Competencies

Producing results
Teamwork
Promoting innovation and organizational learning
Ensuring the effective use of resources
Communication

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of French.
Desirable: Beginners knowledge of Portuguese.
The above language requirements are interchangeable.

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 71,335 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 3293 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

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 appointment.

• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

• WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. WHO recruits and employs staff 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.

• WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. 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.

• Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations (modifications or adjustments to the application or recruitment process) to support their participation in the application and recruitment process. Please send an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int with your full name, the vacancy number you are applying for, and specific details of the accommodation needed in your request.

• 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 into practice.

• 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.

• Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Candidates appointed to a fixed-term position in the International Professional category (Grades P1-D2) are eligible for Geographical Mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.

• WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.

• The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.

• 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.

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

• For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

• *For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.

• In case the website does not display properly, please retry by: (i) checking that you have the latest version of the browser installed (Chrome, Edge or Firefox); (ii) clearing your browser history and opening the site in a new browser (not a new tab within the same browser); or (iii) retry accessing the website using Mozilla Firefox browser or using another device. Click this link for detailed guidance on completing job applications: Instructions for candidates