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• Co-develop, in collaboration with other
  partners, related Vector Borne Diseases Control (VBDC) activities and
  plans of action, in the context of the Health Emergencies Incident
  Management System.
• Coordinate and facilitate scaling up of
  implementation, control and prevention activities, drawing on linkages
  between WHO office and UN Partners, donors, current and potential implementing
  partners, through:
• Providing technical guidance to team
  members, national authorities and other partners for the successful
  implementation of the planned programme activities including their
  monitoring and evaluation;
• Building and maintain partnerships
  with stakeholders, exchanging technical data and maintaining a database
  of key project findings including insecticide resistance data and, where
  appropriate, preparing manuscripts for advocacy materials;
• Managing the development of a
  comprehensive related information system, compiling and collating data
  from stakeholders, ensuring the timely reporting of activities and
  dissemination of related information;
• Actively participate in technical
  meetings, track progress and address challenges/constraints for
  successful implementation of the related activities.
• Plan and implement training of trainers and
  refresher courses for national programme staff and partners on control of
  VBDs, in close collaboration with broader initiatives.
• The incumbent will cooperate with the
  surveillance team for determination of sentinel sites and ensure
  appropriate vector surveillance mechanisms are in place for prevention and
  control; with support from the Regional Office and HQ.
• Perform any other related incident-specific
  duties, as required by the functional supervisor.

• The ideal candidates for the World Health
  Organization (WHO) Technical Officer, Vector Borne Diseases Control (VBDC)
  job placement should hold an Advanced university degree (Masters level or
  above) in Entomology and Vector Control. First university degree in
  Biology or Medicine from an accredited/recognized institute.
• A minimum of seven years of related
  experience, at the national and international levels, in planning,
  implementing, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of vector control
  programmes.
• Practical and field experience on monitoring
  and managing insecticide resistance.
• Related experience working closely with
  government and international agencies.
• Previous experience in developing and conducting
  training programmes for health personnel; developing of strategies for
  strengthening human resource and health system capacity for augmented
  vector borne diseases control; implementing quality assurance systems and
  monitoring and evaluation techniques is desired
• Relevant work experience in outbreaks and/ or
  health emergency management and related strategy development with WHO
  and/or other UN agencies is desired
• Comprehensive knowledge of vector control,
  medical entomology, vector ecology, transmission of diseases and a broad
  understanding of public health issues.
• Demonstrated skills on insecticide resistance
  monitoring and management, and database management are essential.
• Strong organizational and communication
  skills including ability to negotiate with National and international
  authorities and partners.
• Languages: Excellent knowledge of English or
  French (depending on the country of assignment). Working knowledge of
  another WHO official language would be an asset.

• Producing results.
• Moving forward in a changing environment.
• Ensuring the effective use of resources.
• Teamwork.
• Communication.
• Respecting and promoting individual and
  cultural differences.
• Good computer skills in Microsoft office
  applications.

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