Mission and objectives

The World Health Organization serves as the directing and coordinating authority for public health within the United Nations system. WHO seeks to promote health, ensure everyone can attain the highest level of health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable through partnerships, people and countries.

Context

This UNV assignment is part of the WHO/EMRO initiative to strengthen primary health care (PHC) in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, aiming to achieve Universal Health Coverage and health security through integrated, people-centered health services. The assignment aligns with the Regional Strategic Operational Plan 2025–2028 and regional flagship initiatives.

Task Description

Under the delegated authority and direct supervision of the Acting Regional Adviser for PHC, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for the following tasks: – Providing technical support to Member States to enhance primary health care in the Region, in alignment with the PHC operational framework and guided by the EMR Strategic Operational Plan 2025–2028 and regional flagship initiatives. – Contributing to implementing a comprehensive regional survey on the status of PHC across the Region. – Supporting desk reviews and evidence generation on various components of primary health care. – Assisting in capacity-building initiatives within the Access to Health Services (AHS) unit. – Contributing to cross-departmental collaboration to strengthen PHC efforts.

Competencies and values

• Accountability. • Adaptability and flexibility. • Creativity. • Judgement and decision-making. • Planning and organising. • Professionalism. • Self-management.

Living conditions and remarks

Cairo, Egypt is a family duty station with a wide range of services (health, education and leisure) and good living conditions. It has long been a center of the region’s political and cultural life, with high levels of tourism. Like other similar cities, Cairo offers good quality of life in terms of access to shopping centers, banks, medical services, educational facilities, cultural events, etc. The Arab Republic of Egypt has a unique geographical position in Northeast Africa, at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, on the Mediterranean and Red Sea, and its connection to Sub Saharan Africa through the Nile Valley. UN International Specialist Volunteer gets the following package: • Volunteer Living Allowance (around EGP 52,800/Month) • Entry Lump-Sum = USD 400(one-time payment) • Exit Lump-Sum upon completion of contract. • Medical and life Insurance premium/Cigna (100%) and dependents policy. • Access to UNV E-Campus for training and learning including access to LinkedIn learning. Further entitlements and information available at: https://www.unv.org/volunteer-your-country-conditions-service.