Director, Governance, Languages, Communications and External Relations
World Health Organization · Copenhagen, Denmark · D-1 · Apply by November 9, 2026
About this role
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME The European Region (EURO) of WHO is made of 53 countries, with over 880 million people. The diversity of people and health situations requires a solid understanding of the emerging socio-economic, epidemiologic, and demographic patterns and trends at regional, national and sub-national levels, with due sensitivity to disadvantaged populations and vulnerable segments of the society. It is equally crucial to have a solid understanding of the commonalities and divergences of the health systems, the circumstances and political economy under which they have evolved and operate. The Division of Programme Management ensures the technical excellence of WHO/Europe's work. It coordinates and ensures coherence across WHO/Europe's health programmes, country support and the Special Initiative on Primary Health Care (PHC).The division also leads planning and budgeting, resource mobilization and partnerships, communications and publications, governance and external relations and language services. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES Under the direct supervision of the Director Programme Management and in close collaboration with the Director Business Operations and the Technical…