Unit Head (AI and Frontier Technologies)
WHO • geneva, geneva • Posted June 15, 2026
About the Role
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Generic duties:
Provides technical leadership, coordination and managerial support within the Department/Programme, in the Unit of AI and Frontier Technologies (AIF) ensuring that activities in this area are carried out efficiently and effectively. Develops and proposes technical health policies and strategies for implementation through collaboration with Regional and Country Offices and provides advice in developing further the AIF for strengthening and improving technical capacity of target clienteles.
Oversees a unit of technical teams specialized in various domains within their area of expertise and facilitates the efficient flow of team synergies.
Manages the programme area in delivering its objectives through efficient managing a small team of technical staff, financial resources and effective work planning to optimize the programme's deliverables in line with the mandate of the Organiz...