- Company: World Health Organization (WHO)
- Location: Kenya
- State: Nairobi
- Job type: Contract
- Job category: - - Consulting Jobs in KenyaIT/Telecom Jobs in KenyaWorld Health Organization (WHO) Jobs in Kenya
Job Description
The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is concerned with international public health. It was established on 7 April 1948, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland
Purpose of consultancy
To contribute to frameworks and guidance for building and managing open-source contributor communities. The consultant will provide expertise in open-source community building and management within the Health Emergency Intelligence and Surveillance Systems Division.
Deliverables
- Create methodology for building and managing open-source contributor communities for WHO open-source products and projects. Expected by: 31st December 2023.
- Contribute to a detailed and comprehensive list of reviewed and recommended online forum platforms and tools for engaging contributor communities. Expected by: 31st December 2023.
- Develop guidance and best practices for creating engaged, inclusive, and respectful contributor communities. Expected by: 31st December 2023.
- Curate key metrics for tracking contributor community growth and engagement. Expected by: 31st December 2023.
- Contribute to the creation of policies to build inclusive and respectful contributor communities with channels for dispute resolution and corrective action. Expected by: 31st December 2023.
- Propose frameworks and processes for recognizing and rewarding open-source community contributors. Expected by: 31st December 2023.
Qualifications, experience, skills and languages
Educational Qualifications:
Essential:
- University degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields.
Experience
Essential:
- Minimum 7 years of relevant experience working in open-source technology.
- Experience managing open-source contributor communities.
Skills/Knowledge:
Essential :
- Expert knowledge of open-source communities and experience building and managing nascent open-source communities.
- Good understanding of online community forums, tools, and platforms.
- Ability to plan both online and in-person community events and engagements.
- Good understanding of software developers, architects, and other technologists and how they work.
- Knowledge of public health technologies and communities or practice around global health.
- Proactive identification, reporting and resolution/mitigation of issues and risks.
- Political acumen and ability to drive change and improvements in challenging, inter-cultural and complex environments.
- Excellent communication skills.
