Publications Associate

Supports WHO Western Pacific publishing operations by coordinating publication workflows, quality assurance, dissemination, supplier services, copyright identifiers and regional publication records.

Department: Knowledge Management Unit

• Monitor implementation of the WPRO publishing workplan and related activities
• Review publication proposals, journal requests and information products before clearance
• Proofread formatted products for brand adherence, accuracy and quality assurance
• Track ongoing publication products and guide team workload improvements
• Update promotional channels and coordinate publication promotion with technical units
• Coordinate graphic design, printing, translation quotations and supplier contracts
• Maintain sales, distribution, royalty-payment and publication identifier records
• Advise regional units and country offices on publication needs and compliance

• Completion of secondary education supplemented by training in publications and office administration
• Minimum of eight years of experience in administrative management of publications
• Expert knowledge of English and local language

• Fixed-term appointment for two years
• Annual net base salary starts at PHP 1,025,043 before mandatory deductions
• Separated staff from the 2025 Prioritization and Realignment Process receive special consideration
• Written test or asynchronous video assessment may be used
• Local recruitment applies within the duty-station commuting area