Programme Associate for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) and Nutrition
Support planning, coordination, and data management for NCDs and Nutrition in Timor-Leste.
Overview
Support planning, coordination, and data management for NCDs and Nutrition in Timor-Leste.
You have:
- Demonstrated interest or experience in Nutrition, Healthy diets, Prevention and control of non-communicable disease, Public health, and Health and nutrition (up to 12 months).
- Proficient in the use of MS Word, PPT, and Excel.
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Contract
This is a UNV contract. More about UNV contracts.
In Timor-Leste, non-communicable diseases (NCDs), principally cardiovascular diseases, impose a major burden on health and development. Consumption of unhealthy foods and foods with high sugars, salt, and trans-fatty acids remains closely associated with the risk of non-communicable diseases. The NCD, Nutrition and Food Safety unit at WHO Timor Leste provides technical guidance and support to the National government for planning, implementation, and monitoring of interventions for NCD prevention and management, promotion of healthy diets, including policy dialogue on strengthening the regulatory framework. In recent years, the WHO has supported the Government of Timor-Leste to strengthen the national evidence base on NCDs and their risk factors, develop guidance documents and training modules on NCDs and Nutrition, and streamlining food safety mechanisms in Timor-Leste.
As part of the 2026-2027 biennial workplan, WHO Timor Leste has identified key activities related to NCD, Nutrition and Food safety, including support to the development of food safety regulations, promotion of healthy diets, and strengthening prevention and control of NCDs. In order to effectively support the implementation of these priority actions, WHO Timor Leste proposes to onboard one UN Volunteer to support planning, coordination, and data management in these areas.
Under the direct supervision of the Technical Officer - Nutrition and the Team lead - NCD, Nutrition and Food safety [Complete with the function of the supervisor], the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: 1. Function as part of the NCD, Nutrition and Food Safety unit at the WHO Country office, Timor Leste. The UN Volunteer is envisaged to work in the role of an associate to support activities for healthy diet promotion and prevention and control of NCDs. 2. Support coordination with the Ministry of Health and other relevant ministries and stakeholders on interventions related to healthy diet promotion and prevention and control of NCDs. 3. Support facilitation of meetings and trainings, and support development of training and meeting reports for the above-mentioned priority activities. 4. Assist with knowledge management and data analysis for the NCD and Nutrition unit. 5. Support any other tasks assigned by the WHO Representative, Timor Leste.
Accountability Communication Planning and Organizing Professionalism Respect for Diversity Working in Teams
Demonstrated interest or experience (up to 12 months) in: • Nutrition • Healthy diets • Prevention and control of non-communicable disease • Public health • Health and nutrition
Skills: • Proficient in the use of MS Word, PPT, and Excel • Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
Timor-Leste is a small country in Southeast Asia that gained independence in 2002. Since then, the country has made significant progress in development, although infrastructure remains limited, and access to basic services such as health care, clean water, and electricity can be inconsistent, especially in rural areas. The economy is largely dependent on agriculture and oil exports. The country has a tropical climate and remains vulnerable to natural disasters. Despite these challenges, the people of Timor Leste are known for their resilience, strong culture, with a focus on education and sustainable development to improve and enhance the quality of life. There are many International Professionals residing in TLS, and the country is generally very safe.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time when you had to coordinate a project with various stakeholders. What challenges did you face? | The interviewer wants to assess your coordination and communication skills. | Highlight specific challenges and how you overcame them in your coordination efforts. |
| Can you share your experience related to promoting healthy diets? What strategies did you implement? | This question evaluates your practical experience in nutrition and public health advocacy. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you handle conflicts within a multi-cultural team? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What data analysis tools are you experienced with, and how have you applied them in your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why is nutrition important in public health, particularly in the context of NCDs? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to present complex information to a non-expert audience. How did you ensure understanding? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay updated on new trends and guidelines in nutrition and public health? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Provide an example of how you have used your planning and organizing skills to achieve a project goal. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
Added 8 days ago
-
Updated 3 hours ago
-
Source:
unv.org
