Technical Lead (Tobacco Free Initiative)

Contract

This is a P-4 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 7 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 137,911 USD and 177,807 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The Division of Healthy Environments and Populations works to support countries to take sustained, systematic and effective action to reduce common risk factors for noncommunicable diseases and conditions (including injuries), address health risks caused by environmental factors, and support WHO stakeholders and countries to address the social and commercial determinants of health, in particular gender and inequity.

NCD Prevention and Health Promotion (PND) To support Member States in preventing and controlling noncommunicable diseases (NCD) and their risk factors through comprehensive and multisectoral approaches, including promoting evidence-based policy interventions, developing and implementing national plans and programmes, monitoring and reporting progress, as well as promoting health and well-being at national and subnational levels (including community and individual levels) to slow down and reverse the adverse trends of NCDs and risk factors.

Tobacco Free Initiative (TFI) To support Member States to accelerate full implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), including the demand-reduction measures specified in the MPOWER technical package, as well as the Regional Action Plan for Tobacco Control in the Western Pacific (2020-2030), in order to reduce tobacco use and protect people from second-hand smoke exposure, thereby preventing and mitigating tobacco-related disease and premature death. Additionally, work with the FCTC Convention Secretariat in promoting the ratification, approval and implementation of the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products. Emphasis is placed on addressing tobacco control policy gaps and establishing sustainable programmes for tobacco control while tackling persistent and the new challenges.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the supervision of the Coordinator, NCD Prevention and Health Promotion, and guidance of the Director, Healthy Environments and Populations, and Director, Programme Management, the incumbent performs the following duties:

1. Lead implementation and evaluation of the Regional Action Plan for Tobacco Control in the Western Pacific (2020–2030); 2. Assist Member States in designing, implementing, strengthening, and evaluating national tobacco control action plans, evidence-based policies (including legislations and regulations) and programmes consistent with the WHO FCTC; 3. Collaborate with different technical programmes e.g., NCD, child health, health promotion and environmental health; 4. Provide technical support and coordinate with other partners in the development and implementation of comprehensive, evidence-based research and related tools supporting measures to reduce tobacco use and exposure to the harmful effects of tobacco use; 5. Develop, in cooperation with others, media and advocacy campaigns and tools to promote tobacco control, and support for the implementation of WHO FCTC; 6. Engage partners in promoting the implementation of WHO FCTC and developing new partnerships to advance tobacco control efforts at regional and/or country level; 7. Provide guidance on technical work, mobilize resources, and facilitate and coordinate technical collaboration in the team; 8. Manage the team's financial and human resources and ensure continuity and synergy of the team in relation to the three levels of the Organization (e.g., Headquarters, Regional Office and country offices); and 9. Undertake related duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education Essential: Advanced university degree in medicine, public health, social science (e.g. law, economics, political science) or other health-related fields from a recognized university. Desirable: Advanced degree in administrative or health law, public health, health policy development or related training.

Experience Essential: Minimum of seven years’ relevant work experience in tobacco control and/or NCD risk reduction at national and international level. Desirable: Two years of experience in tobacco control and advocacy in multiple countries or at an international organization.

Skills •Broad and solid knowledge and technical ability in dealing with issues related to tobacco control, particularly in relation to analysing issues and identifying solutions. • Advocacy experience in promoting public health policies, including ability to understand political contexts, policy-making processes and ability to conduct stakeholder analysis. • Skills in developing strategies based on analysis of problems, identifying and prioritizing solutions, and driving forward to implement the strategies. • Knowledge in public health law, regulations/legislations. • Developing and evaluating proposals. • Managing projects. • Developing and enhancing tobacco control capabilities. • Ability to establish harmonious working relationships as part of a team, adapt to diverse educational and cultural backgrounds, and maintain a high standard of personal conduct.

WHO Competencies 1. Teamwork 2. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences 3. Communication 4. Creating an empowering and motivating environment 5. Producing results 6. Building and promoting partnerships across the Organization and beyond

Use of Language Skills Essential: Written and spoken fluency in English is essential. Desirable: Working knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage.

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 77,326 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 2958 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test may be used as a form of screening.

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

• For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

• WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

• WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.

• Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.