Technical Officer (Tobacco Free Initiative)

Contract

This is a NO-B contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be more than 6,042 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Tobacco use is currently responsible for more than 1 million deaths every year. As part of the Bloomberg Initiative to Reduce Tobacco Use (Bloomberg Initiative), WHO works to promote stronger tobacco control policies in China and to support China to meet its obligations under the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) through strategic advocacy, communications, high level policy analysis and advice, and provision of technical assistance to the Chinese government.

WHO's work in China focuses on smoke-free public places policies, a comprehensive ban on tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship, strengthened cigarette pack health warnings, increased tobacco taxes, and effective smoking cessation interventions.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the supervision of the P4-Technical Officer (Tobacco Free Initiative-TFI), the incumbent will carry out the following duties:

1. Liaise with the National Health and Family Planning Commission, other government agencies, and international and national partners to implement TFI projects and policies;

2. Work closely with the TFI Technical Officer on planning, monitoring and evaluation of TFI projects and programmes, including project management of specific projects;

3. Lead WHO China's Chinese language social media work on tobacco control;

4. Organize and participate in meetings, as required, with National Health and Family Planning Commission, other government agencies, and international and national partners relevant to TFI projects and policies;

5. Prepare regular project updates and reports to the donor as required; and

6. Perform other relevant duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in health-related field from a recognized university Desirable: Graduate degree in public health or related field.

Experience

Essential: Minimum two years work experience in public health with experience on tobacco control policies and principles. Desirable: Experience working in Chinese language social media design and execution. Experience working in an international organization.

Skills

-Knowledge of tobacco control policies and principles.

-Knowledge in programme planning, project management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of TFI control programmes.

-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

-Ability to work in a diverse developing country setting.

-Ability to work harmoniously as a member of a team, adapt to diverse educational and cultural backgrounds and maintain high standards of personal conduct.

WHO Competencies

Producing results Teamwork Ensuring the effective use of resources Communication Knowing and managing yourself

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Chinese.

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at CNY 515,597 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

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.

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• 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.

• This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.