Technical Officer (Direct Assistance to Parties)

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Within the context of implementing the WHO FCTC and the Protocol, the Convention Secretariat supports Parties in fulfilling their obligations under both treaties, provides the necessary support to the governing bodies of the WHO FCTC (the Conference of the Parties, or COP) and of the Protocol (the Meeting of the Parties, or MOP), and implements into programme activities the decisions of both governing bodies. The Convention Secretariat's Development Assistance Team (DAS) leads on the provision of implementation support directly to Parties, including through the FCTC 2030 project.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

• Provide technical assistance and capacity building support on tobacco control to Parties to the WHO FCTC and Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products to support country-level implementation, including through the FCTC2030 project as a focal point for designated project countries.
• Ensure smooth organization and implementation of global, regional and country activities such as meetings and workshops arranged to support implementation of the WHO FCTC and Protocol, working in close collaboration with other Convention Secretariat teams.
• Undertake operational activities to promote WHO FCTC implementation as a means of accelerating development and the achievement of the SDGs, in particular SDG3.a.
• Develop and implement activities to further extend the Convention Secretariat's support to Parties to promote the full implementation of the WHO FCTC and Protocol, in consultation with the Legal Senior Advisor and the Reporting and Knowledge Management Team when needed.
• Develop or contribute to publications relevant to the implementation of the WHO FCTC.
• Support the development and monitoring of work plans and budgets, and contribute to reporting.
• Contribute to wider Convention Secretariat communications activities, including web-based and social media communication, as a member of the Secretariat's cross-functional team on communications.
• Support the wider activities of the Convention Secretariat, including supporting the delivery of the COP and MOP and decisions made by those governing bodies, and the Global Strategy to Accelerate Tobacco Control.
• Undertake other activities requested by the Head of the Convention Secretariat and the Team Lead - Development Assistance.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential:

• A first level university degree in public health, health science, public policy, political science, international development or in a related area.
  

Desirable:

• An advanced university degree (Masters level or above) in public health, health sciences, public policy, political science, international development or in a related area.

Experience

Essential:

• A minimum of five years of experience in supporting the implementation of the WHO FCTC at the international level.
  

Desirable:

• Experience working in the UN system at headquarters, regional and country levels.
• Experience working to support WHO FCTC implementation by low- and middle-income countries.
• Experience in building relationships, coordinating technical partnerships with other UN organizations, bilateral agencies, academic institutions, or NGOs to support LMICs.

Skills

• Excellent knowledge of the WHO FCTC and the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products.
• Excellent knowledge of evidence-based approaches to tobacco control and relevant policy options.
• Excellent knowledge relating to links between tobacco control and sustainable development.
• Skills in delivering communications, including web-based and social media communications.
• Analytical and organizational skills.
• Skills and experience in supporting coordinating and organizing multi-stakeholder collaborations and meetings at national, regional and global levels.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Solid technical expertise required in the areas relevant to the specifics and duties-profile of the position.

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Producing results
• Ensuring the effective use of resources

Use of Language Skills

Essential:

• Expert knowledge of English.
  

Desirable:

• Beginners' knowledge of Other WHO languages.

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 62,692 (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 4106 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.

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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.

• 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.

• For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.

• As a WHO staff member assigned solely and exclusively to support this Partnership, selected staff will have no right of reassignment or transfer outside the Partnership either during or at the end of his/her appointment, including pursuant to WHO Staff Rule 1050. (This does not apply to WHO fixed-term staff members reassigned from a non-Partnership position.)