OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

TheSpecial Initiative on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) and Innovation (SNI)supports Member States in their work to free the WHO European Region fromavoidable NCDs. SNI recognizes both the urgency for immediate action as well asthe need for a visionary paradigm shift that puts NCDs higher on the politicaland health agendas for future generations. Therefore, SNI takes a dual-trackapproach, promoting accelerated progress toward the NCD-related SDG commitmentsfor 2030 (RACE to the Finish) while simultaneously championing the keygenerational shifts required, to address NCDs within the permacrisis (Vision2050), and achieve a sustainably healthier European Region. SNI’scommitment is to support Member States to achieve a healthier population and toclose the gap in NCDs including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, chronicrespiratory diseases, and diabetes that persist within countries and across theRegion. SNI is also charged with fostering Innovation in Public Health acrossthe whole of the work of WHO in the European Region (not just for NCDs). SNIpromotes an approach to innovation that is forward-thinking and agile,institutionalizing innovation and adjusting to meet the changing needs of avast region facing demographic, societal and environmental shifts, emergencies,and rapid technological advances. The work in this area includes supporting anecosystem of innovators in health, matching innovative solutions with statedpublic health needs in countries, and pushing the envelope in trending areassuch as the application of artificial intelligence to public health.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

To provide technical support to strengthen the delivery ofcost-effective noncommunicable disease interventions, including enabling the implementationof the WHO ‘best buys’ and other recommendations through partnerships such as the EurasianEconomic Union and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)., linking also withsubregional roadmaps such as Central Asian and Western Balkan.Keyduties:Core responsibilities in assisting Member States as part of countryefforts to improve NCD Best Buys implementation to achieve SDG 3.4Provide technical support to countries for the implementationof NCD projects ensuring the alignment of objectives and targets at global, andregional levels, while assessing feasibility at the country level and providingnecessary guidance to adjust for national contexts Assisting country support by liaising withcountry offices and national counterparts for assigned countries to support thetimely implementation of project activities, with a special focus on the implementationof agreed projects in EAEU and CIS countries, to reduce the NCD burden gap betweeneast and west. Assisting in preparing supportive material,briefing notes as relevant to missions, technical assessments, reviews andrequests from organizations and countries, with particular emphasis in EasternEurope and Central AsiaFacilitating consultation meetings, developmentof related model laws, study visits, field visits and missions with the EAECand CIS councilCoreresponsibilities in providing intellectual guidance relevant to the developmentof activities aimed at strengthening Eastern European and Central Asiancountries to implement NCD best buys approaches include: Collecting and analysing data through deskreviews and exchanges with relevant experts, in order to inform national andregional policies, action plans and roadmaps Synthesizing evidence and experiences inbriefs, PowerPoint presentations and reports, including progress reports, andcontribute to revise NCD publications as requested. Assisting in the preparation of policy briefs, scientificpapers and communication materials and in the coordinating/overseeingpublication processes in both Russian and English languages Contributing to the NCD Programme operationalplanning and reporting activities in the area of own competency and reportingon intercountry work including coordinating regular technical reporting.Additional tasks include:Fostering strategic alliances with EAEU, CIScouncil and other partners and mobilize necessary resources.Other relevant duties relevant scope of theassignment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree (Bachelor’s level) in social, or economic sciences, medicine, public health or related areas relevant tothe post.
Desirable: Master’s degree or additional post-graduate qualification in publichealth.

Experience

Essential: At least 5 years of relevantpublic health experience in the area of NCDs.
Desirable: Demonstrated experiencewith working with inter-governmental organizations, preparation of reports,presentations and briefing materials; organization of events and project work. Experiencein working in collaboration with governments and partners in Eastern Europe andCentral Asian countries and work Relevantexperience within WHO and/or other UN agencies or supranational entities and incountries of the WHO European Region.

Skills

Demonstrated expert knowledge in knowledge translationand bridging the research-to-policy gap Demonstrated excellent project management and organizationalskillsAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentDemonstrated skills in reviewing literature, synthesisand reporting the results and communication skillsEmotionalintelligence; Ability to identify and manage one’s own emotions, as well ashelping others to do the same.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Intermediate knowledge of Russian.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French. Intermediate knowledge of German.

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 64,121 (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 4269 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

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