World Health Organization Hiring Tobacco Economics Project Officer (One Year Contract)

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
To provide technical support in strengthening and implementing effective tobacco control interventions and comprehensive implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC). The WHO is the recipient of a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grant to implement sustainable tobacco control capacity building, and to work with Member States in theRegion to promote tobacco-control oriented policy change.Description Of DutiesBuild capacity on various areas of economics of tobacco and taxation to government officials, academia, civil society and WHO country office staff in selected countries (especially in Cote d’Ivoire, Gabon, Gambia, Kenya, Rwanda and Togo) in the Region.Provide technical assistance on tobacco economics and taxation issues to government officials including Ministry of Finance technocrats and Ministry of Health officials from selected countries in the Region, regional and sub-regional intergovernmental organizations including the ECOWAS, UEMOA, EAC and the CRES.Conduct high level engagement with Ministers of Finance, Senior Finance and Tax experts at country level to secure support and adoption of tax policy proposals and proposals for sustainable funding for tobacco control and non-communicable diseasesOrganize and facilitate multi-country meetings and workshops for experience sharing on issues of tobacco taxation and sustainable funding for tobacco control and Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs)Provide technical expertise in the prevention of illicit trade in tobacco products Advocate and promote partnership to strengthen South-to-South cooperation in the area of tobacco taxation including health and economic cost studies. This will include working with the Tobacco Control Economics team at the WHO HQ in Geneva.Provide technical expertise in the process of engagement with Ministries of Finance.Develop tools for monitoring of progress in the implementation of tax policies in the regions and for monitoring of illicit trade in tobacco productsProvide regular progress reports on the tobacco tax related technical issues and activities.Perform any other related duties, as required

Required Qualifications

Education
Essential: Advanced University Degree in economics or public finance.
Desirable: Training in tobacco control would be an asset.

Experience

Essential: At least 7 years of experience teaching or working in the area of economics of tobacco. Experience in tobacco taxes, their administration and application; and working on tax policies in government or academia. Experience in advocacy for tax change and sustainable financing for tobacco control and NCDs.
Desirable: Experience in working in countries in Africa is an asset.Experience in teaching or working in the area of health economics and tobacco control.

Skills

 

• > Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to work effectively in a team;–> Ability to motivate, guide and develop capacities at national level;–> Ability to carry out advocacy and communicate tobacco control messages.–> Ability to engage with high level government bureaucrats and secure high level commitments for tobacco control.Ability to interact and engage at high political and policy level at global, regional and national level

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Promoting innovation and organizational learning

Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French.

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 71,332 (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 1528 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.

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• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

• 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.

Grade

P4

Contractual Arrangement

Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4

Contract duration

One (1) year

Job Posting

May 22, 2018, 11:01:24 AM

Closing Date

Jun 12, 2018, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location

Uganda-Kampala

Organization

AF/NCD Non Communicable Diseases

Schedule

Full-time
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