Consultant Job – Tobacco Control
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Purpose of consultancy
To provide technical guidance on
the alternative livelihoods to the tobacco growing initiative and sustainable
financing for tobacco control, as well as guidance for the scale-up and launch
of digital solutions for tobacco cessation.
Qualifications, experience,
skills and languages
Educational Qualifications:
Essential:
- First university degree in public health, or
related field.
Desirable:
- Advanced university degree in Public Health and/or
International Development, or related field.
Experience
Essential:
- 5-10 years of relevant experience working in
public health or related field.
- Practical technical experience in supporting
Member States or WHO or any other relevant intergovernmental /
non-governmental organization on tobacco control.
- Experience in project coordination in low- and
middle-income settings.
Desirable:
- Working experience with WHO or any other UN
organization.
Skills/Knowledge:
- Strong project coordination skills.
- Knowledge of health, environmental, and economic
aspects of tobacco growing.
- Understanding of stakeholders and support needed
to establish an enabling crop production and marketing ecosystem to shift
tobacco farmers to alternative crops.
- Ability to engage and coordinate multi-sectoral
partners in the health and related sectors.
- Knowledge of the ecosystem of digital tools for
tobacco cessation and relevant players in the digital sector.
- Sound interpersonal and communication skills.
Languages
required:
Essential
- Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable
- Intermediate knowledge of French or other official
UN languages.
Location
Home based – Off-site.
Travel
The consultant is expected to
travel.
Remuneration and budget (travel
costs are excluded):
Remuneration:
Band level B-USD 7,000-9,980 per
month.
Living expenses (A living expense
is payable to on-site consultants who are internationally recruited):
N/A
Expected duration of
contract:
11 months.
How to Apply
Application closes on Dec 3, 2022, 1:59:00 AM
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