Head of Convention Secretariat (WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control), D2

Head of Convention Secretariat (WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control), D2

WHO - World Health Organization

Geneva, Switzerland

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The successful individual will:

• Lead the Convention Secretariat and serve governing and subsidiary bodies of the WHOFCTC and the Protocol to further the implementation of specific provisions of the treaties and support the development of treaty instruments, including guidelines for implementation, in a complex political environment.
• Provide support to Parties in developing and implementing tobacco control measures, as per the treaties' obligations, as well as in protecting their public health, anti-illicit trade and anti-fraud policies from the efforts of the tobacco industry (as well as organizations and individuals that work to further the interests of the tobacco industry) to undermine those policies.
• Promote political awareness, visibility and support for the WHO FCTC and the Protocol: strengthen treaty-related international cooperation; support South-South and Triangular cooperation; collaborate with the United Nations Interagency Task Force on the Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases; promote the treaties in the context of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
• Monitor and report to the governing bodies of the treaties on the implementation by the Parties of the WHO FCTC and the Protocol, as well as implement, monitor, assess and report on priorities identified by the governing bodies of the treaties.
• Manage the day-to-day running of the Convention Secretariat, including mobilizing resources for the implementation of the workplans and budgets adopted by the COP and the MOP.
• Any other duties, as may be mandated by decisions of the COP and the MOP, including as articulated in the Rules of Procedure of the COP and of the MOP.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Essential: An advanced degree (at least Master's or equivalent degree) in public health, public administration, international law, international relations or other relevant discipline.

Experience

Essential:

• At least 15 years of experience including a minimum of five years' international experience in tobacco control, international health, fight against illicit trade, including working with international organizations and Member States, and maintaining strong links with the international tobacco control and the international anti-fraud community, coordinating with, for example, national governments, international organizations, nongovernmental organizations and professional and academic bodies.
• Demonstrable experience in organizational management and financing for complex health-related organizations, including the ability to analyze organizational problems and find adequate solutions.
• Proven experience to deal effectively with the media, academic groups, United Nations entities, industry, political leaders and civil society, as well as public health and anti-illicit trade and anti-fraud specialists.
• Proven experience in effectively mobilizing resources.

Desirable:

• Experience working in developing countries.

Skills

• Strong background and knowledge on technical and regulatory issues, and substantive experience in tobacco control, public health, the fight against illicit trade and international cooperation.
• A strong commitment to the objectives and implementation of the Convention and the Protocol as well as to evidence-based promotion and protection of public health and the fight against illicit trade, in accordance with the principles of the Convention and the Protocol.
• Demonstrable leadership skills and experience, including the ability to translate into action the COP and MOP vision for the Convention and the Protocol.
• A health record compatible with carrying out the duties of the post.

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork.
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences.
• Communication.
• Producing results.
• Moving forward in a changing environment.
• Creating an empowering and motivating environment.
• Driving the Organization's position in Health.
• Leadership.
• Setting an example.

Use of Language Skills

• Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
• Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of any other official WHO language (French, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Russian).

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