Scientist

The Scientist will engage with partner organizations to harmonize policies and programmes related to cardiometabolic nutrition (CMN), provide scientific and policy advice to Member States, coordinate development of guidance and tools, and support capacity building initiatives to improve nutrition actions globally.

Responsibilities

• Engage with partner organizations to harmonize policies and programmes and assure full support and implementation of WHO guidance related to CMN.
• Provide scientific, technical, and policy advice to Member States for the establishment of policies and programmes aimed at improving CMN through screening and lifestyle interventions as companions of the medical treatment of diet-related cardiometabolic diseases.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders the development of scientific guidance and tools for the assessment, monitoring, and implementation of national intersectoral and inter-programmatic policies, plans and programs to improve CMN.
• Coordinate the development of advocacy materials, training curricula, and other implementation tools to increase the coverage and quality of nutrition actions for CMN interventions globally.
• Ensure the timely periodic reporting to Senior Management, other UN Partners and Member States on CMN policy adoption, programme implementation, and obesity rates.
• Collaborate with the community of practice to create a peer-to-peer network and discuss implementation issues.
• Support the development of capacity building initiatives in the health system to deliver specific management services (WHO Academy Course, training for primary care physicians).
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• An advanced level university degree (Master's level degree) in nutrition, internal medicine, public health, epidemiology or related field relevant to the functions to the position.
• Additional postgraduate training in public health or public policies is desirable.
• At least 7 years' experience in public health nutrition, epidemiology or medical practice, with a focus on noncommunicable diseases, of which at least 4 years of relevant exposure at the international level.
• Proven record of development of scientific documents and policy briefs within the scope of this position.
• Experience in evaluating and translating science into policymaking is desirable.
• Previous experience at the country level in policy and strategy development is desirable.
• Working experience in WHO or other UN agency is an asset.
• Knowledge of the biology and epidemiology of cardiometabolic nutrition.
• Knowledge of public health programs to improve the care of persons with diet-related non-communicable diseases, including obesity.
• Initiative, tact, a high sense of responsibility, and ability to communicate and collaborate harmoniously with people of varied national and cultural backgrounds, both within and outside WHO.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Expert knowledge of English is essential.
• Intermediate knowledge of French is desirable.

Skills

• Public Health Nutrition
• Epidemiology
• Non-Communicable Diseases
• Cardiometabolic Nutrition
• Policy Development
• Scientific Document Development
• Policy Brief Writing
• Science to Policy Translation
• Public Health Program Development
• Capacity Building
• International Public Health
• Medical Practice
• Nutrition Policy
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Multi-cultural Team Collaboration
• English
• French

Languages

English, French