Regional Coordinator (Full-time Ngo Job) – World Health Organization (WHO)

Job Opportunity: Regional Coordinator

Organization: World Health Organization (WHO)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline: 14th December 2024

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Overall Coordination

• Provide overall coordination for the RECAP programme at the regional level.
• Develop and implement regional work plans and strategies in collaboration with key stakeholders.

Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration

• Organize regional meetings, workshops, and consultations to ensure stakeholder engagement and collaboration.
• Foster strong relationships and maintain effective communication channels among all stakeholders.

Capacity Building

• Support capacity-building initiatives to enhance the ability of country stakeholders to implement their work plans.

Reporting and Documentation

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of program activities, achievements, and challenges.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of processes, meetings, and consultations.
• Prepare regular progress reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Coordination with WHO Country Offices

• Work closely with WHO country offices to align and coordinate national-level activities.
• Provide technical support to RECAP countries as needed.
• Monitor financial and technical implementation.

Policy Development and Implementation

• Support the creation and enhancement of regulatory and policy tools, such as nutrient profile models, front-of-pack labelling, and nutrition-related taxation.
• Participate in policy dialogues to promote evidence-informed legislative actions on nutrition and physical activity.
• Assist in developing fundraising proposals and other relevant tasks as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

Educational Qualifications

• Essential: A first university degree in public health, nutrition policy studies, or a related field.
• Desirable: Certification in project management, public policy, policy analysis, health taxes, or related public health specialties.

Experience

• Essential:
  • At least five years of relevant experience in policy development and implementation for public health or nutrition.
  • Demonstrated experience with regulations and policies promoting healthy diets and preventing NCDs.
  • Proven ability to manage large-scale health or nutrition programs at a regional or international level.
  • Experience with international organizations, governments, NGOs, and health sector stakeholders.
• Desirable:
  • Experience developing evidence-informed guidance for health taxes and nutrition policies.

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent project management, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal abilities to maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in facilitating workshops, consultations, and meetings.
• Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant tools.

Language Proficiency

• Essential: Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Desirable: Working knowledge of French or Portuguese.

Work Hours: 8 hours per day
Experience Requirement: No specific requirement

How to Apply

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About WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) is the UN system’s directing and coordinating authority for health. It provides leadership on global health matters, sets norms and standards, offers technical support to countries, and monitors health trends.