.Technical Officer, Economics of Tobacco Control - P3Location: Mexico, México, MexicoSector: Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International CooperationRole: OtherDate of last update: 2024-12-27 (Expiry date: 2025-01-06)World Health OrganizationWHO began when our Constitution came into force on 7 April 1948. We are now more than 7000 people from more than 150 countries working in 150 country offices, in 6 regional offices and at our headquarters in Geneva.Our primary role is to direct and coordinate international health within the United Nations system and our main areas of work are health systems; health through the life-course; noncommunicable and communicable diseases; preparedness, surveillance and response; and corporate services.Working together, we attain health objectives by supporting national health policies and strategies.OBJECTIVE OF THE OFFICE/DEPARTMENTThis requisition is for employment at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO). The Department of Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health (NMH) is responsible for promoting, coordinating, and implementing technical cooperation activities related to the prevention, control, and surveillance of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental, neurological and substance abuse disorders.DESCRIPTION OF DUTIESUnder the general supervision of the Director, Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health (NMH), and the direct supervision of the Unit Chief, Risk Factors and Nutrition (NMH/RF) and the Regional advisor on tobacco control, the incumbent will be responsible for the following assigned duties:Lead and coordinate the technical assistance on tobacco taxes and related economic of tobacco control topics.Provide strategically country-tailored technical assistance for the development of evidence-based resources concerning excise tobacco taxes.Develop and execute capacity-building activities and technical missions.Guide and conduct research translation and knowledge transfer actions.Coordinate and maintain the periodic monitoring of the implementation of excise taxes on tobacco products.Systematize lessons learned on tobacco taxes monitoring.Collaborate with RF team members in the operational planning, monitoring and evaluation.Participate as a member of the RF team.Participate actively in relevant working groups, meetings and fora.Conduct research on technical areas, as directed.Perform other related duties, as assigned.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEducation:Essential: A bachelor's degree in economics or social science or in any other field related to the functions of the position, from a recognized university.Desirable: A master's degree in economics, public policy, international affairs, or a field related to the functions of the position from a recognized university.Experience:Essential: Seven years of combined national and international experience in the field of health economics, public policy or socio-economic development