.Job Description - Technical Officer, Economics of Tobacco Control (2409929)Grade: P3Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4Contract Duration: 11 months, with possibility of extension up to 24 months, subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.Job PostingClosing Date:Jan 6, 2025, 10:59:00 PMPrimary Location:Organization:Non communicable Diseases and Mental HealthSchedule:Full-timeIMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings.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, 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 aimed at equipping health and finance officials.Guide and conduct research translation and knowledge transfer actions related to the evidence supporting tobacco taxes.Coordinate and maintain the periodic monitoring of the implementation of excise taxes on tobacco products in the Region of the Americas.Systematize lessons learned on tobacco taxes monitoring.Collaborate with RF team members in the operational planning, monitoring and evaluation of the Strategy and Plan of Action to Strengthen Tobacco Control.Participate as a member of the RF team to contribute to the successful implementation of the Unit's activities.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.Desirable: A master's degree in economics, public policy, international affairs, or a field related to the functions of the position.Experience:Essential: Seven years of combined national and international experience in the field of health economics, public policy or socio-economic development