Technical Officer; Disability

Job Description - Technical Officer (Disability) (2603277)

Technical Officer (Disability) - ( 2603277 )

Grade : P4

Contractual Arrangement :
Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4

Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days) : 2 years

Sep 28, 2026, 4:34:31 PM

Oct 19, 2026, 9:59:00 PM

HQ/NMH Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health PPC

Full-time

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The vision of the Division of Health Promotion, Disease Prevention and Care (PPC) is to advance health for all by anticipating change and integrating promotion, prevention and care across all health and disease areas to address today's greatest health burdens and tomorrow's challenges. Within the PPC division, the department of Noncommunicable diseases & Mental Health (NMH) aims to promote health & well-being, prevent ill health and enhance care for people at risk of and living with NCD&MH conditions through global leadership, technical expertise along the continuum of care, access to evidence & health services, synthesis & translation, policy optimization, monitoring, advocacy, and multisectoral engagement including people with lived experience.

The objectives of the CAI Unit are to increase the impact of cross-cutting activities in the areas of governance, surveillance, partnerships, rehabilitation and disability conducted at the national, regional and global levels in order to implement the commitments included in NCD- and Mental health-related resolutions adopted at the UN General Assembly, taking into account the guidance provided by the World Health Assembly and WHO.

Provide technical expertise in the area of disability ensuring that the activities are carried out efficiently and effectively, support dissemination and implementation of the WHO Disability Health Equity Initiative at global, regional and country level.

Support implementation of evidence-based technical materials on disability, including integration within relevant WHO programmes.

Liaise with Regional and Country Offices, and external partners on disability-related activities.

Support the planning and implementation of WHO activities on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

Contribute to the development and implementation of evidence-based technical tools to support Member States to develop disability inclusive health systems.

Support the development of training materials for capacity building in disability inclusion according to the needs of Member States.

Conduct and contribute to research activities and compile and evaluate a variety of data and information related to disability inclusive health systems.

Support the Unit Head in the development and monitoring of work plans and budgets including resource mobilization for the implementation of WHO's work on disability.

Serve as a technical focal point for disability inclusion; respond to inquiries and provide detailed and technical information concerning related principles, practices, issues, measures, techniques and procedures.

Exchange information with counterparts in technical departments at HQ, Regional and Country Offices, and with donor and development partners (UN and bilateral) on implementation of policies and strategies related to disability activities.

Contribute to collaboration plans with partners, review periodically those plans.

Prepare and deliver oral presentations; compile, prepare and distribute related informational materials.

Monitor the technical content and materials appropriate for the WHO website.

Participate in meetings on behalf of the programme area as assigned.

Perform all other duties as may be assigned.

Essential
:
Advanced level university degree (Master's level or above) in health sciences, public health or related field.
Desirable
:
PhD in public health or related field.

At least 7 years of progressively responsible professional experience in technical programme implementation and policy support in the field of disability inclusion.

Within this experience demonstrated professional experience working at the country and/or regional level providing technical support to government partners as well as supporting the implementation of strategies and programmes for disability inclusion.

Demonstrated international exposure.

Desirable
:
Experience with in the UN system and…