About the Role

Purpose of consultancy

To provide technical expertise towards two key projects/activities:

• WHO NCD-Lab Initiative to identify innovative solutions, contextualized at country level and available online, that target policy-level change, systems change or individual-level change, identified and disseminated through WHO platforms; 
• WHO Framework for the meaningful engagement of People Living with NCDs and mental health conditions (PLWNCD&MHC) to meaningfully engage people living with NCDs and mental health conditions in the co-development and co-design of NCD principles, policies, programmes and services

Deliverables: 

Output 1: Launch of the 2023-2024 term of the NCD Lab (to be completed by 28 February 2023).

• 1.1 Provide draft updated Terms of Reference for new phase, identifying new opportunities to enhance previous TORs (incl. eligibility criteria, individual vs organization, legal aspects) and coordinating and aligning with guidance provided by WHO LEG teams. 
• 1.2 Review process and follow up with WHO LEG on a new TORs.
• 1.3 Engage, consult and build consensus with NCD Lab Co-chairs and Steering Committee members on a new TORs and any revised roles and responsibilities of Steering Committee 
• 1.4 Support outreach and follow up to renew/revise existing Steering Committee appointments and roles 
• 1.5 Support outreach and follow up to renew and/or initiate any new thematic areas and relevant Steering Committees in addition to current ones

Output 2: Contribute to conceptualize and prepare for fourth cycle call for submissions to the NCD Lab in collaboration with WHO Innovation Hub and relevant technical departments and offices (to be completed by 30 March 2023)

• 2.1 Develop a strategic plan to shape thematic focus of the call-in line with evidence-based data and country needs, and carry out stakeholder engagement, communication and wider outreach activities before and during call for submissions.
• 2.2 Convene, engage and support relevant technical department across the 3 levels of WHO to shape and support the call (in particular WHO Innovation Hub and technical departments relevant to the call).

Output 3: Review NCD Lab Cycle 4 submissions in joint process with Co-chairs, Steering Committees and WHO partners and identify shortlisted and winning projects (to be completed by 30 August 2023).

• 3.1 Perform phase 1 quality control of received submissions, followed by review, shortlisting and consolidation of aggregate final scores.
• 3.2 Provide technical guidance to Co-chairs, Steering Committees and WHO partners to identify shortlisted and winning projects.

Output 4: Contribute to the provision of strategic communications to winners and partners, conduct promotional and communications activities in line with guidance from WHO Department of Communication (to be completed by 30 November 2023)

• 4.1 Prepare KAP one-pagers/articles/videos, webinar, country support).
• 4.2 Prepare evaluation survey for Steering Committee and follow up with lessons learned.

Output 5: Contribute to promote previous NCD-LAB winners through follow-up on project progress and milestones, alignments with WHO workstreams and initiatives, inclusion in global portfolio of grassroots innovations and visibility for potential funders and implementing partners (to be completed by 8 December 2023).

• 5.1 Facilitate webinars and ensure advocacy, dissemination and engagement activities with previous NCD Lab winners, and highlight progress on projects.
• 5.2 Contribute to the development of a document that maps ongoing activities across WHO and GCM Participants where the value of NCD Lab and its winners can be highlighted.

Output 6:  Contribute to the GCM workstream on the meaningful engagement of People Living with NCDs and mental health conditions in the following: (to be completed by 8 December 2023).

• 6.1 Contribute to the development of six policy briefs with regional offices on the principles, policies, strategies and structures necessary for meaningful engagement of people living with NCDs and mental health conditions. 
• 6.2 Provide strategic support and guidance in the implementation for the WHO Framework implementation phase 

Qualifications, experience, skills and languages.

Educational Qualifications:

Essential:

• Advanced degree in public health, global health or international development or other related public health field.

Desirable: 

• Degree or credentials in public health policy.
• Degree/certificate in communications.

Experience

Essential:

• Minimum five years of experience working in international organizations and/or nongovernmental organizations working in global health. 
• Experience in advocacy and strategic communications.
• Experience in working with individuals with living/lived experiences of health conditions.
• Experience working and building partnerships with diverse stakeholders groups across income settings.

Desirable: 

• Previous experience working with WHO in a relevant area.

Skills

• Strong understanding of the NCD and mental health agenda.
• Understanding of NCD and mental health advocacy and global health civil society movements.
• Strong writing, communication and presentation skills.
• Sound technical knowledge of global public health.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet short deadlines and maintain diplomacy.
• Ability to work harmoniously as a member of a team, adapt to diverse educational and cultural backgrounds and maintain a high standard of professional conduct.

Languages required:

Essential:

• Expert knowledge of English.

Desirable: 

• Knowledge of other UN languages.

How to Apply

https://careers.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2211315&tz=GMT%2B01%3A00&tzname=Africa%2FLagos&utm_source=MyJobMag