The Ugandan Jobline

• Build capacity on various areas of
  economics of tobacco and taxation to government officials, academia, civil
  society and WHO country office staff in selected countries (Cote d’Ivoire,
  Gabon, Gambia, Kenya, Rwanda and Togo) in the Region.
• Offer technical guidance on tobacco
  economics and taxation issues to government officials including Ministry
  of Finance technocrats and Ministry of Health officials from selected
  countries in the Region, regional and sub-regional intergovernmental
  organizations including the EAC and the UEMOA.
• The Project Officer will also advocate and
  promote partnership to strengthen South-to-South cooperation in the area
  of tobacco taxation including health and economic cost studies. This will
  include working with the Tobacco Control Economics team at the WHO HQ in
  Geneva.
• Provide technical expertise in the process
  of engagement with Ministries of Finance.
• Prepare and submit regular progress
  reports on the tobacco tax related technical issues and activities.
• Perform any other related duties, as
  required

• The ideal candidates for the United
  Nations World Health Organization (WHO) Project Officer job should hold an
  advanced University Degree in economics or public finance.
• Additional training in tobacco control
  would be an asset
• A minimum of seven years of experience
  teaching or working in the area of economics of tobacco.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in
  tobacco taxes, their administration and application; and working on tax
  policies in government or academia.
• Previous experience in working in countries
  in Africa is an asset
• Experience in teaching or working in the
  area of health economics and tobacco control
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with
  ability to work effectively in a team
• Ability to motivate, guide and develop
  capacities at national level
• Ability to carry out advocacy and
  communicate tobacco control messages.
• Expert knowledge of English. Intermediate
  knowledge of French. The language requirements are interchangeable

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural
  differences
• Communication
• Producing results
• Promoting innovation and organizational
  learning

Related Jobs