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Technical Officer (Disability)
Geneva · GE
- Berufsfeld
- Wissenschaft & Forschung · Umwelt & Nachhaltigkeit
- Ausbildung
- Master
- Erfahrung
- Über 5 Jahre
- Sprachkenntnisse
- Englisch
- Lohn
- Geschätzt CHF 140’000–150’000 pro Jahr (100 %)
- Schätzung von jopp, nicht aus dem Inserat.
- Veröffentlicht am
- 30. September 2026
- Zuletzt gesehen
- 03. Oktober 2026
WHO is hiring a Technical Officer (Disability) in Geneva for a temporary appointment of two years. The role supports disability inclusion work within the Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health department, collaborating with WHO offices and external partners.
Tasks
- Support the WHO Disability Health Equity Initiative globally, regionally and at country level
- Develop and implement technical materials, tools and training on disability inclusion
- Liaise with WHO Regional and Country Offices and external partners
- Plan and implement WHO activities for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
- Conduct research and evaluate data on disability-inclusive health systems
- Support work plans, budgets and resource mobilization for disability activities
Requirements
- Master's degree or above in health sciences, public health or a related field
- At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in disability inclusion programme implementation and policy support
- Experience providing technical support to government partners at country or regional level
- Experience supporting disability inclusion strategies and programmes
- International exposure
- Expert knowledge of English
- In-depth knowledge of disability, country situations and relevant health and safety regulations
Nice to have
- PhD in public health or a related field
- Experience within the UN system
- Experience providing guidance on health system development
Offer
- Annual base salary starting at USD 86,027
- Variable post adjustment currently USD 6,072 per month
- 30 days of annual leave
- Allowances for dependent family members
- Home leave and an education grant for dependent children
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