Overview

The World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking a Consultant for Noncommunicable Diseases and Ageing to support collaboration with Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, and the ME-BYO Global Strategic Center, focusing on population ageing and NCDs in the Western Pacific region.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate with Japanese counterparts, including establishing communication, tracking agreements, and managing external communications.
Facilitate research collaboration and knowledge exchange by mapping partners, developing research ideas, and organizing workshops.
Explore new collaborations with donors and corporate partners by identifying sponsors, creating engagement materials, organizing meetings, and maintaining a sponsorship tracker.
Monitor progress and provide regular reports, including monthly activity reports and quarterly/annual progress reports.

Requirements

Educational Qualifications:

Essential: University degree in public health, medicine, international relations, political/social sciences, administration, or related fields.
Desirable: Advanced degree or PhD in related disciplines.

Professional Experience:

Essential: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on coordination experience at an international level.
Desirable: Experience in healthy ageing, NCDs, academic collaboration, donor engagement, and event management.

Skills and Knowledge:

Strong understanding of healthy ageing and NCD prevention.
Proven ability to develop work plans, proposals, and concept notes.
Bilingual communication skills in Japanese and English.
Excellent relationship-building skills.
Proficiency in MS Office.

Languages:

Fluent in English.
Native Japanese proficiency is essential.

Benefits

Remuneration and Budget:

Monthly rate of USD 4,000 to USD 4,500, depending on experience.

Location

Remote (Anywhere)

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to apply via the WHO careers portal.

Deadline

3 March 2026, 11:59 PM (GMT)