Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health Multisectoral Action Expert
Position:Volunteer | UNVDeadline:10 Sep 2026 (11 days left)Job ID:1784888021272003Posted on:27 Aug 2026 (3 days ago)
Job Description
WHO seeks a national UN Volunteer in Bangladesh to operationalize the NCD Joint Declaration and National Multisectoral Action Plan. The expert will coordinate selected ministries and government focal points, translate commitments into practical workplans and monitoring arrangements, consolidate implementation frameworks and trackers, facilitate WHO technical inputs, document decisions and follo...
Key Details
Position Details
Experience level
Senior
Employment type
Volunteer
Arrangement
Onsite
Minimum education
Postgraduate degree
Job Areas
Language Requirements
Required
English
Summary of Responsibilities
- Develop ministry implementation workplans for the NCD Joint Declaration
- Maintain consolidated implementation trackers and follow up on actions
- Facilitate WHO technical inputs with government focal points
- Prepare high-level briefing and Cabinet presentation materials
- Support DGHS NCD and mental-health implementation priorities
- Document reports, consultations and implementation updates
Role Requirements
- Experience in noncommunicable diseases, mental health or multisectoral health action
- Experience coordinating government stakeholders and implementation workplans
- English proficiency
Desired Criteria
- Experience with Bangladesh government ministries
- WHO technical-cooperation experience
Skills
Tools and Technologies
Additional Information
- National UN Volunteer assignment supporting WHO Bangladesh
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from WHO Careers, on 27 Aug 2026.