Job title: International Consultant to design Regional NTD newsletter
Company: World Health Organization
Job description: ..
Qualifications
Purpose of consultancy
- To design a template of the Regional NTD Newsletter in collaboration with an internal designer
- To collect a brief stories and photos on major activities for control and elimination of NTDs implemented in endemic countries in the Region between January to June 2022
- To edit and develop the first Regional NTD Newsletter (Issue 1) in collaboration with an internal designer
Background
The WHO South-East Asia Region is endemic for 12 neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and bears the highest burden of these diseases among all WHO Regions with at least one NTD endemic in each of the 11 Member States. Not only do NTDs cause long-term morbidity and disability, but some of them are also fatal if untreated, leading to a heavy burden on the social and economic development of the affected countries.
Eliminating NTDs is one of the Regional Flagship Priorities in WHO SEARO since 2014, which contributed to substantial progress. However, there are still many works to be done to achieve the goal and milestones set in the new Global NTD Roadmap 2030. One of the priority works to accelerate control and elimination of NTDs in the Region is to sustain political commitment and mobilize resources to help countries deliver necessary interventions in an efficient and effective manner. As part of the Regional advocacy efforts on NTDs, SEARO CDS NTD Unit plans to publish a Regional NTD Newsletter semi-annually, highlighting major countries activities and implemented on NTDs in the last 6 months and disseminate widely to Member States, donors and partner agencies.
Deliverables
- Deliverable 1: A draft template of the first WHO-SEARO NTD Newsletter by first week of October 2022.
- Deliverable 2: Final draft of the first WHO-SEARO NTD Newsletter, expected by end of October 2022.
Qualifications, experience, skills and languages
Educational Qualifications:
Essential: Relevant first university degree from a recognized university in journalist, communication, science, medicines or nursing
Preferable: Relevant degree or qualification on communication
Experience
Essential: Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience in communication, writing and designing communication materials
Desirable: Experience in working in the field of public health is an asset.
Skills/Knowledge: Proficiency in word, excel and illustration software is a must.
Languages and level required (Basic/Intermediate/Advanced): Written and spoken fluency in English is essential.
Location
Off site: home-based
Travel: N/A
Remuneration and budget (travel costs are excluded):
- Remuneration: Band Level-A, USD 200/day.
- Expected duration of contract: 4 weeks (20 working days)
Additional Information:
- This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level.
- Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
- A written test may be used as a form of screening.
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Expected salary:
Location: New Delhi
Job date: Sun, 04 Sep 2022 00:09:16 GMT
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