National Consultant (NCD Risk Factors Reduction)

About the opportunity

The World Health Organization (WHO) is recruiting a National Consultant to support WHO Myanmar in conducting a comprehensive review of existing policies and regulations related to dietary risk factors, including salt, sugar, trans-fat, food labelling, sugar-sweetened beverage taxation, and the marketing and promotion of unhealthy foods. Myanmar faces a growing burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), with recent survey data indicating high combined risk factors and significant gaps in healthy dietary practices. The initiative aims to support policy and regulatory gap analyses, develop tailored advocacy materials, facilitate multisectoral stakeholder consultations and workshops, and assist in creating a roadmap or action plan for policy reform to foster a more supportive food environment and reduce the burden of NCDs.

Salary and benefits

• Remuneration at the NO-B level of USD 165 per day for 20 working days.
• Total remuneration of USD 3,300 (travel costs excluded).

Who can apply?

• Minimum first university degree in public health, nutrition, medicine, health sciences, or other relevant fields (Master's or advanced degree is desirable).
• 5 to 10 years of relevant professional experience in public health, nutrition, NCD prevention and control, health policy, policy and regulatory analysis, or related areas.
• Good understanding of NCD prevention, nutrition, dietary risk factors, and related policies, along with knowledge of WHO recommendations and international best practices.
• Strong skills in policy analysis, report writing, advocacy, communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and information management.
• Excellent knowledge of English and Myanmar.
• Subject to local recruitment and open to persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station/assignment location.

Required documents

• Scanned copies of required degree(s), diploma(s), or certificate(s) if candidature is retained for interview.

When to apply

• Job Posting Date: Sep 3, 2026
• Closing Date: Sep 17, 2026, 9:59:00 PM

How to apply

• Access the official WHO careers portal link for the vacancy.
• Click the 'Apply Online' button to submit your application.
• Ensure completion of the application using a supported browser (Chrome, Edge, or Firefox) and follow detailed instructions for candidates if necessary.

Additional information

• Contract Duration: 2.5 months (20 working days within the period 1 October 2026 to 15 December 2026).
• Duty Station: WHO Country Office, Yangon, Myanmar.
• This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level.
• A written test may be used as a form of screening, and only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
• Higher educational qualifications must be obtained from an institution recognized/accredited in the World Higher Education Database (WHED).
• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, and other types of abusive conduct, and conducts background verifications for shortlisted candidates.
• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
• Contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking an assignment.