Technical Officer, UHC Knowledge Hub, Tokyo

About the opportunity

The Performance, Financing and Delivery (PFD) department at WHO works to achieve universal health coverage (UHC) by strengthening health financing, governance, and economic policies. The UHC Knowledge Hub aims to strengthen health financing in support of UHC by supporting efforts to secure adequate fiscal space for health and to improve the efficiency, equity, and effectiveness of health financing systems. Under the guidance of the Team Lead, the Technical Officer will support the implementation of the UHC Knowledge Hub workplan, contribute to capacity-building activities, develop training materials, facilitate information sharing, undertake project management tasks, conduct analytical work, and support administrative operations.

Salary and benefits

• Annual base salary starting at USD 71,335 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension and health insurance)
• Variable post adjustment reflecting the cost of living (currently USD 2,580 per month for Tokyo)
• 30 days of annual leave
• Allowances for dependent family members
• Home leave
• Education grant for dependent children
• Attractive flexible work arrangements
• Parental leave

Who can apply?

• Essential: University degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Health Economics, Health Policy, Public Health, or Social Sciences, with a concentration in health financing
• Desirable: Post-graduate degree in the above-mentioned fields
• Essential: Five years of experience in the field of health financing
• Essential: Demonstrated experience in the organization, facilitation, and design of training materials, capacity strengthening activities, high-level fora, and meetings/conferences
• Essential: At least 3 years of international exposure in areas directly relevant to the role, training organization, and project management
• Desirable: Experience in WHO/UN, international agencies, or bilateral agencies
• Essential: Expert knowledge of English
• Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French
• Must confirm vaccination as required by WHO before undertaking assignment
• Must adhere to WHO's smoke-free environment policy (WHO does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco)

Required documents

• Scanned copy of the required degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) (required in advance if retained for an interview)
• Proof of required vaccinations / updated vaccination card

When to apply

• Job Posting Date: August 14, 2026
• Closing Date: September 6, 2026, 9:59:00 PM (subject to local device system settings)

How to apply

• Apply online through the WHO Stellis recruitment portal
• Ensure your higher educational qualifications are obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED)
• Undergo screening, which may include a written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment
• Provide scanned copies of degrees/diplomas if selected for an interview

Additional information

• This is a fixed-term appointment for a duration of 2 years.
• The position is graded at the P3 level.
• Staff members separated due to the 2025 Prioritization and Realignment Process will receive special consideration.
• Geographical mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO.