Stellenbeschreibungph3General /h3 pbDescription of assignment title: /b Junior HealthyLifestyles Officer /p pbAssignment country: /b Viet Nam /p pbDuty stations: /b Hanoi /p pbWork location: /b On UN premises /p pbExpected start date: /b 08/01/2026 /p pbDuration: /b 12 months(with possibilityofextension)Long-term benefits and allowances /p pbSustainable Development Goal: /b 3. Good health andwell-being /p pbHost entity: /b WHO Vietnam /p pbModality: /b Onsite /p pbType: /b National /p pbVolunteer category: /b Associate UCoS from Apr2026 /p pbWork schedule: /b Full-time /p pbNumber of Assignments: /b 1 /p h3Details /h3 pbMission and objectives: /b /p ul liThe World Health Organization (WHO) was established on 7 April1948 as the directing and coordinating authority in global publichealth within the United Nations system. Working at three levels inthe Organization (global, regional and country), more than 7000 WHOstaff worldwide collaborate with the governments of 194 MemberStates and other partners to achieve the WHO founding vision of theattainment of the highest possible level of health by allpeople. /li liThe WHO Western Pacific Region is home to more than one quarterof the world''s population, stretching over more than one third ofthe distance around the globe. In all, more than 600 WHO staff workin 15 country offices and the Regional Office in Manila,Philippines, to support Member States in achieving better healthoutcomes for the Region''s nearly 1.9 billion people in 37 countriesand areas. /li liWHO presence in Viet Nam /li liViet Nam has been a WHO Member State since 17 May 1950. WHO wasone of the first United Nations agencies to support the Vietnamesehealth sector directly since the end of the war and reunificationof the country. WHO established a country office in Hanoi in 1977and a sub-office in Ho Chi Minh City in 2003. More than 50 WHOstaff in the country office have played a central role insupporting the people and the Government of Viet Nam to improvehealth. The mission of WHO in Viet Nam is to support the Governmentto achieve universal health coverage with all people having accessto high-quality health services, within the context of thecountry''sneeds and challenges in transitioning to middle-incomestatus. /li liPriorities of the United Nations in Viet Nam /li liThe Government of Viet Nam and the United Nations agencies,including WHO, adopted the Delivering as One principle andcommitted to the One United Nations initiative in Viet Nam in 2006.In July 2017, they jointly launched the One Strategic Plan , which identified focus areas and outcomes for the UnitedNations interventions in Viet Nam. /li /ul h3Context /h3 ul liThis UN Volunteer assignment is part of WHO Viet Nam''sstrengthening of strategic communication by providing support tothe office''s The Healthy Lifestyles and Environment (HLE)Team. /li liViet Nam has been a Member State of the World HealthOrganization (WHO) since 17 May 1950. WHO was among the firstUnited Nations agencies to provide direct support to the Vietnamesehealth sector following the end of the war and nationalreunification. A WHO Country Office was established in Hanoi in1977, and for decades, WHO staff have worked closely with theGovernment and people of Viet Nam to strengthen health systems andimprove population health outcomes. /li liThe Healthy Lifestyles and Environment (HLE) Team plays acentral role in WHO Viet Nam''s work to prevent disease and promotehealth across the life course. The team supports the Ministry ofHealth (MOH), Ministry of Education and Training (MOET), and otherGovernment Agencies, as well as works with a wide range of nationaland international partners on priority areas includingnoncommunicable disease (NCD) prevention, tobacco and alcoholcontrol, nutrition and physical activity, injury prevention,promoting healthy settings, environmental health, and climatechange and health. Through this work, the HLE team contributesdirectly to advancing universal health coverage, strengtheningprimary health care, and reducing avoidable health risks. /li liWHO Viet Nam''s HLE work aligns closely with nationalpriorities, including the Healthy Viet Nam Programme, the NationalStrategy on NCD Prevention and Control, the National NutritionStrategy, the National Child Injury Prevention and ControlProgramme, National Strategy for Ensuring Traffic Order and Safety,National Program on School Health, among others. /li liA strong emphasis of the HLE team''s approach is preventionfirst and people-centred action, informed by public health evidenceand behavioural insights. The team integrates health promotion,risk factor prevention, and supportive environments into itstechnical work, while also leveraging communication and social andbehaviour change approaches in collaboration with WHO Viet Nam''s Communications for Health (C4H) function. /li liThis UNV assignment forms part of WHO Viet Nam''s efforts tostrengthen the HLE team''s capacity to support prevention-orientedpolicies, programmes, and partnerships, and to advance WHO''sstrategic priority of promoting healthier, safer, and moreresilient communities across Viet Nam. /li /ul h3Task description /h3 ul liUnder the direct supervision of the HLE Team Lead, workingclosely with the Technical Officers (working on NCD risk factors aswell as injury and violence prevention), the Junior HealthyLifestyles Officer will undertake the following tasks: /li liTask 1: Provide support for NCD risk factors prevention andcontrol, including nutrition and tobacco control, as well as theschool health program. This will include: /li liSupport for the nutrition program, including inputs fortechnical documents and coordination support for engagingimplementing partners, and Monitoring and Evaluation (ME)activities /li liSupport for the public-facing events on tobacco control, especiallywhen there is senior-level WHO representation. /li liSupport for the school health program, including preparationfor meetings and workshops. /li liSupport monitoring of surveys when required. /li liSupport for translation of some documents when needed. /li liTask 2: Provide support for injury and violence preventionprograms /li liSupport for the road safety program, including Viet Nam Project2000 Partnership meetings, workshops, and events /li liSupport for the drowning prevention program. /li liSupport for the violence against children and womenprogram. /li liFurthermore, Junior Healthy Lifestyles Officer is requiredto: /li liStrengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept ofvolunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications andtaking an active part in UNV activities (for instance, in eventsthat mark International Volunteer Day); /li liBe acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local formsof volunteerism in the host country; /li liReflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that theyare undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflectionactivities; /li liContribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submitthem for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases,etc.; /li liAssist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UNVolunteers; /li liPromote or advise local groups in the use of onlinevolunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals andorganizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenevertechnically possible. /li /ul h3Eligibility criteria /h3 pbAge: /b 18 - 80 /p pbRequired experience: /b 1 month /p pbNationality: /b Candidate must be a national, legal residentor hold refugee status in the country of assignment. /p h3Assignment requirements /h3 h3Relevant experience /h3 ul li2 years /li /ul h3Languages /h3 ul liEnglish, Level: Fluent, Required /li liVietnamese, Level: Fluent, Required /li /ul h3Required education level /h3 ul liBachelor''s degree in Public Health, International Developmentand/or Communications. /li /ul h3Competencies and values /h3 ul liProfessionalism: demonstrated understanding of operationsrelevant to WHO; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant ortransferrable to WHO procedures and rules; discretion, politicalsensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability toapply good judgment; ability to liaise and coordinate with a rangeof different actors, especially in senior positions; whereappropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative andability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness toaccept wide responsibilities and ability to work independentlyunder established procedures; ability to manage informationobjectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive andclient-oriented; /li liIntegrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of theUN and WHO in daily activities and behaviours while acting withoutconsideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure indecision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization''sinterest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases ofunprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power orauthority; /li liTeamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operateeffectively across organizational boundaries; excellentinterpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effectivepartnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural,multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respectfor diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender,religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goalof gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and fullinvolvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations;ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training tocolleagues; /li liCommitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingnessto learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area ofexpertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment. /li liPlanning and organizing: effective organizational andproblem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of workin an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish prioritiesand to plan, coordinate, and monitor (own) work; ability to workunder pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multipleconcurrent projects/activities; /li liCommunication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken andwritten communication skills, including ability to prepare clearand concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulateoptions and positions concisely; ability to make and defendrecommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff(including national staff), military personnel, volunteers,counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diversebackgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to awide range of different target groups; /li liFlexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work inpotentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physicalhardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austereenvironments for protracted periods; willingness to travel withinthe area of operations and to transfer to other duty stationswithin the area of operations as necessary; /li liGenuine commitment towards the principles of voluntaryengagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity, andself-reliance; and commitment towards WHO''s mission and vision, aswell as to the UN Core Values. /li /ul h3Skills and experience /h3 ul liAt least 2 years of professional work experience at the national and/or international level in communication/externalrelations or health promotion. Demonstrated experience working inthe WHO or other UN/international development organization would bea valuable asset; /li liReliable and works with accuracy and professionalism, withattention to detail, in reporting and documentation, and for othercommunications work, in particular for campaigns and advocacyrelated to NCD prevention (e.g., tobacco control, healthy diets,physical activity, alcohol harm reduction) and/or injury prevention(e.g., road safety, drowning, prevention, occupational safety) ishighly desirable. /li liExcellent interpersonal skills; culturally- and sociallysensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with arange of partners, including grassroots community members, civilsociety organizations, international partners, and the Governmentsector. /li liAbility to work and adapt professionally and effectively in achallenging environment; ability to work energetically andeffectively in a multicultural team of international and nationalpersonnel; /li liSolid overall computer literacy, including proficiency invarious MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) andemail/internet; familiarity with database management; design andmultimedia software, and other content development tools; andoffice technology equipment; /li liSelf-motivated, creative, and proactive, ability to useinitiative and work with minimal supervision; ability to work withtight deadlines; /li liSound security awareness; /li liAble and willing to travel to communities, sometimes at shortnotice; /li liHas affinity with or interest in the mission of promoting theUN Sustainable Development Goals and contributing to a healthierand stronger Viet Nam. /li liWorking knowledge of other UN languages is desirable. /li /ul h3Area(s) of expertise /h3 ul liCommunication, Health, Translation and interpretation /li /ul h3Driving license /h3 ul li- /li /ul h3Other information /h3 /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
