Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Communications Lead, Department of UHC/Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health (UHC/NMH), or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the Technical Officer (UHC/NMH) will:

1- Facilitate the implementation of advocacy and communications activities for prevention,management and treatment of noncommunicable diseases and mental health, in collaboration withthe Department’s Communication Lead and other technical units in the Department of UHC/NMH,with a special focus on tobacco control.
2-Follow up with countries on their advocacy work related to noncommunicable diseases and mentalhealth, with particular attention to tobacco control.
3-Develop a work plan and/or strategy for the Department’s advocacy work, with a regional andnational focus.
4-Follow up with external and internal partners on the implementation of different advocacy products.
5-Support countries in the implementation of their advocacy projects, as needed.
6-Develop and contribute to developing advocacy products, including technical and non-technicalproducts fit for use on mainstream media, social and online media.
7-Develop, and support the design and production of advocacy materials, including messaging, write-ups, email templates, GIFs, etc. for the Department’s annual health days, with a special focus onWorld No Tobacco Day, and for priority non-WHO health days, for use on multiple platforms,mainstream media, and online and social media, with a special focus on tobacco control.
8-Engage in developing and contributing to advocacy work related to novel tobacco and nicotineproducts, in addition to traditional tobacco products.
9-Produce relevant, high-quality advocacy tools, including audio-visual, photographic and printedmaterials, multimedia presentations, social media, videos and press releases, etc., to highlightWHO’s work in the areas of Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health, with a special focuson tobacco control.
10-Ensure all work being done is reflected/updated on the Department’s websites, and developcontent, as needed, to capture the work being done in regard to noncommunicable diseases andmental health, specifically tobacco control.
11-Work closely with the Department’s Communication Lead and HQ counterparts to coordinate thedelivery of activities at the regional and country level, and to maximize visibility of UHC/MNHactivities in the context of public health.