Technical Officer, Malnutrition and Food Systems
Organizational Context
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) serves as the Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO).
Job Purpose
To advance nutrition, healthy diets, and sustainable food systems across the Americas, contributing to the prevention and control of all forms of malnutrition and supporting Member States in developing evidence-based policies and programs.
Responsibilities
Provide technical support and cooperation to Member States in developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating policies, plans and programs for the prevention and control of all forms of malnutrition and the promotion of optimal nutrition. Deliver technical and programmatic advice on nutrition, healthy diets, obesity prevention, and food systems. Strengthen country capacity for nutrition surveillance, monitoring and evaluation. Support Member States in implementing school-based policies and initiatives that promote healthy eating and physical activity. Develop and strengthen partnerships with UN agencies, NGOs, academic institutions, and other stakeholders. Contribute to regional initiatives, resource mobilization, policy development, and representation in technical meetings.
Work Experience
Essential: Seven years of combined national and international experience in nutrition, public health, public policy, or social determinants of health and sustainable food systems. Desirable: Practical experience working in public health projects at the international level in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Skills
Strong technical expertise in nutrition and public health, including food and nutrition policies addressing all forms of malnutrition and sustainable food systems. Ability to design, implement, monitor and evaluate nutrition policies, programs and interventions. Capacity to negotiate, coordinate and build partnerships. Strong analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills. Excellent organizational and project management skills. Strong professional oral and written communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively, promote knowledge sharing, adapt to change and deliver high-quality results in multicultural environments. Demonstrated ability to effectively use current technology and software, including spreadsheets, presentations, ERP and management information systems.