Consultant – Tobacco Production and Trade in Africa at World Health Organization

Purpose of consultancy

To update the Status of Tobacco Production and Trade in Africa Report, country fact sheets and global infographic for publication in 2023.

Deliverables

The consultant will carry out data analysis and collate the information in a print ready format as well as will suggest further refinement of the report and country factsheets, as well as a global infographic to summarize findings.

The consultant will provide the final analysis and a written manuscript for peer-review by 15 December 2022.

• Objective 1: To review data bases such as WHO, FAO, UN COMTRADE, World Bank to generate the information needed to update the country factsheets and the African report
• Objective 2: To conduct an analysis of the results for generating key messages for communications / advocacy, on latest tobacco growing and trade trends globally, regionally and at national level
• Objective 3: To produce a manuscript for peer-review and contribute to a full WHO report, global infographic and country factsheets.

Qualifications, experience, skills and languages

Educational Qualifications:

Essential:

Minimum first university degree in epidemiology and/or data management or related area. 

Desirable:

Advanced university degree in epidemiology and/or data management or related area.

Experience

Essential:

At least 5 years of proven experience in conducting systematic reviews and writing research reports.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the related WHO rules, regulations, procedures, and practices.
• Excellent analytical skills
• Knowledge of tobacco production and trade
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment to produce results under pressure and meet deadlines.
• High level of analytical and communication skills with attention to detail.

Closing Date : Nov 7, 2022