National Programme Officer (Global Health)

World Health Organization - WHO | Staff | WP_CHN China
Closing: 26 Jan 2026 15 days remaining
Location: Beijing, China

Overview

Support the development of WHO's strategic engagement and dialogue with China on global health issues and implement the Country Cooperation Strategy.


Tasks Summary
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic engagement with China on global health
  • Lead work with counterparts on global health initiatives, e.g., Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund
  • Coordinate WHO proposals for GDF and other opportunities
  • Provide guidance on project application, facilitate technical review, advise on budget and procurement
  • Coordinate visibility activities and materials
  • Facilitate internal communication on South-South, trilateral, and multilateral cooperation
  • Act as focal point for strategic dialogue with China on global health issues
  • Manage delivery of research and/or products related to global health
  • Provide technical analysis for collaborative activities
  • Identify emerging opportunities for collaboration
  • Prepare briefings and presentations on global health issues
  • Draft speeches, fact sheets, talking points, and respond to media enquiries
  • Perform other duties as required

Experience Requirements
  • At least 5 years of experience in partnership and health programme management, international relations or international development
  • Knowledge of and strong experience in working with main stakeholders in China
  • Knowledge of and experience in public health

Qualification Requirements
  • Essential: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in management, business administration, international relations and/or similar field
  • Desirable: Master degree in management, business administration and/or similar field
  • Other education or training in public health, media/communication
Other Details

Languages Required: Expert knowledge of English• Expert knowledge of Chinese

Contract Duration: 2 years

Work Modality: physically located in the WHO China office in Beijing

Remuneration: Annual base salary starting at CNY 804, 630 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable)• 30 days of annual leave

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