Overview
To position the World Code Against Cancer Framework (WCACF) as a globally visible and influential roadmap for cancer prevention by transitioning it to a programmatic approach and optimising development processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop a multi-year programmatic model including governance, interdependencies, stakeholder structures, and monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
- Design a budgeting tool for the entire lifecycle of each Code.
- Recommend mechanisms for programme continuity and knowledge transfer.
- Shape a donor-facing structure to enhance visibility and alignment with investment strategies.
- Identify strategic opportunities to position the Framework as a unified roadmap.
- Review WCACF methodology to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement.
- Develop AI-enabled approaches for evidence triages, multilingual synthesis, and drafting assistance.
- Establish evaluation criteria for AI technologies.
- Produce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for improved workflows.
- Provide internal capacity-building support on AI operationalisation.
- Assess and map policy influence pathways.
- Strengthen uptake and relevance through targeted communication and stakeholder mobilisation.
- Define practical levers for policy change and produce a policy influence roadmap.
Required Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in global health strategy or large-scale prevention programmes.
- Demonstrated knowledge in scientific evidence review to develop guidelines, understanding of research quality and translation into policy recommendations.
- Practical familiarity with AI supported tools for literature review, synthesis or workflow optimisation.
- Understanding of IARC’s mission, mandate and scientific governance structures (desirable).
- Experience mobilising partners or donors for public health programmes (desirable).
- Proven ability to work across diverse cultural settings, with experience supporting multi-regional or multi-stakeholder initiatives (desirable).
Qualifications
Advanced degree (MPH, MSc, MD or equivalent) in public health, global health, epidemiology or health policy.
