Consultant, Programme Architect
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Consultant developing programmatic models for the World Code Against Cancer Framework. Enhancing cancer prevention strategies through innovative methodologies and stakeholder mobilization.
Responsibilities:
- Transitioning the Framework from a project-based model to a programmatic approach.
- Optimising the planning and development processes using innovative, low-cost AI solutions.
- Developing strategies to strengthen the mechanisms that enable the Codes to trigger policy action.
- Develop a multi‑year programmatic model clarifying phases, governance, interdependencies, expected outputs.
- Design a budgeting tool that covers the entire lifecycle of each Code.
- Identify and document strategic opportunities to position the Framework as a unified roadmap for cancer prevention.
- Review of the WCACF methodology to identify bottlenecks, and areas where efficiency or quality can be improved.
- Drafting assistance for multilingual dissemination materials.
- Produce standard operating procedures (SOPs) documenting the improved workflows and quality‑control checkpoints.
- Assess and map policy influence pathways to clarify how the Framework links scientific evidence with policy needs.
Requirements:
- Advanced degree (MPH, MSc, MD or equivalent) in public health, global health, epidemiology or health policy.
- 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.
- Excellent analytical and writing skills.
- Understanding of IARC’s mission, mandate and scientific governance structures.
- Experience mobilising partners or donors for public health programmes.
- Proven ability to work across diverse cultural settings, with experience supporting multi-regional or multi-stakeholder initiatives.
- Expert knowledge of English.
Benefits:
- This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level.
- Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
- A written test may be used as a form of screening.
- WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
- The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect.
- The WHO recruits workforce regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.
- The WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct.


















