Technical Officer, Health Promotion and Social Determinants of Health

**Grade**: NO-A**Contractual Arrangement**: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4**Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days)**: 31 December 2025**Job Posting**: May 5, 2025, 8:21:23 AM**Closing Date**: May 12, 2025, 4:59:00 PM**Primary Location**: Mexico-Mexico City**Organization**: PAHO/WHO Representation, Mexico**Schedule**: Full-time**OBJECTIVE OF THE OFFICE/DEPARTMENT**The Social and Environmental Determinants for Health Equity (DHE) Department leads intersectoral, strategic and collaborative efforts at the regional, subregional and country levels, enabling countries to reduce health inequities, promote health and well-being, address social determinants of health including its commercial, economic, political dimensions to integrate equity, human rights, gender and interculturality into the public health agenda, and to address the threats of climate change, to create healthy environments and to prevent disease by addressing environmental risk factors.Within the PAHO/WHO country office the incumbent will assist in supporting technical cooperation activities included in the entity’s Biennial Work Plan (BWP). He/she will collaborate and contribute to building and maintaining a network of experts across PAHO and external partners.**DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES**Under the direct supervision of the Advisor, Family Health Promotion and Life Course (DHE), and the general supervision of the PAHO/WHO Representative (PWR), the incumbent is responsible for, but not necessarily limited to, the following assigned duties:1) Provide technical support in collaboration with the Advisor to national authorities and, facilitate and monitor the local activities of the development of the social determinants of health in Mexico;2) Maintain and update comprehensive records of activities implemented, documents produced and progress achieved;3) Analyze project development challenges and opportunities, identify key risks and potential synergies and develop strategic recommendations for mitigation and optimization;4) Participate in the corresponding project monitoring meetings at the local, national, regional and local levels;5) Foster collaboration and facilitate coordination among diverse institutional partners (Ministry of Health - Mexico City, all municipalities in Mexico City, Federal Ministry of Health) ensuring seamless project implementation and maximizing collective impact;6) Support the urban health governance agenda by facilitating collaboration with UN agencies, international partners, and other stakeholders to promote coordination and collective progress;7) Support the PWR in all tasks related to the area of social determinants of health ensuring timely and effective implementation of activities;8) Perform other related duties as assigned.**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS****Education**:Essential: A bachelor’s degree in international relations, public health sciences, social sciences or a related field from a recognized institution.Desirable: A postgraduate or master´s degree in public health, international relations or social sciences would be an asset.**Experience**:Essential: Three years of national work experience in socio-political and health reality programs of the city and its governance institutions.Desirable: More than 5 years of work experience in urban governance or experience with International Organizations., would be an asset.**SKILLS**:**PAHO Competencies**:- Overall attitude at work: Maintains integrity and takes a clear ethical approach and stance; demonstrates commitment to the Organization’s mandate and promotes the values of the Organization in daily work and behavior; is accountable for work carried out in line with own role and responsibilities; is respectful towards, and trusted by, colleagues and counterparts.- Teamwork: Collaborate and cooperate with others. - Works collaboratively with team members and counterparts to achieve results; encourages cooperation and builds rapport; helps others when asked; accepts joint responsibility for the team’s successes and shortcomings. Identifies conflicts in a timely manner and addresses them as necessary; understands issues from the perspective of others; does not interpret/ attribute conflicts to cultural, geographical or gender issues.- Respecting and valuing individual differences: Treats everyone with dignity and respect, fostering positive relationships with everyone. Reflects on personal behavior to avoid stereotypes and considers situations from the perspective of others.- Communication: Express oneself clearly when speaking/Write effectively/Listen/Shares knowledge - Quality and quantity of communication targeted at audience. Listens attentively and does not interrupt other speakers. Adapts communication style and written content to ensure they are appropriately and accurately understood by the audience (e.g., power-point presentations, communication strategies, implementation plans). Shares information op