World Health Organisation Tender

Background Nutrition Landscape Has Been Changing, Influenced By Economic And Income Growth, Urbanization, Demographic Change And Globalization. Diet-related Epidemiology Has Seen A Significant Shift In Recent Decades. Processed Foods Of Low Nutritional Value And High In Free Sugar, Salt And/or Trans- And Saturated Fats Are Cheaper And Become More Widely Available Now Than Ever In The Western Pacific Region. Increasing Consumption Of These Products Fuelled By Marketing Tactics Has Contributed To The Rising Prevalence Of Overweight And Obesity And Diet-related Non-communicable Diseases. Salt Reduction. High Blood Pressure Is One Of The Leading Risks For Cardiovascular Diseases (cvds) And Mortality Globally. Importantly, The Risk Of Dying From High Blood Pressure In Low And Middle-income Countries Is More Than Double That In High-income Countries. The Who Member States In Wha 66.10 Have Agreed On A Voluntary Global Ncd Target For A 30% Relative Reduction In Mean Population Intake Of Salt, With The Aim Of Achieving A Target Of Less Than 5 Grams Per Day (approximately 2g Sodium) By 2025.  various Member States In Western Pacific Region Have Been Implementing Several Interventions Aims For Reduction Of Population Salt Intake Such As Reformulation Of A Set Number Of Products Available On The Market, Developing Health Communication Material To Assist Consumers Increase Awareness On Salt/sodium And To Inform Consumers On How To Read And Interpret Food Labels.  Trans Fat Elimination. Intake Of Trans-fatty Acids (tfa) Is Associated With Increased Risk Of Heart Attacks And Death From Cvds. Replacing Industrially Produced Tfa With Healthier Oils And Fats Is Cost-effective And Feasible; And Can Be Done Without Changing The Taste Of Food.  Trans Fat Has Been Banned In Foods Of Some Developed Countries Through Imposing Limits On The Amount That Can Be Contained In Packaged Food Or Bans On Partially Hydrogenated Oils, The Main Source Of Industrially-produced Trans Fats (i-tfa). Considering Trade/ Economic Policies And The Increasing Trends Of Processed Food Consumption, Tfa Intake Is Likely To Be Higher In Some Countries In The Region.  therefore, Early Actions To Eliminate Itfa Are Vital. While The Replace Package Provides Guidance On Steps Towards Eliminating Itfa, Countries Are Hampered By A Dearth Of Information On The Policy Environment With Regard To Edible Oil/fat, Related Policies And Trade Issues Which May Be Impacted By Restricting Itfa, Sources Of Tfa In The Diet And Their Consumption Trends.   Purpose/specific Objective Of The Activity The Objectives Of This Consultancy Are: To Conduct Mapping And Review Of Existing Policies And Interventions Designed To Address Dietary Source And Intakes Pattern/habits Of Trans-fats And Salt In Who Western Pacific Region. To Conduct A Review Of Both The Gaps And Opportunities To Introduce New Or Strengthen Existing Interventions Aimed At Eliminating Trans-fats And Reducing Salt Consumption In Countries In The Who Western Pacific Region, Which Takes Into Account The Feasibility Of Such Interventions Mindful Of Their Impacts On Other Sectors And The Political And Economic Context Of Different Countries. To Develop A Paper Proposing A Strategic Approach For Working Towards Trans-fat Elimination And Salt Reduction In Western Pacific Region. To Provide Technical Support To Other Programme Activities As Needed/requested.   Description Of Activities To Be Carried Out Under The Supervision Of The Nutrition Technical Lead, The Consultant Will Conduct A Desk Review, Collect And Review Information, Analyse Data, Liaise With Country Offices And Relevant Units/divisions In The Region And Prepare Draft Technical Documents/strategies.   Methods To Carry Out The Activity The Consultant Is Expected To Work Remotely. S/he Will Review Relevant Documents And Publications And Coordinate With Stakeholders Including Other Relevant Units/divisions Of Wpro, Country Office Counterparts, Relevant Who Collaborating Centre And Partners. Output/s Output 1: Technical Report On Mapping And Review Of Existing Policies And Interventions Design To Address Dietary Source And Intakes Pattern/habits Of Trans-fats And Salt In Who Western Pacific Region Output 2: A Review Of Both The Gaps And Opportunities To Introduce New Or Strengthen Existing Interventions Aimed At Eliminating Trans-fats And Reducing Salt Consumption In Countries In The Who Western Pacific Region, Which Takes Into Account Feasibility Of Such Interventions Mindful Of Their Impacts On Other Sectors And The Political And Economic Context Of Different Countries. Output 3: A Paper Proposing A Strategic Approach For Working Towards Trans-fat Elimination And Salt Reduction In Western Pacific Region.   Qualifications & Experience The Contractual Partner Must Fulfil The Following Qualifications: Education • Essential: University Degree In A Nutrition/health-related Field With A Master's Degree In Nutrition Or Public Health. • Desired: Postgraduate Degree In Public Health Nutrition From A Recognized University Experience • Minimum Of 8 Years’ Experience In Nutrition Strategy, Programmes And Evaluating Information From Various Credible Sources; Experience In Working With Moh And International Organizations Technical Skills And Knowledge: • Good Understanding Of The Work Of Who • Broad Knowledge Of Concepts And Strategies Related To Public Health Nutrition • Excellent Research And Technical Writing Skills • Ability To Coordinate With External Partners, As Well As Work Harmoniously As A Member Of A Team, Adapt To Diverse Education And Cultural Background And Maintain A High Standard Of Personal Conduct • Computer Literacy (word, Excel, Power Point Etc.) Language: • Written And Spoken Fluency In English Is Essential. Working Knowledge Of Other Un Languages Is An Advantage. Competencies: • Communicating In A Credible And Effective Way • Producing Results • Ensuring The Effective Use Of Resources • Building And Promoting Partnerships Across The Organization And Beyond • Moving Forward In A Changing Environment   Additional Information: Starting Date:  19 July 2021 Duration Of Contract: 5.5 Months   Applications Qualified And Interested Specialists Should Submit The Following Documents To The Supply Officer Through Wp Ro Ungm At < Wproungm@who.int > By 21 May 2021 • Curriculum Vitae (for Individual Contractors) Or Company Profile (for Institutional Applications) • Expression Of Interest (cover Letter). The Cover Letter Should Outline How Their Experience And Qualifications Make Them A Suitable Candidate For This Position And Should Include Their Proposed Daily Fee And Availability. • Link To A Portfolio Of Previous Work, Related To The Terms Of Reference Please Use Tender Notice No. 128596 As Subject To All Submission. Only Successful Candidates Will Be Contacted.