Analyze date on TB, HIV,STIs and Hepatitis in the EMR

Host entity: WHO

Application deadline: 11/10/2026

Mission and objectives

The objective of the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMRO) is to support Member States in strengthening the health sector response, including to tuberculosis (TB), HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis and STIs (THS). The THS Unit provides technical support to countries in the Region in strengthening surveillance, monitoring and evaluation, evidence-based planning, and the implementation of effective prevention, testing, treatment and care interventions.

The online volunteer will support the THS Unit in data-related activities, including the collection, compilation, validation, analysis and presentation of programmatic and epidemiological information. The volunteer will contribute to strengthening the availability and use of reliable data and evidence to inform regional monitoring, technical assistance and priority-setting. The work will also support the development of concise information products, and the review of relevant epidemiological evidence and publications related to TB, HIV, viral hepatitis and other priority areas.

Assignment context

The objective of the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMRO) is to support Member States in strengthening the health sector response, including to tuberculosis (TB), HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis and STIs (THS). The THS Unit provides technical support to countries in the Region in strengthening surveillance, monitoring and evaluation, evidence-based planning, and the implementation of effective prevention, testing, treatment and care interventions.

The online volunteer will support the THS Unit in data-related activities, including the collection, compilation, validation, analysis and presentation of programmatic and epidemiological information. The volunteer will contribute to strengthening the availability and use of reliable data and evidence to inform regional monitoring, technical assistance and priority-setting. The work will also support the development of concise information products, and the review of relevant epidemiological evidence and publications related to TB, HIV, viral hepatitis and other priority areas.

Task description

1. Update programmatic information on TB, HIV and hepatitis, STIs from Member States in the Region.
2. Compile, clean and organize TB, HIV and hepatitis programmatic and epidemiological data from available regional and country-level sources.
3. Conduct basic analysis of available data to identify key trends, gaps, differences between countries and priority areas requiring further attention.
4. Review relevant epidemiological data, reports, scientific articles and other evidence related to HIV, TB and viral hepatitis and summarize key findings relevant to the Region.
5. Support the development and updating of regional information sheets, data summaries, tables, charts and other information products on HIV, TB and hepatitis and STIs.
6. Contribute to the preparation of presentations and other materials to support the THS Unit's communication of key epidemiological and programmatic findings to Member States and partners.

The selected volunteer is expected to submit the following outputs:
· Output 1: Update and validate programmatic data for 22 countries of the EMR.

· Output 2 data analysis summary highlighting key trends, gaps and differences between countries.

Skills and experience

Required experience
Experience
• Experience in the management and coordination of information flows, data management including collection, storing, processing, and analyzing data to generate information products.
• Experience in data visualization in the area of humanitarian assistance.
• Experience in research and report writing is an asset.
• Knowledge of Relational Database Management System and MS Office applications.

Skills
• Advanced data visualization and information design skills.
• Strong computer background in Microsoft Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, ACCESS, Power BI)
• In-depth knowledge of the latest technological developments in information technology and information system.
• Ability to formulate IM-related technical requirements and Operating Procedures.

Education:
- Essential: University degree in health-related field
- Desirable: post-graduate degree or training in the field of public health

Full eligibility requirements, conditions of service and application instructions are available on the official UNV platform.