Regional Adviser (Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity)
Quick answer
The World Health Organization (WHO) is hiring a full-time Senior Regional Adviser (Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity) in Copenhagen, Denmark, with a salary of $103,165 annually, to provide strategic planning and leadership on nutrition, physical activity, and obesity.
- Role
- Regional Adviser (Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity)
- Organization
- EU/PHP Division of Prevention and Health Promotion, WHO
- Location
- Denmark-Copenhagen
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- USD 103,165 annually (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), plus a variable post adjustment of USD 6491 per month
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
The Regional Adviser (Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity) will provide strategic planning and leadership, as well as authoritative advice and direction to Member States on nutrition, physical activity, and obesity, and tackle obesity. The role involves developing and implementing integrated multi-sectoral approaches, representing WHO Europe, and leading the coordination of technical work across the organization.
What you'll do
- Provide advice to Member States on policies, strategic directions, and priorities on nutrition, physical activity, and obesity
- Develop and implement integrated multi-sectoral approaches to strengthen delivery capacities for nutrition and obesity activities
- Represent WHO Europe and provide authoritative advice on matters related to nutrition, physical activity, obesity, and prevention of NCDs
- Lead the horizontal coordination of the technical work between nutrition, obesity, physical activity, and various units of the Division
- Develop tools and instruments and advise Member States in evidence-based nutrition, physical activity, and obesity prevention policies and plans
- Coordinate and facilitate the uptake of WHO tools, information gathering, writing, and finalization of formal technical/strategic documents
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in public health
- At least 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in public health programs, particularly on non-communicable diseases and/or nutrition, physical activity, obesity
- Proven practical experience and track record in implementing or advising on key domains of nutrition and physical activity and the implementation of the international public health policies
- Relevant experience in WHO, UN organizations/agencies, international institutions, or NGOs
- Proven experience working in partnership with UN organizations, the private sector, multinational organizations, and non-governmental organizations
- Relevant experience in intersectoral work and resource mobilization
What you'll bring
How we treat you
30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Denmark-Copenhagen.
What is the compensation package?
The compensation package includes an annual base salary starting at USD 103,165, a variable post adjustment of USD 6491 per month, 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree in public health, at least 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience, and proven practical experience in implementing or advising on key domains of nutrition and physical activity.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted by November 3, 2026, and candidates should be prepared to undergo a written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment.
Is the job remote?
The job is based in Copenhagen, Denmark, and is not remote eligible.
How to apply
Apply directly on EU/PHP Division of Prevention and Health Promotion, WHO's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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