Scientist (Adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights)
Quick answer
The World Health Organization is hiring a full-time Senior Scientist (Adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights) in Geneva, Switzerland, with a salary range of $103,165 - $103,165 + variable post adjustment.
- Role
- Scientist (Adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights)
- Organization
- HQ/LHR Sexual, Reprod., Maternal, Child, Adol. & Ageing
- Location
- Switzerland-Geneva
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- USD 103,165 - USD 103,165 + variable post adjustment
- Category
- Research & Evaluation
The role
The position involves leading research and policy development in adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights, with a focus on generating evidence, managing research projects, and building partnerships.
What you'll do
- Serve as the lead and senior technical and scientific reference in adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights
- Oversee, develop and implement a research agenda and research priorities
- Lead and oversee research activities
- Coordinate the strengthening of the capacity of research centres
- Synthesize evidence, carry out and commission systematic reviews of the literature
- Ensure the writing and preparation of technical progress reports
What it takes
- Advanced level university degree in public health, epidemiology, or another field
- At least 10 years of direct experience in international research and research management
- At least 5 years of direct experience in leading research projects in adolescent sexual and reproductive health
- At least 7 years of direct experience in developing policies and/or implementing programmes on sexual and reproductive health and rights
- Expert knowledge of English
- Desirable: Expert knowledge of French
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 Switzerland-Geneva.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is USD 103,165 - USD 103,165 + variable post adjustment.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced degree in public health, epidemiology, or a related field, at least 10 years of direct experience in international research and research management, and at least 5 years of direct experience in leading research projects in adolescent sexual and reproductive health.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted by October 9, 2026, and can be done through the WHO job application portal.
Is the job remote?
The job is full-time and based in Geneva, Switzerland.
How to apply
Apply directly on HQ/LHR Sexual, Reprod., Maternal, Child, Adol. & Ageing's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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