The World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking a senior Scientist to lead work on adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) within its Geneva headquarters.

🔬 Key responsibilities:

Provide senior technical and scientific leadership on adolescent SRHR.

Develop and oversee international research agendas, priorities and projects.

Lead research protocols, partnerships, training, monitoring, analysis and publication of findings.

Strengthen research capacity and ensure compliance with scientific and ethical standards.

Synthesize evidence and contribute to guidelines and policy development.

Build partnerships with governments, NGOs, researchers and other stakeholders.

Support fundraising and resource mobilization for adolescent SRHR.

🎓 Profile requirements:

Advanced university degree in public health, epidemiology or a related field; a PhD is desirable.

At least 10 years of international research/research-management experience in adolescent SRHR, including work in low- and middle-income countries.

At least 5 years leading adolescent SRHR research projects and 7 years working on SRHR policies and/or programmes.

Strong expertise in adolescent SRHR, research leadership, scientific writing and fundraising.

Excellent communication and diplomatic skills.

Expert English required; French is desirable.

📍 Location: Geneva, Switzerland
💼 Grade: P5 | Full-time | Fixed-term appointment for 2 years
🚀 Start date: Not specified in the vacancy

🌍 WHO highlights its commitment to diversity, geographical representation and inclusion, and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities and nationals of underrepresented Member States.

📅 Application deadline: 9 October 2026