VN006- National consultant on Road Safety

Background

The number of road traffic deaths on the word’s roads remains unacceptably high with 1.35 million deaths each year. Road traffic injury is the 8th leading cause of death of all ages and the leading cause of death for children and young adults 5-29 years of age. The Western Pacific Region accounts for 25% of the total world population, 25% of the total registered number of vehicles, and 24% of global road traffic deaths (nearly 320 000 deaths). It has the fourth highest road traffic fatality rate among WHO regions, with a rate of 16.9 road traffic deaths per 100 000 population. 

Progress is being made but is far from uniform in many countries. Strengthening governance and coordination between agencies and organizations working to reduce road traffic injury as an important strategy to ensure effective use of available resources and expertise, providing the greatest opportunity for effective intervention. The World Health Organization is leading a global research project to investigate the operation and function of agencies and organizations leading road safety efforts in selected countries, understanding how these organizations work and deliver on their functions in practice.

Objectives of the consultancy activity

• To perform a stakeholder mapping exercise and conduct qualitative interviews with key stakeholders to investigate the operation and function of agencies and organizations leading road safety efforts in Viet Nam.

Timelines: (subject to confirmation)

Start date:  28 February 2021  

End date:   14 April 2021

Address for application:

Administrative Officer

World Health Organization

304 Kim Ma, Hanoi, Viet Nam

Or by email at:

wpvnmapplicants@who.int