OBJECTIVE OF THE OFFICE/DEPARTMENT
This is a requisition for employment at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO)
Contractual Agreement:
Non-Staff - International PAHO Consultant
Job Posting:
April 7, 2026
Closing Date:
April 17, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Primary Location:
Off Site
Organization:
HEO Health Emergencies Office
Schedule:
Full time
PURPOSE OF CONSULTANCY
Objectives of the Department
The objective of the Health Emergencies Department (PHE) of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) is to increase health sector resilience to emergencies and disasters. PHE assists Member States to strengthen the health sector’s capacities in prevention, risk reduction, preparedness, surveillance, response, and early recovery for emergencies and disasters related to any hazards (natural, man-made, biological, chemical, radiological and others) and, when national capacities are overwhelmed, to lead and coordinate the international health response to contain disasters, including outbreaks, and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations. PHE is responsible for ensuring the implementation and updating of the PAHO/WHO Institutional Emergency and Disaster Response Policy.
Organizational context
As part of the PAHO Health Emergencies (PHE) Department, dedicated to program management, partnerships, advocacy, and information management in the field of disasters, the Project Support Consultant is responsible for providing technical project/program management support and continuous interaction with relevant staff at all levels of the Organization. He/she also contributes to the Department’s information management, advocacy and resource mobilization efforts.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Responsibilities:
a) Provide technical support in the design, negotiation, implementation, and reporting of emergency technical cooperation projects, including resource coordination, performance monitoring and assessment, and use of evaluation tools to support the sound management of regular and extrabudgetary funds; provide support and inputs to develop new program initiatives to support the program of work;
b) Prepare the required technical reports, in coordination with the officer(s) implementing activities in the countries, and support the preparation of required and ad hoc financial reports;
c) Support the preparation of various written outputs, including briefing documents for consultation and meetings with potential donors;
d) Support the Department’s information management and operational planning, performance assessment, and reporting processes; Support the implementation and monitoring of the Entity’s Biennial Work Plan (BWP) and the Semester Work plans (PTS);
e) Act as a liaison with staff in country offices implementing disaster projects to support planning, budgeting, recruitment and reporting for field activities;
f) Ensure the proper allocation of funding in compliance with project description and the Organization’s rules and regulations;
g) Participate in the implementation of PAHO response activities during disaster and public health emergencies, as required;
h) Perform other related duties, as assigned.
Education requirements
Essential: A bachelor’s degree in health or social science related to the functions of the post, from a recognized university.
Experience requirements
Essential: Five years of combined national and international experience in the fields of health planning, project management, monitoring and evaluation, disaster management, administration, or related field.
Desirable: Experience in disaster/emergency management /humanitarian response and working with UN organizations would be assets.
Languages
Excellent written and spoken English; working knowledge of Spanish (or English). Working knowledge of French or Portuguese would be an asset.
Location
The incumbent will be expected to perform this position’s duties and responsibilities remotely, with the possibility of duty travel as warranted.
Expected contract duration
6 months, with possibility for extension subject to performance and funding. This consultancy is expected to entail a full-time commitment.
Range payment – Band A
$ 172.00 - $ 215.00 Daily Rate.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level.
- Successful candidates will be placed on the roster and subsequently may be selected for consultancy assignments falling in this area of work or for similar requirements/tasks/deliverables. Inclusion in the Roster does not guarantee selection for a consultant contract. There is no commitment on either side.
- Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
- All applicants are required to complete an on-line profile to be considered for this consultancy. For assessment of your application, please ensure that your profile in the PAHO Career page is updated; all experience records are entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time. Kindly note that CV/PHFs inserted via LinkedIn are no accessible.
- A written test may be used as a form of screening.
- If your candidature is retained for interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. PAHO/WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. PAHO will also use the databases of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation http://www.chea.org/search/default.asp and College Navigator, found on the website of the National Centre for Educational Statistics, https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator to support the validation process. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
- Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to PAHO/WHO Regulations, and e-Manual.
- For information on PAHO please visit: http://www.paho.org
- PAHO/WHO is committed to providing a respectful and supportive workplace for all personnel .
- PAHO is an ethical organization that maintains high standards of integrity and accountability. People joining PAHO are required to maintain these standards both in their professional work and personal activities.
- PAHO also promotes a work environment that is free from harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and other types of abusive behavior. PAHO conducts background checks and will not hire anyone who has a substantiated history of abusive conduct.
- PAHO personnel interact frequently with people in the communities we serve. To protect these people, PAHO has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. People who commit serious wrongdoings will be terminated and may also face criminal prosecution.
- PAHO/WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
- Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.
- Consultants shall perform the work as independent contractors in a personal capacity, and not as a representative of any entity or authority. The execution of the work under a consultant contract does not create an employer/employee relationship between PAHO and the Consultant.
- PAHO/WHO shall have no responsibility whatsoever for any taxes, duties, social security contributions or other contributions payable by the Consultant. The Consultant shall be solely responsible for withholding and paying any taxes, duties, social security contributions and any other contributions which are applicable to the Consultant in each location/jurisdiction in which the work hereunder is performed, and the Consultant shall not be entitled to any reimbursement thereof by PAHO/WHO.