Grade:
P-4Salary - Monthly (non-negotiable):
Post Adjustment - Monthly:
2,229.53 USDContractual Agreement:
Staff - Professional Non-postJob Posting:
April 28, 2026Closing Date:
May 12, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Standard TimePrimary Location:
Panama City, PanamaOrganization:
RRF Regional Revolving FundsSchedule:
Full timeDESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Advisor, Regional Revolving Funds
Join us and help strengthen access to vaccines, medicines, and strategic public health supplies across Central America.
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO), is seeking a highly qualified, results-driven, and strategic Advisor, Regional Revolving Funds to support Member States in improving equitable access to vaccines, essential medicines, and other strategic public health supplies through PAHO’s Regional Revolving Funds.
The incumbent will work within the Regional Revolving Funds (RRF) Special Program, which comprises the Revolving Fund for Access to Vaccines and the Strategic Fund for Public Health Supplies—two core technical cooperation mechanisms underpinning PAHO’s strategy to advance Universal Health.
Under the general guidance of the Executive Manager, Special Program, Regional Revolving Funds (RRF), and the direct supervision of the Chief of the Revolving Fund for Access to Vaccines (RRF/RF), the selected candidate will:
• Develop and implement country work plans in coordination with PAHO country offices and technical units to address barriers to access to health supplies through the RRF.
• Advise national authorities on RRF processes, procedures, and utilization, and monitor technical cooperation progress.
• Provide technical support on demand planning, forecasting, and consolidation, and advise on the selection of vaccines, medicines, diagnostics, and other strategic health supplies.
• Oversee and facilitate procurement processes through the RRF, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, documentation, delivery, and payment requirements.
• Support supply chain management initiatives, including cold chain strengthening, stock monitoring, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Promote and support the use of PAHO digital platforms and tools related to the RRF to enhance decision-making and efficiency.
• Monitor performance indicators and proactively identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of RRF operations.
For a complete list of functions, please see the post description.
What is required for this position?
Education
Essential: A bachelor's and a master’s degree in pharmacy, health sciences, public health, business administration, Supply Chain Management, public administration, economics, industrial engineering, epidemiology, or or any other field related to the functions of the post from a recognized university.
Desirable: A PhD in a relevant field would be an asset.
Experience
Essential: Nine years of combined national and international relevant working and research experience in relevant areas like health products forecasting analysis, health economics or policy analysis, health supply chains or health systems management.
Desirable: Experience in managing end-to-end health supply chains. Prior work experience in the Americas and with international organizations would be an asset.
Languages
Fluency in Spanish and a working knowledge of English. Working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese would be an asset.
IT Skills
Demonstrated ability to effectively use current technology and software, as well as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). Other IT skills and knowledge of software programs such as Microsoft Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Word are considered essential.
Competencies and Skills
For a complete list of competencies and skills, please refer to the post description.
The skills required are:
• Strong public health and strategic thinking skills with sound analytical and conceptual capacity.
• Expertise in public health supply chain management, logistics, and forecasting methodologies.
• Ability to analyze complex technical and policy issues and provide well-founded recommendations.
• Strong planning, coordination, and operational skills in complex and dynamic environments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly to changing institutional needs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including preparation of high-level technical documents.
• Ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with national authorities and internal and external stakeholders.
Contract Duration
This is an initial 11-month assignment, with the possibility of extensions, subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.
DISCLAIMER
This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade and level.
All applicants are required to complete an on-line profile to be considered for this post.
Candidates will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration.
In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the official degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. PAHO, considers official higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in one of the following databases:
- World Higher Education Database (WHED), list updated by the International Association of Universities
(IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
The list can be assessed through the link: http://whed.net/
- Council for Higher Education Accreditation chea.org
- College Navigator, found on the website of the National Centre for Educational Statistics,
nces.gov to support the validation process.
Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to PAHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and e-Manual.
PAHO/WHO is committed to:
PAHO supports an environment of mutual respect and dignity for all applicants. All interested individuals who meet the requirements of this position are encouraged to apply.
Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. To do so, email us at: pahorecruitment@paho.org
Maintaining high standards of integrity and accountability. People joining PAHO are required to maintain these standards both in their professional work and personal activities.
Promoting 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 misconduct.
Providing a smoke-free environment.
Protecting the people in the communities we serve. Therefore, we have zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. People who commit serious wrongdoing will be terminated and may also face criminal prosecution.