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:
February 26, 2026
Closing Date:
March 5, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Primary Location:
Off Site
Organization:
HEO Health Emergencies Office
Schedule:
Full time
PURPOSE OF CONSULTANCY
Purpose of contract:
The purpose of this consultancy is to support the operationalization and streamlining of institutional instruments and processes for PAHO’s growing portfolio of Pandemic Fund projects for Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response.
Description of deliverables:
As part of the PAHO Health Emergencies (PHE) Department, the consultant will be part of the PHE Resource Mobilization and Communications Team (PHE/RMC), in close coordination with the PHE Programme management and Administration Team (PHE/MGA) and is responsible for supporting the management of the portfolio of Pandemic Fund projects involving PAHO/WHO as an implementing entity. The Pandemic Fund (PF) is a catalytic financing mechanism which provides important resources to advance pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response (PPR) capacities at national, regional, and global levels, with a focus on low- and middle-income countries, while incentivizing further investment.
The consultant will support the RMC team lead with the operational implementation, monitoring, and reporting of Pandemic Fund projects in PAHO, currently involving over 18 countries, as well as subregional and regional programs. The consultant will support operational planning, programming, budgeting and monitoring of Pandemic Fund contributions, assist in the review of administrative, programmatic and financial matters related to PF project implementation and support the elaboration of inter programmatic and inter sectoral projects for future call for proposals by the Pandemic Fund. He/she will also support PAHO’s regional participation and representation in Pandemic Fund discussion forums in WHO and/or with the Pandemic Fund Secretariat and the development of internal instruments to build internal capacity for PF project management and streamline and harmonize implementation of PF funds across PAHO’s portfolio.
General responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Team Lead, Resource Mobilization and Communications, and in close coordination with the Program Management and Administration (MGA) team, the consultant is responsible for the following assigned duties:
a) Provide technical support in the planning, operationalization, and reporting of Pandemic Fund projects, including resource coordination, performance monitoring and assessment and use of evaluation tools to support the sound management of these funds.
b) Coordinate with countries, regional technical units and subregional programs in collaboration with the PHE/RMC Team Lead and provide technical quality control for the development of annual micro-planning for Pandemic Fund voluntary contributions, ensuring fit with donor requirements.
c) Coordinate regular technical monitoring on progress of work plans and the preparation of annual reports on impact and results to the Pandemic Fund, providing guidance on monitoring and reporting tools and quality assurance.
d) Facilitate the preparation of various written outputs, including briefing documents, talking points, routine update to EXM and WHO/HQ, presentations, etc. to inform internal and external stakeholders on Pandemic Fund project implementation in the Americas.
e) Contribute to the development of new Pandemic Fund application requests as well as PF donor and deliver partners engagement strategies to support efforts for the successful mobilization and implementation of PF funds.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Deliverables and payment schedule
The consultant will be responsible for delivering the following products/services related to these responsibilities with input from the respective project manager, the Pandemic Fund Project Officer:
1. Product 1:
Internal guidance note on PF project development and implementation.
Due Date: 10 April 2026 USD 4,300.00
2. Product 2:
PAHO Analysis Report on PF Portfolio Implementation & EXM Brief on PAHO strategic value as PF partner, including draft key messages / recommendations regarding change in PAHO's role under PF projects.
Due Date: 30 April 2026 USD 3,010.00
3. Product 3:
Final PowerPoint Presentations and minutes of PF Coordination Meetings with Implementing Cost Centers and WHO/HQ, including presentation of findings from Mid-term review and implementation recommendations.
Due Date: 31 May 2026 USD 4,515.00
4. Product 4:
Guidance material package for the submission of PF project annual report. This should include country team briefing presentations, annual report offline templates and other guidance notes adapted to PAHO's PF portfolio.
Due Date: 30 June 2026 USD 4,730.00
5. Product 5:
Analysis report on 2025-26 annual report process for PAHO pandemic fund portfolio.
Due Date: 5 August 2026 USD 5,590.00
6. Product 6:
Report on initiation of R3 PF projects.
Due Date: 10 September 2026 USD 5,590.00
7. Product 7:
Q3 PF Technical Update Reports to WHO/HQ
Due Date: 15 October 2026 USD 4,300.00
Note 1: The consultant shall provide the manager with a comprehensive technical report detailing all work carried out during the consultancy, to be submitted prior to the final invoice to the project manager.
Note 2: The hiring of the selected candidate will be subject to the presentation of the following documents (Note: These documents are NOT required to apply to this position but will be required before a contract can be signed):
Copy of diploma and/or certificate(s)
Three letters of professional references that include the full name of the contact person, telephone number, and address or email.
Qualifications, experience, skills, and languages
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: (Qualifications)
Essential: A bachelor’s degree in project management, business administration, international relations, or social science or a field related to the functions of the position, from a recognized university.
Desirable: A master’s degree in public health, policy and planning, project management, health administration, public administration, international development or related field would be an asset.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Essential: Five years of combined national and international experience in the fields of health planning, project management, business administration, resource mobilization, information management, monitoring and evaluation or related field.
Desirable: Experience in working with a wide range of stakeholders including international donor agencies and/or experience working with the UN/International Organizations as well as knowledge of corporate ERP systems, and management of corporate resources 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.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
Computer literacy. Strong presentation skills with proven ability to write in English in a clear and concise manner.
LOCATION:
The consultant will be expected to perform this position’s duties and responsibilities remotely.
EXPECTED TOTAL REMUNERATION:
Band/range: Band A / Daily rate $ 215.00
Total contract amount: $ 32,035.00
EXPECTED CONTRACT DURATION:
From 16 March to 15 October 2026. This consultancy is expected to entail a full-time commitment.
Location: Off site
Relocation required: No
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.