Grade:
P-1Salary - Monthly (non-negotiable):
Post Adjustment - Monthly:
1,994.45 USDContractual Agreement:
Staff - Professional Non-postJob Posting:
April 21, 2026Closing Date:
May 5, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern TimePrimary Location:
Washington, D.C.Organization:
CDE Communicable Diseases Prevention, Control, and EliminationSchedule:
Full timeDESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Join us and contribute to strengthening project delivery and results in PAHO
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO), is seeking a motivated, results-oriented and detail-focused Project Support Specialist to support the effective planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of projects within the Department of Communicable Diseases Prevention, Control and Elimination (CDE).
Under the general supervision of the Director, Department of Communicable Diseases Prevention, Control and Elimination (CDE), and the direct supervision of the Administrative Officer, the selected candidate will:
Provide support for the development, implementation, monitoring, control, reporting, and evaluation of departmental projects, in close coordination with project managers and technical teams.
Support the preparation and consolidation of project work plans, as well as periodic and ad hoc technical and financial reports related to grants and funds.
Provide technical support to optimize programmatic and budgetary implementation, including monitoring and evaluation of grants from external donors.
Support strategic, financial, and operational planning activities, including performance monitoring and assessment exercises.
Collaborate with internal teams, partner organizations, and other stakeholders to facilitate the effective implementation of programmed activities in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
For a complete list of functions, please see the post description.
Education
Essential: A bachelor’s degree in management, business administration or any other field related to the functions of the post, from a recognized university.
Desirable: Specific training or certification in Project Management from a recognized institution would be an asset.
Essential: Three years of combined national and international experience in project management or data management and development of health information systems.
Fluency in English or Spanish with working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of Portuguese and/or French would be an asset.
Demonstrated ability to effectively use current technology and MS Office software, spreadsheets and presentations, SharePoint management and control tools as well as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and other management information systems. Other IT skills and knowledge of software programs such as Outlook, OneDrive, Teams, Word are considered essential. Knowledge and experience with Power BI would be an asset.
Competencies and Skills
For a complete list of competencies and skills, please refer to the post description.
The skills required are:
Theoretical and practical knowledge of project management, including results-based management.
Ability to support planning, budgeting, monitoring, and reporting of projects and grants.
Strong skills in data control, analysis, and assessment.
Ability to support financial and programmatic implementation of projects.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including preparation of reports and presentations.
Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Problem-solving skills and ability to support operational decision-making.
This is an initial 11-month assignment, with 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.