PAHO Consultant - Support Projects Funded By Canada’s Foreign Affairs (dfatd) - Remote Eligible

International PAHO Consultancy

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

Organization: DHE Social and Environmental Determinants for Health Equity

Schedule: Full time

Purpose Of Consultancy

International PAHO consultancy to support projects funded by Canada's Foreign Affairs (DFATD). Incorporating a gender equality approach in all projects is a priority for the Government of Canada and PAHO. The Equity, Gender, Human Rights, and Cultural Diversity Unit (EG) of the Department of Social and Environmental Determinants of Health (DHE) has the institutional mandate to mainstream gender, equity, human rights, and cultural diversity into the development, implementation, and monitoring of health policies, plans, programs, and projects at the three levels of the Organization.

The objective of the consultancy is to provide technical support in the integration of gender and intersectionality perspectives in projects and other departmental activities.

Description Of Duties

- Support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of activities of the project "Improvement of Health and Well-being of LGBT+ Populations."

- Support capacity building of priority countries to conduct gender and intersectionality analysis.

- Support the development of a roadmap to guide the implementation of PAHO's gender equality policy within the new strategic plan.

- Collaborate in the development of communication products with gender and intersectionality approaches.

- Support the preparation of progress reports, presentations, and technical documents.

Payment Schedule

Product 1: 21 October 2025 - $4,700 Contributions to the implementation plan of the LGBT+ program.

Product 2: 18 November 2025 - $7,119 Guide for incorporating gender and intersectionality considerations in preparedness and response to health emergencies and disasters.

Product 3: 29 December 2025 - $7,000 Concept note for the roadmap to implement PAHO's gender equality policy.

Total: $18,819.00

Consultant Profile

Education: University degree in a health-related field or relevant social sciences from a recognized institution, and postgraduate studies in one or more of the following areas: Pharmacy, Public Health, Social Work, Public Policy, or Gender Studies.

Experience: At least 9 years of accumulated experience in public health programs and policies. At least 9 years of experience in capacity development (training, development of guidelines or training materials, etc.). At least 9 years of experience working with international organizations. Experience in gender analysis, participatory community assessments, and intersectional approaches in health. Technical knowledge in health equity, gender equality, policy analysis, and quantitative statistical methods. Knowledge and demonstrated experience in countries of the Americas.

Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English. Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese is an asset.

Skills: Excellent management and organizational skills. Flexible, motivated, results- and detail-oriented person with problem-solving, prioritization, and multitasking skills with minimal supervision. Demonstrated ability to work in large teams, intercultural environments, and coordinate complex projects. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to present arguments and negotiate with government officials. Interpersonal and coordination skills to work with interdisciplinary colleagues, multiple stakeholders, and professionals from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.

Remuneration: $18,819.00 Duration: 1 October – 29 December 2025.

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.
• 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.
• 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 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.
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• 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.
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