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: March 4, 2026 Closing Date: March 19, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Time Primary Location: Off Site Organization: RRF Regional Revolving Funds Schedule: Part time PURPOSE OF CONSULTANCY This requisition is for a consultancy at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO).

• PAHOs Revolving Funds (RRF) have been supporting Member States in strengthening systems for the supply of medicines and other health technologies. The main technical cooperation activities have focused on developing strengthening plans based on evidence generated through in-situ characterization exercises with key stakeholders at various levels of the health system, as well as on the use of different strategies and tools, such as the Maturity Model.
• The consultancy focuses on strengthening public supply systems for medicines and other technologies in PAHO Member States and territories DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: CONSULTANT TERMS OF REFERENCE PAHO STRATEGIC FUND (RRF/SF) IPC Strengthening of public supply systems for medicines and other technologies in the Member States of the Region of the Americas PAHOs Revolving Funds (RRF) have been supporting Member States in strengthening systems for the supply of medicines and other health technologies. The main technical cooperation activities have focused on developing strengthening plans based on evidence generated through in-situ characterization exercises with key stakeholders at various levels of the health system, as well as on the use of different strategies and tools, such as the Maturity Model. During the last biennial period, the RRF has focused on digitalizing its operations. Among other efforts, the online platform QuantMET has been developed as a meeting point for Member States to plan needs using morbidity- and population-based methods. The consultancy focuses on strengthening public supply systems for medicines and other technologies in PAHO Member States and territories. This includes processes related to selection, needs estimation/quantification, procurement, contracts with suppliers, storage and distribution, rational use, pharmaceutical and techno vigilance, logistics, health information systems, human resources strengthening, regulatory frameworks, and governance of national systems. Priority will be given to the Strategic Fund’s planning and demand consolidation processes to improve operational flow. Products or Deliverables 1. ARV Decentralized Quantification Honduras, including advanced disease (procurement plan proposal/workshop document/mission report). 2. ARV Decentralized Quantification Guatemala, including advanced disease (procurement plan proposal/workshop document/mission report) 3. Two online training courses in selected countries, divided by subregions: Central and South America. 4. Two inperson workshops on centralized ARV estimation with 4 countries each (including advanced disease) (procurement plan proposal/workshop document) 4. Strengthening of pharmaceutical management systems of public health interest in Colombia (including a visit to a department facing greater challenges prior to the workshop to develop the strengthening plan with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection. A preparation period is required to address the requirements of the visit and the workshop for the construction of the strengthening plan, concluding with a final report). 5. Conduct country mission to support priority supply chain system strengthening activities focused on areas such as quality assurance systems (e.g., MQAS/GSDP), good storage and distribution practices, pharmaceutical, and cold chain services, with mission countries selected based on Member State requests. The potential expected frequency is one mission per quarter; the cadence will flex based on country demand, urgency, and implementation readiness; likely candidates include Paraguay, Bolivia, Ecuador, Venezuela, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras, Panama, and other LAC Member States as requested 6. The list of deliverables may be adjusted to the evolving needs of the RRF as directed, with corresponding changes to the timeline and payment terms reflected accordingly. Education and Experience Licensed pharmacist, specialist in medicine and other health technology management systems. Postgraduate training in quality management and continuous improvement is desirable. ISO certification or equivalent. Deep knowledge of the PAHO QuantMet platform. At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in consultancy, preferably in the Region of the Americas, in at least five different countries, and across other areas of the supply cycle. Clinical experience is desirable. Availability and flexibility to travel. Pay rate: IPC Daily Rate is $258 (Band B). The contract duration is 8 to 11 months. Payments by installments. 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…