Grade: P-4 Salary – Monthly (non-negotiable): 7,168.92 USD Post Adjustment – Monthly: 2,401.59 USD Contractual Agreement: Staff – Professional Non-post Job Posting: February 18, 2026 Closing Date: March 6, 2026, 11:59 PM Peru Standard Time Primary Location: Lima, Peru Organization: CSC Country and Subregional Coordination Schedule: Full time DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Public Health Policy and Program Advisor Join us and help shape strategic public health cooperation across the Subregion The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO), is seeking a highly motivated, strategic, and resultsdriven Public Health Policy and Program Advisor to support political and strategic engagement at the subregional level and strengthen PAHO/WHOs country-focused technical cooperation. Located within the Office of Country and Subregional Coordination (CSC), the position plays a key role in advancing integrated, efficient, and innovative approaches to public health cooperation, aligned with regional, global, and country priorities. Under the direct supervision of the Head of CSC, the selected candidate will: Provide policy analysis and strategic advice to support oversight of technical cooperation at the subregional level. Develop and promote innovative modalities of work, fostering interprogrammatic collaboration and coherence across country, regional, and global initiatives. Coordinate and strengthen partnerships within PAHO/WHO, the United Nations system, subregional integration mechanisms, and other key stakeholders. Support alignment of projects, agreements, and resource mobilization efforts with the Organizations program of work and priorities. Contribute to the preparation, review, and followup of governing bodies meetings, highlevel ministerial forums, and strategic policy documents. Promote teamwork, multidisciplinary collaboration, and a resultsoriented working environment across the Organization. For a complete list of functions, please see the post description. What is required for this position? Education Essential: A bachelors degree in one of the health, social or management sciences and a masters degree in public health, public policy, international relations, public administration, political science or any other field related to the functions of the post from a recognized university. Experience Essential: Nine years of combined national and international experience working in international development programs involving multiple stakeholders; experience should include development of strategy and programmatic analysis, planning and evaluation of health programs including resource mobilization.Desirable: Knowledge/expertise on Subregional Integration mechanisms. Languages Very good knowledge of English or Spanish with working knowledge of the other language. 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: Sound knowledge of public health and technical cooperation programs, including planning, budgeting, and monitoring. Strong policy analysis, strategic planning, and program formulation skills. Ability to coordinate complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and partners. Thorough understanding of subregional integration mechanisms and political dynamics. Strong oral and written communication skills, including drafting highlevel technical and policy documents. Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in complex environments. Duration of Contract 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. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is the specialized international health agency for the Americas. It works with countries throughout the region to improve and protect people’s health. PAHO wears two institutional hats: it is the specialized health agency of the Inter-American System and also serves as Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO), the specialized health agency of the United Nations. PAHO engages in technical cooperation with its member countries to fight communicable and noncommunicable diseases and their causes, to strengthen health systems, and to respond to emergencies and disasters. PAHO is committed to ensuring that all people have access to the health care they need, when they need it, with quality and without fear of falling into poverty. Through its work, PAHO promotes and supports the right of everyone to good health. To advance these goals, PAHO promotes technical cooperation between countries and works in partnership with ministries of health and other government agencies, civil society organizations, other international agencies, universities, social security agencies, community groups, and other partners. PAHO promotes the inclusion of health in all public policies and the engagement of all sectors in efforts to ensure that people live longer, healthier lives, with good health as their most valuable resource. Under the leadership of its 51 member countries and territories, PAHO sets regional health priorities and mobilizes action to address health problems that respect no borders and that, in many cases, jeopardize the sustainability of health systems. From its Washington, D.C., headquarters, 27 country offices and three specialized centers in the region, PAHO promotes evidence-based decision-making to improve and promote health as a driver of sustainable development.