International PAHO Consultant - Analysis of epidemiological situation of measles and rubella

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:

October 26, 2026

Closing Date:

November 3, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Primary Location:

Off Site

Organization:

CIM Comprehensive Immunizations

Schedule:

Full time

PURPOSE OF CONSULTANCY

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DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

bjective of the consultancy:

To provide support to the Special Comprehensive Immunization Program in the analysis of the epidemiological situation of measles and rubella in the Region of the Americas and development of monitoring tools.

Consultant’s responsibilities:

Under the general supervision of the Deputy Manager of CIM and the direct supervision of the Regional Immunization Advisor at PAHO/WHO headquarters in Washington, D.C., the consultant shall participate in the following activities:

1.      Keep the CIM’s virtual measles-rubella situation room up to date.

a.      Coordinate with the Pillar 1 team to update the regional measles-rubella situation room.

b.      Conduct a weekly search of data officially published by countries in the region to supplement the measles-rubella data in the situation room, to keep the information up-to-date.

c.       Critically analyze the available data to identify inconsistencies and their causes, to propose and implement corrective actions and next steps.

d.      Propose and conduct additional analyses of the surveillance data submitted by Member States to PAHO, including morbidity and mortality data.

2.      Contribute to the preparation of the regional SitRep. Verify that the regional measles SitRep is properly updated with information from the CIM virtual situation room.

3.      Keep the presentation on the regional measles-rubella situation up to date, in English and Spanish, with the most current data. Share the presentation with the CIM Regional Advisors and immunization focal points in the countries of the Region.

4.      Contribute to the preparation of technical reports on the measles-rubella situation.

5.      Participate in the development of regional protocols for surveillance and/or monitoring of events related to measles and rubella.

Duration and location of activities:

From November 17, 2026, to April 30, 2027. The consultant will carry out the activities remotely (offsite). If the activities require travel to countries in the Region, PAHO will provide the corresponding travel tickets and per diem.

Deliverables:

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Immunization Advisor at PAHO/WHO headquarters in Washington, D.C., the consultant must deliver the following deliverables:

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Deliverable

Delivery Date

Days

Amount (USD)

1

First deliverable. It must include: 1) the virtual situation room updated with data as of November 27, 2026; 2) an online repository containing the updated situation rooms for SE 45 and 46; 3) Published SitReps for SE 45 and 46; 4) an updated analysis of morbidity, hospitalizations, and mortality as of SE 46; 5) updated presentations for SE 45 and 46;

November 30, 2026

10

2,580

2

Second deliverable. Must include the virtual situation room updated with data as of December 18; 2) online repository with updated situation rooms for weeks 47, 48, 49, and 50; 3) Published SitReps for SE 47, 48, 49, and 50; 4) Updated analysis of morbidity, hospitalizations, and mortality as of SE 50; 5) Updated presentations for SE 47, 48, 49, and 50;

December 20

20

5,160

3

Third deliverable. Must include: 1) the updated virtual situation room with data as of January 22, 2027; 2) a repository containing the updated situation rooms for weeks 51 and 52 of 2026 and weeks 1, 2, and 3 of 2027; 3) Published SitReps for SE 51–52 and 1–2 of 2027; 4) An updated analysis of morbidity, hospitalizations, and mortality as of SE 3 of 2027; 5) Updated presentations for SE 51 and 52 of 2026 and SE 1, 2, and 3 of 2027;

January 27, 2027

20

5,160

4

Fourth deliverable. It must include: 1) the virtual situation room updated with data as of February 19; 2) a repository containing the updated situation rooms for SE 4, 5, 6, and 7; 3) published SitReps for weeks 3–4 and 5–6; 4) an updated analysis of morbidity, hospitalizations, and mortality as of week 7; 5) updated presentations for weeks 4, 5, 6, and 7;

February 24

20

5,160

5

Fifth deliverable. Must include: 1) the updated virtual situation room with data as of March 19; 2) a repository containing the updated situation rooms for weeks 8, 9, 10, and 11; 3) published SitReps for weeks 7–8 and 9–10; 4) an updated analysis of morbidity, hospitalizations, and mortality through week 11; 5) updated presentations for weeks 8, 9, 10, and 11;

March 24

20

5,160

6

Sixth deliverable. Must include: 1) the updated virtual situation room with data as of April 23; 2) a repository containing the updated situation rooms for weeks 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16; 3) published SitRep for weeks 11–12, 13–14, and 15–16; 4) updated analysis of morbidity, hospitalizations, and mortality through week 16; 5) updated presentations for weeks 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16;

April 27

20

5,160

 

TOTAL

 

110

28,380

Payment:

The daily rate for this contract will be $258 (Band B). Payments will be processed once the consultant delivers each deliverable along with the corresponding invoice and the direct supervisor approves the deliverable upon receipt. The total amount for this consulting engagement is USD 23,650.00.

Required Profile:

A professional with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in public health or in fields related to the scope of the contract, and demonstrated proficiency in the generation, quality control, and analysis of epidemiological data. Demonstrated experience in writing technical documents and scientific publications. Knowledge and at least 7 years of work experience in public health and/or immunizations.

Languages:

Very good knowledge of Spanish or English and the ability to work in the other language.

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.
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• 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.
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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.
• 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.