International PAHO Consultant - National Immunization Program Monitoring Support

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 14, 2026. Closing Date: October 22, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Primary Location: Off Site. Organization: CIM. Comprehensive Immunizations Schedule: Full 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). Provide a short description of the objective of the office/department here. Provide a description of the purpose of the consultancy here. TERMS OF REFERENCE Consultant to Support Implementation of the National Immunization Program Performance Monitoring Tool. BACKGROUND The Special Program, Comprehensive Immunization (CIM) of the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) promotes and coordinates technical cooperation at the regional, subregional, and national levels to support Member States in strengthening immunization programs. CIM contributes to efforts aimed at achieving sustainable and equitable reductions in morbidity, mortality, and disease burden associated with vaccine-preventable diseases through prevention, control, elimination, and eradication strategies. National immunization programs have made a significant contribution to reducing morbidity and mortality from vaccine-preventable diseases. Maintaining these achievements while addressing persistent gaps in vaccination coverage, surveillance, program management, and the introduction of new vaccines remains a priority for the Region. To support countries in assessing program performance, identifying priority areas for improvement, and strengthening evidence-informed planning, CIM supports the application of the National Immunization Program Performance Monitoring Tool. The methodology allows countries to review programmatic performance, identify gaps and opportunities, and develop action plans to strengthen national immunization programs. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES Under the general supervision of the CIM Executive Manager and the direct and administrative supervision of the PAHO/WHO Regional Advisor on Immunization, the consultant will provide technical support and develop the agreed products related to the implementation, monitoring, analysis, and systematization of the National Immunization Program Performance Monitoring Tool. The consultant will be responsible for the following: Provide technical support to selected Member States in the application of the PAHO methodology for monitoring national immunization program performance, based on country requests and identified needs. This includes: Providing technical inputs and supporting the presentation of the methodology, tool, and related materials to national counterparts. Providing technical assistance to National Coordinating Committees and other designated national teams during implementation of the methodology and interpretation of results. Supporting the preparation of recommendations and national action plans based on findings generated through application of the tool. Provide technical support to national counterparts and PAHO/WHO Country Offices in documenting and monitoring progress related to national action plans, including responding to technical inquiries and preparing follow-up inputs, as required. Support the review, adaptation, and preparation of annexes, questionnaires, and other instruments used to collect complementary information according to country needs, as well as provide inputs for their incorporation into the methodology and availability in PAHO’s four official languages, as applicable. Prepare technical inputs, analyses, summaries, and related documentation on the results of national assessments to support follow-up of action plans and contribute information for CIM and PAHO/WHO technical cooperation, advocacy, representation, and decision-making processes. Compile and systematize information on experiences, perceptions, challenges, good practices, and lessons learned from implementation of the National Immunization Program Performance Monitoring Tool in participating countries, including analysis of findings and relevant programmatic considerations. Provide technical inputs and documentation, as required, for CIM technical meetings and other activities related to monitoring national immunization program performance and follow-up of resulting action plans. EDUCATION Essential: Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, health sciences, health management, or a related field. EXPERIENCE Essential: At least seven years of national and/or international professional experience in public health, including immunization, program monitoring and evaluation, health program assessment, or related technical areas. Desirable: Experience supporting national immunization programs and/or working with PAHO/WHO or another international public health organization. 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. TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES Knowledge of immunization programs and vaccine-preventable disease control. Experience in program monitoring, evaluation, and performance assessment. Ability to analyze and synthesize technical and programmatic information. Ability to prepare clear technical reports, recommendations, and related documentation. Ability to provide technical support to national counterparts in multicultural settings. DURATION AND COMPENSATION The consultancy will be from 16 November 2026 to 30 April 2027. Compensation will be Band B, daily rate of USD 258. 110 working days, for a total contract value of USD 28,380. Payments will be made upon satisfactory completion and approval of the corresponding deliverables and submission of an invoice approved by the contract supervisor. PAYMENTS AND DELIVERABLES Report on Basic Training Sessions for Countries – Report on training sessions for the tool provided to countries that will implement it – 11/28/2026 – $3,870 Report on support for the desk review and adaptation of the MDPAI tool to the national context – Report on the review of the methodology and adaptation of the desk review and the tool to optimize their implementation – 12/19/2026 – $3,870 Report on the Adaptation of the Performance Monitoring Tool for Implementation at the Subnational Levels - Key Considerations – Report on the Proposed Adaptation of the Monitoring Tool for Implementation at the Subnational Levels – 01/16/2027 – $3,870 Report on the Results of the Performance Monitoring Implementation in Countries of the Region – Report on the Consolidated Regional Results of Implementation in Countries – 02/15/2027 – $3,870 Report on the strategy for communicating results to encourage the use of the tool in the region – Develop a communication strategy to present results and encourage countries to implement the methodology – 03/20/2027 – $3,870 Regional Report on the Systematization of Experiences and Lessons Learned from the Implementation of the PAI Performance Monitoring Tool – Document that includes lessons learned, challenges, best practices, programmatic implications, and recommendations for regional technical cooperation – 04/15/2027 – $3,870 Follow-up Report on Action Plans Resulting from the Performance Evaluation of the PAI Implemented in Countries – Follow-up on the action plans developed as a result of the evaluations in countries, to identify progress, areas requiring support, and opportunities for improvement. – 04/30/2027 – $5,160 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level. 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