Specialist, Research and Collaboration Review Processes

Job Details Grade: P-2 Salary - Monthly (non-negotiable): 4,670.50 USD Post Adjustment - Monthly: 2,550.09 USD Contractual Agreement: Staff - Professional Non-post Job Posting: May 27, 2026 Closing Date: June 10, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Time Primary Location: Washington, D.C. Organization: Evidence and Intelligence for Action in Health (EIH), Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Job Title Specialist, Research and Collaboration Review Processes Responsibilities Manage processes for ethics review of research and WHO Collaborating Centers (WHOCCs), ensuring compliance with WHO and PAHO policies and international standards. Coordinate and support the full lifecycle of submissions, including screening, review processes, revisions, and issuance of decisions, ensuring efficiency and integrity. Serve as a regional focal point for WHOCCs and PAHO’s Ethics Review Committee (PAHOERC), providing guidance and support to internal and external stakeholders. Oversee digital systems supporting ethics review processes, including system administration, user support, and continuous improvement. Support committee operations, including preparation of documentation, coordination of meetings, drafting of reports and decisions, and communication with research teams. Contribute to research governance, ethics frameworks, and institutional networks across PAHO and WHO. Coordinate with technical units, legal offices, and partners to ensure alignment and compliance across processes. Support training, knowledge management, and dissemination activities to strengthen organizational capacity in ethics review and collaboration processes. Education and Training Essential: A bachelor’s degree in humanities, social or health science, law, or any other discipline related to the functions of the post from a recognized university; plus training in ethics review of research with human participants. Desirable: Training in research ethics; knowledge of research management; research methodology; biostatistics. Experience Essential: Five years of combined national and international work experience in ethics review of research, project management, and management/support of networks using digital tools. Desirable: Experience managing research ethics committees, conducting research ethics training, implementing digital tools for ethics review processes; experience with UN digital platforms or other international organizations. Languages Very good knowledge of English or Spanish with a 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, spreadsheets and presentations, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and management information systems. Essential: Microsoft Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, Word, Visio, Project. Asset: Content management systems (Drupal, WordPress, Joomla) and WHOCCs e-CC system. Competencies and Skills Comprehensive knowledge of research ethics and governance, including ethical principles and regulatory frameworks for research involving human participants. Technical expertise in electronic management systems and digital platforms supporting ethics review and institutional workflows. Strong understanding of regional and international normative frameworks governing research ethics and scientific collaboration. Advanced skills in knowledge and information management, digital repositories, databases, and collaborative platforms. Knowledge of project and process management principles in complex organizational environments. Strong analytical, organizational, and quality assurance skills, with attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information. Strong written and oral communication skills, including preparation of technical and policy-related documentation. Proven ability to work effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary environments, fostering collaboration across partners. Duration of Contract This is an initial 11-month assignment, with the possibility of extensions, subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. Equal Opportunity Statement All applicants are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pan American Health Organization Inc