Project Support Specialist (HSS), Washington DC

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:August 13, 2026

Closing Date:August 27, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Primary Location:Washington, D.C.

Organization:HSS Health Systems and Services

Schedule:Full time

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Join PAHO’s Department of Health Systems and Services and contribute to advancing Universal Health and Primary Health Care across the Americas. This role supports the effective management, coordination, and implementation of strategic technical cooperation projects and partnerships that strengthen health systems and service delivery in the Region.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direct supervision of the Unit Chief, Primary Health Care and Integrated Services Delivery (HSS/PH) and the general guidance of the Director, Health Systems and Services (HSS), the incumbent is responsible for, but not necessarily limited to, the following assigned duties:

• Support the design, negotiation, implementation, and monitoring of technical cooperation projects, ensuring delivery against approved plans, timelines, and donor requirements.

• Coordinate the management, implementation, evaluation, and reporting of UHC-Partnership (UHC-P) voluntary contributions across the Americas Region.

• Lead and support planning, performance monitoring, assessment processes, and contributions to biennial work plans, strategic planning, and institutional reporting.

• Build and maintain effective partnerships with countries, technical units, subregional programs, donors, and other stakeholders to support project implementation and achieve expected results.

• Coordinate work planning, resource mobilization, financial monitoring, funding disbursement, quality assurance, and reporting activities related to voluntary contributions.

• Develop and maintain project management and collaboration tools, prepare briefings and presentations for senior management, and support coordination with WHO technical teams and funding partners.

  For a complete list of functions, please see the post description.

  EDUCATION

  Essential: A bachelor's degree in health or social science related to the functions of the post from a recognized university.

  Desirable: A master's degree in public health, policy and planning, project management, health administration, public administration, management or related field would be an asset.

  EXPERIENCE

  Essential: Five years combined national and international experience in the fields of project management, health planning, monitoring and evaluation.

  Desirable: Experience in working with a wide range of stakeholders including international donor agencies would be an asset.

  LANGUAGES

  Fluency in Spanish or English 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, as well as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and management information systems. Other IT skills and knowledge of software programs such as Microsoft Excel, Outlook, One Drive, 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:

  • Practical knowledge of results-based management concepts and tools.

  • Knowledge of international technical cooperation and project/program management.

  • Strong project planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting skills.

  • Ability to manage budgets, financial analysis, forecasting, and resource coordination.

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

  • Ability to build collaborative relationships and coordinate activities across multiple stakeholders.

  • Capacity to integrate technical and managerial information into effective recommendations for decision-making.

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including report writing and presentations.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex organizational environment.

  • Adaptability, teamwork, accountability, and commitment to continuous learning.

    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:

      - 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.

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