About the opportunity
The World Health Organization (WHO) Representative’s Office in Somalia is seeking a consultant to provide technical leadership in rapidly designing a unified, competency-based training package and conducting Training of Trainers (ToT) for selected national training institutions and Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) national officers. The consultancy aims to move away from vertical and multiple trainings to an integrated approach to training within the perspective of Primary Health Care using immunization as an entry point. The consultant will be based in Mogadishu, Somalia, with in-country travel to different Federal Member States, for a contract duration of 2 months.
Salary and benefits
- External consultancy contract with WHO for a duration of 2 months
- Subsistence allowance provided while on official mission travel
- Travel arrangements managed and covered by WHO
Who can apply?
- Advanced university degree (Master's level or above) in public health, epidemiology, or a related field
- 7 to 10 years of relevant experience in EPI training design and Training of Trainers in low- and middle-income countries or fragile settings
- Demonstrated expertise across cold chain, surveillance/AEFI, data systems, social and behavior change (SBC), and new vaccine introductions
- Expert proficiency in the English language
- TOT Certified
Required documents
- Curriculum vitae
- Scanned copies of required degrees, diplomas, or certificates (if retained for interview)
- Medical certificate of fitness for work
When to apply
- Job posting date: October 22, 2026
- Application deadline: October 29, 2026, at 10:59 PM UTC
How to apply
- Access the official WHO careers portal online
- Submit your candidate profile and application before the specified deadline
- Complete any required screening tests and provide requested verification documents if contacted
Additional information
- This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level.
- Consultants perform work as independent contractors in a personal capacity and are solely responsible for applicable taxes and social security contributions.
- Contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming required vaccinations.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Ideal for public health professionals and epidemiologists with extensive experience in Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) training design.
- A strong fit for experts with a proven track record in low- and middle-income countries or fragile settings such as Somalia.
- Well-suited for senior specialists skilled in competency-based curriculum development, monitoring and evaluation, and Training of Trainers.
What should you think carefully about?
- The assignment requires physical presence and stationing in Mogadishu, Somalia, along with in-country travel.
- The contract is short-term, spanning a duration of exactly two months.
- Applicants must independently manage their tax obligations and fulfill visa requirements.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This two-month consultancy offers senior public health experts a high-impact opportunity to shape national immunization training frameworks, build institutional capacity, and contribute directly to public health strengthening in a fragile setting.
Our take
Experienced public health and EPI specialists with strong curriculum development backgrounds and willingness to be based in Mogadishu should strongly consider applying before the October 29, 2026 deadline.
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