Head of Project & Change Management Office

About the opportunity

The WHO Health Emergencies Preparedness and Response Programme (WHE) safeguards global health security by strengthening the capacity of countries and communities to prevent, prepare for, detect, and respond to health emergencies. The WHE Project and Change Management Office (PCMO) acts as a strategic enabler, working across internal and external business units to capture needs, define appropriate projects, and manage them through established collaborations. The Head of PCMO manages a team of project managers, change managers, and support officers, overseeing the WHE portfolio of projects, digital ecosystem, and strategic cross-cutting initiatives such as the Pandemic Fund.

Salary and benefits

• Annual base salary starting at USD 103,165 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension and health insurance)
• Variable post adjustment reflecting the cost of living in Geneva, currently amounting to USD 7,462 per month
• 30 days of annual leave
• Allowances for dependent family members and home leave
• Education grant for dependent children
• Parental leave and flexible work arrangements

Who can apply?

• An advanced level university degree (Master's level degree) in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
• Professional qualification or foundation certification in project management methodologies such as PMI and Prince 2
• At least 10 years of professional experience in portfolio, programme, and project planning, management, and successful delivery of complex cross-functional or interdependent projects, including international experience
• Demonstrated professional experience working with senior-level or executive-level management
• Proven experience in leading and managing a Project Management Office (global or local) or managing large-scale and complex programmes
• Demonstrated experience defining and implementing a data or digital strategy at the programme or organizational level
• Expert knowledge of English

Required documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Scanned copies of required degree(s), diploma(s), or certificate(s) if retained for an interview
• Updated vaccination card as part of the medical clearance process

When to apply

• Job Posting Date: August 21, 2026
• Application Deadline: September 11, 2026, at 9:59 PM

How to apply

• Visit the WHO careers portal and access the job requisition page for the Head of Project & Change Management Office (Job Number 2602523).
• Click 'Apply Online' to submit your application.
• Complete the required profile and application forms following the online instructions.

Additional information

• This is a 2-year fixed-term appointment with a P5 grade level based in Geneva, Switzerland.
• A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening.
• Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO; candidates appointed to fixed-term positions in the International Professional category are eligible for Geographical Mobility and may be assigned worldwide.
• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.