About the opportunity
The World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking an International Consultant to lead Phase 2 of WHO technical support for infection prevention and control (IPC), water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), and logistics standards within WHO-supported Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) operations. Building on Phase 1, this advanced consultancy focuses on embedding systems into routine operations, achieving measurable service quality improvements, and enabling progressive ownership by Ukrainian counterparts, with Lviv Regional EMS as the primary implementation site. The total planned level of effort is 140 working days over a 10-month contract duration.
Salary and benefits
- Total contract value of USD 77,000
- Daily rate of USD 550 for 140 total working days
- Monthly payments subject to approval of monthly progress reports
- Consultancy Band C, mid-level
Who can apply?
- Advanced university degree (Master’s level or equivalent) in public health, WASH, emergency management, humanitarian response, or a related field
- Proven expertise in infection prevention and control (IPC), WASH in health emergencies, and medical logistics systems design
- 15 years of progressive responsibility and professional experience in international emergency response, including lead technical roles in IPC, WASH, or emergency logistics
- At least 10 years of experience with supporting Emergency Medical Teams in their certification processes
- Demonstrated experience designing and leading national or multi-country operational frameworks for IPC and hygiene in emergency health contexts
- Expert knowledge of English and at least one other WHO official language
Required documents
- CV / Resume
- Scanned copies of required degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) if retained for interview
- Updated vaccination card for medical clearance
When to apply
- Job posting date: August 31, 2026
- Application deadline: September 14, 2026, 9:59 PM UTC
- Target start date: October 1, 2026
How to apply
- Access the WHO careers portal online
- Submit your application through the official requisition page before the closing deadline
- Participate in preliminary screening, which may include a written test
Additional information
- The consultant will be home-based with required travel including missions to Lviv, Ukraine.
- WHO has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, and other types of abusive conduct.
- WHO does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
- Contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming they are vaccinated as required by WHO.
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…
- Public health professionals with an advanced university degree and extensive experience in infection prevention and control (IPC) or WASH
- Experts with at least 15 years of international emergency response experience, including work with Emergency Medical Teams
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is home-based with required travel and missions to Lviv, Ukraine
- The contract is limited to 140 working days distributed across a 10-month duration
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This mid-level consultancy allows senior emergency response professionals to lead vital technical support standards for medical evacuation operations, directly strengthening institutional capacity in Ukraine.
Our take
Seasoned emergency logistics and IPC consultants ready for mission travel to Ukraine are a strong fit, while professionals seeking long-term staff appointments may find a short-term consultancy less ideal.
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