About the opportunity
The WHO Office in Burundi is recruiting a National Consultant to coordinate the implementation of the 2026-2027 STEPS survey on non-communicable disease (NCD) risk factors. The primary objective is to ensure the technical, operational, and administrative coordination of the survey to produce reliable, representative, and high-quality data on the prevalence of major NCD risk factors among the Burundian population aged 18 to 69. The consultant will manage daily activities, coordinate field teams, liaise with stakeholders including the Ministry of Health, oversee quality assurance, and contribute to the analysis and dissemination of results, including the development of a strategic note for NCD policy and prevention.
Salary and benefits
- Monthly fee of BIF 10,455,417
- Professional experience with a UN agency
- Contribution to national public health policy and NCD surveillance
Who can apply?
- Doctor of Medicine degree
- Specialized training or Master's degree in Public Health
- Minimum of five years of professional experience in public health in Burundi
- Demonstrated experience in coordinating public health projects, studies, or surveys
- Experience in data collection, analysis, and interpretation
- Documented participation in research resulting in at least one scientific publication
- Excellent command of French and Kirundi
Required documents
- Scanned copies of required degrees, diplomas, or certificates
- Updated vaccination card (upon selection)
- Other documents as requested during the application process
When to apply
- Application deadline: 2026-10-14
How to apply
- Apply online via the official WHO career portal
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- Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted
Additional information
- Contract duration: 3 months
- Duty station: Bujumbura, Burundi, with field travel required
- Funding provided by the World Bank through WHO Burundi
- WHO has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and abuse
- Candidates must be vaccinated as required by WHO before assignment
- Consultants are independent contractors and responsible for their own taxes
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 in Burundi with extensive experience in survey coordination and NCD surveillance.
- Researchers with a proven track record of scientific publication and data analysis skills.
- Candidates who possess both the required medical/public health credentials and fluency in French and Kirundi.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is a short-term, three-month consultancy, not a permanent staff position.
- The role requires significant travel across Burundi for field supervision and stakeholder meetings.
- The consultant is responsible for their own tax and social security obligations as an independent contractor.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This opportunity is ideal for a public health expert looking to lead a high-impact national survey and influence health policy in Burundi. It provides a platform to apply technical expertise in epidemiology and project management within a UN framework, potentially opening doors for future international or national consultancy roles.
Our take
Qualified public health professionals with deep knowledge of the Burundian health system and STEPS methodology should apply. It is less suitable for those seeking long-term employment or those unable to commit to extensive field travel within Burundi.
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