About the opportunity
The World Health Organization (WHO) is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and healthy work environment. In alignment with the WHO Policy on Preventing and Addressing Sexual Misconduct (PASM) and the ‘Zero Tolerance in Practice: WHO Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Sexual Misconduct (2026–2029)’, the WHO Country Office in Myanmar is recruiting a National Consultant to perform an independent sexual misconduct risk assessment. This assessment will cover internal management, programs, and emergency preparedness and response operations to identify needs, risks, and gaps, ultimately resulting in a comprehensive risk mitigation plan for 2026.
Salary and benefits
- Total remuneration of USD 8,580 for 52 working days (USD 165 per day).
- Travel arrangements to Naypyitaw provided by WHO.
Who can apply?
- Minimum first university degree in management, public health, public health administration, social sciences, gender, law, human rights, international development, international relations, or other development-related fields.
- 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in sexual exploitation and abuse prevention, sexual harassment, gender-based violence, staff misconduct, or humanitarian affairs.
- Excellent knowledge of English and the Myanmar language.
- Must be recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station (Yangon, Myanmar).
- Must be able to provide proof of vaccination as required by WHO.
- Must not be a smoker or user of any form of tobacco.
Required documents
- Scanned copy of degree(s), diploma(s), or certificate(s) (if retained for interview).
- Updated vaccination card (for medical clearance process).
When to apply
- Application deadline: September 3, 2026, at 11:59 PM (local time).
- Contract duration: 52 working days between September 15, 2026, and December 15, 2026.
How to apply
- Apply online through the official WHO career portal.
- Candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
- A written test may be used as a screening tool.
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo a background verification regarding history of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment.
Additional information
- This is a local recruitment position.
- Consultants perform work as independent contractors in a personal capacity.
- WHO is not responsible for taxes, duties, or social security contributions.
- Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request to reasonableaccommodation@who.int.
- The vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for similar consultancies.
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…
- Experience in sexual exploitation and abuse prevention or gender-based violence
- Background in humanitarian affairs or public health management
- Fluency in both English and the Myanmar language
- Current residency in the Yangon commuting area
What should you think carefully about?
- This is a short-term consultancy of 52 working days, not a permanent role
- As an independent contractor, you are responsible for your own taxes and social security
- The role requires strict adherence to WHO health and conduct policies, including a non-smoking requirement
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This consultancy is ideal for a professional looking to contribute directly to organizational safety and risk mitigation within a humanitarian context. It offers a clear, time-bound opportunity to apply specialized expertise in sexual misconduct prevention to influence WHO operations in Myanmar for the 2026 cycle.
Our take
This is a strong fit for local experts in gender-based violence or humanitarian risk management who are available for a short-term, high-impact assignment in Yangon.
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