About the opportunity
The World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking a National Technical Consultant to provide specialized technical support to the Ministry of Health in Burkina Faso. The consultancy centers on developing and submitting a quality, data-driven Gavi 6.0 holistic funding request aligned with national priorities and Gavi requirements for the 2026–2030 period. The consultant will work closely with the national coordination committee and technical directorates in Ouagadougou to conduct situational analyses, evaluate program performance, prioritize high-impact interventions, and establish robust budgeting and results frameworks. The contract duration is 5 months, running from November 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027.
Salary and benefits
- Monthly salary of 2,018,333 XOF, recruited at the UN NO-B/1 salary scale equivalent applicable in Burkina Faso
- 5-month consultancy contract from November 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027
- Opportunity to contribute directly to national immunization strategies and public health outcomes
Who can apply?
- Essential: Degree in public health, epidemiology, health economics, or a related field
- Desirable: Qualifications in monitoring and evaluation, vaccinology, or budgeting
- At least five (5) years of relevant professional experience in public health
- Demonstrated experience in strategic and operational health program planning, multi-year planning and budgeting, financing requests, and costing health interventions
- Experience with Gavi funding requests and donor proposal development is required
- Excellent command of French (essential) and working knowledge of English (desirable)
- Good knowledge of Burkina Faso's context and national health system is a strong advantage
Required documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Scanned copies of required educational degrees, diplomas, or certificates (if retained for an interview)
When to apply
- Application opening date: September 30, 2026
- Application closing date: October 14, 2026 (21:59 UTC)
How to apply
- Review the candidate instructions on the WHO careers portal
- Submit an online application through the WHO recruitment system before the deadline
Additional information
- This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
- A written test and/or asynchronous video assessment may be used during the screening process.
- Successful candidates must confirm required vaccinations before undertaking the assignment.
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…
- Strong background in public health planning, health economics, or epidemiology with specific exposure to Gavi funding mechanisms.
- Deep familiarity with Burkina Faso's health system and immunization programs, combined with fluency in French.
- Extensive experience in multi-year health budgeting, costing, and proposal development for international donors.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is restricted to local recruitment within the commuting area of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, and does not include international relocation support.
- This is a fixed-term consultancy of five months, requiring rapid delivery of complex programmatic deliverables.
- Applicants must possess strong writing and analytical skills in French to meet the rigorous reporting standards required.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This short-term consultancy is ideal for public health professionals and health economists seeking high-impact advisory experience with international organizations and national governments. It offers a structured platform to apply strategic planning and financing expertise directly to national immunization strengthening.
Our take
Public health professionals with direct expertise in Gavi frameworks, health financing, and national health planning based in or near Ouagadougou should seriously consider applying. Those without demonstrated experience in health sector proposal development or French-language proficiency will find this role less suitable.
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