About the opportunity
This consultancy is established by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) / Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO) to address cumulative trauma and severe operational stress among personnel in Caracas, Venezuela, following multiple crises including the June 2026 earthquake and long-term sociopolitically driven emergencies since 2017. The national consultant will implement a comprehensive internal wellbeing and psychosocial support strategy, providing confidential individual counseling, group decompression sessions, and family support guidance while coordinating operationally with Human Resources and the PAHO Staff Counselor.
Salary and benefits
- Lump sum fee of USD 11,994.00 based on Band B consultant category, payable upon satisfactory delivery of agreed products certified by the Project Manager.
- Coverage of an emergency accident and illness insurance policy.
Who can apply?
- Must be a Venezuelan citizen or a permanent resident in Venezuela with a valid work permit.
- Essential education: Degree in Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, or Health Psychology with a valid professional license, college registration, or legal credentials for clinical and psychotherapeutic practice in Venezuela.
- Active professional registration with the corresponding regulatory body in the country, free of ethical violations or sanctions.
- Minimum 5 years of demonstrable experience in individual and group clinical practice, mental health interventions in the workplace, compassion fatigue, and complex crisis management, plus a proven track record in designing psychosocial support for personnel exposed to high operational stress.
- Very good command of spoken and written Spanish; functional English for work.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, SharePoint, Outlook) and virtual platforms like Teams and Zoom.
Required documents
- Updated online profile on the PAHO Career page with complete elaboration on tasks performed.
- Scanned copies of required university degree(s), diploma(s), or certificate(s) if retained for an interview.
- Valid professional license or credential for clinical practice in Venezuela.
When to apply
- Job Posting Date: September 1, 2026 (Workday posted date: September 3, 2026).
- Closing Date: September 9, 2026, at 11:59 PM Venezuela Time (Workday application end date field: September 10, 2026).
How to apply
- Complete an online profile on the PAHO Career page ensuring all experience records and tasks are fully elaborated.
- Submit your application through the official Workday portal before the closing deadline.
- Provide requested documentation such as scanned degree certificates if invited for an interview.
Additional information
- Contractual agreement: Non-Staff – National PAHO Consultant (Consultant contract does not create an employer/employee relationship).
- Primary Location: Caracas, Venezuela.
- Period of consultancy: September 15, 2026 – March 10, 2027.
- Schedule: Part-time.
- Successful candidates may be placed on a roster for similar consultancy assignments.
- Consultants are independent contractors responsible for their own taxes and social security contributions.
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…
- Venezuelan citizens or permanent residents with a valid work permit.
- Licensed professionals in Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, or Health Psychology.
- Experts in compassion fatigue, burnout prevention, and complex crisis management with 5+ years of experience.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is a part-time, short-term consultancy (September to March) rather than permanent employment.
- Consultants are independent contractors responsible for their own taxes and social security.
- The lump sum fee is paid upon the satisfactory delivery of agreed products.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior mental health professional to provide critical psychosocial support during a period of cumulative trauma in Caracas, and potentially secure a spot on a roster for future PAHO/WHO assignments.
Our take
Licensed clinical psychologists or psychiatrists in Venezuela who specialize in crisis management and workplace wellbeing are ideal candidates.
Ready to apply?
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