PAHO Consultant – Consultor Nacional Cesación Tabáquica

About the opportunity

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO), is hiring a National Consultant for Tobacco Cessation in the Dominican Republic. This consultancy aims to strengthen the implementation of the National Network of Tobacco Cessation Services (RNCT) within the framework of the ‘Smoke-Free Latin America’ initiative. The consultant will provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Health and the National Health Service, coordinate cascade training, support the integration of cessation services into primary care and mental health tele-assistance lines, and promote intersectoral coordination. The contract period is from September 22 to December 22, 2026, with a total fee of 432,000 Dominican pesos.

Salary and benefits

• Total contract fee of 432,000 Dominican pesos, payable upon delivery and approval of final products.
• Opportunity to contribute to public health initiatives and tobacco control strategies in the Dominican Republic.
• Professional development through collaboration with PAHO/WHO regional teams and strategic partners.

Who can apply?

• University degree in social sciences, economics, or health sciences.
• At least 7 years of accumulated professional, academic, or social organization experience.
• Knowledge of the Dominican health system and the HEARTS strategy.
• Dominican nationality or foreign national with legal residence in the Dominican Republic.
• Proficiency in Spanish; English is desirable.
• Candidates must not be linked to the tobacco or arms industries.
• Must not have a history of abusive conduct or sexual exploitation/abuse.

Required documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Motivation letter
• Digital copies of educational certificates (requested if contacted for interview)

When to apply

• Applications are accepted until September 9, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.

How to apply

• Complete an online profile on the PAHO Career page.
• Ensure the profile is updated with detailed experience records.
• Submit the application through the official PAHO Workday portal.

Additional information

• This is a non-staff consultancy position; it does not create an employer/employee relationship.
• The consultant is responsible for all applicable taxes, duties, and social security contributions.
• Successful candidates may be placed on a roster for future similar consultancies.
• PAHO maintains a zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, and discrimination.
• PAHO/WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit tobacco users.
• Applications from women and nationals of underrepresented Member States are encouraged.