About the opportunity
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO) supports countries of the Region of the Americas in strengthening immunization systems, epidemiological surveillance, health information systems, and evidence-informed planning. This consultancy aims to design, implement, document, and validate the database and data management layer for a cloud-based geospatial microplanning solution aimed at identifying and prioritizing areas where children are missing the first dose of measles vaccine. The platform will ingest heterogeneous datasets from multiple sources, harmonize geographic and administrative identifiers, preserve data lineage, and provide performant data products to backend services and user interfaces. The contract duration is from September 9, 2026, to December 31, 2026, on a remote/off-site working arrangement with up to 40 hours per week.
Salary and benefits
- Daily rates varying from US $258 to US $314 depending on deliverables and band level.
- Fully funded consultancy assignment with remuneration provided.
Who can apply?
- Minimum bachelor's degree for the lower end of the band, or advanced university degree for the mid or upper range of Band B, in computer science, information systems, data engineering, software engineering, geomatics, public health informatics, or related fields.
- At least seven (7) years of professional experience in database engineering, data engineering, data architecture, or related technical roles, preferably supporting public health, geospatial analysis, immunization, epidemiological surveillance, or digital health projects.
- Demonstrated experience designing and implementing relational and geospatial databases for analytical or operational systems, including data modeling, schema implementation, query optimization, and data lifecycle management.
- Experience developing data integration workflows from heterogeneous sources and creating technical documentation such as data dictionaries, source-to-target mappings, runbooks, and database diagrams.
- Advanced Spanish or English language proficiency; working knowledge of the other language will be considered an advantage.
Required documents
- Updated online profile on the PAHO Career page with complete elaboration on tasks performed for all experience records.
- Scanned copies of required university degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) if retained for interview.
When to apply
- Job Posting Date: August 28, 2026
- Closing Date: September 7, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
How to apply
- Complete an online profile on the PAHO Career page.
- Submit the application through the official Workday recruitment platform before the closing deadline.
Additional information
- This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level and successful candidates will be placed on a roster.
- A written test may be used as a form of screening.
- Higher educational qualifications must be obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED) or equivalent databases.
- Consultants perform work as independent contractors in a personal capacity and are solely responsible for withholding and paying any applicable taxes or 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…
- Experienced database or data engineers with at least seven years of professional background.
- Professionals with specific expertise in geospatial analysis, public health informatics, or immunization systems.
- Candidates comfortable with remote, independent contracting and managing complex, heterogeneous data integration workflows.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is a short-term consultancy running from September to December 2026, which may not suit those seeking long-term stability.
- As an independent contractor, you are responsible for your own tax withholdings and social security contributions.
- The role requires advanced proficiency in Spanish or English, with a working knowledge of the other language being a distinct advantage.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This consultancy is an excellent fit for a data professional looking to apply their technical skills to a high-impact global health initiative. It offers a structured way to contribute to measles vaccination efforts while building a portfolio of work within the PAHO/WHO system, potentially opening doors to future roster-based opportunities.
Our take
Data engineers with a background in geospatial systems and a passion for public health should apply; those seeking permanent employment or long-term institutional benefits may find this short-term contract less suitable.
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