About the opportunity
This consultancy is offered by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) / Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO) through the Country Preparedness and Disaster Risk Reduction unit. The objective is to strengthen the technical, operational, and knowledge management capacities of national and regional Emergency Medical Teams (EMT) in the Americas. The consultant will develop specialized tools, technical guides, training materials, and methodological products, as well as provide technical assistance for preparedness, classification, registration, deployment, and response processes. The consultancy promotes PAHO/WHO standards, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) components, and the 6S methodology to support effective emergency response across the region.
Salary and benefits
- Remuneration of $286.00 USD per day under a band/range structure
- Total potential compensation of $11,154.00 USD distributed across four specific deliverables ending in December 2026
- Professional engagement with international public health frameworks through the WHO/PAHO Regional Office
- Remote work flexibility allowing execution from an off-site location
Who can apply?
- University degree in engineering or a relevant branch of public health from a recognized university
- At least 7 years of combined professional working experience in the management, coordination, and deployment of emergency medical teams
- Advanced technical knowledge in Emergency Medical Teams (EMT), including PAHO/WHO standards, preparedness, deployment, operation, and self-sufficiency
- Technical experience in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) applied to EMT, including water supply, sanitation, waste management, vector control, and environmental cleaning
- Proficiency in Spanish and working knowledge of English
- Desirable qualifications include knowledge of operational support for EMTs, experience in capacity building during the COVID-19 pandemic, and working knowledge of French or Portuguese
Required documents
- Copy of university degree and/or certificates (required prior to contract signing if retained)
- Three professional reference letters including contact person full name, phone number, and address or email (required prior to contract signing if retained)
- Updated online profile on the PAHO Career page with elaborated task history
When to apply
- Job posted on October 2, 2026 (or October 5, 2026 according to Workday metadata)
- Application closing date is October 12, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
How to apply
- Complete an online profile on the PAHO Career page
- Ensure all experience records are updated with elaboration on tasks performed
- Submit application through the Workday recruitment platform before the deadline
Additional information
- This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level
- Successful candidates will be placed on a roster for future consultancy assignments
- A written test may be used as part of the screening process
- Selected candidates will be hired as independent contractors rather than staff employees
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…
- Extensive professional background spanning at least seven years in emergency medical team management, logistics, and international deployment coordination
- Strong technical background in public health engineering or sanitary infrastructure combined with specialized WASH expertise in disaster contexts
- Demonstrated capability to produce high-level technical documentation, training materials, and operational guidelines for regional health initiatives
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English enabling effective collaboration with national EMTs across Latin America and the Caribbean
What should you think carefully about?
- Short-term contract duration running from November 7, 2026, to December 31, 2026, requiring rapid delivery against a fixed schedule of four major milestones
- Independent contractor status means the consultant is solely responsible for personal taxes, social security contributions, and insurance
- Working proficiency in Spanish is mandatory alongside English, which may limit applicants without strong command of both languages
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This consultancy is well-suited for senior public health and emergency response specialists looking to apply their technical expertise to international humanitarian frameworks, build regional capacities, and contribute high-impact operational guides for WHO and PAHO member states.
Our take
Experienced disaster management and public health professionals with a strong background in emergency medical teams and bilingual skills in Spanish and English should apply before the October 12, 2026 deadline.
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