PAHO Consultant – IT Project Manager (ITS)

About the opportunity

This is a non-staff International PAHO Consultant (Band B) position within the Information Technology Services Department (ITS) at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO). ITS provides leadership in the deployment of information and communication technologies serving approximately 2,500 users across Headquarters, country offices, and specialized centers throughout the Region of the Americas. PAHO requires an IT Project Manager consultant to directly manage an assigned set of ITS critical projects, raise the maturity and consistency of project management practice in continuity with the UNICC engagement, and establish AI-enabled delivery methods and reusable assets that ITS staff can sustain after the consultancy ends. The consultancy is hands-on, delivery-focused, and performed remotely with core hours overlapping Washington, D.C. business hours. The initial duration is 6 months, with extension subject to satisfactory performance, a formal review at month three, and funding availability.

Salary and benefits

• Daily rate of $300 USD
• Full-time consultancy assignment covering an initial 6-month period

Who can apply?

• University degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field (an advanced degree is desirable)
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience managing IT projects in complex enterprise environments, including managing multiple concurrent projects with budgets, external vendors, and executive-level sponsors
• Demonstrated experience managing enterprise applications, cloud, data, and infrastructure projects, including at least one full lifecycle from initiation through operational handover and benefits confirmation
• Demonstrated experience with more than one delivery method (predictive, agile, hybrid)
• Demonstrated experience establishing or materially improving project management practice, governance, or a PMO function
• Demonstrated, verifiable experience applying AI tooling in the delivery of real projects
• Demonstrated experience managing external vendors and systems integrators against contracted scope, milestones, and acceptance criteria
• Experience in a multicultural, geographically distributed environment; experience in a UN system organization, international organization, or public health sector is a strong asset
• PMP or PRINCE2 Practitioner is required or strongly preferred (PgMP, Agile certifications, ITIL Foundation, MSP, PfMP, and Microsoft AI or Power Platform certifications are desirable)
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required
• Working knowledge of Spanish is required; Portuguese or French is an asset

Required documents

• Online profile / CV on the PAHO Career page
• Scanned copy of required degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) if retained for interview

When to apply

• Job Posting Date: August 20, 2026
• Closing Date: September 7, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Time

How to apply

• Complete an online profile on the PAHO Career page ensuring all experience records are updated with elaboration on tasks performed
• Submit the application online through the official PAHO Workday portal before the closing deadline

Additional information

• This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level or to place successful candidates on a roster.
• A written test may be used as a form of screening.
• Consultants perform work as independent contractors in a personal capacity and are solely responsible for all taxes, duties, and social security contributions.
• PAHO/WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
• Applications from women and from nationals of non- and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.