PAHO Consultant - External Relations, Partnerships, and Resource Mobilization

Consultant For External Relations, Partnerships, And Resource Mobilization

The purpose of the roster is to facilitate the rapid engagement of qualified experts who can support the ERP Department in strengthening PAHO's relations with partners and donors, advancing advocacy and visibility efforts, and enhancing the Organization's strategic positioning and resource base. Consultants will provide specialized expertise across several workstreams, including :

• Support PAHO's engagement in global and regional fora (e.g., UNGA, World Health Assembly, Organization of American States General Assembly, World Bank / IMF meetings, G20 / G7, and subregional summits).
• Prepare background materials, concept notes, speaking points, and briefing packages for PAHO leadership.
• Coordinate bilateral and multilateral meetings, side events, and diplomatic engagements.
• Draft reports, summaries, and follow-up documentation on high-level meetings and outcomes.
• Identify and cultivate new partnership opportunities with governments, international organizations, financial institutions, private sector, philanthropic foundations, and civil society.
• Support implementation of the PAHO Resource Mobilization Strategy 20262031 and related frameworks.
• Develop proposals, donor profiles, and investment case materials aligned with PAHO's priorities.
• Monitor donor trends, opportunities, and global funding mechanisms.
• Contribute to the preparation of partnership roadmaps, corporate visibility materials, and success stories.
• Conduct political and contextual analyses to inform PAHO's engagement with key stakeholders.
• Track developments in health and development funding and policy relevant to PAHO's agenda.
• Provide strategic recommendations to enhance PAHO's participation in global governance processes.
• Prepare concise analytical briefs and stakeholder mappings for senior management.
• Draft capacity building materials and prepare training sessions for internal stakeholders.

Specific deliverables will vary by assignment and may include :

Consultants will work under the overall supervision of the Director of the Department of External Relations, Partnerships, and Resource Mobilization (ERP), and in coordination with the relevant advisors or focal points responsible for each technical area (e.g., resource mobilization, partnerships, external relations, or quality assurance for project management).

Qualification Requirements

This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level. Successful candidates will be placed on the roster and subsequently may be selected for consultancy assignments falling in this area of work or for similar requirements / tasks / deliverables. Inclusion in the Roster does not guarantee selection for a consultant contract. There is no commitment on either side.

Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. All applicants are required to complete an on-line profile to be considered for this consultancy. For assessment of your application, please ensure that your profile in the PAHO Career page is updated; all experience records are entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time. Kindly note that CV / PHFs inserted via LinkedIn are no accessible.

A written test may be used as a form of screening. If your candidature is retained for interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s) / diploma(s) / certificate(s) required for this position. PAHO / WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited / recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link : http : / / www.whed.net / . PAHO will also use the databases of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and College Navigator, found on the website of the National Centre for Educational Statistics, https : / / nces.ed.gov / collegenavigator to support the validation process. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

Any appointment / extension of appointment is subject to PAHO / WHO Regulations, and e-Manual.

PAHO / WHO is committed to providing a respectful and supportive workplace for all personnel.

PAHO is an ethical organization that maintains high standards of integrity and accountability. People joining PAHO are required to maintain these standards both in their professional work and personal activities.

PAHO also promotes a work environment that is free from harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and other types of abusive behavior. PAHO conducts background checks and will not hire anyone who has a substantiated history of abusive conduct.

PAHO personnel interact frequently with people in the communities we serve. To protect these people, PAHO has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. People who commit serious wrongdoings will be terminated and may also face criminal prosecution.

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.

Consultants shall perform the work as independent contractors in a personal capacity, and not as a representative of any entity or authority. The execution of the work under a consultant contract does not create an employer / employee relationship between PAHO and the Consultant.

PAHO / WHO shall have no responsibility whatsoever for any taxes, duties, social security contributions or other contributions payable by the Consultant. The Consultant shall be solely responsible for withholding and paying any taxes, duties, social security contributions and any other contributions which are applicable to the Consultant in each location / jurisdiction in which the work hereunder is performed, and the Consultant shall not be entitled to any reimbursement thereof by PAHO / WHO.