JOB DESCRIPTION

OBJECTIVE OF THE OFFICE/DEPARTMENT

This is a requisition for employment at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO)

Contractual Agreement:

Non-Staff – National PAHO Consultant

Job Posting:

October 15, 2025

Closing Date:

October 26, 2025, 11:59 PM Guyana Time

Primary Location:

Georgetown, Guyana

Organization:

GUY Guyana

Schedule:

Full time

PURPOSE OF CONSULTANCY

This requisition is for a consultancy at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO).
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DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Description of Duties

Under the direct supervision of the PAHO-GUY, Specialist for Family and Community Health, the consultant will provide support to the implementation of priority activities and interventions for adolescent health which includes but not limited to training/capacity building of adolescents and health care providers on sexual and reproductive health and rights, prevention of unwanted pregnancies, water, sanitation and hygiene; promotion of healthy lifestyles, mental health; national consultations with non-governmental organizations and civil society; establishment of school health clubs and peer support groups, and conduct adolescent school health surveys. These duties and deliverables are outlined as follows based on the objectives of the consultancy.

Objectives

Objective 1: To support interventions to promote positive adolescent development for the improvement of adolescents’ response services at primary health care level.

Activity 1.1 Establish four adolescent school health clubs/peer support groups in four regions.

Deliverable: Adolescent school health clubs established, and report submitted.

Activity 1.2 Adaptation of the WHO pocketbook on child and adolescent health to the Guyana content

Deliverable: Pocketbook on child and adolescent health in the Guyana context revised and adapted.

Activity 1.3 Conduct a national stakeholder adolescent /youth conference on the prevention of adolescent pregnancies.

Deliverable: Report on the national stakeholder conference conducted in Region 4 on the prevention of adolescent pregnancies

Activity 1.4 Assess the standards of adolescent health services in two regions with the highest adolescent pregnancies using the appropriate tools.

Deliverable: Report on the assessment conducted on adolescents’ standards of care in Regions 2 and 6.

Activity 1.5 Participate in the National School-based health Survey in adolescents in identified regions

Deliverable: Report on National School-based Health survey conducted.

Activity 1.6 Promote health education to students and teachers in the schools, on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Regions 1 and 8. Safe and healthy environment

at school and in communities

Deliverable: Water and Sanitation and Hygiene report on activities completed in Regions 1 and 8.

Objective 2: To conduct sexual and reproductive health promotion interventions which include strategic actions to reduce the high incidence of adolescent and unwanted pregnancies

Activity 2.1 Facilitate the roll out of the roadmap for safe adolescent pregnancies in Regions 7 and 9 in two health facilities

Deliverable: Roadmap for safe adolescent pregnancies established in Regions 7 and 9.

Activity 2.2 Conduct awareness and launch campaigns during the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention month in Regions 1, 4 and 7.

Deliverable: Adolescent Pregnancy prevention report on awareness campaigns in Regions 1, 4 and 7.

Objective 3: To promote empowerment in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights,

mental health, substance use and nutrition at school-based institutions to promote

the well-being of adolescents.

Activity 3:1: Prepare training materials to be used for capacity building sessions on adolescent health services e.g., prevention of unwanted pregnancies involvement of boys/youths, nutrition, psychosocial development, mental health (including Gatekeeper training), and other areas of the adolescents/youth health services.

Deliverable: Report on training materials produced.

Activity 3.2 Conduct capacity-building sessions on sexual and reproductive health

and rights with teachers, mentors, health care providers and adolescents on sexual and reproductive health and Rights in Regions 2 and 6

Deliverable: Report on Capacity building sessions on SRHR in Regions 2 and 6

Objective 4: To support the digitalization of the adolescent health programme

Activity 4: 1 Develop a digital platform/programme to monitor the standards of adolescent services

Deliverable: Draft software programme developed on the adolescents’ standards of care Required Qualifications 1. Education

Essential: The holder of a first degree in public health, social sciences, public administration or related fields from a recognized university

Desirable: A postgraduate degree in health or social sciences will be an asset.

2. Experience

Essential: At least four years’ professional work experience in implementation of Adolescent Related programmes

Desirable: Previous work experience in the adolescent programme at the regional or national level or with an international organization would be an asset.

3. Skills and Knowledge

Essential: Excellent organizational and analytic skills combined with strong professional oral and writing skills including in the development of reports, oral presentations, and technical / persuasive documents.

Demonstrated ability to effectively use current technology and software for developing presentations and reports

Desirable: Basic computer programming with familiarity with Microsoft word, excel, power point and working knowledge of relevant data and mapping software

4. Competencies:

•Teamwork

•Respect for diversity

•Results Oriented

•Strong Communication Skills

•Ensuring effective use of resources

5. Languages: Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English

Location and Duration of Assignment

The position will be initially for twelve months, from 1 January to 31 December 2026, with the possibility of extension for one year subject to satisfactory performance. The successful candidate will work on-site in the PAHO Guyana Country Office. The incumbent should be willing and able to travel to all regions within Guyana.

Remuneration

The consultant will receive a consultancy fee based on the PAHO Band A range ($420,000.00 – $580,000.00) for national consultants, commensurate with experience and qualifications (payable in four traches as reflected in the schedule of deliverables).

Payments will be released accordingly on the recommendation of the Project Manager and approval of the PAHO/WHO Representative, Guyana, in accordance with the satisfactory completion of the deliverables outlined in these terms of reference.

Project Manager

The Adolescent Field Officer would be supervised by Specialist, Family and Community Health, PAHO Guyana Office under the guidance of the PWR, Guyana.

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 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 http://www.chea.org/search/default.asp 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.
• For information on PAHO please visit: http://www.paho.org
• 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.

Level of Education: Master”s Degree (preferred for health positions)

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24 (health sector experience preferred)

Health Focus: PAHO works to improve health outcomes across the Americas