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Consultant to Support Implementation of the National Immunization Program Performance Monitoring Tool

BACKGROUND

The Special Program, Comprehensive Immunization (CIM) of the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) promotes and coordinates technical cooperation at the regional, subregional, and national levels to support Member States in strengthening immunization programs. CIM contributes to efforts aimed at achieving sustainable and equitable reductions in morbidity, mortality, and disease burden associated with vaccine-preventable diseases through prevention, control, elimination, and eradication strategies.

National immunization programs have made a significant contribution to reducing morbidity and mortality from vaccine-preventable diseases. Maintaining these achievements while addressing persistent gaps in vaccination coverage, surveillance, program management, and the introduction of new vaccines remains a priority for the Region.

To support countries in assessing program performance, identifying priority areas for improvement, and strengthening evidence-informed planning, CIM supports the application of the National Immunization Program Performance Monitoring Tool. The methodology allows countries to review programmatic performance, identify gaps and opportunities, and develop action plans to strengthen national immunization programs.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the general supervision of the CIM Executive Manager and the direct and administrative supervision of the PAHO/WHO Regional Advisor on Immunization, the consultant will provide technical support and develop the agreed products related to the implementation, monitoring, analysis, and systematization of the National Immunization Program Performance Monitoring Tool.

The consultant will be responsible for the following:

• Provide technical support to selected Member States in the application of the PAHO methodology for monitoring national immunization program performance, based on country requests and identified needs.

This include:

a. Providing technical inputs and supporting the presentation of the methodology, tool, and related materials to national counterparts.

b. Providing technical assistance to National Coordinating Committees and other designated national teams during implementation of the methodology and interpretation of results.

c. Supporting the preparation of recommendations and national action plans based on findings generated through application of the tool.

• Provide technical support to national counterparts and PAHO/WHO Country Offices in documenting and monitoring progress related to national action plans, including responding to technical inquiries and preparing follow-up inputs, as required.
• Support the review, adaptation, and preparation of annexes, questionnaires, and other instruments used to collect complementary information according to country needs, as well as provide inputs for their incorporation into the methodology and availability in PAHO’s four official languages, as applicable.
• Prepare technical inputs, analyses, summaries, and related documentation on the results of national assessments to support follow-up of action plans and contribute information for CIM and PAHO/WHO technical cooperation, advocacy, representation, and decision-making processes.
• Compile and systematize information on experiences, perceptions, challenges, good practices, and lessons learned from implementation of the National Immunization Program Performance Monitoring Tool in participating countries, including analysis of findings and relevant programmatic considerations.
• Provide technical inputs and documentation, as required, for CIM technical meetings and other activities related to monitoring national immunization program performance and follow-up of resulting action plans.

EDUCATION:

Essential: Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, health sciences, health management, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE:

Essential: At least seven years of national and/or international professional experience in public health, including immunization, program monitoring and evaluation, health program assessment, or related technical areas.

Desirable: Experience supporting national immunization programs and/or working with PAHO/WHO or another international public health organization.

LANGUAGES:

Very good knowledge of English or Spanish, with working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese would be an asset.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of immunization programs and vaccine-preventable disease control.
• Experience in program monitoring, evaluation, and performance assessment.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize technical and programmatic information.
• Ability to prepare clear technical reports, recommendations, and related documentation.
• Ability to provide technical support to national counterparts in multicultural settings.

DURATION AND COMPENSATION

The consultancy will be from 16 November 2026 to 30 April 2027.

Compensation will be Band B, daily rate of USD 258.

110 working days, for a total contract value of USD 28,380. Payments will be made upon satisfactory completion and approval of the corresponding deliverables and submission of an invoice approved by the contract supervisor.

Payments and Deliverables

Deliverable

Description

Delivery Date

Amount (USD)

1. Report on Basic Training Sessions for Countries

Report on training sessions for the tool provided to countries that will implement it

11/28/2026

$3,870

2. Report on support for the desk review and adaptation of the MDPAI tool to the national context

Report on the review of the methodology and adaptation of the desk review and the tool to optimize their implementation

12/19/2026

 $ 3,870

3. Report on the Adaptation of the Performance Monitoring Tool for Implementation at the Subnational Levels - Key Considerations.

Report on the Proposed Adaptation of the Monitoring Tool for Implementation at the Subnational Levels

01/16/2027

$3,870

4. Report on the Results of the Performance Monitoring Implementation in Countries of the Region

Report on the Consolidated Regional Results of Implementation in Countries

2/15/2027

$3,870

5. Report on the strategy for communicating results to encourage the use of the tool in the region

Develop a communication strategy to present results and encourage countries to implement the methodology

3/20/2027

$3,870

6. Regional Report on the Systematization of Experiences and Lessons Learned from the Implementation of the PAI Performance Monitoring Tool

Document that includes lessons learned, challenges, best practices, programmatic implications, and recommendations for regional technical cooperation

04/15/2027

$3,870

7. Follow-up Report on Action Plans Resulting from the Performance Evaluation of the PAI Implemented in Countries.

Follow-up on the action plans developed as a result of the evaluations in countries, to identify progress, areas requiring support, and opportunities for improvement.

4/30/2027

$5,160

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.
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• 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.