Consultant – Technical Committees, Standards Development, Knowledge and Project Management

The World Health Organization (WHO), through its Regional Office for Africa, is inviting applications for a consultancy position supporting the African Vaccine Regulatory Forum (AVAREF).

The Consultant – Technical Committees, Standards Development, Knowledge and Project Management will support regulatory collaboration, clinical trial standards, vaccine research coordination and technical working groups across the African Region.

This international consultancy is suitable for experienced professionals in medicine, pharmacy, biomedical sciences, public health, pharmaceutical sciences and related health disciplines.

Organisation: World Health Organization (WHO), Regional Office for Africa Programme: African Vaccine Regulatory Forum (AVAREF) Duty station: Congo-Brazzaville Work arrangement: Offsite / home country Job reference: 2604142 Contract type: External consultancy Contract duration: Six months, with possible extension Remuneration: USD 7,000–8,480 per month Published by employer: 29 October 2026 Application deadline: 12 November 2026

About the World Health Organization

• WHO is a specialised agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health.
• Through its Regional Office for Africa, WHO supports African countries in strengthening healthcare systems, improving disease prevention and control, developing health policies and advancing access to safe and effective health technologies.

Language requirements

• Excellent knowledge of English and French is essential.

Remuneration

• WHO advertises a monthly remuneration range of USD 7,000 to USD 8,480, excluding travel costs.

How to apply

• Apply through the official WHO careers portal using the Apply on employer site button on this page.
• Review the complete terms of reference, qualifications and application instructions before applying.
• The closing date is 12 November 2026. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted, and WHO may use a written assessment during the selection process.

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