Consultant – Senior Regulatory Reviewer (AVAREF Clinical Trial Pilot)

The World Health Organization (WHO), through its Regional Office for Africa, is seeking an experienced Senior Regulatory Reviewer for its African Vaccine Regulatory Forum (AVAREF) Clinical Trial Pilot.

This consultancy provides an opportunity for highly experienced medical, biomedical, pharmaceutical and regulatory professionals to contribute to clinical trial regulation, medicines assessment and vaccine safety across Africa.

The position is particularly suitable for senior professionals with extensive experience in national medicines regulatory agencies, clinical trial dossier reviews, pharmaceutical regulation and biomedical research.

Organisation: World Health Organization (WHO), Regional Office for Africa Programme: AVAREF Clinical Trial Pilot Duty station: Congo-Brazzaville Work arrangement: Offsite / home-based Job reference: 2604137 Contract type: External consultancy Contract duration: Two months Remuneration: USD 7,000–9,980 per month Published by employer: 29 October 2026 Application deadline: 12 November 2026

About the opportunity

• The consultancy supports WHO's efforts to strengthen clinical trial regulation and improve access to safe, effective and quality-assured medicines, vaccines and other health technologies in African countries.
• The successful consultant will provide specialist technical expertise in regulatory assessments and clinical trial reviews.

Specialist expertise

• Relevant expertise may include clinical trial dossier assessment, vaccine and pharmaceutical registration, Good Clinical Practice inspections, Good Manufacturing Practice, pharmacovigilance, biostatistics, pharmacology and toxicology, and clinical research and regulatory science.

Language requirements

• Excellent knowledge of English and French is essential. Working knowledge of another language is an advantage.

Remuneration

• WHO advertises remuneration of USD 7,000 to USD 9,980 per month for this consultancy, excluding applicable 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 and ensure that your qualifications and professional experience meet the requirements.
• The application deadline is 12 November 2026. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted, and WHO may conduct written assessments as part of the recruitment process.

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