PAHO Consultant - English Editor
Pan American Health Organization, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
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 - International PAHO Consultant
Job Posting: February 3, 2026
Closing Date: February 9, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Primary Location: Off Site
Organization: EIH Evidence and Intelligence for Action in Health
Schedule: Full time
PURPOSE OF CONSULTANCY ABOUT PAHO
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is the specialized international health agency for the Americas. It works with countries throughout the region to improve and protect people's health. PAHO engages in technical cooperation with its member countries to fight communicable and noncommunicable diseases and their causes, to strengthen health systems, and to respond to emergencies and disasters.
PAHO is committed to ensuring that all people have access to the health care they need, when they need it, with quality and without fear of falling into poverty. Through its work, PAHO promotes and supports the rights of everyone to good health. To advance these goals, PAHO promotes technical cooperation between countries and works in partnership with ministries of health and other government agencies, civil society organizations, other international agencies, universities, social security agencies, community groups, and other partners. PAHO promotes the inclusion of health in all public policies and the engagement of all sectors in efforts to ensure that people live longer, healthier lives, with good health as their most valuable resource. PAHO has 35 Member States and four Associate Members in the region. Under their leadership, PAHO sets regional health priorities and mobilizes action to address health problems that respect no borders and that, in many cases, jeopardize the sustainability of health systems.
PAHO wears two institutional hats: it is the specialized health agency of the Inter-American System and also serves as Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO), the specialized health agency of the United Nations. From its Washington, D.C., headquarters, 27 country offices and two specialized centers in the region, PAHO promotes evidence-based decision-making to improve and promote health as a driver of sustainable development.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
OBJECTIVE OF THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Evidence and Intelligence for Action in Health (EIH) leads the Organization in the strategic use of data and evidence to inform public health action. Its core work includes strengthening national health information systems, promoting digital transformation in health, advancing research and bioethics policies, and supporting the production, use, and dissemination of disaggregated data for equitable decision-making. The Department aims to improve access to quality data and foster a culture of information use in the Region of the Americas.
PURPOSE OF CONSULTANCY
The Publications Team, under the Department of EIH, actively engages in the quality assurance of PAHO publications throughout the publishing cycle, supporting authors with selection of the most appropriate product type and format, content development, advising on intellectual property, effective dissemination and visibility of final publications. Given the focus on advocacy and creation of digital content by EIH, PUB employs its unique set of skills to make complicated technical content relevant, interesting and understandable to a variety of audiences such as scientists, healthcare professionals, the media, and general public. Thus, PUB has a wide brief to manage that requires continuous support from external consultants specializing in particular skills that are required by PUB to fulfill its mandate.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Under the direct supervision of the Publications Advisor, the consultant will be required to provide technical assistance in the following workstream:
Technical area: English Editor Coordinate the editorial content of multilingual projects, in close coordination with the English and Spanish Publication Specialists, from initial draft until delivery of final files. Follow production schedules and ensure tight deadlines are met while maintaining high quality standards. Follow closely the PAHO Style Guide to ensure conformity with PAHO language across all titles, advising authors where appropriate. Ensure timely communication of any problems affecting budget or deadlines. Support the Publications Team in developing content when required, Ensure that the manuscripts received are complete, in the correct format, and adequately tagged or marked up for layout. Be the focal point for typesetters. Provide clear indications, discuss solutions for editorial content problems, and ensure correct implementation of PAHO's brand and PAHO language specifications. Coordinate proofreaders with the production editor during production stages, providing indications and solving queries when needed. Check the editorial content quality of final print and digital files before publication. Proofread and perform light copy-editing of high-profile projects as required. Assist with any other duties as required. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: A bachelor's degree in communications, publishing, graphic design, or in any other field related to the functions of the post from a recognized university. Desirable: Master's degree in communications, publishing, graphic design or any other field related to the functions of the post from a recognized university. Years of relevant experience
Essential: At least 7 years of combined national and international experience in the fields of publishing, editorial, or communications. Desirable: Experience working in the field of public health. Experience working in the Region of the Americas. Experience working for an international organization (PAHO, WHO, UN agency, others) Language and level required
Essential: Fluent in written and spoken English or Spanish. Desirable: Knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese and French. Required Skills
Strong organizational and project management skills with excellent attention to detail. In depth experience of the publications process, from feasibility assessment of publication projects to costing, layout, design, proofreading and printing. Good contacts in the publishing industry, including project managers, designers, proofreaders and editors. Good knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator, and Adobe, as well as Excel, Power Point, and Word. Ability to work effectively under pressure in a diverse, team-oriented environment. Experience working in multicultural environments. CONTRACT DURATION
The estimated duration is from
27 April to 18 December 2026.
Daily Payrate
Daily rates can vary from US $258 to US $314 (based on 20 working days per month).
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.
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 - International PAHO Consultant
Job Posting: February 3, 2026
Closing Date: February 9, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Primary Location: Off Site
Organization: EIH Evidence and Intelligence for Action in Health
Schedule: Full time
PURPOSE OF CONSULTANCY ABOUT PAHO
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is the specialized international health agency for the Americas. It works with countries throughout the region to improve and protect people's health. PAHO engages in technical cooperation with its member countries to fight communicable and noncommunicable diseases and their causes, to strengthen health systems, and to respond to emergencies and disasters.
PAHO is committed to ensuring that all people have access to the health care they need, when they need it, with quality and without fear of falling into poverty. Through its work, PAHO promotes and supports the rights of everyone to good health. To advance these goals, PAHO promotes technical cooperation between countries and works in partnership with ministries of health and other government agencies, civil society organizations, other international agencies, universities, social security agencies, community groups, and other partners. PAHO promotes the inclusion of health in all public policies and the engagement of all sectors in efforts to ensure that people live longer, healthier lives, with good health as their most valuable resource. PAHO has 35 Member States and four Associate Members in the region. Under their leadership, PAHO sets regional health priorities and mobilizes action to address health problems that respect no borders and that, in many cases, jeopardize the sustainability of health systems.
PAHO wears two institutional hats: it is the specialized health agency of the Inter-American System and also serves as Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO), the specialized health agency of the United Nations. From its Washington, D.C., headquarters, 27 country offices and two specialized centers in the region, PAHO promotes evidence-based decision-making to improve and promote health as a driver of sustainable development.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
OBJECTIVE OF THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Evidence and Intelligence for Action in Health (EIH) leads the Organization in the strategic use of data and evidence to inform public health action. Its core work includes strengthening national health information systems, promoting digital transformation in health, advancing research and bioethics policies, and supporting the production, use, and dissemination of disaggregated data for equitable decision-making. The Department aims to improve access to quality data and foster a culture of information use in the Region of the Americas.
PURPOSE OF CONSULTANCY
The Publications Team, under the Department of EIH, actively engages in the quality assurance of PAHO publications throughout the publishing cycle, supporting authors with selection of the most appropriate product type and format, content development, advising on intellectual property, effective dissemination and visibility of final publications. Given the focus on advocacy and creation of digital content by EIH, PUB employs its unique set of skills to make complicated technical content relevant, interesting and understandable to a variety of audiences such as scientists, healthcare professionals, the media, and general public. Thus, PUB has a wide brief to manage that requires continuous support from external consultants specializing in particular skills that are required by PUB to fulfill its mandate.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Under the direct supervision of the Publications Advisor, the consultant will be required to provide technical assistance in the following workstream:
Technical area: English Editor Coordinate the editorial content of multilingual projects, in close coordination with the English and Spanish Publication Specialists, from initial draft until delivery of final files. Follow production schedules and ensure tight deadlines are met while maintaining high quality standards. Follow closely the PAHO Style Guide to ensure conformity with PAHO language across all titles, advising authors where appropriate. Ensure timely communication of any problems affecting budget or deadlines. Support the Publications Team in developing content when required, Ensure that the manuscripts received are complete, in the correct format, and adequately tagged or marked up for layout. Be the focal point for typesetters. Provide clear indications, discuss solutions for editorial content problems, and ensure correct implementation of PAHO's brand and PAHO language specifications. Coordinate proofreaders with the production editor during production stages, providing indications and solving queries when needed. Check the editorial content quality of final print and digital files before publication. Proofread and perform light copy-editing of high-profile projects as required. Assist with any other duties as required. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: A bachelor's degree in communications, publishing, graphic design, or in any other field related to the functions of the post from a recognized university. Desirable: Master's degree in communications, publishing, graphic design or any other field related to the functions of the post from a recognized university. Years of relevant experience
Essential: At least 7 years of combined national and international experience in the fields of publishing, editorial, or communications. Desirable: Experience working in the field of public health. Experience working in the Region of the Americas. Experience working for an international organization (PAHO, WHO, UN agency, others) Language and level required
Essential: Fluent in written and spoken English or Spanish. Desirable: Knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese and French. Required Skills
Strong organizational and project management skills with excellent attention to detail. In depth experience of the publications process, from feasibility assessment of publication projects to costing, layout, design, proofreading and printing. Good contacts in the publishing industry, including project managers, designers, proofreaders and editors. Good knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator, and Adobe, as well as Excel, Power Point, and Word. Ability to work effectively under pressure in a diverse, team-oriented environment. Experience working in multicultural environments. CONTRACT DURATION
The estimated duration is from
27 April to 18 December 2026.
Daily Payrate
Daily rates can vary from US $258 to US $314 (based on 20 working days per month).
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.