Educational Qualifications
Essential: Minimum an advanced university degree in public health, social sciences, development, evaluation, or related field.
Experience Required
At least 10 years of experience in conducting evaluations preferably in the areas of public health/emergencies or development and experience in country-level strategic / programme evaluations, with a focus on the Middle East.
Skills/Technical skills and knowledge
- Demonstrated knowledge of public health and humanitarian/emergency programmes and country response to public health emergencies, health systems strengthening, and Primary health care.
- Proven experience in conducting participatory and utilization-focused evaluations, qualitative and quantitative data collection methods, analysis of data, and experience in handling data limitations.
- Experience evaluating incorporation of health equity, gender equality, human rights, and other equity issues in programmes.
- Appropriate knowledge and skills of the evaluand with relevant experience in performing similar evaluations involving organizational reform in multilateral or United Nations organizations.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with people from different backgrounds to
deliver high-quality products within a short period
Languages and level required
Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills in English. Arabic would be an asset.
5. Location
Amman, Jordan (On-site).
6. Planned timelines (Subject to confirmation)
50 working days
Start date: 27 July 2026
End date: 31 October 2026
7. Medical clearance
The selected Consultant will be expected to provide a medical certificate of fitness for work.
8. Travel
The Consultant is expected to travel exact dates will be determined later:
From | TBD | To | TBD | Place of Residence-Amman-Place of Residence
Purpose: | To perform in-country mission for 10 days for data collection, including key informant interviews with WCO, MoH, EU delegation and other external stakeholders and health service providers, including field visits.
All travel arrangements will be made by WHO
WHO will not be responsible for tickets purchased by the Consultant without the express, prior authorization of WHO. While on mission under the terms of this consultancy, the Consultant will receive subsistence allowance .
Visas requirements: it is the consultant’s responsibility to fulfil visa requirements and ask for visa support letter(s) if needed.
Additional Information
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