Emergency Preparedness, Readiness and Response Officer Consultants

Vacancy announcement: World Health Organization (WHO) seeks a Emergency Preparedness, Readiness and Response Officer Consultants for their operations in Mogadishu. This role falls within the Emergency Affairs sector and requires candidates with 7 - 8 years of relevant experience. The closing date for this vacancy is May, 03. Contractual Arrangement: External consultant Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 6 Month (Subject to availability of funds, satisfactory performance, and continuing need for the position) Job Posting: Apr 26, 2026, 11:09:26 AM Closing Date: May 3, 2026, 12:59:00 AM Primary Location: Somalia-Mogadiscio Organization: EM_SOM WHO Representative's Office, Somalia Schedule: Full-time IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings. .. 1. Purpose of the Consultancy Under the WHO Health Emergencies Programme, the incumbent will provide technical support to enhance health emergency preparedness and response at the country level, ensuring compliance with the International Health Regulations (IHR). The role involves advising the WHO country office on health security issues, development of all-hazard health emergency plan and supporting the implementation of emergency preparedness and response plans. Besides, the incumbent will be deployed to emergency operations whenever required.2. BackgroundSomalia has demonstrated incremental progress in strengthening its health emergency response capacities over recent years. Nevertheless, various external and internal factors continue to impede sustained development in this domain. The country remains vulnerable to a broad spectrum of health threats, including infectious disease outbreaks, natural disasters, and other public health emergencies, which can significantly undermine national and global health security.Multiple evaluations have highlighted critical gaps in Somalia’s preparedness and response frameworks. The 2016 Joint External Evaluation (JEE) revealed limited capacity or complete lack of capacity across 44 out of 48 technical areas under the International Health Regulations (IHR). Key deficiencies include inadequate legislation and regulatory frameworks, weak surveillance systems, insufficient laboratory capacity—partic === Skills & Qualifications === Specific requirements - Qualifications required: • Essential: Advanced university degree (Master’s level or above) for high end of range in medicine, public health, epidemiology, health systems, or related field. from an accredited/ recognized institute with Master`s degree in in Public Health.- Experience required:• 7–10 years of relevant experience at national and international levels in health operations, with proven expertise in managing outbreaks and health emergencies. Experience in managing both human and financial resources is required - Skills / Technical skills and knowledge:• Excellent presentation and communication skills• Excellent leadership and coordination skills • Strong analytical and report-writing skills• TOT Certified• Excellent facilitation and materials development; English required• Strong analytical and report-writing skills. Language requirements: Expert in English. 6. Place of assignmentThe consultant to be based in Mogadishu with trav --- About Mogadishu --- Mogadishu, known locally as Muqdisho, is the capital of Somalia and the country's largest city. It serves as the political, economic, and cultural heart of the nation. The city hosts the headquarters of numerous UN agencies, international NGOs, and government institutions, offering diverse career opportunities for development and humanitarian professionals. Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Muqdisho • La-talin • Shaqo Cusub

Specific requirements - Qualifications required: • Essential: Advanced university degree (Master’s level or above) for high end of range in medicine, public health, epidemiology, health systems, or related field. from an accredited/ recognized institute with Master`s degree in in Public Health.- Experience required:• 7–10 years of relevant experience at national and international levels in health operations, with proven expertise in managing outbreaks and health emergencies. Experience in managing both human and financial resources is required - Skills / Technical skills and knowledge:• Excellent presentation and communication skills• Excellent leadership and coordination skills • Strong analytical and report-writing skills• TOT Certified• Excellent facilitation and materials development; English required• Strong analytical and report-writing skills. Language requirements: Expert in English. 6. Place of assignmentThe consultant to be based in Mogadishu with travel to different Federal Member States.7. Medical clearance The selected Consultant will be expected to provide a medical certificate of fitness for work.8. TravelIn-country travel.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.

Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged. • WHO's workforce adheres to the WHO Values Charter and is committed to put the WHO Values into practice - https://www.who.int/about/who-we-are/our-values. • 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 WHO and the Consultant. • 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 in each location/jurisdiction in which the work hereunder is performed, and the Consultant shall not be entitled to any reimbursement thereof by WHO. Apply on employer site