Consultant Opportunity with UNITAID| Up to $9,980/Month | Remote

Looking to apply your expertise in healthcare manufacturing, project management, or stakeholder coordination to a high-impact, global initiative? UNITAID, a WHO-hosted global health agency, is hiring a remote consultant to support Regional Manufacturing for Equitable Access (RMEA). This 11-month consultancy offers a monthly rate of $7,000 – $9,980 USD, depending on experience.

🔍 About the Role

The selected consultant will support the RMEA team’s mission of expanding regional manufacturing capacity — with an initial focus on Africa and the potential to scale into Latin America and other underserved regions. The role focuses on transitioning strategies into implementation, deepening strategic partnerships, and improving stakeholder coordination.

📌 Key Responsibilities

Over the course of the 11-month consultancy, the consultant will:

• ✅ Support transition to implementation phase by January 2026

• ✅ Coordinate 3+ global or regional stakeholder events

• ✅ Develop a stakeholder management strategy and tracking tool

• ✅ Operationalize 1+ strategic partnership agreements

• ✅ Design and roll out an internal coordination tool

• ✅ Deliver 3 technical reports summarizing insights and project progress

Consultant Opportunity with UNITAID

🎓 Qualifications

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, life sciences, pharmacy, public health, or business administration

• Preferred: Advanced degree or certifications in health product development or manufacturing

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years in project or grant management

• LMIC and multi-stakeholder coordination experience

• Working knowledge of the manufacturing value chain and healthcare supply chains

• Preferred: Experience in regulatory affairs, IP, quality assurance, or global health access initiatives

🛠️ Skills Required

• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills

• Financial literacy and comfort with grant management a plus

• English: Expert-level

• French: Intermediate (preferred)

🌐 Contract Details

• 💼 Position Type: External Consultant

• 📅 Duration: 11 months (ending June 2026)

• 🌍 Location: Fully Remote (international travel required)

• 💰 Monthly Pay: USD $7,000 – $9,980

• 🧳 Travel: Yes, for stakeholder events and coordination

• 🗓️ Application Deadline: July 28, 2025

✅ Why Join UNITAID?

• Be part of a global mission to expand equitable access to life-saving health products

• Contribute to pandemic preparedness and sustainable development

• Work alongside experts across Africa, Latin America, and beyond

• Enjoy the flexibility of a home-based role while influencing global health systems

📝 How to Apply

Visit WHO Careers Portal and search for the Consultant: Regional Manufacturing for Equitable Access listing. Submit your CV, cover letter, and any supporting documentation before July 28, 2025.