Advisor, Evaluation at Pan American… · Washington

Grade: P-4 Salary - Annually: Step I - 86,027.00 USD Post Adjustment - Annually: 46,970.74 USD

Contractual Agreement: Staff - Professional Post

Job Posting: June 16, 2026

Closing Date: July 7, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Primary Location: Washington, D.C.

Organization: PBE Planning, Budget and Evaluation

Schedule: Full time

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Advisor, Evaluation (P4)

Drive evidence-based decision-making and strengthen organizational performance across PAHO. This role provides strategic leadership to advance evaluation practices, foster learning, and enhance accountability throughout the Organization.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the leadership, guidance, and direct supervision of the Director, PBE, the incumbent is responsible for, but not necessarily limited to, the following assigned duties:

Lead the development and implementation of evaluation policies, guidelines, and workplans aligned with organizational priorities and Governing Bodies’ decisions.

Provide expert guidance on the design, execution, and reporting of evaluation activities, ensuring adherence to international standards and methodologies.

Strengthen Results-Based Management (RBM) by integrating evaluation into planning, budgeting, and performance monitoring processes.

Develop and implement systems, tools, and frameworks to enhance evaluation quality, track recommendations, and ensure follow-up on evaluation findings.

Promote organizational learning through capacity-building initiatives, knowledge management, and dissemination of lessons learned.

Foster collaboration with internal and external partners, including WHO and international evaluation networks, while providing leadership, guidance, and support to teams across the Organization.

For a complete list of functions, please see the post description.

EDUCATION

A bachelor’s degree in evaluation methods and management, health, or social science, and a master’s degree in business administration, management, or another discipline relevant to the functions of the post, from a recognized institution.

EXPERIENCE

Nine years of progressively responsible professional experience, at national and international levels, in the field of evaluation within the social sectors, including experience in consulting and/or managing projects related to organizational performance, budget, and business process review, systems development or enhancement, and project or program design and implementation. This should include at least two years of experience working at the corporate level.

LANGUAGES

Fluency in English or Spanish with working knowledge of the other language.

IT SKILLS

Demonstrated ability to effectively leverage current and emerging technologies, including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, to support evaluation processes and organizational performance. Advanced proficiency in standard IT tools (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint) is required. Knowledge of emerging technologies, including the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in evaluation, is highly desirable.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

For a complete list of competencies and skills, please refer to the post description.

The skills required are:

Strong expertise in evaluation methodologies (quantitative and qualitative) and results-based management frameworks.

Advanced analytical and strategic thinking skills to assess complex issues and provide actionable recommendations.

Ability to design and implement monitoring, evaluation, and reporting systems to support organizational performance.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear reports and engage senior stakeholders.

Proven leadership and team management capabilities, with experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

Strong partnership-building skills, including collaboration with international organizations and professional networks.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, deliver results under pressure, and work independently with a high degree of responsibility.

DURATION OF CONTRACT

One-year post of limited duration.

DISCLAIMER

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade and level.

• All applicants are required to complete an on-line profile to be considered for this post.

• Candidates will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration.

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the official degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. PAHO, considers official higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in one of the following databases:

            - World Higher Education Database (WHED), list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
  
               The list can be assessed through the link: http://whed.net/
  
            - Council for Higher Education Accreditation [chea.org](https://www.chea.org/search/default.asp.)
  
             - College Navigator, found on the website of the National Centre for Educational Statistics, [nces.gov](https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/) to support the validation process. 
  

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to PAHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and e-Manual.

PAHO/WHO is committed to:

• PAHO supports an environment of mutual respect and dignity for all applicants. All interested individuals who meet the requirements of this position are encouraged to apply.
• Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. To do so, email us at: pahorecruitment@paho.org
• Maintaining high standards of integrity and accountability. People joining PAHO are required to maintain these standards both in their professional work and personal activities.
• Promoting 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 misconduct.
• Providing a smoke-free environment.
• Protecting the people in the communities we serve. Therefore, we have zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. People who commit serious wrongdoing will be terminated and may also face criminal prosecution.