WHO Remote Consultancy Opportunity , Remuneration: USD7,000 – USD9,980 per month OR USD350 – USD499 per day ( Based on experience)

The World Health Organization (WHO) is hiring a remote Gender Specialist to support the GEF Building Resilience of Health Systems in Pacific Island LDCs to Climate Change project. This is a powerful opportunity to advance gender equality, climate resilience, and health adaptation across Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.

What the role is about:

You’ll lead a full review and alignment of the project’s Gender Action Plan, ensuring it fits WHO’s gender analysis framework. The consultant will help each country develop context-specific Gender Action Plans that strengthen women’s empowerment, gender-responsive health systems, and climate adaptation efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

✔️ Conduct a comprehensive gender analysis
✔️ Review and revise the project’s Gender Action Plan
✔️ Develop gender action plans for 4 Pacific countries
✔️ Tailor WHO’s guidance to national realities
✔️ Provide technical support, indicators, and roadmaps
✔️ Integrate gender equity across planning, delivery & reporting

Why this matters:

Climate change hits Pacific Island nations hard—affecting health services, disease patterns, food security, and community resilience. Gender-responsive planning ensures women, men, and vulnerable groups receive equitable protection and support.

Who can apply:

• Degree in gender studies, development, sociology, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 5+ years in gender mainstreaming, women’s empowerment, sustainable development
• Strong experience with gender analysis, gender indicators & action plans
• Experience working with governments, communities & multi-country projects
• Excellent analytical, communication & facilitation skills
• English fluency required

Contract & Pay:

• Remote
• Payband B: USD 7,000–9,980/month OR USD 350–499/day
• Duration: 60 days over 4 months

If you’re passionate about gender equality, climate resilience, and driving real impact across the Pacific, this consultancy is an incredible opportunity!

APPLY ONLINE AT : https://careers.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2504237