Consultant - WHO Collaborating Centres, WPRO

Position details

• Vacancy number: 2604850
• Contractual arrangement: External consultant
• Contract duration: 5 months
• Organization: WP/DPM Director, Programme Management
• Schedule: Full-time
• Closing date: Nov 24, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

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Purpose of consultancy  

To support the Country Support and Project Management Group (CSP) in following up on and documenting progress on the recommendations of the Fifth Regional Forum of WHO Collaborating Centres in the Western Pacific, including refining the action plan, tracking progress and achievements, improving monitoring and reporting, strengthening the visibility of WHOCC contributions, and supporting preparations for the next Regional Forum.

Background  

The Fifth Regional Forum of WHO Collaborating Centres in the Western Pacific, held in November 2025, identified key recommendations to strengthen collaboration, coordination, visibility, technical cooperation, and alignment of WHOCC activities with regional and country priorities. Following the Forum, a draft action plan was developed, and several follow-up activities have been initiated.

As the Region moves towards the next Regional Forum in 2027, there is a need to review progress against the action plan, document achievements and lessons learned, and identify remaining gaps and priorities. WHO therefore seeks consultancy support to refine the action plan, improve how progress is monitored and reported, and strengthen the visibility and communication of WHOCC contributions and progress made in following up on the Forum recommendations.

Deliverables

The selected consultant will support CSP in following up on the recommendations of the Fifth Regional Forum of WHO Collaborating Centres in the Western Pacific.

The consultant will review progress against the draft action plan, consult with relevant WPRO divisions, country offices and selected WHOCCs, and refine the action plan by clarifying actions, timelines, responsibilities, milestones and indicators.

The consultant will develop practical tools for monitoring, reporting and tracking progress; document achievements, challenges and lessons learned; gather feedback from relevant stakeholders; and recommend ways to improve the visibility and communication of WHOCC contributions.

The consultant will also prepare a final package of the refined action plan and related monitoring and reporting tools to support continued follow-up and preparations for the next Regional Forum.

Method(s) to carry out the activity                     

The work will be carried out under the direct supervision of the Executive Officer and the Coordinator, CSP, and in collaboration with relevant WPRO divisions, country offices and WHOCCs. The consultant will review relevant documents, consult with relevant stakeholders, and participate in meetings and discussions. Draft outputs will be revised based on feedback received.

Outputs

Output 1: Review of progress against the action plan

Deliverable 1.1: Inception report and assessment methodology

•         Review relevant documentation and activities undertaken since the Fifth Regional Forum.

•         Develop the inception report, workplan, assessment methodology and approach to stakeholder consultations.

•         Hold initial coordination meetings with relevant stakeholders.

•         Review existing approaches to monitoring, reporting, visibility and communication to inform the assessment.

Deliverable 1.2: Progress assessment report

•         Consult relevant WPRO divisions, country offices and selected WHO CCs and summarize their inputs.

•         Review progress against the action plan, including achievements, challenges, gaps and pending actions.

•         Review current approaches for WHOCC visibility, communication, monitoring and reporting.

•         Prepare a report summarizing progress and recommending areas for improvement.

Output 2: Refined action plan, monitoring tools and recommendations to improve WHOCC visibility

Deliverable 2.1: Draft refined action plan, monitoring tools and visibility recommendations

•         Refine the action plan, including actions, timelines, responsibilities, milestones, and indicators, considering GPW14 and relevant regional priorities.

•         Develop practical tools and templates for monitoring, reporting and tracking progress.

•         Propose practical ways to improve WHOCC visibility and communication, including through the dashboard, website and newsletter.

•         Prepare the draft action plan, monitoring tools and visibility recommendations for review by relevant stakeholders.

Deliverable 2.2: Final refined action plan, monitoring tools and visibility recommendations for WHO's consideration/approval. 

•         Gather feedback from relevant stakeholders on the draft action plan, monitoring tools and visibility recommendations.

•         Incorporate stakeholder feedback and finalize the action plan.

•         Finalize the indicators, reporting templates  and tools for tracking progress.

•         Finalize recommendations for WHOCC visibility and communication, including through the website, dashboard and newsletter.

Output 3: Progress reporting and roadmap towards the Sixth Regional Forum

Deliverable 3.1: Draft progress report and 2027 roadmap

•         Prepare a draft report summarizing achievements, lessons learned, challenges, remaining priorities and recommendations.

•         Prepare a draft 2027 roadmap showing priority actions, responsibilities and reporting milestones.

•         Prepare briefing materials summarizing progress, key findings and recommended next steps.

Deliverable 3.2: Final progress report, 2027 roadmap and management briefing

•         Finalize the progress report, incorporating stakeholder feedback and updates.

•         Finalize the 2027 roadmap to support continued follow-up and preparation for the Sixth Regional Forum.

•         Consolidate the refined action plan, monitoring and reporting tools, and visibility recommendations into a final package.

•         Finalize presentation materials and deliver a management briefing on key findings, recommendations and next steps.

 

 Qualifications, experience, skills and languages

Educational Qualifications

Essential: A university degree in public health, social sciences, international development and project management, or a related field.
Desirable: A postgraduate degree (e.g., master’s or higher) in a relevant discipline would be an advantage.

Experience

Essential: A minimum of three years of professional experience in public health and/or health research, including some experience in an international context.
Desirable: Experience in strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation, or programme implementation review.

Skills/Knowledge

Essential: Excellent report-writing skills. Strong oral and written communication skills in English. Proven ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines. Ability to analyze and summarize information from different sources.
Desirable: Knowledge of monitoring and reporting approaches in public health programmes.

Languages and level required (Basic/Intermediate/Expert):

Essential: Expert knowledge of spoken and written English

Location

The Consultant will be based in Manila and expected to report at the WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific.  

Travel

The Consultant is not expected to travel.

Remuneration and budget (travel costs are excluded):

       a.   Remuneration: USD 5,000 per month
b.  Living expenses (A living expense is payable to on-site consultants who are internationally recruited): USD 2,100 per month
c.  Expected duration of contract:  Five (5) months