Grade:
P-2Salary - Annually:
Post Adjustment - Annually:
Contractual Agreement:
Staff - Professional PostJob Posting:
July 14, 2026Closing Date:
August 4, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern TimePrimary Location:
Washington, D.C.Organization:
RRF Regional Revolving FundsSchedule:
Full timeDESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Technical Officer, Regional Revolving Funds
Join us and help strengthen equitable access to vaccines and public health supplies across the Americas
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO), is seeking a highly motivated, results-oriented and collaborative Technical Officer, Regional Revolving Funds to support the efficient operation of the Revolving Fund for Access to Vaccines (RF) and contribute to ensuring sustainable, equitable access to vaccines, syringes and related supplies for Member States.
Under the general supervision of the Chief, Revolving Fund for Access to Vaccines (RRF/RF) and the direct supervision of the Technical Officer, Revolving Fund for Access to Vaccines (RRF/RF), the selected candidate will:
• Support the efficient and uninterrupted supply of vaccines and related products, ensuring alignment between planned deliveries, country demand and financial plans.
• Support demand planning activities, including the timely submission, validation and monitoring of country requirements, and coordinate solutions to address bottlenecks.
• Review procurement requisitions, track procurement and supply activities against approved demand plans, and contribute to procurement oversight processes.
• Coordinate processes related to Lines of Credit requests and allocations, monitor credit and capital accounts, and ensure compliance with established procedures.
• Monitor repayments and follow up on arrears, while supporting sound financial management practices.
• Oversee claims management activities, including claims submission, review of supporting documentation, provision of guidance and timely resolution of claims.
• Support process improvement initiatives and coordinate with Country Offices and key internal units to enhance operational efficiency.
• Contribute to maintaining policies and standard operating procedures, support communication and reporting activities, and assist with capacity-building initiatives.
For a complete list of functions, please see the post description.
What is required for this position?
Education
A bachelor’s degree in business administration, industrial engineering, logistics, finance or any field related to the functions of the post, from a recognized university.
Experience
Five years of combined national and international experience in logistics management with emphasis on vaccine management, international procurement, finance, and supply chain management.
Languages
Fluency in English or Spanish with working knowledge of the other. Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese would be an asset.
IT Skills
Demonstrated ability to effectively use current technology and software, spreadsheets and presentations, as well as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and management information systems. Other IT skills and knowledge of software programs such as Microsoft Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Word are considered essential.
Competencies and Skills
For a complete list of competencies and skills, please refer to the post description.
The skills required are:
• Extensive knowledge of supply chain management, particularly in an international environment.
• Knowledge of cold chain technologies and systems for the conservation of vaccines.
• Ability to negotiate, influence and positively impact the generation and implementation of plans for utilization and optimization of Revolving Funds.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary and international environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks in a complex organizational setting and adapt to changing demands.
• Ability to integrate managerial and administrative inputs into recommendations for decision-making.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and report-writing skills.
• Strong professional oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
Duration of Contract
Post of limited duration. First year probitionary period.
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
- College Navigator, found on the website of the National Centre for Educational Statistics, nces.gov 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: [email protected]
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, industrial engineering, logistics, finance or related field
- Five years combined national and international experience in logistics management with emphasis on vaccine management, international procurement, finance and supply chain management
- Fluency in English or Spanish with working knowledge of the other
- Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese
- Demonstrated ability to use Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and management information systems
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, Teams and SharePoint
- Extensive knowledge of supply chain management in an international environment
- Knowledge of cold chain technologies and vaccine conservation systems
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and report-writing skills
- Ability to negotiate, influence, manage multiple priorities and work in a multidisciplinary international environment
What We Do
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is the specialized international health agency for the Americas, dedicated to improving and protecting public health through technical cooperation, disease control, and health system strengthening.
