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THE JOURNAL AIMS TO AMPLIFY AFRICAN RESEARCH AND POLICY-RELEVANT EVIDENCE, STRENGTHEN KNOWLEDGE TRANSLATION, AND SUPPORT EVIDENCE-INFORMED DECISION-MAKING ACROSS MEMBER STATES. Research governance both in AFRO and in Member States 3. Explicit requirements include 7 years’ experience and degree in areas related to health research, public health or social sciences.
Last checked: 3 hours ago
Closing date: Wednesday, 1 July 2026
Country: Global
Duty station: Not specified
Contract type: External consultant
Grade: Not specified
Applicant eligibility: Not explicit in source
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1. Support the establishment of the WHO AFRO journal in the provided timelines
a. Assist to finalize the agreement with BMJ
b. Help to establish the editorial board
c. Coordinate the official launching of the journal at the 76th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa in August 2026
2. Support work related to research governance both in WHO AFRO and in Member States
3. Provide support in other areas of the Research Unit
o Essential: Master’s degree in areas related to health research, public health or social sciences.
o Desirable: Certification in publishing, research ethics, bioethics, health research governance or research methodology.
o Essential: At least 7 years’ experience in health research, research systems
o Desirable: Experience with scientific publishing, editorial processes, and managing peer-reviewed journals in a regional or international context.
1. Strong functional knowledge of health research systems, research governance, and ethical review processes for research involving human participants.
2. Expertise in scientific writing, editorial standards and peer-reviewed journals management.
3. Familiarity with WHO or UN research governance frameworks, publication policies, or digital publishing platforms.
4. Ability to engage and communicate effectively and diplomatically with external partners including Ministries of Health, donor institutions, Civil Society, and
other stakeholders.
5. Experience in coordinating multi-stakeholder research initiatives, organizing committees, and providing training or mentorship in ethics and publication
practices.
Essential: Expert knowledge of spoken and written English.
Desirable: Working knowledge of French or another UN official language is an advantage.
The selected consultant will report to the Coordinator of Research, Digital Health and Innovation Unit
Off-site - Home based
The consultant is not expected to travel.
Band level B - USD 8,500 per month
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• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
• A written test may be used as a form of screening.
• If your candidature is retained for interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
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• Consultants working in Switzerland must register with the applicable Swiss cantonal tax authorities and social security authorities, within the prescribed timeframes (Guidelines issued by the Swiss Mission are available at: https://www.eda.admin.ch/missions/mission-onu-geneve/en/home/manual-regime-privileges-and-immunities/introduction/Manuel-personnes-sans-privileges-et-immunites-carte-H/Non fonctionnaires et stagiaires.html
The purpose of this vacancy is to develop a list of qualified candidates for inclusion in this advertised roster. All applicants will be notified in writing of the outcome of their application (whether successful or unsuccessful) upon conclusion of the selection process. Successful candidates will be placed on the roster and subsequently may be selected for consultancy assignments falling in this area of work or for similar requirements/tasks/deliverables. Inclusion in the Roster does not guarantee selection to a consultant contract. There is no commitment on either side.
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