International Consultant - Strengthening Antimicrobial Resistance activities in WHO Europe

Overview

The consultant will support WHO/Europe in strengthening the Central Asian and European Surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance (CAESAR) network, advancing antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention and control capacity-building, and contributing to the development, piloting, and governance of the AMR Accountability Index.

Tasks Summary

• Coordinate CAESAR communication with national focal points and partners; provide monthly updates.
• Review and update the CAESAR dashboard; produce one joint surveillance summary.
• Deliver at least two CAESAR Clinics and support TrACSS reporting and GLASS data integration.
• Develop AMS/IPC yearlong training curriculum and mentorship plan.
• Contribute to implementation in 24 hospitals across 6 countries by conducting assessment missions, documenting reports and close coordination with facility representatives.
• Manage learning and knowledge-exchange platforms; deliver and evaluate quarterly training sessions.
• Participate in pre-training assessments; produce mission summaries.
• Prepare promotional materials and recommend/advise on outreach activities.
• Organize and document all Independent Expert Group and Member State consultation meetings.
• Contribute to at least three pilot country missions and produce mission reports.
• Provide technical advice on methodological refinement and indicator development.
• Prepare documentation for RC76 preparatory processes.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of five years of experience in AMR coordination (particularly in WHO European Region), strong emphasis on AMR surveillance, capacity-building, and tool development.
• Experience providing advisory services in infectious disease prevention and control, antimicrobial stewardship, and AMR assessment tool development.
• Experience coordinating and delivering teaching activities within adult learning, postgraduate, or graduate medical education.
• Experience developing and delivering AMR-related training for adult learners, including online courses and continuous education programmes.
• Experience using AI-based tools to enhance continuous learning, training delivery, and the analysis or interpretation of AMR surveillance data.

Qualification Requirements

Advanced University Degree (Master’s or higher) in health science, public health, public management, economics, epidemiology, or related field.

Other Details

Languages Required: Expert knowledge of English Intermediate knowledge of French

Languages Preferred: Intermediate knowledge of Russian

Contract Duration: 11 months

Work Modality: home based, involving travels and working in WHO Regional Office for Europe, UN City, Copenhagen, Denmark

Remuneration: Payband level B (high end of range) Monthly rate range from USD 8,490 up to USD 9,980 OR Daily rate range from USD 425 up to USD 499