International Consultant - Strategic Planning, Costing, Monitoring, and Evaluation for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
Organizational Context
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant global health threat. The WHO South-East Asia Region is supporting Member States in implementing National Action Plans on AMR. To enhance these efforts, WHO is establishing a roster of experts to provide technical assistance in strategic planning, costing, resource mobilization, monitoring, evaluation, and One Health coordination, enabling rapid deployment of specialized support.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this consultancy is to establish a roster of international experts to provide specialized technical support to WHO Member States in the South-East Asia Region. These consultants will assist in the development, implementation, costing, monitoring, evaluation, and review of National Action Plans (NAPs) on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). Their work will align with the Global Action Plan on AMR and the WHO SEARO Regional Roadmap, promoting a One Health approach. The roster will ensure WHO can quickly mobilize qualified individuals to address national and regional priorities, thereby strengthening AMR national programmes and improving health system resilience against this growing threat.
Responsibilities
Consultants will be responsible for a range of activities supporting national AMR programmes. This includes conducting situational and strategic analyses, facilitating stakeholder consultations, and developing or updating National Action Plans with implementation frameworks. They will also be tasked with costing these plans, estimating resource needs, developing financing strategies, and assessing cost-effectiveness. Furthermore, consultants will design monitoring, evaluation, and accountability frameworks, including data collection tools and reporting mechanisms. They may also conduct mid-term and end-term programme reviews, analyze progress and bottlenecks, and produce reports with recommendations. Finally, responsibilities include developing training materials, delivering workshops, and providing mentoring to national teams to build capacity in strategic planning, costing, and M&E.
Work Experience
Essential experience includes at least five years (Band B) or ten years (Band C) of progressive experience in strategic planning, programme review, financing, monitoring and evaluation, or health systems strengthening. Experience supporting national/regional programmes in LMICs, particularly in the WHO SEARO region, and working with international organizations or governments is desirable.
Skills
Expertise in AMR policy and strategy, National Action Plan development, health economics, costing, resource mobilization, Monitoring & Evaluation (MEL), results-based management, programme assessment, public health planning, One Health implementation, governance, and multisectoral coordination. Ability to apply WHO standards, analyze complex data, write technical reports, and communicate effectively with diverse audiences. Facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills are also essential.