SSA – Project Assistant Pandemic Preparedness & Response _ WCO-SRL

World Health Organization - WHO SE_SRL WR Office, Sri Lanka

Consultant Closes 10 Apr 2026 7 days left

Overview

To assist in planning, coordination, monitoring, and reporting of pandemic-related activities under the Pandemic Fund, utilizing a One Health approach.


Key Responsibilities
  • Support the planning, implementation, and day-to-day coordination of Pandemic Fund–supported activities.
  • Assist in operationalizing One Health activities.
  • Coordinate with relevant ministries, departments, and technical partners.
  • Monitor implementation progress and flag challenges.
  • Facilitate communication and coordination among One Health stakeholders.
  • Support organization of meetings, workshops, and trainings.
  • Ensure follow-up on actions arising from meetings.
  • Maintain accurate records of activities.
  • Prepare periodic progress reports.
  • Support the preparation of technical and financial documentation.
  • Compile data for national and international reporting.
  • Provide administrative and logistical support for field activities.
  • Assist in documentation of best practices.
  • Perform any other related duties.
Required Experience
  • At least 3 years of work experience as a Project Officer or in a similar role.
  • Experience in working with the Government Sector and or another UN/ International Organizations.
  • Familiarity with the UN system, grant funding, policies and monitoring and evaluation.
Qualifications
  • Completion of secondary school education - GCE (A/L) in the biological sciences stream.
  • Certificate in Project Management/ Business Administration.
  • A bachelor’s degree in health sciences, public health, veterinary sciences, environmental sciences or a related discipline.
Other Details
Languages Required
Expert knowledge of English and expert knowledge of a local language (Sinhala or Tamil)
Languages Preferred
Fluency in English and Sinhala; knowledge of Tamil will be an added advantage.
Contract Duration
6 MONTHS
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
G4- Step 1
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