E T Consultant
Job #:
req39247
Organization:
World Bank
Sector:
Other
Grade:
EC3
Term Duration:
1 year 0 months
Recruitment Type:
Local Recruitment
Location:
Washington, DC,United States
Required Language(s):
English
Preferred Language(s):
Closing Date:
11/20/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
Background
The central contribution of the HNP Global Practice to the World Bank's twin goals is to enable the achievement of Universal Health Coverage (UHC), in which all people are effectively covered by essential health services, and nobody suffers undue financial hardship as a result of illness. The HNP Global Practice covering the Latin America and the Caribbean Region is managed by one Practice Manager, and works across sectors to deliver on health, nutrition and population outcomes.
Haiti is the only fragile state in the Latin America and the Caribbean Region. Political instability and gang violence have limited the movement of goods and people, and the health system faces recurrent stockouts of essential medicines and supplies, disrupted transport and distribution, weak institutional capacity and heavy dependence on external financing. The World Bank has a longstanding health portfolio in Haiti, under implementation by the Ministry of Public Health and Population's (MSPP) Project Management Unit (UGP). The Health Optimization and Preparation for Pandemic Emergency in Haiti project (HOPE, P512436) is under preparation in close partnership with the Global Fund, the Global Financing Facility (GFF), with Project effectiveness expected for early 2027. This Project includes significant investments and coordination with key sector partners, particularly with the Global Fund, in supply chain of health products.
Duties and Accountabilities
The LAC Health, Nutrition and Population (HNP) Global Practice seeks an extended term consultant (Health Supply Chain Specialist) to support its operational and technical engagement in health in Haiti, with a focus on strengthening the supply chain for health products. This includes rigorous technical assistance to World Bank clients in Haiti, namely the MSPP, to ensure that high quality, relevant and cost-effective supply chain solutions are designed and implemented in line with country analytics and international best practice. The consultant will work closely with the HNP Task Teams and with other units in Procurement, Financial Management and Environmental and Social, and will support a coordinated approach across the World Bank portfolio.
The ETC will report to the LAC HNP Practice Manager.
More specifically, the ETC will:
• Co-conduct, under the leadership of the Haiti health task team the design and supervision of HOPE (P512436) and any other ongoing health operations or analytical work, as the Task Team's expert on supply chain, including procurement planning, storage solutions, waste management strategies, distribution, logistics information systems, and civil works supervision.
• In coordination with the Task Team Leaders, ensure the coherence of the policy dialogue, technical assistance and operational activities of the World Bank on health supply chains and waste management, including dialogue with the MSPP and with key stakeholders such as the Global Fund, GFF, UN partners and other bilateral donors.
• Provide high-quality technical guidance based on his global expertise related to the strategic planning and implementation of a national model for the supply and distribution of health supplies adapted to the Haiti context and support its translation into project-supported activities and ongoing policy dialogue.
• Provide technical support to the MSPP and the Project Implementation Unit on the implementation of supply chain activities, including technical specifications, procurement and contract monitoring (in coordination with Procurement), delivery to facilities in hard-to-reach areas, emergency preparedness and response, and related infrastructure and waste management.
• Monitor supply chain performance and risks, and contribute to supervision missions, Implementation Status Reports, portfolio reviews, and ad-hoc internal reporting requirements and updates.
• Strengthen the capacity of counterparts through training and mentoring and contribute lessons and good practices from previous engagement to the World Bank health community.
• Provide sector-specific inputs to strategic and operational products (for example, country briefings, background reports and portfolio performance reviews).
• On an as needed basis, support ad-hoc requests for technical assistance and expertise on supply chain and waste management and other domain of relevant domain of expertise in the LAC region
Selection Criteria
• Advanced degree (master's degree or equivalent) in international development, public administration, economics, public health, supply chain-related training or relevant experience for the position.
• Minimum of 12 years combined education and work experience in program management and/or implementation roles positions (in international organizations, NGOs, the public or private sector, think-tanks or academia) in one or more of the following areas: health supply chains; logistics; field operations and quality assurance processes; project design, implementation , and management; procurement of health products; health systems strengthening; health service delivery; project monitoring and evaluation. Experience in two or more of these areas is advantageous.
• At least 8 years of work experience in/on low-income, fragile or conflict-affected countries, or in humanitarian settings. Experience in Haiti is an advantage.
• Experience with supply chain activities financed by the Global Fund, GFF, US Government, or other partners, and with emergency or outbreak response logistics, is an advantage.
• Ability to function effectively in multidisciplinary teams within a matrix environment. Proven ability to work across sectors, in a multicultural environment, and under pressure, with minimal supervision.
• Prior knowledge of the health system in Haiti, from work experience or academic studies, is a strong advantage.
• A drive for results, including a proven track record of high standards and accountability for work products, meeting deadlines, prioritizing tasks and working collectively with others.
• Fluency in French and proficiency in English
• Frequent travel to Haiti should be expected if and when conditions allow it.
WBG Culture Attributes:
1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.
World Bank Group Core Competencies
As per WBG policy, an Extended Term (ET) appointment is subject to a lifetime maximum of three (3) years. Former and current ET staff who have completed or are in the process of completing their third-year ET appointment are not eligible for future ET appointments.
