INTRODUCTION
A three-month Project Manager consultancy is available in Pretoria for an experienced professional to coordinate and oversee Multi-Country and Single-Country Pandemic Fund grants. The position is full-time and based on site at the WHO South Africa Country Office.
Applicants need an advanced university degree in a relevant field and at least seven years of progressively responsible experience in project management, programme coordination, grant management, public health programme implementation or a related area. Excellent written and spoken English is required.
QUICK FACTS
Closing Date: 20 August 2026, 12:59 AM
Salary/Stipend: Monthly remuneration in USD or ZAR, determined according to WHO consultancy rates, experience, qualifications and approved budget provisions. Travel costs are excluded.
Location: WHO South Africa Country Office, Pretoria, South Africa
Minimum Requirements: Advanced university degree (Master’s level or equivalent) in Public Health, Health Systems Management, Project Management, Business Administration, Finance, Health Economics, Epidemiology, International Development or a related field; at least seven years of progressively responsible experience; excellent written and spoken English.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
This is an External Consultant position with a contract duration of 3 months.
The Project Manager will coordinate the implementation of Multi-Country and Single-Country Pandemic Fund grants and monitor activities, budgets, deliverables, compliance, financial performance and reporting.
The consultant will work with WHO technical units, implementing partners, government counterparts, third-party assurance providers and relevant governance structures.
The role is based on site in Pretoria. Off-site work is not applicable unless authorised by WHO.
WHO SHOULD APPLY
Applicants should have:
An advanced university degree (Master’s level or equivalent) in Public Health, Health Systems Management, Project Management, Business Administration, Finance, Health Economics, Epidemiology, International Development or a related field.
At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in project management, programme coordination, grant management, public health programme implementation or related fields.
Demonstrated experience managing donor-funded programmes and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
Experience in monitoring and evaluation, compliance oversight, financial management and reporting.
Strong project and programme management skills.
Knowledge of donor-funded programme implementation and governance.
Knowledge of risk management, compliance monitoring and quality assurance.
Experience with budget monitoring, financial analysis and contract management.
Strong analytical, report-writing and presentation skills.
Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and manage competing priorities.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and project tracking tools.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent written and spoken English.
Added advantage:
Additional training or certification in project management, grant management, monitoring and evaluation, risk management, quality assurance or donor-funded programme management.
Experience with the Pandemic Fund, Global Fund, Gavi, World Bank, UN agencies or similar donor-funded programmes.
Experience working with WHO and implementing partner management.
Experience conducting quality assurance reviews, assessments, audits or compliance monitoring.
PROGRAMME / JOB BENEFITS
Job type: External consultant
Contract duration: 3 months
Work schedule: Full-time
Remuneration: Monthly remuneration in USD or ZAR
Professional exposure: Experience coordinating donor-funded Pandemic Fund grants and working with multiple stakeholders.
Travel exposure: The consultant may be required to travel within South Africa and, where necessary, internationally, subject to WHO policies and authorisation.
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
This opportunity can help you gain experience in:
Project and programme coordination
Grant implementation and monitoring
Donor-funded programme governance
Quality assurance and risk management
Financial and budget monitoring
Contract management
Compliance monitoring
Reporting and performance tracking
Coordinating multiple stakeholders
Working in an international public health programme environment
KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinate implementation of the Multi-Country and Single-Country Pandemic Fund grants.
Ensure activities, budgets and deliverables align with approved proposals, workplans, donor requirements and Steering Committee decisions.
Coordinate between WHO, implementing partners, government counterparts and other stakeholders.
Monitor implementation progress and address bottlenecks affecting delivery.
Lead and coordinate implementing partner capacity assessments, quality assurance reviews and spot checks.
Review findings and prepare consolidated reports and management action plans.
Track and facilitate resolution of compliance issues, unsupported expenditures and identified risks.
Establish and oversee quality assurance frameworks across implementing partners.
Strengthen internal controls and risk mitigation measures.
Monitor compliance with WHO standards, donor requirements and grant procedures.
Oversee GLOAs, APWs and other grant-related contractual arrangements.
Coordinate Purchase Orders and contractual instruments.
Review contract documentation before processing.
Monitor budgets, funding ceilings and implementation timelines.
Monitor implementing partner deliverables against approved workplans and timelines.
Review and validate technical and financial reports.
Monitor payment schedules and ensure payments are linked to verified outputs and deliverables.
Maintain a grant reporting calendar and tracking system.
Monitor grant disbursements against approved outputs, milestones and implementation plans.
Identify implementation delays, budget variances and financial risks.
Monitor fund utilisation and identify underutilisation, overutilisation, misallocations and implementation delays.
Lead and monitor implementation of PAR recommendations.
Maintain a centralised corrective action tracker.
Provide regular implementation updates to WHO Country Office Management and governance structures.
Prepare consolidated reports on progress, risks, compliance and key performance indicators.
Coordinate Pandemic Fund reporting requirements.
Support submissions to the Steering Committee and Programme Development Unit.
Prepare briefing materials, presentations, action trackers and decision logs for governance meetings.
LOCATIONS AND REFERENCE NUMBERS
South Africa
Pretoria — Ref No. 2603303
HOW TO APPLY
1. Prepare your application according to the requirements for the Project Manager – Pandemic Fund Grants (Multi-Country and Single-Country) consultancy.
2. Ensure your qualifications and experience clearly meet the stated requirements.
3. Include accurate information about your relevant project management, grant management, donor-funded programme and financial management experience.
4. Use the correct reference number: 2603303.
5. Submit your application before the closing date of 20 August 2026 at 12:59 AM.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
The contract duration is 3 months.
The position is full-time.
The consultant will be based on site at the WHO South Africa Country Office in Pretoria.
Off-site work is not applicable unless authorised by WHO.
The consultant may be required to undertake duty travel within South Africa and, where necessary, internationally.
Specific travel dates, locations and purposes will be determined and authorised according to WHO policies and procedures.
Full medical clearance is required if travel is involved.
Travel costs are excluded from remuneration and will be separately authorised according to WHO rules and procedures.
Remuneration is determined according to WHO consultancy rates, experience, qualifications and approved Pandemic Fund budget provisions.
The application deadline shown is 20 August 2026 at 12:59 AM.
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FINAL WORD
This consultancy is suited to an experienced project or programme management professional who meets the qualification and seven-year experience requirements. If you meet the stated criteria, make sure your application uses Ref No. 2603303 and is submitted before 20 August 2026 at 12:59 AM.