Roster of Consultants - Regulatory Systems Strengthening, Local Production Ecosystem Support, Technology Transfer & Technical Assistance Coordination
World Health Organization · Brazzaville, Congo · Apply by November 9, 2026
About this role
1. BACKGROUND WHO AFRO is establishing an integrated Consultant Roster to support Member States in strengthening regulatory systems, local production, manufacturing ecosystems, technology transfer (TT), and technical assistance (TA) coordination for medicines, vaccines, diagnostics, medical devices, and other health technologies. PURPOSE OF THE CONSULTANCY ROSTER The roster will enable WHO AFRO to rapidly deploy qualified experts to: • Strengthen regulatory systems maturity using the WHO Global Benchmarking Tool (GBT) • Advance harmonization, reliance, convergence, and institutional development plans • Strengthen local production ecosystems, GMP/PQS compliance, and WHO PQ readiness • Support technology transfer pathways (including TRL 4–7 identification) • Coordinate technical assistance in collaboration with Africa CDC, AUDA NEPAD, RECs, AMA, and other partners • Develop national and regional strategies, policies, tools, and costed roadmaps CONSULTANT CATEGORIES and SUMMARY ROLES Below are summary roles for each category to guide applicants. A. REGULATORY SYSTEMS STRENGTHENING CATEGORIES 1. POLICY, LEGAL & REGULATORY GOVERNANCE EXPERTS (7+ YEARS) Summary Role: Strengthen…