Remote Consultant Opportunities With UNITAID: The global health landscape is evolving rapidly, shaped by urgent lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic and the continuing need for stronger, more resilient supply chains. For many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), dependence on imported medicines, diagnostics, and other essential health products has left them vulnerable to disruptions.
Recognizing this critical gap, Unitaid, a partnership hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO), is spearheading its Regional Manufacturing for Equitable Access (RMEA) initiative. To advance this mission, Unitaid is recruiting a Consultant – Regional Manufacturing for Equitable Access, an 11-month, home-based consultancy with a global scope and impact.
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About Unitaid and the RMEA Initiative
Unitaid has long been at the forefront of accelerating access to innovative health products, with a focus on HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, and women’s and children’s health. By creating systemic conditions for sustainable and equitable access, the organization works to ensure that health innovations are not only developed but also reach the people and communities that need them most.
The RMEA initiative builds on this mission by promoting regional production capacities in LMICs, starting with Africa. Its first phase aims to strengthen local manufacturing industries for critical health commodities, reducing dependency on imports while enhancing affordability, availability, and quality. Building on successes in Africa, Unitaid envisions expanding these efforts to Latin America and other underserved regions in future phases.
Through collaboration platforms like the Industry Engagement Forum (IEF), Unitaid fosters dialogue among manufacturers, policymakers, and stakeholders to address market barriers and enable innovation. The consultant will play a pivotal role in ensuring these conversations translate into tangible outcomes.
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Purpose of the Consultancy
The consultant will work closely with the RMEA team, providing strategic, technical, and operational support to strengthen planning, coordination, and implementation. This role goes beyond routine project management—it is designed for a professional who can integrate technical expertise with stakeholder engagement, driving Unitaid’s mission of equitable access forward.
Key Deliverables
The consultant’s work will be measured by six core deliverables over the contract period, concluding in July 2026:
- Transition Support – Guide the shift from the inception to the implementation phase of RMEA activities by January 2026.
- Event Coordination – Successfully organize three key events to bring together industry and health stakeholders.
- Stakeholder Relationship Management – Develop and implement a stakeholder management tool to streamline engagement.
- Operational Partnership Development – Establish at least one new operational partnership agreement.
- Internal Coordination Tool – Create and implement an internal tool to enhance collaboration within the RMEA team.
- Technical Reporting – Produce three comprehensive technical reports to support knowledge sharing and decision-making.
Qualifications and Experience Required
To be successful in this consultancy, candidates must demonstrate a combination of technical expertise, project management skills, and international experience.
Essential Qualifications:
- A university degree in engineering, pharmacy, life sciences, applied sciences, project management, public health, or related fields.
- At least five years of experience in project or grant management, including proposal development, risk assessment, and implementation.
- Proven track record in multi-stakeholder environments, especially in LMIC contexts.
- Direct involvement across the manufacturing value chain for health products—from R&D through commercialization, procurement, and delivery.
- Expertise in healthcare manufacturing, supply chains, and regulatory frameworks.
- Strong skills in project management and stakeholder engagement.
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Desirable Qualifications:
- An advanced degree or specialized training in health product development or manufacturing.
- Experience in areas such as market access, quality assurance, regulatory issues, or intellectual property.
- Background in managing health product access initiatives in LMICs.
Languages:
- Expert command of English is required; additional languages are advantageous given the global scope of the role.
Contract Terms and Remuneration
- Contract type: External consultancy
- Duration: 11 months
- Location: Remote/home-based, with required international travel
- Remuneration: Band level B, USD 7,000 – USD 9,980 per month (exclusive of travel costs)
Consultants will work independently, without employee status, and must manage their own tax and social security obligations as stipulated by WHO policies.
Why This Role Matters
The Consultant – Regional Manufacturing for Equitable Access is not just another consultancy; it is a critical opportunity to contribute to reshaping the future of health systems in LMICs. By helping build local manufacturing capacities, this role will directly influence countries’ ability to withstand supply chain shocks, reduce dependency on imports, and ensure equitable access to life-saving health products.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply before the closing date of September 13, 2025. Applicants should prepare to demonstrate relevant expertise, share prior experiences in multi-stakeholder projects, and highlight their vision for advancing equitable access to health products through regional manufacturing.
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Final Note
This consultancy offers a unique platform for professionals passionate about global health equity, sustainable supply chains, and innovation in health product access. By joining Unitaid’s RMEA initiative, the selected consultant will be at the heart of transformative efforts to strengthen regional manufacturing and ensure no community is left behind in the journey toward better health.
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