Advisor, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene

Grade: P-4 Salary - Annually: Step I - 86,027.00 USD Post Adjustment - Annually: 28,474.94 USD Contractual Agreement: Staff - Professional Post Job Posting: September 23, 2026 Closing Date: October 14, 2026, 11:59 PM Peru Standard Time Primary Location: Lima, Peru Organization: DHE Social and Environmental Determinants for Health Equity Schedule: Full time DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Advisor, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Join PAHO’s efforts to improve public health outcomes across the Americas by advancing access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). This role provides strategic leadership, technical cooperation, and policy guidance to support Member States in reducing water-related health risks and strengthening environmental health systems. SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES Under the general guidance of the Director, Social and Environmental Determinants for Health Equity (DHE), the direct supervision of the Unit Chief, Climate Change and Environmental Determinants of Health (DHE/CE), and the administrative supervision of the PAHO/WHO Representative in Peru. Provide technical, policy, and strategic leadership to strengthen WASH programs and prevent water-related diseases across the Region. Advise Member States on the development, implementation, and monitoring of WASH policies, methodologies, technologies, and health-promoting practices in urban and rural settings. Lead initiatives to improve water quality and wastewater surveillance systems and strengthen linkages with epidemiological data. Coordinate inter-programmatic efforts to advance WASH-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), public policies, and best practices throughout the Region. Support the development and implementation of climate-resilient water and sanitation safety plans, WASH initiatives in health care facilities, and related monitoring and evaluation activities. Build and maintain strategic partnerships with governments, donors, United Nations agencies, academia, civil society, and other stakeholders to mobilize resources and advance regional WASH objectives. For a complete list of functions, please see the post description . EDUCATION Essential: A bachelor’s degree in health, environmental science, or engineering and a master’s degree in public health, environmental health, or engineering or any other discipline related to the functions of the post from a recognized university. EXPERIENCE Essential: Nine years of combined national and international experience in technical cooperation in institutions concerned with public health, with a particular focus on water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) health, surveillance and monitoring methods, or evaluation of environmental health programs and sustainable development programs. LANGUAGES Very good knowledge of Spanish or English with a working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese would be an asset. IT SKILLS Demonstrated ability to effectively…