PAHO Consultant - Healthy Ageing Landscape Assessment and Stakeholder Mapping for Trinidad and Tobago

OBJECTIVE OF THE OFFICE/DEPARTMENT

This is a requisition for employment at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO)

Contractual Agreement:

Non-Staff - National PAHO Consultant

Job Posting:

June 24, 2026

Closing Date:

July 1, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Primary Location:

Off Site

Organization:

TTO Trinidad and Tobago

Schedule:

Full time

PURPOSE OF CONSULTANCY

Population ageing is one of the most significant demographic transitions affecting Trinidad and Tobago and the wider Caribbean. The United Nations Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021–2030) provides a global framework for improving the lives of older persons through integrated, multisectoral action.

Trinidad and Tobago has multiple policies, programmes, services, and stakeholders addressing ageing; however, these are fragmented across sectors. This consultancy will support PAHO/WHO and national partners in developing a comprehensive understanding of the healthy ageing landscape, identifying gaps, and strengthening coordination and implementation.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Terms of Reference

Consultant – Healthy Ageing Landscape Assessment and Stakeholder Mapping for Trinidad and Tobago

NPC (Band B)

 

Timeframe: 10 August – 28 September 2026 (100% FTE; full time)

Location: Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago /Off-site

Objectives of the Office/Department

PAHO Country Offices are responsible for ensuring that the Pan American Health Organization/ World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) country program of technical cooperation and its country presence provides adequate support to the national health development process and, at the same time, enables countries to shape the sub-regional, regional, and global health agendas. The PAHO/WHO Trinidad and Tobago Country Office (PAHO/WHO TTO CO), covering Trinidad and Tobago, Aruba, Curacao, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba, is the basic organizational unit for technical cooperation with the countries, drawing on PAHO/WHO resources from all levels and all parts of the Organization.

Organizational Context

Population ageing is one of the most significant demographic transitions affecting Trinidad and Tobago and the wider Caribbean. The United Nations Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021–2030) provides a global framework for improving the lives of older persons through integrated, multisectoral action.

Trinidad and Tobago has multiple policies, programmes, services, and stakeholders addressing ageing; however, these are fragmented across sectors. This consultancy will support PAHO/WHO and national partners in developing a comprehensive understanding of the healthy ageing landscape, identifying gaps, and strengthening coordination and implementation.

Scope of Work & Methodology

Under the general supervision of the PAHO/WHO Representative and the technical supervision of the Technical Officer - Health Promotion, Life Course and Determinants, the consultant will:

• Conduct a comprehensive review of legislation, policies, strategies, and programmes related to ageing and older persons.

• Map key stakeholders across government, NGOs, community-based organizations, academia, and the private sector.

• Document existing healthy ageing initiatives aligned with the four action areas of the Decade of Healthy Ageing.

• Assess governance, coordination, and partnership mechanisms.

• Review available data systems, research, and information sources related to ageing.

• Identify strengths, gaps, overlaps, and opportunities.

• Develop actionable recommendations to strengthen coordination, planning, and implementation.

Qualifications

Essential:

A bachelor’s degree in public health or health sciences from a recognized institution.

Desirable:

Advanced university degree in Public Health, Health Policy, Gerontology, Social Policy, Social Sciences, or a related field.

Reporting Relationship:

The consultant will report to the PAHO Technical Officer, Health Promotion, Life Course and Determinants. The consultant will submit invoices and activity reports for approval by the PAHO/WHO Representative, according to the schedule indicated below.

Remuneration:

The consultant will be remunerated at the Band B level of the salary scale for the PAHO Consultants (NPCs).

Deliverables and Payment Schedule:

Payment Schedule

1.     Inception report (methodology, workplan, tools); Due date: 14 August 2026; Fee: TTD5,485.00

2. Document review & evidence mapping report; Due date: 28 August 2026; Fee: TTD16,454.00

3.     Stakeholder database & mapping framework; Due date: 18 September 2026; Fee: TTD19,197.00

4.     Final Healthy Ageing Assessment Package (report, databases, presentation); Due date: 28 September 2026; Fee: TTD13,712.00

The total value of the contract is TTD $54,848.00

Deliverables to be encompassed in Inception Workplan:

• Detailed methodology and workplan

• Document review framework

• Stakeholder mapping framework

• Data collection tools

• Risk assessment and mitigation measures

Experience:

Essential:

·       At least five (5) years of relevant professional experience

·       Experience in policy reviews, landscape assessments, or programme evaluations

·       Experience in stakeholder mapping and institutional analysis

Desirable:

·       Experience in ageing, social protection, or health systems

·       Experience in the Caribbean context

Technical Expertise:

• Strong analytical and report-writing skills

• Ability to synthesize complex information

• Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills

• Project management and organizational skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Confidentiality and Ownership:

• All deliverables produced during the consultancy will remain the property of the PAHO/WHO TTO CO.

• The consultant agrees to maintain confidentiality regarding any sensitive information or data shared during the assignment.

Evaluation:

• Performance will be evaluated based on the quality and timeliness of the deliverables, alignment with organizational objectives, and stakeholder feedback.

Terms and Conditions

• The consultant agrees to comply with all applicable legal and ethical standards.

The consultant will not delegate any of the responsibilities without prior written consent from the PAHO/WHO TTO CO.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level.
• Successful candidates will be placed on the roster and subsequently may be selected for consultancy assignments falling in this area of work or for similar requirements/tasks/deliverables.  Inclusion in the Roster does not guarantee selection for a consultant contract.  There is no commitment on either side.
• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
• All applicants are required to complete an on-line profile to be considered for this consultancy. For assessment of your application, please ensure that your profile in the PAHO Career page is updated; all experience records are entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time.  Kindly note that CV/PHFs inserted via LinkedIn are no accessible.
• A written test may be used as a form of screening.
• If your candidature is retained for interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. PAHO/WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. PAHO will also use the databases of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation http://www.chea.org/search/default.asp and College Navigator, found on the website of the National Centre for Educational Statistics, https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator to support the validation process. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to PAHO/WHO Regulations, and e-Manual.
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• PAHO/WHO is committed to providing a respectful and supportive workplace for all personnel .
• PAHO is an ethical organization that maintains high standards of integrity and accountability. People joining PAHO are required to maintain these standards both in their professional work and personal activities.
• PAHO also promotes a work environment that is free from harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and other types of abusive behavior. PAHO conducts background checks and will not hire anyone who has a substantiated history of abusive conduct.
• PAHO personnel interact frequently with people in the communities we serve. To protect these people, PAHO has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. People who commit serious wrongdoings will be terminated and may also face criminal prosecution.
• PAHO/WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
• Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.
• Consultants shall perform the work as independent contractors in a personal capacity, and not as a representative of any entity or authority.  The execution of the work under a consultant contract does not create an employer/employee relationship between PAHO and the Consultant.
• PAHO/WHO shall have no responsibility whatsoever for any taxes, duties, social security contributions or other contributions payable by the Consultant.  The Consultant shall be solely responsible for withholding and paying any taxes, duties, social security contributions and any other contributions which are applicable to the Consultant in each location/jurisdiction in which the work hereunder is performed, and the Consultant shall not be entitled to any reimbursement thereof by PAHO/WHO.