WHO Coordinator, Planning, Budgeting, Monitoring & Evaluation (P6) Job 2026 in Congo-Brazzaville: Salary From $117,953
The World Health Organization (WHO) is inviting applications for the position of Coordinator, Planning, Budgeting, Monitoring & Evaluation (PBME), P6 at its Regional Office for Africa in Congo-Brazzaville.
This is a senior international professional opportunity for experienced professionals in public health, strategic planning, programme management, financial management, monitoring and evaluation, and international development.
The successful candidate will lead the Planning, Budgeting, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit, supporting the WHO Regional Office for Africa in strengthening programme performance, resource allocation, strategic planning and results-based management across the African region.
The position offers an attractive annual base salary starting at US$117,953, together with a monthly post adjustment currently amounting to US$4,463, as well as additional United Nations benefits and allowances.
The appointment is for two years under a fixed-term contract.
Job Overview
- Position: Coordinator, Planning, Budgeting, Monitoring & Evaluation (PBME)
- Organisation: World Health Organization (WHO)
- Job Grade: P6
- Vacancy Number: 2604717
- Location: Congo-Brazzaville
- Department: Office of the Director, Programme Management
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Contract Type: Fixed-term appointment
- Contract Duration: Two years
- Annual Base Salary: Starting at US$117,953
- Monthly Post Adjustment: Currently US$4,463
- Application Deadline: 23 November 2026 (as displayed in the vacancy announcement)
About the World Health Organization
The World Health Organization is a specialised agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health.
WHO works with governments, development partners and other stakeholders to improve health outcomes, strengthen healthcare systems and address major public health challenges worldwide.
The WHO Regional Office for Africa plays an important role in supporting countries to achieve regional health priorities and implement WHO’s global health programmes.
The Planning, Budgeting, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit supports strategic planning, programme budgeting, implementation monitoring, evaluation and organisational learning across the African region.
Key Responsibilities
The Coordinator will provide strategic leadership and oversee regional planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation processes.
The main responsibilities include:
1. Strategic Planning and Programme Management
- Lead WHO Africa’s technical contributions to global and regional strategic planning processes.
- Coordinate the development, implementation, reporting and evaluation of General Programme of Work frameworks and programme budgets.
- Develop and periodically review strategic and operational workplans.
- Support the implementation of results-based management across regional and country programmes.
- Ensure alignment between organisational priorities, country needs and available resources.
2. Budgeting and Resource Allocation
- Oversee regional programme budget management.
- Ensure that available resources are aligned with organisational priorities and expected results.
- Analyse funding gaps and provide recommendations to support management decisions.
- Lead strategic and operational workforce planning.
- Monitor financial and programme performance to support effective resource allocation.
3. Monitoring, Evaluation and Performance Management
- Strengthen monitoring and evaluation systems across regional and country programmes.
- Provide integrated oversight of programme and financial performance.
- Lead performance assessments and support evidence-based decision-making.
- Oversee programme evaluations at regional, inter-country and country levels.
- Promote organisational learning and continuous improvement.
4. Leadership and Team Management
- Lead and manage the PBME team in accordance with WHO policies and procedures.
- Promote collaboration across technical, operational and administrative functions.
- Build staff capacity in results-based management.
- Drive organisational change and the adoption of improved working methods.
- Strengthen accountability and performance management.
5. Strategic Advice and Stakeholder Engagement
- Provide strategic advice to senior management.
- Represent senior leadership in governance and policy development processes.
- Engage with Member States, development partners and other stakeholders.
- Support regional coordination and organisational decision-making.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the educational and professional experience requirements outlined by WHO.
Educational Qualifications
Essential:
A Master’s degree in one of the following fields:
- Public health
- Finance
- Business administration
- Economics
- A related discipline.
Desirable:
Advanced university studies in public health administration or health planning.
Professional Experience
Applicants must have:
- At least 15 years of progressively responsible professional experience in strategic and operational planning, programme budgeting, monitoring and evaluation, and performance assessment.
- Experience managing complex budgets and multi-sectoral, multi-country programmes, preferably in public health or international development.
- Proven experience leading corporate planning and budget processes.
- Experience advising senior management on resource allocation and programme performance.
- Experience coordinating technical, operational and administrative functions at regional, country and headquarters levels.
- Demonstrated experience managing teams.
- Relevant international professional experience, including experience acquired outside the applicant’s country of nationality.
Desirable Experience
The following experience will be an advantage:
- Supporting governing body, donor or senior management decision-making processes.
- Preparing strategic analyses and corporate performance reports.
- Developing resource allocation recommendations.
- Leading organisational transformation and results-based management reforms.
- Developing integrated planning and performance monitoring systems.
- Experience working with WHO or another United Nations organisation.
Required Skills and Competencies
Candidates should demonstrate:
- Strong management and leadership skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Thorough knowledge of results-based management principles.
- Expertise in strategic and operational planning.
- Programme budgeting and performance assessment skills.
- Excellent analytical and report-writing abilities.
- Ability to develop policies and standard operating procedures.
- Ability to prioritise competing demands.
- Knowledge of WHO policies and procedures.
WHO also identifies the following core competencies:
- Teamwork.
- Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences.
- Communication.
- Producing results.
- Moving forward in a changing environment.
- Creating an empowering and motivating environment.
Language Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Expert knowledge of either English or French.
- Intermediate knowledge of the other language.
Intermediate knowledge of Portuguese is desirable.
Salary and Benefits
The WHO offers a competitive international professional salary package.
The advertised remuneration includes:
- Annual base salary: Starting at US$117,953.
- Monthly post adjustment: Currently US$4,463 for the duty station.
- Annual leave: 30 days.
- Allowances for dependent family members.
- Home leave.
- Education grant for dependent children.
- Pension and health insurance arrangements, subject to applicable deductions.
- Parental leave.
- Flexible working arrangements.
The post adjustment reflects the cost of living at the duty station and is variable.
Additional Information
WHO is committed to geographical diversity and gender parity within its workforce.
Women, persons with disabilities and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States are strongly encouraged to apply.
The recruitment process may include a written assessment and/or an asynchronous video assessment.
Candidates invited for interviews may be required to provide scanned copies of their academic qualifications and supporting certificates.
The appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations and Rules.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official WHO careers portal.
Applicants should carefully review the eligibility requirements and ensure that their qualifications, international experience and professional expertise match the requirements of this senior-level position.
Qualified professionals with extensive experience in public health programme management, strategic planning, budgeting and monitoring and evaluation are encouraged to apply.
