Overview
WHO is recruiting a P-5 Team Lead (Global Respiratory Threats) in Geneva for a two-year fixed-term appointment within the Health Emergencies Programme.
Full job description
The role provides technical leadership and management related to global respiratory threats, access and benefit sharing, implementation of the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Framework and alignment with the WHO Pandemic Agreement. WHO lists the appointment as fixed-term for two years.
Requirements & qualifications
Advanced university degree at Master's level in law plus admission or certification of admission to practice law; at least ten years of progressively responsible professional legal experience, including international, governmental or intergovernmental legal, policy or regulatory work and relevant private-sector/international engagement. See the official vacancy for complete requirements.
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Verification notes
Verified against the official WHO careers listing for Job Posting 2602038 on 27 Aug 2026. The page lists Geneva, P-5, a two-year fixed-term appointment, posting date 21 Aug 2026 and closing date 11 Sep 2026. Machine deadline left null because the displayed deadline time is viewer-device dependent.
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