Overview
WHO's Asia-Pacific Centre for Environment and Health is recruiting an external consultant in Seoul to strengthen public-health response to harmful chemical exposure across the Western Pacific Region.
Full job description
The 11-month full-time consultancy is expected to run from October 2026 through September 2027. Work includes capacity development, resource mobilization, environmental-health research and technical support on chemicals management and poisoning prevention. WHO publishes remuneration at Pay Band A, USD 4,500 per month, with possible travel for capacity-building and WHO meetings.
Requirements & qualifications
The official vacancy requires proven knowledge and hands-on technical expertise in chemicals management or chemical-poisoning prevention and control, environmental-health research and report writing, strong communication and teamwork skills, and expert English. Applicants should consult the WHO posting for the complete qualification requirements.
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Verified against WHO Careers vacancy 2603124. The official listing identifies an on-site Seoul assignment, 11-month external consultancy, posting date August 12, 2026, closing date August 26, 2026 and remuneration of USD 4,500 monthly.
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