I. Position information

• Job Title : Health Attache
• Reports to: Head of OACPS Geneva Office
• Direct Reports: 0
• Position Status: International
• Grade Level: N/A
• Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland
• Family Duty Station: No
• Date of Issuance: 14 November 2025
• Closing Date: 13 December 2025
• Duration: 1 year
• Type of assignment: Individual Consultant

II. Context

Comprising 79 member states from Africa, the Caribbean, and the Pacific, the Organisation
of African,Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS) strives to achieve the sustainable
development of its members and their progressive integration into the global economy. As
the largest group of southern countries, the OACPS recognises its own structure and
history as a form of South-South cooperation and aims to strengthen its role in promoting
and coordinating South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC), a key strategy for
development and achieving Sustainable Development Goals.

Created by the Georgetown Agreement in 1975, the organisation continued to evolve to
deliver its mandate adequately. With the recent signing of the Samoa agreement, the
organisation is entering into a new relationship with one of its biggest partners, the
European Union.

While the OACPS HQ is in Belgium, the organisation also relies on two liaison offices, one
in Geneva (Switzerland) and a second in Malabo (Equatorial Guinea), recognised as the
OACPS Information Centre for South-South and Triangular Cooperation.

Within this framework, the OACPS Geneva Office plays a pivotal role in representing the
interests of Member States at multilateral fora, including the United Nations and specialised
agencies such as the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Human Rights Council.

In partnership with the Global Centre for Health Diplomacy and Inclusion (CeHDI), the
OACPS Secretariat is implementing a project to strengthen the health portfolio of OACPS
Members by advancing the right to health, promoting global health equity, and supporting
South-South and North- South cooperation.

Under the direct supervision of the Head of the OACPS Geneva Office, the Health Attaché
supports Member States in health diplomacy, advocacy, and coordination in Genevabased fora, helping to articulate common OACPS positions and enhance Member States’
engagement in global health governance and policy dialogue. The Overall purpose of the
job is to support OACPS Member States in advancing their collective interests in global
health diplomacy, universal health coverage, and the right to health through policy analysis,
advocacy, coordination, and technical advice. The Health Attache facilitates evidencebased engagement of OACPS Members in Geneva-based multilateral processes,
strengthens partnerships with health-related organizations, and contributes to shaping
OACPS policy positions on global health and human rights.

III. Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions

1. Policy Analysis and Advisory Support

• Monitor, analyze, and advise on developments in global health governance, health equity,
  and universal health coverage, particularly within WHO and the Human Rights Council.
• Provide policy and technical advice to OACPS Member States on negotiations,
  resolutions, and multilateral frameworks affecting health and human rights.
• Support the formulation of OACPS common positions and policy briefs on global health
  priorities.

2. Representation and Coordination

• Facilitate coordination among OACPS delegates in Geneva to ensure coherent
  representation in WHO and other health-related fora.
• Support the Head of the Geneva Office in liaising with Member States’ missions and key
  health partners (WHO, GAVI, Global Fund, UNITAID, etc.).
• Participate in technical meetings, working groups, and multilateral negotiations to
  promote
  OACPS positions.

3. Advocacy and Partnership Development

• Promote global health equity, the right to health, and primary health care through
  evidence-based advocacy and policy engagement.
• Build and strengthen partnerships with Geneva-based international health institutions,
  research bodies, and advocacy coalitions.
• Facilitate South-South and North-South cooperation on health issues aligned with
  OACPS
  priorities.

4. Research and Knowledge Sharing

• Conduct research on global health issues affecting OACPS countries and prepare
  analytical reports, statements, and briefing notes.
• Facilitate the sharing of experiences, lessons learned, and best practices among OACPS
  Member States.
• Maintain updated records on relevant resolutions, reports, and multilateral commitments.

5. Capacity Building and Technical Support

• Support capacity development initiatives for OACPS delegates in Geneva on health
  diplomacy, negotiation skills, and global health governance.
• Organize workshops, briefings, and orientation sessions to enhance delegates’
  understanding of global health frameworks.
• Contribute to the strengthening of the OACPS health portfolio and engagement
  mechanisms in Geneva.

6. Communication and Outreach

• Prepare communication materials, press briefs, and web content highlighting OACPS
  contributions to global health debates.
• Promote visibility of OACPS health initiatives through collaboration with media and
  international partners.
• Support the documentation and dissemination of OACPS positions and statements on
  global health issues.

7. Administrative and Project Support

• Assist in planning, implementing, and monitoring the OACPS–CeHDI cooperation
  project.
• Contribute to project reporting, results documentation, and donor compliance
  requirements.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Head of the OACPS Geneva Office.

IV. Competencies

Corporate Competencies

• Demonstrates integrity, impartiality, and accountability in all professional activities.
• Promotes teamwork, inclusiveness, and respect for diversity in a multicultural
  environment.
• Upholds OACPS values of solidarity, equity, and multilateral cooperation.
• Displays initiative, reliability, and commitment to high-quality results.

Functional/Technical Competencies

• Sound knowledge of global health systems, universal health coverage, and the right to
  health.
• Understanding of international health diplomacy, WHO governance, and human rights
  mechanisms.
• Strong analytical and drafting skills for policy briefs, statements, and reports.
• Familiarity with the intersection of health, trade, intellectual property, and labour laws.
• Ability to represent institutional positions effectively in technical and diplomatic fora.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365, SharePoint Online, and collaborative platforms to enhance
  communication and productivity.

Behavioural Competencies

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with sensitivity to cultural and political
  diversity.
• Proactive, organized, and adaptable in a fast-paced, multilateral environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across institutions and sectors.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

V. Recruitment Qualifications

Education :

Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in Public Health, Health Policy, or
Development Studies.

Experience :

• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively professional experience in global health policy, health diplomacy, or related fields, including international policy-level work with a broad understanding of global health issues and their related human rights dimensions.
• Exposure to multilateral negotiations and advocacy in health or human rights fora is desirable.
• Experience in OACPS Member States, UN common system (WHO), or similar intergovernmental processes is an asset.

Language Requirement :

• Excellent command of English and French (written and spoken).
• Working knowledge
  of at least one other official OACPS language (Spanish or Portuguese) is an asset.

Special Notice

1. The Health Attaché will be recruited for an initial period of one (1) year, with the
   possibility of extension, subject to the availability of funds and satisfactory
   performance.
2. Candidates for the post must be nationals of Member States from the African, Caribbean and Pacific Regions. They must therefore attach a copy of their valid passport for proof of nationality.
3. Applications for this post should be submitted through the link provided on the
   BambooHR page and must reach the Secretariat by midnight on the deadline date.
   All applications must be accompanied by a motivation letter, an updated curriculum
   vitae completed in the Europass format (https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/editors/en/cv/compose), and copies of
   educational certificates and any other documents that attest to their competence
   and professional experience. Applications submitted in any format other than the
   standard CV format will be considered incomplete and will not be evaluated further.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and those under serious consideration will
be subject to reference checks.