International Consultants – Bioethics & Health Policy

We are seeking highly qualified international experts for a multi-year consultancy framework supporting the Strategic Plan for Human Rights in Biomedicine and Health (2026–2030) .

We are identifying consultants with proven expertise in biomedical innovation, bioethics, human rights, health law, policy research and professional capacity building.

Areas of Expertise

LOT 1 – Trends Analysis, Horizon Scanning and Emerging Issues

Experts in identifying, researching and analysing emerging scientific, technological and societal developments and their implications for human rights and bioethics.

Relevant areas include AI in healthcare, digital health, genetics, genomics, neurotechnologies, biomedical research, ethical risk assessment, strategic foresight and evidence-based research.

LOT 2 – Legal and Policy Analysis

Legal and policy experts specialising in human rights in health and biomedicine, the Oviedo Convention, patients' rights, healthcare regulation and international standards.

Assignments may involve comparative legal research, regulatory assessments, policy development, drafting legal opinions, recommendations, guidelines and international policy instruments.

LOT 3 – Capacity Building and Training

Experienced training and education specialists with expertise in human rights, healthcare, biomedicine or bioethics.

Relevant experience includes training needs assessments, curriculum development, instructional design, training-of-trainers, educational materials, professional training for legal and healthcare practitioners, and evaluation of capacity-building programmes.

Mandatory Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet all applicable requirements :

• Postgraduate university degree (Master's or higher) in a relevant discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in one or more thematic areas covered by the consultancy.
• English proficiency at C1 level or higher , both written and spoken.
• Demonstrated expertise supported by relevant assignments, research, publications or professional outputs.
• For LOT 2: At least 2 years of institutional consultancy experience involving European or other international standards and good practices.
• French proficiency at B2 level or higher is an advantage.

Please apply only if you meet the mandatory eligibility criteria. Applications that do not demonstrate the required qualifications and experience will not be considered.

How to Apply – First Selection Stage

Please submit:

1. Updated CV in English , clearly demonstrating your qualifications and relevant experience.

Second Selection Stage

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to provide:

• Motivation letter (maximum 2 pages).
• Overview of relevant consultancy assignments (maximum 3 pages).
• Samples of previous work (up to 10).
• Contact details of two professional referees.
• Indicative daily consultancy fee in EUR, excluding VAT.
• Confirmation of availability and external consultant status.

Important Information

This opportunity concerns inclusion in a proposed international consultancy expert pool, not permanent employment.

Consultancy assignments will be offered on an as-needed basis, subject to successful selection under the framework contract. Inclusion in the pool does not guarantee a fixed workload or future engagement.

Only candidates meeting the mandatory criteria will be contacted for the next selection stage.

Izvor: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4484341142/

Nivo: mid level