PAHO Consultant - Development of the Health National Adaptation Plans for Aruba and Curaçao
Organizational Context
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) serves as the Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO). PAHO Country Offices ensure that the PAHO/WHO country program of technical cooperation and its country presence adequately support the national health development process and enable countries to shape the sub-regional, regional, and global health agendas. The PAHO/WHO Trinidad and Tobago Country Office (PAHO/WHO TTO CO) covers Trinidad and Tobago, Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba.
Job Purpose
To support Aruba and Curaçao in the assessment, planning, prioritization, and development of comprehensive Health National Adaptation Plans (HNAPs), aligning with WHO frameworks and national climate adaptation processes, to strengthen the resilience of health systems against the impacts of climate change.
Responsibilities
Review existing climate and health country profiles and vulnerability/adaptation (V&A) outputs. Conduct additional data collection and stakeholder consultations. Complete Health V&A Assessments, including future risks and health impact assessments. Identify and prioritize adaptation policies, programmes, and actions. Develop Health National Adaptation Plans (HNAPs). Develop implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and resource mobilization strategies. Facilitate stakeholder consultations and validation workshops. Develop and implement stakeholder engagement and communication approaches. Promote coordination with national adaptation and climate planning processes. Integrate gender, equity, and vulnerable population considerations. Estimate resources required for HNAP implementation and identify financing opportunities. Develop monitoring and evaluation frameworks and indicators. Prepare final HNAP documents.
Work Experience
Essential: At least 7 years of professional experience in climate change and health, public health planning, environmental health, or related fields. Experience conducting vulnerability assessments, health impact assessments, or adaptation planning processes. Experience developing policy or strategic planning documents. Desirable: Experience working with Ministries of Health. Experience in Small Island Developing States or Caribbean countries. Familiarity with the Dutch islands. Familiarity with WHO Climate Change and Health guidance and HNAP development processes.
Skills
Knowledge of climate change and health impacts. Experience in vulnerability and adaptation assessments. Experience in quantitative and qualitative data analysis. Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills. Strong technical writing and analytical skills. Experience with monitoring and evaluation frameworks. Project management and coordination skills.