International Consultant - Development of Training Course on Integrating Environmental Health into One Health for Central Asia
Organizational Context
The World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking an International Consultant to develop a training course on integrating environmental health into One Health approaches for Central Asia. This course will enhance national capacity across human health, agriculture, and environment sectors, focusing on governance, risk assessment, surveillance, prevention, and implementation, aligning with WHO's strategic priorities.
Job Purpose
The primary purpose of this consultancy is to design and develop a comprehensive, policy- and practice-oriented training course tailored for Central Asian countries. This course aims to strengthen the capacity of national stakeholders, including policymakers and technical staff from the human health, agriculture, and environment sectors, to effectively integrate environmental health principles into One Health strategies. The consultant will ensure the course content reflects WHO's strategic priorities, addresses regional specificities, and promotes a multisectoral approach to health challenges, ultimately contributing to improved public health outcomes and sustainable development in the region.
Responsibilities
The consultant will review relevant WHO global and regional materials on One Health and environmental health. They will identify the learning needs of the target audience and tailor the course content accordingly. Key responsibilities include developing a coherent course structure that highlights environmental health's contribution to One Health, ensuring coverage of environmental drivers, pathways, governance, surveillance, prevention, and implementation. The consultant will also incorporate Central Asia-specific examples, propose adult learning methods and exercises, and draft a final course package in WHO style, including presentation slides and facilitator notes, for technical and policy audiences.
Work Experience
A minimum of 7 years of experience in One Health, environmental health, or multisectoral public health capacity building is required. Demonstrated experience in developing training materials for policymakers and technical audiences is essential. Experience in integrating environmental factors, climate change, and biodiversity into One Health initiatives, and in designing multisectoral policies, is desirable.
Skills
Instructional design and development of technical training materials (learning objectives, presentations, facilitator guidance); Knowledge of environmental health and/or One Health challenges in Central Asia; Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint; Expert knowledge of English.