About the opportunity
The World Health Organization (WHO) is recruiting a national consultant to support the Ministry of Health (MOH) of Sierra Leone in developing a Health National Adaptation Plan (H-NAP). The consultancy aims to help the health system better understand the impacts of climate change and identify strategies to maintain a resilient health system. The consultant will lead stakeholder consultations, conduct literature reviews, perform field visits to health facilities, and draft the H-NAP report using WHO quality criteria. The role involves a child-sensitive and gender-transformative assessment of health system vulnerabilities and the development of a costed action plan with monitoring and evaluation indicators. The assignment is for a duration of 3 months.
Salary and benefits
- Remuneration at applicable fees as per the World Health Organization scale of Consultant at NOC level.
- Professional experience in climate change and health policy development within a UN agency context.
Who can apply?
- Master's Degree in Public Health, Environmental Health/Sciences, Climate Science, or equivalent.
- At least 5 years of experience in the climate change and health environment sector.
- Must have performed at least one Vulnerability and Adaptation (V&A) or H-NAP for the health sector, or at least two assignments related to climate change and health with proving documents.
- Working proficiency in English (written, presentation, and verbal communication skills).
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Required documents
- Proof of similar work done (e.g., previous V&A or H-NAP reports).
- Curriculum Vitae/Resume.
- Supporting documents for previous assignments related to climate change and health.
When to apply
- Application deadline: 2026-09-14, 9:59:00 PM.
How to apply
- Apply online via the official WHO career portal.
- Submit the required documentation as part of the application process.
Additional information
- The consultancy duration is 3 months.
- Travel costs are excluded from the remuneration.
- The consultant is expected to undertake in-country local travel as determined by the project needs.
- The maximum contract duration for this type of consultancy is 11 months per calendar year.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- You possess a Master’s degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, or Climate Science.
- You have at least 5 years of professional experience specifically within the climate change and health sector.
- You have a proven track record of delivering at least one Vulnerability and Adaptation (V&A) or H-NAP report for the health sector.
What should you think carefully about?
- The contract is short-term, lasting only 3 months, which may not suit those seeking long-term stability.
- Travel costs are explicitly excluded from the remuneration, so you should verify if your local base allows for cost-effective in-country travel.
- The role requires significant field visits and stakeholder engagement, necessitating a high level of on-site mobility within Sierra Leone.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This consultancy is an ideal fit if you are looking to build high-level policy experience within a UN agency context. It offers a focused opportunity to apply your technical expertise in climate resilience directly to a national health system, providing a tangible output for your portfolio. If you are aiming to transition into senior advisory roles or want to deepen your experience in gender-transformative health assessments, this project provides a clear, time-bound pathway to demonstrate your leadership in climate-sensitive health planning.
Our take
This role is best suited for experienced climate health professionals who can hit the ground running with minimal supervision. It is less suitable for those who require long-term employment or who are unable to manage the logistical demands of frequent local travel.
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