About the opportunity
The World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking a National Professional Officer for Environmental Health and Climate Change to join the Pacific Climate Change and Environment (PCE) unit in Suva, Fiji. The objectives of the PCE unit workplan are to increase the capacity of Member States and Areas in the Pacific in climate and environmental health risk assessment and management. The incumbent will enhance health sector leadership on primary prevention interventions to reduce the effects of climate change and environmental hazards on health through multi-sectoral and inter-country cooperation.
Salary and benefits
- Annual base salary starting at FJD 132,400, subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance
- 30 days of annual leave
- Parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance
Who can apply?
- Must be a national of Fiji (this is a National Professional Officer position open only to nationals of the duty station country)
- Essential Education: University degree (Bachelor's) in environmental health, public health, climate change, environmental sciences/management, environmental engineering, or other relevant fields
- Desirable Education: An advanced university degree (master's level or above) in environmental health, development studies, or a related field
- Essential Experience: Minimum of five years of work experience in programme or project planning and coordination in environmental health (e.g., water and sanitation, healthcare waste management, vector-control) and/or climate change and health in Fiji
- Essential Language Skills: Expert knowledge of English
Required documents
- Scanned copy of required degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) if retained for an interview
- Updated vaccination card/evidence for medical clearance
When to apply
- Job Posting Date: Oct 19, 2026
- Closing Date: Nov 2, 2026, 10:59:00 PM UTC
How to apply
- Apply online through the WHO careers portal before the stated deadline
- Be prepared for screening via a written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment
- Provide required academic credentials from institutions recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED) if contacted for an interview
Additional information
- Staff members separated due to the 2025 Prioritization and Realignment Process receive special consideration
- Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by emailing reasonableaccommodation@who.int
- WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit users of any form of tobacco
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 have a background in environmental health, public health, or climate change adaptation with at least five years of project coordination experience in Fiji.
- You possess strong technical expertise in building health system resilience and facilitating multi-stakeholder development initiatives.
- You are an expert English speaker looking to apply your skills directly within a major international public health agency.
What should you think carefully about?
- This position is exclusively open to nationals of Fiji, restricting international candidates from applying.
- The contract is a 1-year fixed-term appointment, which carries the typical uncertainties and conditions of fixed-term international civil service contracts.
- Screening may include rigorous assessments such as a written test or asynchronous video interview.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is well-suited for mid- to senior-level professionals aiming to deepen their impact in international public health, environmental policy, and climate resilience within the Pacific region. It offers a solid platform to collaborate with regional bodies and government entities on critical health security issues.
Our take
Fijian nationals with substantial experience in environmental health and climate change coordination should seriously consider applying before the November 2026 deadline. Candidates lacking the specific 5-year local experience or relevant degree background will find this role unsuitable.
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