Technical expert on climate change and health to support MOH reporting to the permanent secretary of MOH (National)Health and Nutrition Kigali Rwanda, 5 months, office-based +travel 593023

UN Children's Fund - UNICEF

Consultant Closes 26 May 2026 8 days left

Overview

The assignment aims to design, operationalize, and institutionalize a climate-informed health intelligence and early warning system within the Ministry of Health to support timely, evidence-based decision-making for climate-sensitive diseases and health system resilience.

Required Experience
  • A minimum of eight years of relevant professional work experience is required.
  • Demonstrated expertise in climate and health intelligence, early warning systems, and decision support tools.
  • Experience in designing, implementing, or managing projects related to climate and health data integration, risk assessment, or public health preparedness.
  • Proven ability to provide technical advice and capacity building to government counterparts, especially in the context of health ministries or public sector agencies.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and report-writing abilities.
  • Experience working in international or multicultural settings, preferably with exposure to the African region or similar contexts
  • Ability to work collaboratively with government, UN agencies, and other stakeholders.
Qualifications

An advanced university degree in public health, environmental and climate science, epidemiology, health economics

Other Details
Languages Required
Not specified
Languages Preferred
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Contract Duration
5 months
Work Modality
Office Based + Travel
Remuneration
Not specified
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