Climate and Child Health Research Consultant

The United Nations Children's Fund is seeking a Climate and Child Health Research Consultant in the United States to support research and technical assistance for the Healthy Environments for Healthy Children programme. The consultant will address the impact of climate change on children's health, requiring an advanced degree in Public Health and at least 8 years of relevant experience. The role emphasizes coordination across sectors to combat environmental risks.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support research and technical assistance in the climate and child health component of the Healthy Environments for Healthy Children programme.

Scope of Work:

The last three decades have witnessed huge progress in the reduction of poverty-related environmental risks to children’s health. With the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals, the global community made a promise to all children: to safeguard the gains made on child survival and to ensure that every child has the chance to thrive and fulfil their potential. However, climate change and environmental degradation are seriously jeopardizing these precious gains and our promise to the world’s children.

Children’s environmental health has been a longstanding priority across the world and among many global organizations. However, it has lacked global coordination across issues, borders, sectors and partners to drive a lasting impact for children that is holistic. Comprehensive solutions are needed everywhere, especially in in low-and-middle income countries.

Qualifications:

Education:
• Advanced university degree (Masters) in Public Health.

Work experience:

Knowledge Expertise Skills required :
• Technical expertise on climate adaptation and public health
• Proven experience in drafting programmes and strategies, research and policy advocacy
• Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible and relevant work experience in public health and country programmes
• Ability to organize and plan work independently, and be a team player
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) in English

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/578238