[Hiring] Consultant - Development of the Health National Adaptation Plans @Pan American Health Organization

Role Description

This consultancy will support both Aruba and Curaçao in the assessment, planning, prioritization, and development of comprehensive Health National Adaptation Plans (HNAPs) aligned with the WHO Operational Framework for Building Climate-Resilient Health Systems and national climate adaptation processes.

Qualifications

• Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Climate Change, Environmental Sciences, Epidemiology, or related field.
• Desirable: Advanced degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Climate Change, Environmental Sciences, Epidemiology, or related field.
• Specialized training in climate change and health.

Requirements

• Essential: At least 7 years of professional experience in climate change and health, public health planning, environmental health, or related fields.
• Experience conducting vulnerability assessments, health impact assessments, or adaptation planning processes.
• Experience developing policy or strategic planning documents.
• Desirable: Experience working with Ministries of Health.
• Experience in Small Island Developing States or Caribbean countries. Familiarity with the Dutch islands will be an asset.
• Familiarity with WHO Climate Change and Health guidance and HNAP development processes.

Benefits

• The total value of the contract is USD $56,760.00.

Deliverables and Payment Schedule

• Inception Report and Workplan; Deadline: 18 November 2026; fee: USD 8,676.00
• Completed Aruba Health V&A Deadline: 10 December 2026; fee: USD 11,352.00
• Updated Country Profile and Draft Aruba HNAP Package; Deadline: 26 March 2027; fee: USD 8,352.00
• Curaçao V&A Assessment Package; Deadline: 22 May 2027; fee: USD 8,514.00
• Draft Curaçao HNAP Package; Deadline: 2 August 2027; fee: USD 8,514.00
• Final Aruba and Curaçao HNAP Package; Deadline: 9 September 2027; fee: USD 11,352.00