Expression of Interest For Programme Management Support For Climate Change And Health Projects In Pacific Island Countries

Programme Management Support For Climate Change And Health Projects In Pacific Island Countries Deadline: 26-Sep-2022 23:59 (Gmt 8.00) Beijing, Perth, Singapore, Hong Kong Purpose Of The Consultancy Under The Supervision Of The Pacific Climate Change And Environment (Pce) Team Coordinator Based In The Who Division Of Pacific Technical Support (Dps) Office In, Suva, Fiji, The Consultant Will Provide Programme Management And Facilitation Support To The Pce Team In Close Consultation With The Pacific Health Systems And Policy (Phs) Team And The Ministries Of Health Of Six Pacific Island Countries Fiji, Kiribati, The Republic Of The Marshall Islands, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, And Tuvalu. Background Climate Change Adversely Affects A Wide Range Of Environmental And Social Determinants Of Health. The World Health Organization (Who) Estimated That Climate Change Will Cause At Least 250 000 Additional Deaths Per Year From 2030-2050. The Poorest And Most Vulnerable Populations In Low-Income Countries, Particularly Children And Older People, Are Among Those Most At Risk. The Small Island Developing States Are Prone To The Impacts Of Climate Change, Such As Sea Level Rise, Cyclones, And Floods. Forecast Models Predict An Increase In Both Dry And Wet Season Rainfall With An Increased Risk Of Extreme Rainfall Days. The Increase In Extreme Weather Events Such As Floods And Droughts Is Expected To Influence Disease. Climate Change Is Affecting Health, And It Will Continue To Affect The Social And Environmental Determinants Of Health: Clean Air, Safe Drinking Water, Sufficient Food, And Secure Shelter. The Potential Impacts Of Climate Change On Human Health And Infrastructure Raises Concern Amongst Health Leaders, Particularly Those In Public Health, Advocating For The Prevention Of Communicable And Noncommunicable Diseases And Infrastructure Fields. In Building Resilience In Health Systems, Who Has Worked Closely With The Member States In The Preparation Of Project Proposals For Submission To Potential Funding Agencies. In The Pacific, The Following Projects Have Been Approved: Korea International Cooperation Agency (Koica)-Funded Project On Strengthening Health Adaptation Project: Responding To Climate Change In Fiji (Koica Shape) Korea International Cooperation Agency (Koica)-Funded Project On Making Health Adaptation For The Future Resilient Islands Kiribati Outer Islands Climate Health Action (Te-Mamauri Koica) Green Climate Fund (Gcf)-Funded Project On Enhancing The Resilience Of Health Systems To Climate Change And Emerging Pandemics In The Republic Of The Marshall Islands Global Environment Facility (Gef)-Funded Project On Building Resilience Of Health Systems In Pacific Island Ldcs To Climate Change Funded By The Korea International Cooperation Agency (Koica), The Green Climate Fund (Gcf), And The Global Environment Facility (Gef) The Four Projects Are Designed To Strengthen Climate Change Adaptation In Six Pacific Island Countries Fiji, Kiribati, The Republic Of The Marshall Islands, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, And Tuvalu And Protect Population Health From The Health Impacts Of Climate Change. A Short-Term Consultant Is Required In The Division Of Pacific Technical Support (Dps) In Suva, Fiji, To Support Project Implementation Activities For Strengthening Health Systems. The Consultant Will Be Based In Suva And Will Support The Pce Team In Coordination With The Pacific Health Systems Team In The Dps And Ministries Of Health Of The Six Pacific Island Countries. Planned Timelines Start Date: 17/10/2022 End Date: 14/07/2023 The Consultant Will Be Engaged For Any 205 Working Days Within The Period Of 17/10/2022 - 14/07/2023. This Consultancy Will Likely Include Travel Dependent On Feasibility Due To Covid-19 Travel Restrictions To Be Stationed In Suva, Fiji And Potential Duty Travels To Additional Pacific Island Countries. Work To Be Performed Under The Supervision Of The Pce Team Coordinator Based In Who Office, Suva, Fiji, The Consultant Will Carry Out The Following Activities: Provide The Pce Team With Technical Support To The Overall Project Management, Budget, Day-To-Day Operations, And Monitoring And Evaluation Of Activities Through Assisting In Preparation Of Reports, Concept Notes, Meeting Minutes, And Briefing Materials; Develop And Maintain The Database With The Directory Of Country Focal Points In Environmental Health And Climate Change As Well As Internal Repositories Of Project-Related Documents And Files For Climate Change And Health Projects; Coordinate And Attend Technical And Project Management Meetings, To Prepare Minutes, To Track Progress And Ensure Appropriate Internal And External Information Dissemination To Stakeholders And Project Partners; Maintain Close Collaboration With The Communications Teams Of Who Dps And Project Partners To Support Donor Visibility And Communication Activities Perform Any Other Tasks As Assigned By Supervisor; Output/S Output 1: Project Management Support Of Climate Change And Health Projects In Pacific Island Countries Deliverable 1.1: Initial Workplan For Submission Of Documents, Consultations And Progress Reports With Clear Milestones And Expected Results. Deliverable 1.2: Inputs To Project Reports, Quarterly Progress Reports And Financial Statements Of Climate Change And Health Projects In Dps Deliverable 1.3: Development Of Directory Of Country Focal Points In Environmental Health And Climate Change Deliverable 1.4: Internal Repository Of All Project-Related Documents And Reports For Climate Change And Health Projects. Deliverable 1.5: Technical And Project Management Meeting Minutes. Output 2: Project Progress Monitored For Timely And Quality Performance Of Project Activities Deliverable 2.1: List Of Procurements For Project Implementation. Deliverable 2.2: Budget Expenditure Monitored To Ensure Accuracy And Reliability Of Financial Reports. Output 3: Increased Visibility Of Activities Related To Climate Change And Health Projects In Pacific Island Countries Deliverable 3.1: Final Report On Communication Activities With Annexes Of Developed Materials. Deliverable 3.2: Final Consultancy Report With Recommendations And Lessons Learned And A Presentation Of The Advocacy Plan With Advocacy Messages And Products. Technical Supervision The Consultant Will Work Under The Supervision Of: Dr Nuha Mahmoud - A/Team Coordinator, Pacific Climate Change And Environment (Pce), Division Of Pacific Technical Support (Dps), Suva, Fiji Dr Mark Jacobs, Who Representative, And Director, Pacific Technical Support Qualifications And Requirements Education University Degree Is Required With Specialization In International Development, Project Management, Public Health, Environmental Research, Social Sciences, Or Another Field Relevant To The Position. Advanced Degree Or Qualification In Project Management, International Development, Social Sciences Or Business Administration Would Be Added Benefit. Experience At Least Three To Five Years Of Experience In Project Management In Climate Change And Health. Has Experience In Working With Climate Change And Health Teams And Working Or Internship In The Un System Or In International Trade. Skills /Technical Skills And Knowledge Demonstrated Analytical And Writing Skills To Prepare Technical Reports And Designing Advocacy Messaging And Market Research. Language Expert Level Of Written And Spoken English Required Competencies Culturally Sensitive; Communicating In A Credible And Effective Way; Producing Results; Moving Forward In A Changing Environment; And Fostering Integration And Teamwork. Additional Information Place Of Assignment The Consultant Is Expected To Work In The Who Division Of Pacific Technical Support Office In Suva, Fiji. Medical Clearance The Selected Consultant Will Be Expected To Provide A Medical Certificate Of Fitness For Work. Payment Schedule Signing Of Contract 0% Submission Of Workplan 25% Submission Of Deliverables Under Output 1 25% Submission Of Deliverables Under Output 2 25% Submission Of Final Consultancy Report With The Deliverables Under Output 3 25% Applications Qualified And Interested Specialists Should Submit Their Cv {For Individual Contractors} And Expression Of Interest {Cover Letter} To The Supply Officer Through Wp Ro Ungm At < [email protected] > By 26 September 2022. The Cover Letter Should Outline How Their Experience And Qualifications Make Them A Suitable Candidate For This Position And Should Include Their Proposed Daily Consultancy Fee And Availability. Please Use Tender Notice No. 182461 As Subject To All Submission. Only Successful Candidates Will Be Contacted. Tender Link : Https://Www.Ungm.Org/Public/Notice/182461