National Professional Officer (Environmental Health & Climate Change)

The incumbent will support the provision of technical and managerial expertise to develop, strengthen and implement policies and programmes designed to strengthen national public-health capacity in Environment, Climate Change and Health. The role involves coordinating project activities, monitoring timelines, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and contributing to technical reports in Solomon Islands.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operational aspects in the implementation of the GEF project on Building Resilience of Health Systems in Pacific Islands Least Developed Countries to Climate Change in Solomon Islands
• Support all project activities implemented at national level, analyse information on best practices, report findings, and assist in monitoring and evaluation of project activities
• Technically assist in monitoring work plans and budgets, including resources mobilized for the work programme
• Provide technical support in monitoring work plans and budgets to ensure project activities are within development plans for timely implementation and efficient use of resources
• Attend regular meetings, report on country-level activities, and facilitate communication with WHO project management and relevant stakeholders
• Maintain partnerships and networks to strengthen multidisciplinary and multisectoral collaboration to combat diseases and their risk factors
• Collect data and maintain comprehensive operational information on partners' activities in Solomon Islands
• Ensure collaboration with international and national partners to improve surveillance, monitoring, and evaluation of vector-borne and water- and food-borne diseases and their risk factors
• Technically assist MHMS and partners in development, implementation and evaluation of policies, strategies, and action plans, including policy review, awareness campaigns, trainings, and assessments
• Utilize understanding of national and subnational cultural norms to inform community outreach activities
• Contribute to drafting monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports as focal point for Environment, Climate and Health topics
• Analyse and undertake research on Environment, Climate Change and Health to support development and implementation of multisectoral national plans
• Assist in developing and reviewing technical studies through field visits and consultation meetings
• Contribute to development and implementation of Risk Communication and Community Engagement in emergencies and public health events
• Perform any other duties assigned by supervisor

Requirements

• University degree in public health, geography, environmental sciences/management, environmental engineering, studies, environmental economics, or another field relevant to the project from a university or institute recognized in the International Association of Universities' Worldwide Database of Higher Education Institutions, Systems and Credentials (WHED)
• Qualification in environmental health, environmental sciences, and/or climate change (desirable)
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar or related position in programme or project planning/management role with significant experience in environmental health and/or climate change
• Experience working closely with governmental and partner organizations, and report writing (desirable)
• Experience on or exposure to GEF funded projects and its technical and operational requirements is an advantage
• Knowledge of project planning and implementation including timeline monitoring and risk management
• Field experience and understanding of Solomon Islands, including sustainable livelihoods issues
• Proficiency in conducting public health, environmental health, or climate change related assessments, working with health information/surveillance systems and/or data platforms, and facilitating training exercises is an advantage
• Strong organizational skills and results management
• Ability to work harmoniously as a member of a team and maintain high standards of personal and professional conduct
• Expert knowledge of English
• Intermediate knowledge of Solomon Pidjin

Skills

• Environmental Health
• Climate Change
• Project Planning
• Project Management
• Risk Management
• Programme Management
• Public Health Assessment
• Environmental Health Assessment
• Climate Change Assessment
• Report Writing
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Training Facilitation
• Health Information Systems
• Surveillance Systems
• Timeline Monitoring
• Sustainable Economic Livelihoods
• GEF Project Knowledge
• Organizational Skills

Languages

English, Solomon Pidjin