Consultant for National Climate Vulnerability Mapping of Health Service Delivery Systems

The consultant will conduct a geospatial analysis using GIS data to assess the vulnerability of healthcare infrastructure to climate stressors in Turkiye, identifying high-risk hotspot areas and providing policy recommendations. The consultancy is home-based and lasts two months, focusing on the impacts of climate change on reproductive health and health service delivery systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geospatial analysis correlating climate stressors with health service provision units in Turkiye
• Analyze spatial infrastructure data, service utilization data, and climate exposure data to identify vulnerabilities
• Propose additional relevant variables to enhance the analysis model
• Formulate evidence-based policy recommendations based on quantitative analysis findings
• Submit inception report detailing research objectives, methodology, data sources, and schedule by 27 July 2026
• Submit preliminary report including analysis and policy recommendations by 7 September 2026
• Finalize report incorporating UNFPA feedback by 22 September 2026
• Work under direct supervision of UNFPA Programme Analyst, PD
• Submit daily logs and deliverables for certification of payment

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Demography, Economics, Econometrics, Mathematics, Social Policy, Environmental Science or related field
• Minimum 5 years of relevant academic and research experience on public health, demography, social policy, economics, environmental policy or related fields
• A strong publication record and experience of quantitative analysis relating to health policy, demography, economics, environmental policy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Windows-based applications, spreadsheets and databases
• Previous experience in delivering similar assignments is an asset
• Experience of work with the UN is an asset
• Excellent writing and research skills is an asset
• Excellent consultation and engagement skills is an asset
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Turkish

Skills

• Public Health Research
• Demography Analysis
• Social Policy Analysis
• Economics Research
• Environmental Policy
• Quantitative Analysis
• Health Policy Analysis
• Geospatial Analysis
• GIS data analysis
• Climate Vulnerability Assessment
• Healthcare Infrastructure Assessment
• Policy Recommendations
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Spreadsheets
• Database Management
• Research Writing
• Consultancy Skills

Languages

English, Turkish