Climate Change and Health Project Officer (HNAP Implementation)

The Climate Change and Health Project Officer (HNAP Implementation) will provide technical and coordination support to the Vanuatu Ministry of Health for operationalization and implementation of the Vanuatu Health National Adaptation Plan (HNAP). The incumbent will support coordination of climate and health activities, strengthen monitoring and implementation systems, facilitate alignment with national climate adaptation processes, and support mainstreaming of climate and health priorities into health sector planning, policies, and programmes.

Responsibilities

• Support coordination of Pacific Climate and Health Resilience Package (PCHRP) project activities in Vanuatu, including preparation of workplans, progress reports, briefing notes, presentations, and other documentation.
• Support coordination and operationalization of the Vanuatu HNAP, including facilitating implementation planning, coordination meetings, monitoring and progress reporting, and follow-up actions.
• Assist in the identification of barriers, gaps, and enabling factors related to HNAP implementation and support development of practical recommendations.
• Facilitate alignment and integration of HNAP priorities with broader national adaptation planning processes, including the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) and related climate policy frameworks.
• Support the Ministry of Health in strengthening institutional arrangements and coordination mechanisms related to climate change and health.
• Liaise and coordinate with relevant government ministries, provincial authorities, development partners, civil society organizations, and regional stakeholders engaged in climate and health activities.
• Support mainstreaming of climate and health priorities into Ministry of Health policies, strategies, operational plans, and relevant technical programmes.
• Support organization and facilitation of consultations, workshops, stakeholder meetings, and technical discussions related to climate and health.
• Support documentation, reporting, knowledge management, and dissemination of climate and health initiatives, lessons learned, and good practices.
• Support climate and health-related assessments, policy reviews, and technical activities undertaken under the PCHRP Activity 3 support package.
• Undertake other climate change and health-related duties as agreed between WHO and the Vanuatu Ministry of Health.

Requirements

• University degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Climate Change, Environmental Management, Health Policy, Health Systems, Development Studies, or another relevant field.
• Postgraduate qualification or advanced degree (master’s) in Public Health, Climate Change and Health, Environmental Health, Health Policy, Health Systems, or related field is desirable.
• At least five years of relevant professional experience in public health, climate change, environmental health, health systems strengthening, health policy, or related areas.
• Experience supporting coordination and implementation of government programmes or projects.
• Experience in report writing, stakeholder coordination, and technical documentation.
• Experience working on climate change and health programmes, adaptation planning, or environmental health initiatives is desirable.
• Familiarity with Health National Adaptation Plans (HNAPs), National Adaptation Plans (NAPs), or climate policy frameworks is desirable.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation, implementation tracking, or policy mainstreaming is desirable.
• Experience working with WHO, UN agencies, or development partners is an asset.
• Sound understanding of climate change and health linkages and climate-resilient health systems approaches is desirable.
• Knowledge of health systems strengthening, policy processes, and government coordination mechanisms.
• Strong coordination, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong analytical, report writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to support implementation planning, monitoring, and tracking processes.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Competency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel domestically where required.
• Knowledge of WHO mandate and goals or experience in UN Organizations, international institutions, or NGOs is considered an asset.
• Fluency in English language is essential.
• Knowledge of Bislama and/or French language would be an asset.

Skills

• Public Health
• Environmental Health
• Climate Change and Health Linkages
• Health Policy
• Public Health Systems Strengthening
• Development Studies
• Government Programme Coordination
• Project Implementation
• Report Writing
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Technical Documentation Production
• Climate Adaptation Planning
• Environmental Health Initiatives
• Health National Adaptation Plans
• National Adaptation Plans
• Climate Policy Frameworks
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Implementation Tracking
• Policy Mainstreaming
• WHO Collaboration
• UN Agency Coordination
• Policy Processes
• Government coordination mechanisms
• Coordination and Facilitation
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Analytical Skills
• Communications Skills
• Implementation Planning
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint

Languages

English