Summary of Role:
The incumbent will provide technical
leadership in the development and implementation of Climate Change and Health
programs and projects. As the Technical Advisor for Climate Change and Health
in the African Region, you will play a pivotal role in supporting country teams
to develop and implement impactful Climate Change and Health programs and
projects. Your primary responsibility will be to provide technical expertise,
strategic guidance, and leadership in the nexus between health and climate
change. You will nurture relationships and work closely with Climate Change
entities, government ministries, intergovernmental bodies, the African Union,
and other regional development bodies such as EAC, SADC, ECOWAS, and
international climate donors (including the Green Climate Fund and US
Government, among others) to promote sustainable initiatives that address the
challenges posed by climate change on public health and promote integration of
SRHR and wellbeing of communities in climate change programs and projects.
Partners with other technical advisors to enable policy, research and programs
that benefit women, adolescents, and children.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic and Technical Leadership:
Provides technical expertise and
guidance to regional and country teams in the design of funding proposals and
implementation of Climate Change and Health programs and projects.
Supports the development of
evidence-based interventions to address climate change-related health risks and
vulnerabilities.
Builds on existing tools and develops
or adapts innovative approaches to ensure the efficiency, acceptability, and
impact of Climate Resilience, Adaptation, and Mitigation interventions.
Strategic partnership for fundraising:
Provides technical support to country
teams in developing strategic partnerships with stakeholders in the Climate
Change financing chain including the National Designated Authorities (NDAs),
Green Climate Fund Accredited Entities (AE), UN’s Climate donors such as Green
Climate Fund, Adaptation Fund, Global Environment Facility, Loss and Damage
Fund, other Institutional and Private donors.
Supports country teams and the
Pathfinder Africa President’s Office and other stakeholders to identify funding
opportunities for Climate Change and Health initiatives from various sources,
including international climate donors, foundations, and development agencies.
Programming Design and Implementation:
Supports country teams and partners in
the design, development, and implementation of innovative, effective, country
appropriate programming for climate change and health resilience.
As needed, participates in regional
and support country-level advocacy efforts of Pathfinder for improving family
planning, adolescent and youth, maternal and child health indicators in the
context of climate change programming
Technical Assistance:
Provides technical assistance to
country offices, national governments, local partners, and other agencies to
assess needs and develop Climate and Health Resilience standards and guidance,
and/or provide services that are responsive to the needs of intended
populations.
Technical Support for Proposals:
Provides technical support on the
development of proposals, including including participation in
strategizing for technical approach, proposal writing and proposal review.
Works with country teams to integrate
Resilience activities in new proposals. Develop compelling project
proposals and concept notes to secure funding for Climate and Health
initiatives.
Quality Assurance:
Works with the technical team to
ensure that best practices for services and service integration are well
documented, evaluated and poised for scale up.
Coaches and builds teams to optimize
staff performance programming, target setting and project workplan and
scale-up.
Positioning and Visibility:
Represents Pathfinder International at
professional meetings and conferences organized by Pathfinder or other
organizations at the national, regional, and global level.
Required Education and Work Experience:
Master’s degree in public health,
social science, climate and environment or related discipline
Minimum 5 years’ experience in working
in international development, preferably in implementing programs in one or
more countries seeking to empower women, adolescents and children and improve
equitable access to quality health services.
5 years’ international non-profit
experience
Understanding of the subject matter:
Global and Country Specific climate and Health Systems, including Nationally
Determined Contributions (NDCs), Climate Change Policies, Health National
Adaptation Plans (H-NAP) etc.
Deep understanding of climate change
financing and global donors.
Public health or related expertise:
Basic knowledge of the linkages between Climate Change and its impact on health
and family planning and SRHR, maternal and child health, nutrition and food
security, sanitation, agriculture and/or energy.
Concept and Proposal Development:
Advanced skills in climate and health proposal development from concept to full
proposal, resource mobilization, and proven ability to raise substantial
research/development funds.
Leadership: Advanced skills as a
leader in health and climate change.
Preferred Competence and Work Experience:
Expertise in designing climate
resilience projects.
Experience in project design
Proficiency in English and French
languages
Other Information:
Technology to be Used:
Uses cellular and office phone,
laptop, or desktop computer.
Travel Requirements:
Travel required (30%)
How To Apply