WHO Consultant - National Composante Climatologie, Sciences de l'Environnement, SIG
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. Established on April 7, 1948, WHO's mission is to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve vulnerable populations. With over 7,000 employees in more than 150 countries, WHO works in various areas including disease prevention, health systems strengthening, and emergency response. The organization operates globally, focusing on health issues that transcend national boundaries and require coordinated international action.
Job Overview:
The consultant will lead the climatological, geospatial, and data analysis component of the National Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment (EVA) for the health sector in Burkina Faso in response to climate change. This role involves providing necessary technical analyses for the development of the new National Adaptation Plan (PNA) for health, in collaboration with another national consultant. The consultant will address the significant public health threats posed by climate change, including extreme temperature shocks, irregular rainfall patterns, and increased frequency of extreme weather events, which exacerbate existing health vulnerabilities and food insecurity. The consultant will be responsible for updating strategic national documents, as the last EVA was conducted in 2017 and the PNA covered the period 2014-201
Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant's responsibilities include developing a detailed methodology, work plan, and implementation tools in collaboration with the other consultant. They will review the 2017 EVA and the 2014-2015 PNA, focusing on hydro-climatic data, climate risks, and spatial dimensions of vulnerability. The consultant will collect, compile, and process necessary hydro-climatic and health-related data for the EVA, conduct climate and spatial analyses, manage geodatabases, and produce vulnerability/resilience diagnostics based on climate and geospatial data. They will contribute to the validation of EVA and PNA data, document methods and sources, and assist in drafting the EVA and PNA reports. The consultant will also participate in national workshops for data validation and report finalization, ensuring that feedback from these workshops is incorporated into the final documents.
Required Qualifications:
Essential qualifications include a Master's degree in Climatology or Environmental Sciences. A PhD in Geoinformatics/SIG, Remote Sensing, or Risk Management is desirable. The consultant must have at least five years of relevant professional experience in climate data analysis and spatial modeling, with proven experience in developing Greenhouse Gas Inventories (GHG), Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC), or climate vulnerability assessments based on GIS. Experience with geodatabase management, remote sensing, and time series data processing is also desirable, particularly in a similar role with the UN system or health sector partners.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Master's degree in Climatology or Environmental Sciences as essential, while a PhD in Geoinformatics/SIG, Remote Sensing, or Risk Management is considered desirable. Candidates must have their degrees from accredited institutions recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED).
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in climate data analysis and spatial modeling. Candidates should have demonstrated experience in conducting studies related to GHG Inventories, NDCs, or climate vulnerability assessments using GIS. Experience in a similar role with the UN system or health sector partners is preferred, along with expertise in managing geodatabases and remote sensing.
Languages:
Fluency in French is essential, with excellent written communication skills. Practical knowledge of English is desirable, as it may facilitate communication with international partners and stakeholders.
Additional Notes:
The consultant will be based in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, and will work closely with the WHO focal point. They will not be required to be housed in WHO premises and will only be present when necessary for work. National travel may be required, with travel expenses covered by WHO. The contract duration is 45 days, from November 10, 2026, to December 24, 202
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. Established on April 7, 1948, WHO's mission is to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve vulnerable populations. With over 7,000 employees in more than 150 countries, WHO works in various areas including disease prevention, health systems strengthening, and emergency response. The organization operates globally, focusing on health issues that transcend national boundaries and require coordinated international action.
Job Overview:
The consultant will lead the climatological, geospatial, and data analysis component of the National Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment (EVA) for the health sector in Burkina Faso in response to climate change. This role involves providing necessary technical analyses for the development of the new National Adaptation Plan (PNA) for health, in collaboration with another national consultant. The consultant will address the significant public health threats posed by climate change, including extreme temperature shocks, irregular rainfall patterns, and increased frequency of extreme weather events, which exacerbate existing health vulnerabilities and food insecurity. The consultant will be responsible for updating strategic national documents, as the last EVA was conducted in 2017 and the PNA covered the period 2014-201
- The consultant will work closely with the Ministry of Health and WHO to identify climate-related health risks, analyze current health system capacities, and define priority adaptation measures.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant's responsibilities include developing a detailed methodology, work plan, and implementation tools in collaboration with the other consultant. They will review the 2017 EVA and the 2014-2015 PNA, focusing on hydro-climatic data, climate risks, and spatial dimensions of vulnerability. The consultant will collect, compile, and process necessary hydro-climatic and health-related data for the EVA, conduct climate and spatial analyses, manage geodatabases, and produce vulnerability/resilience diagnostics based on climate and geospatial data. They will contribute to the validation of EVA and PNA data, document methods and sources, and assist in drafting the EVA and PNA reports. The consultant will also participate in national workshops for data validation and report finalization, ensuring that feedback from these workshops is incorporated into the final documents.
Required Qualifications:
Essential qualifications include a Master's degree in Climatology or Environmental Sciences. A PhD in Geoinformatics/SIG, Remote Sensing, or Risk Management is desirable. The consultant must have at least five years of relevant professional experience in climate data analysis and spatial modeling, with proven experience in developing Greenhouse Gas Inventories (GHG), Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC), or climate vulnerability assessments based on GIS. Experience with geodatabase management, remote sensing, and time series data processing is also desirable, particularly in a similar role with the UN system or health sector partners.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Master's degree in Climatology or Environmental Sciences as essential, while a PhD in Geoinformatics/SIG, Remote Sensing, or Risk Management is considered desirable. Candidates must have their degrees from accredited institutions recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED).
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in climate data analysis and spatial modeling. Candidates should have demonstrated experience in conducting studies related to GHG Inventories, NDCs, or climate vulnerability assessments using GIS. Experience in a similar role with the UN system or health sector partners is preferred, along with expertise in managing geodatabases and remote sensing.
Languages:
Fluency in French is essential, with excellent written communication skills. Practical knowledge of English is desirable, as it may facilitate communication with international partners and stakeholders.
Additional Notes:
The consultant will be based in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, and will work closely with the WHO focal point. They will not be required to be housed in WHO premises and will only be present when necessary for work. National travel may be required, with travel expenses covered by WHO. The contract duration is 45 days, from November 10, 2026, to December 24, 202
- Compensation will be at the equivalent NO-C/1 level of the UN salary scale for Burkina Faso, with a daily rate of 81,944 XOF. Payment terms include 25% upon contract signing, 25% upon submission of interim reports, and 50% upon submission and validation of final reports. WHO is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of underrepresented member states.
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