UN Volunteer - Climate Resilient Health Care Facilities

Job Posting Organization:
The World Health Organization (WHO) serves as the directing and coordinating authority for public health within the United Nations system. Established in 1948, WHO's mission is to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable. The organization operates in over 150 countries and has a workforce of more than 7,000 employees. WHO's work encompasses a wide range of health issues, including disease prevention, health promotion, and response to health emergencies, with a focus on achieving universal health coverage and addressing health inequities.

Job Overview:
The UN Volunteer will play a crucial role in supporting Egypt's efforts to enhance the climate resilience and environmental sustainability of health care facilities. This position involves applying WHO's guidance for climate-resilient health care facilities, focusing on critical areas such as energy, water and sanitation, health care waste management, infrastructure, and workforce readiness. The volunteer will dedicate approximately 70% of their time to facility-level resilience work in Egypt, while the remaining 30% will be allocated to related activities within the Climate Change, Health and Environment (CHE) Unit. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders, including facility management and the Ministry of Health, to develop and implement resilience improvement plans and ensure effective monitoring and reporting of progress.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct baseline assessments of selected health care facilities to evaluate their compliance with WHO's climate-resilient guidelines, including data collection, entry, cleaning, and quality assurance.
• Develop facility-level resilience improvement plans in consultation with facility management and Ministry of Health representatives, addressing key areas such as energy, water, sanitation, health care waste, and infrastructure readiness.
• Coordinate the implementation of the health care facility resilience workplan, ensuring administrative, technical, and operational follow-up on outstanding actions.
• Create and maintain tracking tools, dashboards, and documentation systems to monitor facility activities, performance indicators, and deliverables.
• Organize technical meetings, workshops, and training sessions for facility managers and national counterparts, including logistics, materials preparation, attendance tracking, and follow-up documentation.
• Prepare technical documents, presentations, progress reports, and management updates for WHO, national counterparts, and donors, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements under the IoP award.
• Liaise with health facility representatives, technical teams, service providers, and other stakeholders to facilitate the implementation of planned activities.
• Contribute to the enhancement of digital tools and automated workflows that improve data visibility, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Provide support to the CHE Unit's activities in Egypt, including the national health vulnerability and adaptation assessment (H-VAA), climate-resilient WASH, and air quality components. 1
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications:
The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical and organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Proficiency in data management and analysis is essential, along with experience in project management and stakeholder engagement. The candidate should also exhibit excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and be capable of producing high-quality reports and documentation. A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to continuous learning are highly valued.

Educational Background:
A bachelor's degree in public health, environmental science, or a related field is required. Advanced degrees or specialized training in climate change, health systems, or environmental sustainability will be considered an asset. Knowledge of WHO guidelines and frameworks related to health care facilities and climate resilience is highly desirable.

Experience:
Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience in public health, environmental sustainability, or a related field. Experience working with health care facilities, government agencies, or international organizations is preferred. Familiarity with climate change adaptation strategies and health systems strengthening initiatives will be advantageous.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, while proficiency in Arabic is highly desirable. Knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset, particularly in the context of engaging with diverse stakeholders in Egypt.

Additional Notes:
This position is a full-time UN Volunteer role based in Cairo, Egypt, which is designated as a family duty station. The volunteer will receive a living allowance of USD 1441.08 per month, along with an entry lump-sum of USD 350 and an exit lump-sum upon completion of the contract. Medical and life insurance coverage is provided at 100%, including a policy for dependents. The volunteer will also have access to the UNV E-Campus for training and learning opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning resources. The living conditions in Cairo are favorable, with access to essential services and a vibrant cultural scene.