International Consultant - Nature-Based Solutions (NbS), One Health and Environment

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. 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 health systems strengthening, with a focus on achieving universal health coverage and addressing health emergencies.

Job Overview:
The consultancy aims to synthesize and critically assess the available evidence on how nature-based solutions (NbS) can contribute to the implementation of the One Health approach. The consultant will develop an evidence-based policy paper with actionable recommendations for policymakers in the WHO European Region. The One Health approach recognizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and ecosystem health, addressing shared environmental drivers such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. The consultant will review existing evidence on NbS, which demonstrates benefits for climate adaptation and biodiversity, but often overlooks health outcomes as primary objectives. This project seeks to fill that gap by linking NbS to health outcomes and providing guidance for policymakers to operationalize One Health effectively.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will be responsible for several key deliverables:

• Conduct a structured review of peer-reviewed literature and policy reports on NbS applicable for One Health in the WHO European Region, focusing on environmental, human, and animal health outcomes.
• Develop an analytical framework and evidence-mapping matrix to organize findings using a One Health systems framework.
• Produce a policy analysis report reviewing existing One Health policies to assess alignment and gaps related to NbS.
• Draft a complete policy paper integrating the evidence review, analytical framework, and policy analysis, including prioritized recommendations for integrating NbS into One Health implementation.
• Prepare a final PowerPoint presentation for dissemination among policymakers.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires an advanced university degree in public health, environmental health, environmental sciences, ecology, One Health, or a related field. Essential qualifications include at least 7 years of relevant professional experience in environmental health, public health, climate and health, or a closely related field. The consultant must demonstrate experience in conducting structured evidence reviews, literature syntheses, and environmental health policy analysis. Desirable qualifications include experience in nature-based solutions, interdisciplinary research, and policy development.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in a relevant field such as public health, environmental health, environmental sciences, ecology, or One Health. This educational background is essential for understanding the complexities of health, environment, and policy interconnections.

Experience:
The consultant should have a minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience in fields related to environmental health, public health, climate and health, or One Health. This experience should include conducting structured evidence reviews and translating scientific evidence into actionable policy recommendations. Experience in nature-based solutions and interdisciplinary research is desirable but not mandatory.

Languages:
Expert knowledge of spoken and written English is essential for this position. Proficiency in additional languages may be beneficial but is not specified as a requirement.

Additional Notes:
The consultancy is expected to last for 35 working days, concluding no later than October 30, 202

• There may be an additional 5 working days for a defined revision round if required. The consultant will work off-site and is not expected to travel. Remuneration is set between USD 350–499 per day, and the consultant will operate as an independent contractor, responsible for their own taxes and contributions. The WHO emphasizes diversity and inclusion in its workforce and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of underrepresented Member States.