Purpose of the consultancy
The consultant will provide technical support for the implementation of the Climate Change and Health Integrated Vulnerability Assessment (CHIVA) in selected health care facilities and communities, in close coordination with the WHO and the Ministry of Health and Human Services (MoHHS).
In addition, the consultant will also provide assessment related inputs into key activities and deliverables under the project, including a national level Climate change and health (CCH) vulnerability and adaptation assessment (V&A), a Climate Change and Health Policy Implementation Gap Analysis, and a final โbest practicesโ workshop.
Background
Climate-resilient health systems have the potential to protect and improve population health by enhancing the capacity to anticipate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from climate-related exposures. Under the Green Climate Fund Readiness Project - Enhancing the Resilience of Health Systems to Climate Change and Emerging Pandemics in the Republic of Marshall Islands, support is being provided to fill gaps in adaptation planning for the health sector. By enhancing climate change and health institutional capacity, strengthening strategic frameworks, and coordination mechanisms, as well as improving the evidence / knowledge base on climate change-related health risks and adaptation investment options, the goal of the project is to support RMI to protect and improve population health in a changing climate more effectively.
Key project activities include assessments to capture information on climate change and health risks and existing adaptations at healthcare facility and community-level. These assessments inform the setting of baseline risks and adaptation action, help improve understanding of the context and needs of communities and health care facilities (HCFs) and help inform the development of adaptation interventions to enhance resilience, and identifying barriers to implementation. In this regard, WHO has drafted a Climate Change and Health Integrated Vulnerability Assessment (CHIVA) assessment tool for Pacific island settings. The tool is divided into multiple sections to holistically capture climate change and health risks in the various contexts/settings, including:ย
1.ย ย ย ย National / sub-national policy environment;ย
2.ย ย ย ย Healthcare facility level using the WHO guidance Climate-Resilient and Environmentally Sustainable Healthcare Facilities (CRESHCF) which focused on the health workforce, WASH, energy, infrastructure, as well as health information and early warning systems;ย
3.ย ย ย ย Community-level knowledge, attitudes, and practice related to climate change and health risks and adaptation.
A 3 โ day Training Workshop for MoHHS personnel and other key stakeholders to build awareness, understanding, and capacity to assess climate change and health risks and implement effective adaptation interventions was undertaken. The sessions drew upon WHO guidance, including the Framework for Climate Resilient and Environmentally Sustainable Health Care Facilities (CRESHCF), Climate Change and Health Vulnerability and Adaptation (V&A) Assessments, and a piloted Climate Change and Health Integrated Vulnerability Assessment (CHIVA). Following on from the Training Workshop, the project team plans to conduct assessments in healthcare facilities and communities in select atolls (estimated 2-3 atolls covering 6-10 healthcare facilities and 4-6 communities) using the CHIVA tool, as well as conducting a โbest practicesโ workshop to share lessons learned from the overall project, support the prioritization of health adaptation solutions utilizing assessment findings, and strategize for future climate change and health financing.
In this context, the main purpose of the consultancy is to adapt and implement the CHIVA tool, working closely with the MoHHS Environmental Health and Health Information Systems teams, as well as the International Climate and Health Assessment and Policy Consultant and National Climate Change and Health Coordinator and other project team members to ensure synergies with on-going / planned work. In addition, the consultant will also provide assessment related inputs into key activities and deliverables under the project, including a national level Climate change and health (CCH) vulnerability and adaptation assessment (V&A), a Climate Change and Health Policy Implementation Gap Analysis, and a final โbest practicesโ workshop.
Deliverables
Output 1: Contextualized CHIVA tool for community settings and work plan for conducting assessments with at least 6 communities and 10 Health Care Facilities on 2-3 atolls (to be decided and agreed upon by the project team).
Deliverable 1.1: Finalized workplan for conducting assessments with at least 6 communities and 10 HCFs on 2-3 atolls, including details on timeline and logistics by 31October 2025.
Deliverable 1.2: Contextualized CHIVA tool for community settings in RMI, including approaches for effective community engagement by 15 November 2025.
Review, contextualize, and integrate existing assessment tools with the CHIVA to fit the contextual needs of RMI, including Climate Change and Health Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessments (V&A), CRESHCF, surveys of health information systems for early warning systems, and National Adaptation Plan (NAP) community engagement, and community level knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) surveys. ยDeliverable 1.3: Finalize approach and data collection tools for the CHIVA-Community, including detailed engagement strategy.
Output 2: Finalized CHIVA community-based and HCF assessment report for at least 6 communities and 10 HCFs on 2-3 atolls.
Deliverable 2.1: Support the HCF CHIVA and CRESHCF assessments (estimated 2-3 atolls covering approximately 10 Health Care Facilities), including community engagement, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Deliverable 2.2: Finalized CHIVA community-based assessment report and presentation, including methodology, key gaps, and next steps by 31st January 2026.
Output 3: Integrate Assessment Findings Into a National Level Climate Change and Health Vulnerability and Adaptation (CCH V&A) report.
Deliverable 3.1: Support to integrate findings from assessments completed under Output 2 into the National CCH V&A report led by an international consultant by 31st January 2026.
Output 4: Support the planning and facilitation of a โbest practicesโ workshop, in coordination with WHO and MoHHS teams in Majuro, RMI, tentatively scheduled for May 2026.
Deliverable 4.1: Provide assessment-related inputs into the detailed workshop agenda, presentations, and facilitation materials in consultation with WHO and MoHHS by 28th February 2026.
Deliverable 4.2: Support facilitation of the best practices workshop, specifically on assessment approaches and findings, and provide inputs to finalize a workshop report, including approach, presentation materials, and next steps, in consultation with WHO and MoHHS by 28 May 2026.
Additionally, tasks may include:ย
Support advocacy/coordination meetings with key stakeholders focusing on assessments and project activities related to environmental health, as needed.Participate in feedback sessions to WHO and MoHHS teams and develop brief progress reports.Coordinate with project team members for planning and implementation of project assessments, including logistics and procurement for travel.Attend regular monthly Project Management Unit (PMU) coordination meetings to provide inputs and relevant updates.Support the planning of implementation of any project related events, coordination meetings, trainings, or workshops, coinciding with relevant activities, as needed.Qualifications, experience, skills and languages
Educational Qualifications:
Essential: First university degree in international development, public health, climate, data management, community engagement and research, or relevant field.
Experience:
Essential:
At least one year of working experience on climate change and/or environmental or public health issues or community engagement.Experience in establishing trust among the community leaders with the organizations.Experience conducting field-based assessments, working closely with governmental and partner organizations, and data analysis and report writing.Experience presenting and facilitating at workshops/seminars.Desirable:
Experience working in the field of climate change and health, including designing and delivering assessments at the community level.Skills/Technical skills and knowledge:
Essentials:
Community engagementField-based assessments, including using tablets and software onlineData analysis and report writingWorkshop facilitationLanguages:
Expert knowledge of spoken and written Marshallese and English is essential.
Location:
On site: Majuro, Republic of Marshall Islands, with travel to selected islands to conduct community and health care facility assessments.
Travel:
The Consultant is expected to travel to 2-3 atolls / islands according to the itinerary and estimated schedule developed under Output 1.
Remuneration and budget (travel costs are excluded):
Remuneration:ย USD2,978 - 3,611 monthly, depending on qualifications and experience.
Expected Duration: Full-time consultancy for 8 months.
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