Climate and Disaster Resilient Healthcare Facility Specialist

Job Description

Task description

UNV will provide technical support to the UNFPA Nepal Country Office's Humanitarian unit and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Right unit, with a primary focus on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and establishment of model climate and disaster adaptive health care facilities which anticipate, respond to, and adapt to climate-related shocks, ensuring sustained provision of life saving services despite climate instability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Work with local experts and support development of comprehensive health care facility assessment tools.
• Support conducting health facility assessment and identification of adaptive capacity gaps related to health systems in crisis and emergencies especially related to climate change and earthquake.
• Identify and make detailed recommendations with required infrastructure retrofitting including energy efficient equipment, solar power, water and waste management based on national and global standards.
• Work with local experts and monitor the retrofitting and rehabilitation of 10 maternal healthcare facilities in Jajarkot and Rautahat districts, including the integration of energy-efficient equipment, solar power systems, and water/waste management solutions, in compliance with disaster and climate-resilient standards.
• Ensure that the project health facilities resilience interventions align with global and national guidelines and standard construction practices.
• Foster experience sharing and collaborations with Japanese partners and other stakeholders to support the establishment of standards and guidelines for climate-friendly and climate-resilient health infrastructure.
• Collaborates with team members, programme partners, and sub-grantees to ensure safe implementation of programmes at the community level, applying the Do No Harm approach.

  Expected outputs/deliverables of the consultancy are: The UNV shall ensure:

• Comprehensive health facility needs assessment tool focusing infrastructure, energy source and efficiency, water and waste management practices.

• Assessment report on health facility adaptive capacity gaps especially related to climate change and earthquake with recommendations and improvement plans

• Monthly monitoring and progress report on the retrofitting and rehabilitation of 10 maternal healthcare facilities in Jajarkot and Rautahat districts.

Job Specification

Eligibility criteria

Age: 18 - 80

Required experience

3 years

Nationality

Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.

Assignment requirements

Relevant experience

2 years

Languages

Japanese, Level: Fluent, Required

English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level

Bachelor degree or equivalent in civil engineering, architecture or related field. A master's degree will be an added advantage.

Skills and experience

Minimum 2 years of professional experience in climate and disaster resilient health care facility strengthening and disaster resilient construction preferably within the UN system or international organizations. 

Global development internships

Global job opportunities

•  Demonstrated knowledge and experience in disaster-resilient infrastructure, adaptive capacity-building, and integration of climate change measures into development and humanitarian projects.
•  Familiarity with international DRR and climate change frameworks, including Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction and other global standards.
•  Experience working in multicultural teams and engaging with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, community organizations, and donors.
•  Strong skills in program coordination, reporting, and capacity-building activities.

Skills and Competencies

•  Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt to evolving project needs and priorities.
•  Proficiency in designing and implementing knowledge-sharing strategies and systems.
•  Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and coordinate with diverse stakeholders.
•  Advanced organizational and time management abilities to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
•  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data visualization tools.

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