National Consultant to Support Finalization of The Health Sector National Adaptation Plan (H-Nap) 2026–2030

Overview

To provide technical expertise and guide the finalization of the Health National Adaptation Plan (H-NAP) 2026–2030 for Tanzania, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and integration of heat-health interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate stakeholder consultations with MoH, WHO, UNICEF, civil society, academia, and DPG Health.
• Support validation of climate-sensitive health data and ensure integration into the H-NAP.
• Assist in designing a conceptual framework linking climate change determinants to health outcomes.
• Update and refine data on climate-sensitive diseases, extreme weather impacts, and health infrastructure vulnerabilities.
• Ensure the action plan includes specific measures for heat-health risks.
• Propose mechanisms for engaging non-health sectors in implementing adaptation measures.
• Guide the use of problem-tree analysis to define key focus areas and intervention pathways.
• Advise on scheduling, virtual meetings, and coordination mechanisms.
• Scrutinize the draft action plan to ensure interventions are practical, cost-effective, and geographically inclusive.
• Work with the international consultant to produce the final H-NAP document.

Required Experience

Minimum of 5 years working in health systems strengthening, climate change adaptation, or related areas, with demonstrated experience in Tanzania or similar contexts. Strong knowledge of climate-sensitive diseases, heat health risks, and pathways linking climate change to health outcomes. Experience in developing or reviewing national health strategies, adaptation plans, or policy frameworks aligned with WHO guidance. Ability to validate, update, and interpret health and climate data. Proven ability to work with government ministries, development partners, civil society, and research institutions. Skills in coordinating technical teams, organizing consultations, and managing timelines. Familiarity with Tanzania’s health system, governance structures, and socio-economic challenges. Desirable: Substantial experience of working in collaboration with National Ministries, Non-Governmental, and other UN Organizations. Prior work with WHO or other UN agencies on health or climate-related projects. Ability to support institutional strengthening.

Qualifications

Essential: A Bachelors’ degree plus a Masters’ degree in relevant field e.g. Public Health, Environmental Health Sciences, Climate Change.

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