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

National Consultant to Support Finalization of The Health Sector National Adaptation Plan (H-NAP) 2026-2030 BACKGROUND Climate change is increasingly straining Tanzania's health systems, amplifying risks such as vector-borne diseases, waterborne infections, food insecurity, and poor air quality. Rising temperatures, prolonged droughts, floods, and extreme weather events are disrupting healthcare delivery and damaging infrastructure, including energy, water, sanitation, and supply chains. Vulnerable groups such as children, women, outdoor workers, and urban poor communities are disproportionately affected, facing heightened risks to health and livelihoods. Tanzania's ranking of 148 in the ND-GAIN Index (2018), with high vulnerability (0.535) and low readiness (0.295), underscores the country's limited capacity to respond effectively to climate-related health challenges. Recognizing these threats, the Ministry of Health (MoH), in collaboration with UNICEF, WHO, the Vice President's Office, and other stakeholders, initiated the development of the Health National Adaptation Plan (H-NAP) 2026-2030. The draft plan builds on a vulnerability assessment that highlighted increased incidence of water-, vector-, and foodborne diseases, rising gender inequalities, and disruption of healthcare services due to climate impacts. It also identified the need to strengthen resilience in health facilities and communities, ensuring continuity of care during climate shocks. The H-NAP aims to provide a structured framework for building climate-resilient health systems by integrating adaptation strategies into national health planning. It emphasizes evidence-based interventions, stakeholder engagement, and alignment with WHO standards. It is in this context that the World Health Organization seeks to engage a national consultant to finalize the document, with particular focus on heat-health interventions, cross-sectoral collaboration, and sustainable implementation mechanisms that protect vulnerable populations and strengthen national readiness. PURPOSE The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical expertise and guide finalization of the Health National Adaptation Plan (H-NAP) 2026-2030 by ensuring the accuracy and relevance of information, integrating heat-health interventions, and aligning strategies with WHO guidance and Tanzania's national health priorities. The consultancy will involve capitalizing on vulnerability assessments, strengthening the existing action plan to address climate-sensitive diseases and infrastructure resilience, embedding gender-sensitive and equity-focused approaches, and ensuring the plan reflects sustainable development potential, country ownership, and efficiency in protecting vulnerable populations. SCOPE OF WORK The consultant will undertake the following tasks in close collaboration with the MoH technical team and the international consultant: - Stakeholder engagement: Facilitate consultations with MoH, WHO, UNICEF, civil society, academia, and DPG Health to ensure broad input and ownership. - Technical validation: Support validation of climate-sensitive health data, including maternal and neonatal health indicators, and ensure integration into the H-NAP. - Framework development: Assist in designing a conceptual framework linking climate change determinants to health outcomes, guiding prioritization of interventions. - Data updates: Update and refine data on climate-sensitive diseases, extreme weather impacts, and health infrastructure vulnerabilities. - Heat-health integration: Ensure the action plan includes specific measures for heat-health risks, such as early warning systems, occupational safety protocols, and community awareness campaigns. - Cross-sectoral linkages: Propose mechanisms for engaging non-health sectors (e.g., agriculture, water, energy, urban planning) in implementing adaptation measures. - Problem-tree analysis: Guide the use of problem-tree analysis to define key focus areas and intervention pathways. - Operational planning: Advise on scheduling, virtual meetings, and coordination mechanisms to ensure effective participation of MoH technical teams. - Action plan review: Scrutinize the draft action plan to ensure interventions are practical, cost-effective, and geographically inclusive. - Finalization support: Work with the international consultant to produce the final H-NAP document ready for stakeholder validation and adoption. TIME FRAME The assignment must be completed within 4 months from the time of commissioning.

KEY COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Education (Qualifications) Essential: A Bachelors' degree plus a Masters' degree in relevant field e.g. Public Health, Environmental Health Sciences, Climate Change. Experience Essential: - 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, including maternal and neonatal indicators, and translate findings into actionable interventions. - Proven ability to work with government ministries, development partners, civil society, and research institutions to build consensus and ensure inclusive participation. - Skills in coordinating technical teams, organizing consultations, and managing timelines to deliver outputs efficiently. - Excellent writing, reporting, and presentation abilities to produce clear, evidence-based outputs and facilitate knowledge sharing. - Familiarity with Tanzania's health system, governance structures, and socio-economic challenges to ensure recommendations are practical and context-specific. 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 by guiding MoH teams and transferring knowledge on climate-health linkages and adaptation planning. Languages - Fluency in both Kiswahili and English to facilitate effective communication with stakeholders. - Excellent writing, reporting, and presentation abilities to produce clear, evidence-based outputs and facilitate knowledge sharing. Other Skills (e.g. IT) Excellent knowledge of Microsoft applications (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc).