General
Description of assignment title
Junior Environmental Officer
Assignment country
Egypt
Expected start date
03/08/2025
Sustainable Development Goal
13. Climate action
Volunteer category
International UN University Volunteer
Host entity
WHO
Type
Onsite
Duration
6 months
Number of assignments
1
Duty stations
Cairo
Details
Mission and objectives
The World Health Organization serves as the directing and coordinating authority for public health within the United Nations system. WHO seeks to promote health, ensure everyone can attain the highest level of health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable through partnerships, people, and countries.
Context
WHO is working to Promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable. Enhancing the health and well-being of a billion more people by: • Addressing social determinants of health • Promoting intersectoral approaches • Prioritizing health in all policies. The Volunteer will engage with the World Health Organization (WHO) Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office (EMRO) Climate Change, Health, and Environment team. This role focuses on implementing the recently endorsed (EB 156/25) global action plan on climate change and health, at regional and national levels in the region, and implementing the Regional Resolution on Climate Change and Health EM/RC70/R.5. This assignment is integral to supporting the WHO’s mission to advocate and work with partner agencies within the UN system, to ensure that health is properly represented in the climate change agenda, as well as providing and disseminating information on the threats that climate change presents to human health, and opportunities, to promote health while cutting carbon emissions; monitoring and evidence through coordinating reviews of the scientific evidence on the links between climate change and health; assessing country’s preparedness and needs when facing climate change; and developing a global research agenda; assisting countries to build capacity to reduce health vulnerability to climate change, and promote health while reducing carbon emissions.
Task description
Under the direct supervision of Regional Adviser, Health Promotion and Social Determinants of Health, A/Regional Adviser for Environmental Health. The UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: – Assist in implementing the recently endorsed (EB 156/25) global action plan on climate change and health, at regional and national levels in the region. – Assist in implementing the Regional Resolution on Climate Change and Health EM/RC70/R.5. – Provide technical support and capacity building activities to help the committed 15 EMR countries in building their climate change resilient and sustainable health systems and facilities. – Advocate for the other 7 countries in joining ATACH (Alliance for Transformative Action on Climate Change and Health), and start addressing climate change and health. – Develop a regional climate resilience and sustainability index for health care facilities, and use in measuring the base line in the countries of the region. – Pilot greening health care facilities using the regional index. – Contribute to the planning and delivery of webinar sessions and workshops aimed at climate change and environmental health, scheduled for 2025-2026. – Assist in developing tailored educational materials and implementing targeted programmes. – Support evidence data-base creation for priority countries in the EMR. – Participate in the synthesis and collection of data for technical documents, including piloting of the WHO Behavioural Insights framework.
Eligibility criteria
Age
18 – 80
Required experience
1 month
Donor priorities
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Nationality
Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.
Additional eligibility criteria
As this assignment is funded by CYVA, specific eligibility criteria apply. Candidates must be Chinese nationals affiliated with a university participating in CYVA’s programme.
Assignment requirements
Relevant experience
1 month
Languages
English, Level: Working knowledge, Required Arabic, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable
Required education level
Secondary education
Competencies and values
– Commitment and Motivation – Commitment to Continuous Learning – Communication – Planning and Organizing – Respect for Diversity – Technological Awareness – Working in Teams
Skills and experience
Demonstrated interest in: • Climate change • Environmental health • Air pollution Skills in: • Project management • Problem solving • Communication skills Required education: Secondary Education, with a Bachelor degree or currently studying towards a Bachelor or Master degree in Environmental Studies, Climate Studies, Environmental Health, Food safety and hygiene, Food science, Food microbiology, Public Health and Epidemiology, or a related field.
Area(s) of expertise
Health, Natural and life sciences, Energy and environment
Driving license
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Other information
Living conditions and remarks
Cairo offers a vibrant living experience that encourages exploration and adaptability. The city has a diverse public transportation system. A wide range of housing options is available for various preferences and budgets. Quality healthcare is accessible, with excellent private facilities. The hot climate makes air conditioning essential. Cairo’s rich cultural heritage is evident in its historical sites, museums, and vibrant markets, making it an inspiring place to live.
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy
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