PAHO Consultant - Development of the Health National Adaptation Plan (HNAP) for Curaҫao

The consultancy will support Curaҫao through the assessment, planning, prioritization, and development of comprehensive Health National Adaptation Plans aligned with the WHO Operational Framework for Building Climate-Resilient Health Systems and national climate adaptation processes.

Scope of Work & Methodology

Under the supervision of the PAHO/WHO Representative and the Technical Officer, Health Promotion, Life Course and Determinants, and in collaboration with the respective Health Authorities, the consultant will:

• Conduct the Health Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment, including:
  • Framing and scoping;
  • Vulnerability assessment;
  • Sensitivity analysis;
  • Future Risks Assessment;
  • Conduct health impact assessment to understand the future impacts on health using quantitative or qualitative approaches;
  • Conduct a SWOT analysis of the V&A to determine available information/gaps, approaches to addressing gaps/weaknesses and a report of findings and next steps.
• Identify all possible adaptation policies and programmes and prioritize adaptation action that address current and projected risks in the near term; integrate into the National Adaptation Strategy the particular needs of vulnerable populations and gender and equity considerations;
• Identify the possible action to reduce the potential health risks of adaptation and greenhouse gas mitigation policies and programmes implemented in other sectors;
• Apply the communication plan to share findings and information with the public and other sectors.
• Develop the implementation strategies in order to carry out the HNAP in Curaҫao that include development of an implementation strategy for operationalizing the HNAP and integrating climate change adaptation into health-related planning processes such as the Nationally Determined Contributions;
• Promote coordination and synergy with the NAP process, particularly with sectors that can affect health.
• Estimation of required resources for HNAP implementation; develop resource mobilization strategy;
• Develop plan to monitor and review the HNAP to assess progress, effectiveness, and gaps.
• Combine and consolidate the comprehensive HNAP document for submission to the national authorities of Curaҫao.

Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Climate Change, Environmental Sciences, Epidemiology, or related field.

Desirable

• Advanced degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Climate Change, Environmental Sciences, Epidemiology, or related field.
• Specialized training in climate change and health.

Experience:

Essential:

• At least 5 years of national professional experience in climate change and health, public health planning, environmental health, or related fields.
• Experience conducting vulnerability assessments, health impact assessments, or adaptation planning processes.
• Experience developing policy or strategic planning documents.

Desirable:

• Experience working with health and/or development partners.
• Experience in Small Island Developing States or Caribbean countries. Familiarity with the Dutch islands will be an asset.
• Familiarity with WHO Climate Change and Health guidance and HNAP development processes.
• Experience in adaptation planning, health systems strengthening, or environmental health.

Technical Expertise:

• Knowledge of climate change and health impacts.
• Experience in vulnerability and adaptation assessments.
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills.
• Strong technical writing and analytical skills.
• Experience with monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Project management and coordination skills.
• Stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills.

Reporting Relationship

The consultant will report to the PAHO Technical Officer, Health Promotion Life Course and Determinants. The consultant will submit invoices and activity reports for approval by the PAHO/WHO Representative, according to the schedule indicated below.

Remuneration

The consultant will be remunerated at the Band B level of the salary scale for the PAHO Consultants (NPCs).

Deliverables and Payment Schedule

Payment Schedule

• Inception Report and Workplan; Deadline: 14 September 2026; fee: USD $3500.00
• Completed V&A Report Deadline: 15 December 2026; fee: USD 12,000.00
• Adaptation Priorities and Communication; Deadline: 30 January 2027; fee: USD 11,000.00
• Draft HNAP Package; Deadline: 30 April 2027; fee: USD 9,120.00
• Final HNAP Package; Deadline: 30 June 2027; fee: USD 7000.00

The total value of the contract is USD $42,620.00.

Confidentiality and Ownership

All deliverables produced during the consultancy will remain the property of the PAHO/WHO TTO CO.

The consultant agrees to maintain confidentiality regarding any sensitive information or data shared during the assignment.

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated based on:

• Quality and timeliness of deliverables
• Technical rigor and completeness
• Alignment with HNAP objectives
• Stakeholder engagement and feedback

Terms and Conditions

The consultant agrees to comply with all applicable legal and ethical standards.

The consultant will not delegate any of the responsibilities without prior written consent from the PAHO/WHO TTO CO.

This consultancy is open to nationals of Curaҫao.

Deliverables

Deliverable 1: Inception Report and Workplan

The consultant will submit an inception package establishing the methodology, analytical framework, stakeholder engagement approach and workplan for completion of the Health Vulnerability and Adaptation (V&A) Assessment and development of the Health National Adaptation Plan (HNAP).

1. Inception Report and Workplan

   • Detailed methodology for implementation of the consultancy.
   • Workplan with timelines, milestones and deliverables.
   • Description of analytical approaches for completion of the Health V&A Assessment and development of the HNAP.
   • Stakeholder mapping.
   • Consultation and engagement plan.
   • Identification of key stakeholders, institutions and sectors to be engaged throughout the assessment and HNAP development process.

2. Communication and Consultation Plan

   • Stakeholder engagement strategy.
   • Consultation schedule and proposed mechanisms for stakeholder engagement.
   • Communication plan for validation and dissemination of findings.
   • Approach for documenting and incorporating stakeholder feedback throughout the V&A and HNAP development process.

Deliverable 2: Completed Health Vulnerability and Adaptation (V&A) Assessment

The consultant will complete and submit a comprehensive Health V&A Assessment, incorporating the assessment of current and future climate-related health risks, health impacts, vulnerability, capacity and priority areas for adaptation.

1. **V&A Framing and