Malaria and Climate Change Consultant

RBM Partnership to End Malaria: 

The RBM Partnership to End Malaria is the global platform for coordinated action against malaria. It mobilizes for action and resources and forges consensus among partners. The Partnership is comprised of more than 500 partners, including malaria endemic countries, their bilateral and multilateral development partners, the private sector, non-governmental and community-based organizations, foundations, and research and academic institutions. For more info check the RBM website: www.endmalaria.org.

Despite these gains, malaria still poses a significant threat to public health and sustainable development. WHO report indicates that in 2019, there were 87 countries and territories that reported a total of 229 million cases of malaria cases and 409 000 deaths. Worldwide, 11 countries - all but one in sub-Saharan Africa - carry 70% of the global malaria burden. At the same time, more countries than ever are within reach of elimination.  

The RBM Partnership to End Malaria is seeking a consultant to coordinate a campaign that will enable the partnership to place malaria higher on the global decision-makers and public agenda. The consultant will help link global and regional campaigns to country priorities and ensure the partnership mobilises voices and builds a powerful movement to influence public and private sector investment decisions in favour of eliminating malaria. The consultant will work under the guidance of the Advocacy and Communications Manager and in collaboration with the Advocacy and Resource Mobilisation Partner Committee (ARMPC) and Strategic Communications and Advocacy Partner Committee.

RBM's Vision is of a world free from the burden of malaria. The work of RBM is guided by the  2021-2025 Strategy.

The RBM Partnership to End Malaria is seeking a consultant to conduct research on the impact of climate change on malaria, paying attention also to the gender, development and human rights aspects. The consultant will produce knowledge pieces that will help the RBM Secretariat and the global malaria community to push for the recognition of climate change impact on malaria and for the need to act quickly to end malaria for good while countering climate change. The consultant will work under the guidance of the Advocacy and Communications Manager and in collaboration with the Advocacy and Resource Mobilization Partner Committee (ARMPC) and Strategic Communications and Advocacy Partner Committee. 

Research: The consultant is expected to conduct desk research, and produce a paper and/or other knowledge pieces on the impact of climate change on malaria and an advocacy brief with key facts and messages. These products will support malaria advocates within and outside the Partnership to advocate for a world free of malaria and for the importance to act rapidly before our fight against malaria is further impacted by climate change. 

Strategy development: Conduct desk research on the intersection between climate change and malaria. Considering the importance of the topic, the consultant will work and coordinate with members of the Partnership to develop a common position on the issue and to align messages.




Monitoring and Progress Controls

Key Deliverables /Measurable Outputs

• Brief Paper:  A concise report on the impact of climate change and malaria, taking into account  human rights, gender and development dimensions.

• Advocacy brief:  Advocacy brief with key messages to be utilized in speeches, briefs, and analyses, especially around COP and related meetings. Highlighting the human cost, investment urgency, and adaptation to malaria elimination strategies

• Media tool kit: In collaboration with the Communication Team, develop a media toolkit to be used by the Secretariat and Partners on social media, especially around COP and related meetings. 

• Message development: Develop and disseminate knowledge pieces and key messages to influence public thought, key stakeholders and targeted decision makers on the impact of climate change on malaria. 

Education 

• A Master’s degree preferably in advocacy, communication, international relations, journalism, law,  international development, business management, public administration, public health, social science, or another relevant field is required.  

OR

• A Bachelor’s degree will be accepted in lieu with an additional 2 years of relevant experience.     

Work Experience & Language Requirements

Required: 

• Seven years of experience in the global health context, research and Knowledge management , strategy development, and stakeholder engagement and advocacy. 

• Within the required 7 years, four years experience in developing messages for diverse audiences at country, regional, and global level to achieve greater impact.

• Experience in advocacy and communication around the intersection between  climate change and health 

Desirables:

• Experience working in a developing country or malaria-endemic country.

• Proven ability to work remotely and collaborate with staff located in other geographical locations. 

• Knowledge and experience in the intersection between health and the private sector.

• Fluency in oral and written English is essential. Working knowledge of French is an asset 

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions 

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 

• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses ( they take around 4 hours to complete)  in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.