PAHO Consultant - Development of the Health National Adaptation Plan (HNAP) for Trinidad and Tobago

OBJECTIVE OF THE OFFICE/DEPARTMENT

This is a requisition for employment at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO)

Contractual Agreement:

Non-Staff - National PAHO Consultant

Job Posting:

June 24, 2026

Closing Date:

July 1, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Primary Location:

Off Site

Organization:

TTO Trinidad and Tobago

Schedule:

Part time

PURPOSE OF CONSULTANCY

Caribbean islands and territories, including Trinidad and Tobago, are increasingly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change, with impacts on health, livelihoods, and health systems. Climate-sensitive hazards such as extreme heat, flooding, vector-borne diseases, and food and water insecurity continue to pose significant risks.

In 2025, Trinidad and Tobago completed a Health Vulnerability and Adaptation (V&A) Assessment, which identified key risks, vulnerable populations, and health system gaps. The development of a Health National Adaptation Plan (HNAP) is the next step in translating these findings into actionable strategies. The HNAP will:

• Prioritize and cost adaptation actions

• Strengthen climate resilience of the health system

• Support integration of health into national climate policies (NAP, NDCs)

• Provide a framework for coordination, implementation, and monitoring

• Ensure equity and protection of vulnerable populations

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Terms of Reference

Consultant – Development of the Health National Adaptation Plan (HNAP) for Trinidad and Tobago
NPC (Band C)

Timeframe: 10 August 2026 – 8 February 2027 (50% FTE)

Location: Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago / Off-site

Objectives of the Office/Department

PAHO Country Offices are responsible for ensuring that the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) country program of technical cooperation and its country presence provides adequate support to the national health development process and, at the same time, enables countries to shape the sub-regional, regional, and global health agendas.

The PAHO/WHO Trinidad and Tobago Country Office (PAHO/WHO TTO CO), covering Trinidad and Tobago, Aruba, Curacao, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba, is the basic organizational unit for technical cooperation with the countries, drawing on PAHO/WHO resources from all levels and all parts of the Organization.

Organizational Context

Caribbean islands and territories, including Trinidad and Tobago, are increasingly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change, with impacts on health, livelihoods, and health systems. Climate-sensitive hazards such as extreme heat, flooding, vector-borne diseases, and food and water insecurity continue to pose significant risks.

In 2025, Trinidad and Tobago completed a Health Vulnerability and Adaptation (V&A) Assessment, which identified key risks, vulnerable populations, and health system gaps.

The development of a Health National Adaptation Plan (HNAP) is the next step in translating these findings into actionable strategies. The HNAP will:

· Prioritize and cost adaptation actions

· Strengthen climate resilience of the health system

· Support integration of health into national climate policies (NAP, NDCs)

· Provide a framework for coordination, implementation, and monitoring

· Ensure equity and protection of vulnerable populations

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 Ministry of Health, the consultant will:

• Conduct a SWOT analysis and preliminary assessment of available data, gaps, and needs
• Develop and implement a communication plan
• Conduct sensitivity analyses on climate-health relationships
• Undertake health impact assessments (qualitative and/or quantitative)
• Identify and prioritize adaptation actions, including equity considerations
• Assess health risks of adaptation and mitigation policies in other sectors
• Develop implementation strategy for the HNAP
• Promote coordination with the National Adaptation Plan (NAP)
• Estimate resources required and develop a resource mobilization strategy
• Develop monitoring and evaluation framework
• Prepare and finalize the comprehensive HNAP document

Qualifications

Essential:

• Advanced degree in public health, environmental health, climate change, or related field

Desirable:

• Specialized training in climate change and health, health systems, or policy development

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 C level of the salary scale for the PAHO Consultants (NPCs) prorated for 50% FTE.

Deliverables and Payment Schedule:

Payment Schedule

1. Inception report (methodology, workplan, communication plan); due: 17 August 2026; fee: TTD19,070.00

2. V&A review and gap analysis report; due: 16 September 2026; fee: TTD 31,800.00

3. Technical reports and draft HNAP components (adaptation priorities, implementation strategy, communication outputs); due: 15 December 2026; fee: TTD 44,530.00

4. Final HNAP package (final report, M&E plan, resource mobilization strategy, coordination strategy); due: 8 February 2027; fee: TTD 31,800.00

The total value of the contract is TTD 127,200.00

Deliverables to be encompassed in Inception Workplan:

Deliverable 1: Inception Report (Methodology, Workplan, Communication Plan)

The consultant will develop and submit an inception package that includes:

• Detailed methodology and workplan, including:

o Overall approach to HNAP development aligned with the WHO Operational Framework

o Phased timeline with milestones and deliverables

o Description of analytical methods (SWOT analysis, sensitivity analysis, health impact assessment)

• SWOT analysis framework, including:

o Approach to assess strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats

o Identification of available data, tools, and gaps requiring further analysis

• Communication plan, including:

o Strategy for dissemination of findings to the public and relevant sectors

o Stakeholder engagement plan for consultations and validation

o Approaches for cross-sectoral communication

• Data collection and analysis plan, including:

o Tools/templates for data gathering

o Identification of data sources and datasets to be used

Deliverable 2: V&A Review and Gap Analysis Report

The consultant will undertake a detailed review and analytical assessment, including:

• Review of key documents, including:

o 2025 Health Vulnerability and Adaptation (V&A) Assessment

o National Adaptation Plan (NAP), Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), and relevant national health and development policies

• Gap analysis report, identifying:

o Policy and institutional gaps

o Capacity gaps within the health system and related sectors

o Priority areas requiring further development

• Sensitivity analysis, including:

o Assessment of relationships between health outcomes and climate/weather variables

o Evaluation of health system and cross-sectoral capacity to manage risks of climate-sensitive outcomes

Deliverable 3: Technical Reports and Draft HNAP Components

The consultant will produce a set of technical outputs that form the core of the HNAP, including:

• Adaptation priorities report, including:

o Identification and prioritization of adaptation policies and programmes

o Focus on current and projected risks in the near term

o Integration of gender, equity, and vulnerable population considerations

• Health impact assessment report, including:

o Analysis of projected future health impacts of climate change

o Use of qualitative and/or quantitative assessment approaches

• Cross-sectoral risk assessment report, including:

o Identification of actions to reduce health risks associated with adaptation and mitigation measures in other sectors

• Communication implementation report, including:

o Documentation of dissemination activities conducted

o Evidence of stakeholder engagement and outreach

• HNAP implementation strategy, including:

o Strategy for operationalizing the HNAP

o Integration into national planning instruments (e.g., NDCs, sectoral plans)

Deliverable 4: Final HNAP Package

The consultant will finalize and submit a comprehensive HNAP package, including:

• Coordination and alignment report, including:

o Actions taken to promote coordination and synergy with the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process

o Engagement with key sectors influencing health outcomes

• Resource estimation and mobilization strategy, including:

o Estimation of financial, human, and institutional resources required

o Identification of funding opportunities and partners

• Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plan, including:

o Indicators and framework to assess progress and effectiveness

o Mechanisms for periodic review and updating

• Final HNAP document, including:

o Consolidated and comprehensive plan

o Integration of all analyses, strategies, and recommendations

o Ready for submission to national authorities

Experience:

Essential:

· At least 7 years of relevant professional experience

· Experience in climate change and health, policy analysis, or health systems

· Experience in data analysis, impact assessment, or similar studies

Desirable:

· Experience working with Ministries of Health or national authorities

· Experience in the Caribbean context

Technical Expertise:

• Knowledge of health systems and climate change impacts

• Strong analytical and research skills

• Strong professional writing skills

• Experience in impact assessment and sensitivity analysis

• Project management and coordination skills

• Stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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