Consultant to Support the Development of a National Climate Change and Health Strategy at African Institute for Development Policy

Scope of Work:

The consultant will provide technical and strategic support to the Ministry of Health in developing a comprehensive Kenya Climate Change and Health Strategy. The scope of work includes:

• Conducting a comprehensive review of the literature on the health impacts of climate change in Kenya.
• Conducting a stakeholder analysis and engaging with key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Ministry of Agriculture, and other relevant stakeholders, to gather inputs and ensure ownership of the strategy.
• Provide leadership in developing a comprehensive strategy to address the health impacts of climate change in Kenya.

The strategy should include the following elements:

1. A situation analysis of the health impacts of climate change in Kenya.
2. A set of strategic objectives and priorities for addressing the health impacts of climate change in Kenya.
3. A set of strategies and interventions to achieve the strategic objectives and priorities, including policy and institutional reforms, capacity building, and research.
4. A monitoring and evaluation framework to track progress in implementing the strategy.

Deliverables: The consultant will deliver the following outputs:

1. A comprehensive literature review report on the health impacts of climate change in Kenya.
2. A stakeholder engagement report documenting inputs and feedback from key stakeholders.
3. A draft Kenya Climate Change and Health Strategy document for review by the Ministry of Health and its stakeholders.
4. A final Kenya Climate Change and Health Strategy document, incorporating feedback from the Ministry of Health and its stakeholders.

Timeline: The consultant will complete the assignment within six (6) months.

Qualifications: The consultant should have the following capabilities:

• A post-graduate degree in public health, environmental health, or climate change.
• Proven experience of at least five years on health and climate change-related issues, focusing on developing countries.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting research and developing policy documents.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.