About United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

TheUnited Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world’s environmental agenda, promotes coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development, and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. Established in 1972, UNEP works with governments, civil society, businesses and other UN entities to address critical environmental challenges including climate change, ecosystem degradation, chemicals and waste management, and environmental governance. UNEP’s mission is to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.

Job Summary

This consultancy provides an opportunity to contribute specialized expertise to United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)’s mission in environmental protection, climate action, and sustainable development. Working in Lebanon, you will apply your professional skills to address complex challenges in environmental protection, climate action, and sustainable development and support the organization’s programmatic objectives. This role offers the flexibility of consultancy work while contributing to meaningful international development outcomes with global impact.

Key Details

• Job Title:Public Health Consultant Health Impact Assessment of Sand and Dust Storms
• Grade:CON
• Location:Beirut, Lebanon
• Department:United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
• Contract Type:Consultancy
• Salary Range:$50,000.0 – $120,000.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: An advanced university degree (masters or equivalent) in Public Health, Health Science, Environmental Health, or related field is required.
• Academic Qualifications: A first-level university degree, combined with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
• Academic Qualifications: Minimum 7 years of experience in environmental health, or related field, is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Proven experience working on health assessments of natural hazards and climate-risk impacts, is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Experience in multistakeholder engagement and developing technical reports, is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Knowledge of environmental and health issues in West Asia, is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Experience in working with international organizations, government agencies, or funding institutions, is desireble..
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic is required..
• Coordinate and participate in consultation meetings/workshops to present initial findings and gather feedback required to carry out the next stage of the assessment. Revise the inception report based on the recommendations of these meetings. 4.Health Impact Assessment Model (Technical Component)

Skills

• Health Vulnerability & Impact Inventory: Identify and compile health outcomes associated with SDS, including hospital admissions, emergency visits, mortality/morbidity trends, productivity losses, and long-term health burdens. Develop an inventory distinguishing impacts in source regions vs. receptor regions. Identify measurable indicators for integration into the Health Impact Assessment (HIA). 3.Scope and Inception Report
• Prepare an inception report detailing the outcomes of the above tasks combined with a work plan necessary to achieve the health assessment, including the subsequent tasks illustrated below.
• Develop an HIA model estimating the health burden attributable to SDS exposure in West Asia. Define assumptions, exposure metrics, population groups, and impact pathways. Identify both short-term (acute events) and long-term (chronic exposure) health outcomes.
• Explain the conceptual framework, assumptions and interpretation of the assessment model. Provide clear guidance on interpreting model outputs and their implications for policy, risk reduction, and public-health planning.
• Provide all the analytical sheets, data templates, and all data collection tools to future health valuation of mitigation options under the Masterplan. 5.Draft Health Impact Assessment Report of Sand and Dust Storms (SDS) in West Asia
• Propose annotated outline for the Health Impact Assessment of Sand and Dust Storm, in consultation with UNEP and SDS Centre.
• Draft the full succinct Health Impact Assessment report with all findings, illustrations, data and references. 6.Final Health Impact Assessment Report
• Present the draft Assessment of Health Impacts of Sand and Dust Storms (SDS) in West Asia at regional or/and national consultations/meetings to review and discuss findings, refine valuation methods, and ensure alignment with the Regional Masterplan.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply