National/International Consultancy for developing Environmental Health Policy and Environmental Health Strategic Plan (2027 – 2031) Maseru, Lesotho 4 months (remote) REQ#594468

Contract Duration*: 4 months* Working arrangement: *Remote* UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. ***Scope of work:*** Throughout the assignment, the consultant is expected to apply a participatory and capacity-building approach, ensuring active engagement of national and sub-national stakeholders and promoting ownership of the Environmental Health Policy and Strategic Plan. The process should facilitate knowledge transfer to government counterparts and strengthen institutional capacity for policy implementation and monitoring. The consultant shall ensure strong multi-sectoral coordination, recognizing that environmental health outcomes are influenced by and also influence other sectors such as health, water, environment, agriculture, education, and local government. The policy and strategic plan should promote coherence and alignment across these sectors, ensuring that proposed interventions are complementary and mutually reinforcing. In addition, the consultant will ensure that the policy and strategic plan are harmonized with existing national policies, strategies, and regulatory frameworks, including public health legislation, WASH-related strategies, and other relevant sectoral guidelines, to avoid duplication and strengthen overall system coherence. The consultant is encouraged to propose practical and innovative approaches provided that these are feasible within the country context and aligned with the objectives of the assignment. The scope of work includes the following key activities and deliverables: Phase 1: Inception and Planning Phase 2: Desk Review and Situational Analysis Phase 3: Stakeholder Engagement and Consultations Phase 4: Policy Review and Development Phase 5: Development of Costed Strategic Plan Phase 6: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Financing Framework Phase 7: Validation and Finalization If you would like to know more about this consultancy on the detailed deliverables and expected outcomes, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: [TMC0004414 ToR_ext v2.pdf](https://secure.dc7.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtKk_nnB8nDZyPrsePvz3JRzvOopf72fwifyYDxG5nPq2OoEiV_BDPBwa-lXbt2s8JQIHgtuEVYEkRu8mgGVmtmf35bG3a7KqRe-lOTD2LRcF_2_7SAkgLO4pATQt797OydzLZ3B3i9lh28K6TDyxB-g%7e%7e) ***Minimum requirements:*** Education: • Advanced university degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Health Policy or a related field. Work Experience: • At least 10 years of progressively relevant professional experience in environmental health, public health, health systems, or policy development. • Demonstrated experience in drafting or supporting development of national policies, strategies, or action plans. • Strong analytical skills, including desk review, policy analysis, and synthesis of technical evidence. Language Requirements: • Fluency in English Knowledge/Expertise/Skills: • Strong analytical skills, including desk review, policy analysis, and synthesis of technical evidence. • Strong skills in stakeholder engagement, workshop facilitation, and participatory approaches are essential. The consultant must be able to work with a wide range of stakeholders – government officials, health workers, donors, community representatives – and facilitate mean…