National Heat-Health Consultant, Phnom Penh , Cambodia Individual Consultant Mid-level National Position

National Heat-Health Consultant, Phnom Penh , Cambodia

Job no: 592284

Contract type: Consultant

Duty Station: Phnom-Penh

Level: Consultancy

Location: Cambodia

Categories: Health and Nutrition

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. 

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. 

And we never give up. 

For every child, health.

UNICEF started operation in Cambodia in 1952 and opened first country office in 1973 in Phnom Penh. More information on what we do in Cambodia is available at https://www.unicef.org/cambodia/ .

How can you make a difference?  

The objective of this consultancy is to develop a set of practical, standardized, documents and tools to support health facilities in Cambodia to manage heat-related risks effectively, including gender-responsive and inclusive approaches to protect vulnerable populations, including:

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for heat risk management in health facilities, sensitive to the intersecting vulnerabilities of affected population

A facility-level self-assessment checklist

User-friendly IEC Materials with key messages for use at facility and in the community

 If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:    Terms of Reference – Heat Consultant tms.docx

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…  

Minimum qualifications required:

EDUCATION:

An advanced degree in public health, medicine, environmental health, or related field

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in public health, including development of clinical guidelines, standard operating procedures, or health systems tools.

Demonstrated experience in developing clinical guidelines, SOPs, or health systems tools

Experience in climate and health, particularly heat-related risks, is highly desirable

Demonstrated experience in effectively and independently managing projects, including timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communication

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERTISE/SKILLS:

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport and conduct interviews with diverse stakeholders at national and sub-national levels, including communities and vulnerable populations

Strong analytical skills to interpret evidence and translate findings into practical, actionable guidance

Demonstrated ability to adapt global tools and guidance to local contexts

Ability to present findings effectively in multiple formats (e.g., reports, presentations) to both technical and non-technical audiences in English and Khmer

LANGUAGES:

Fluency in English and Khmer, including excellent written and verbal communication skills for report writing and guideline development

DESIRABLE: 

Experience in emergency preparedness or health systems strengthening is an asset

Experience working in Southeast Asia or similar contexts is preferred

Please use the financial template    Financial offer template.docx

For every Child, you demonstrate…  

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).   

To view our competency framework, please visit   here . 

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce , and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.

According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the results

Work Mode: Remote, Hybrid

Advertised: 13 Apr 2026 SE Asia Standard Time
Deadline: 26 Apr 2026 SE Asia Standard Time

Tagged as: Assessment, Consultant, Gender, Health, SME

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