Climate Adaptation and Resilience Technical Consultant (Remote) at eHealth Africa (eHA)

eHealth Africa designs and implements data-driven solutions and technologies to improve health systems for and with local communities. eHA’s technology works in low connectivity settings and uses data to drive decision-making by local governments and partner agencies to get optimum results.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Climate Adaptation and Resilience Technical Consultant

Location: Remote or Abuja, Nigeria (with possible travel)
Position Type: Short-term Consultancy (4 months)

Objectives of the Assignment

• The primary objective of this consultancy is to provide strategic technical guidance and lead business development efforts in the area of climate adaptation and health system resilience.
• The consultant will contribute to positioning eHA as a leader in climate-health innovation by supporting proposal development, identifying funding opportunities, and cultivating partnerships that align with eHA’s strategic goals.
• Specifically,
  • Strengthen eHA’s climate adaptation strategy and programming within the health sector.
  • Mobilize funding for climate-health initiatives through high-quality proposal development.
  • Forge technical partnerships that position eHA as a regional leader in climate and health.
  • Build internal and partner capacity to respond effectively to climate-health opportunities.

Scope of Work / Key Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Director of Programs and Partnerships, the consultant will be responsible for the following:

Strategic and Technical Advisory Support:

• Provide expert input to eHA’s climate adaptation strategy and resilience programming.
• Lead the development of a robust climate adaptation and resilience strategy, aligning eHA programs with Nigeria’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP), the Paris Agreement, and WHO guidance on climate-resilient health systems.
• Provide technical input across the lifecycle of climate-health projects—from design to implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Develop technical content for project concepts and proposals focused on climate-smart healthcare systems, community resilience, clean energy, and disaster risk reduction.
• Advise on climate policy trends, funding landscapes, and emerging global frameworks relevant to eHA’s mission.

Proposal Development and Resource Mobilization:

• Identify and assess relevant funding opportunities from donors such as GCF, GEF, USAID, FCDO, AfDB, BMZ, and philanthropic foundations.
• Lead or support the development of 3–5 competitive proposal packages, including concept notes, full proposals, logical frameworks, budgets, and theories of change.
• Ensure proposals integrate climate co-benefits, mitigation/adaptation rationale, and gender, equity, and social inclusion (GESI) considerations.

Climate Finance and Business Development:

• Identify and track climate adaptation and resilience funding opportunities from bilateral, multilateral, philanthropic, and private sector sources.
• Develop a Climate Finance Mobilization Plan outlining options for accessing bilateral, multilateral, and private finance.
• Lead or support the development of competitive proposals, EOIs, and concept notes in alignment with donor priorities.
• Build and maintain relationships with donors, implementing partners, and government stakeholders to support pipeline development and positioning.
• Support the development of strategic partnerships with climate technology providers, renewable energy firms, and circular economy platforms.

Technical Documentation and Knowledge Products:

• Produce or contribute to technical documents, including policy briefs, blog articles, peer reviewed publications etc.
• Translate technical content into donor-friendly language and evidence-driven advocacy materials.

Capacity Building and Technical Support:

• Develop and implement a capacity building framework for eHA staff and local partners on climate adaptation, climate-smart health systems, and climate proposal development.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to eHA staff on climate adaptation and business development best practices.
• Facilitate 1–2 internal workshops or learning sessions to strengthen organizational knowledge.
• Contribute to thought leadership materials such as policy briefs, technical blogs, and case studies.
• Support the development of internal knowledge repositories on climate resilience and funding trends.

Stakeholder Engagement and Representation

• Represent eHA in up to three external technical forums, donor roundtables, or strategic stakeholder meetings.
• Maintain documentation of engagements and follow-up actions to strengthen eHA’s visibility and influence in the climate-health space.
• Facilitate strategic engagements with technical partners, academic institutions, and climate-smart solution providers.
• Represent eHA in climate-health consortiums, webinars, and conferences to expand visibility and influence.
• Support the development of MOUs, teaming agreements, and collaborative frameworks with climate-sector actors.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or higher in Climate Change, Environmental Science, Public Health, International Development, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in climate adaptation, health systems, or development programming.
• Proven track record of successful proposal development for climate or health-related grants (e.g., GCF, GEF, USAID, WHO).
• Proven track record in business development, proposal writing, and donor engagement in the climate or development space.
• Strong knowledge of climate finance mechanisms, international climate-health frameworks (e.g., NDCs, Green Climate Fund, Global Shield) and regional health-climate policy.
• Excellent technical writing, donor communication, and partnership engagement skills.
• Familiarity with digital and geospatial tools (e.g., GIS, climate risk platforms, early warning systems) is an added advantage.
• Experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa or similar contexts is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and partnership-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Additional/Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with USAID, DFID/FCDO, GIZ, GCF, and UN agencies.
• Knowledge of GIS, climate modeling, or digital health tools is a plus.
• Strong analytical and writing skills with a portfolio of technical and business development documents.

Duration and Level of Effort:

• Initial engagement duration: 4 months (renewable based on performance and funding).
• Estimated LOE: Up to 15 days per month, flexible based on deliverables.

Reporting and Supervision:

• The consultant will report directly to the Deputy Director of Programs and Partnerships with dotted line support to the CAHFSN Program Lead.
• S/He will also work closely with the Business Development Unit, Monitoring, Evaluation (M&E), Research and Learning (RL) Teams.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV & portfolio highlighting relevant experience to: recruitment@ehealthnigeria.org using the position as the subject of the email.

Application Process & Selection Criteria:

• Technical proposal detailing methodology, approach, and work plan in line with the role ToR
• CV & portfolio highlighting relevant experience.
• Financial proposal outlining consultant fees (daily rates).
• References from previous assignments developing and implementing climate health funding strategies.