Environmental Sustainability Toolkit, Eye Health Consultancy

Job Description:

Anticipated timeframe: 2 months Nov to Dec 2023 Location: Sierra Leone, hybrid working

Sightsavers is supporting the implementation of “A Better World” Programme funded by Irish Aid. The five-year ABW Programme will bring about a positive transformative change in systems, services, and experiences for those in danger of being the furthest left behind in Cameroon, Liberia, Senegal, and Sierra Leone.

Sightsavers is working with the government of Sierra Leone to strengthen the provision of quality and accessible eye care services to the furthest left behind, especially women, girls, and people with disabilities in underserved areas throughout the country. The inclusive eye health project will employ strategies that promote climate-resilient and environmentally sustainable eye care delivery in the project areas.

To achieve this, the project will increase the integration of climate action initiatives, especially on climate adaptation and mitigation into eye health.

We are looking to engage an experienced consultant to lead in developing the environmental sustainability toolkit for the eye health programmes in Sierra Leone. The development process is expected to have a health system framework approach, focusing on adaptation and mitigation approaches to eye health care delivery. For further details please refer to the ToR.

• Strong knowledge of climate change and environmental stressors and their impact on healthcare delivery in low and middle income countries
• Proven track record in the climate action development sector particularly in context of low and middle resource settings
• In depth experience in developing environmental sustainability resources and toolkits using clear approaches
• Experience in field testing new approaches and tools.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Strong communication both written and oral
• Able to travel across Sierra Leone at some point during the development period
• Previous experience of working in Sierra Leone with knowledge of the social and political context of Sierra Leone

Expected Deliverables

• A draft toolkit
• A draft checklist
• A financial tool to budget for relevant activities
• An implementation tracker to monitor progress
• Final toolkit that incorporates feedback from stakeholders
• Presentation highlighting key components of the toolkit for broader dissemination

Schedule of payment

• The mode and timing of the payment as agreed by Sightsavers and the consultant
• Sightsavers will cover the cost of in-country accommodation and food, and travel to, from and within Sierra Leone.

The deadline to submit your Expression of Interest (EoI) is 19 October 2023 at 23.59 (British Summer Time).

Interviews are intending to take place week commencing 23 October 2023. Please ensure you complete the online EoI that includes your budget, your current CV and a couple of similar work examples.

As an equal opportunity Employer we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader therefore qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.

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