Climate Change and Environmental Health Manager

World Health Organization (WHO)

Lead programs integrating climate change adaptation and environmental health safety. Responsibilities: policy development, risk assessments, stakeholder engagement. Requirements: Diploma in Climate Change and Diploma in Environmental Health and Safety Management, 10+ years experience.
### Strategic Analysis Climate change is the defining health crisis of our era, and WHO's Climate Change and Environmental Health Manager role sits at its epicenter. This position is critical because it bridges two traditionally siloed domains: climate adaptation and environmental health safety. The successful candidate will lead the integration of climate resilience into public health systems, addressing risks from extreme weather, air pollution, and waterborne diseases. With global health systems increasingly strained by climate impacts, this role is pivotal in shaping policies that protect vulnerable populations. The manager will coordinate across governments, NGOs, and scientific communities to translate climate data into actionable health interventions. As the world grapples with rising temperatures and environmental degradation, this role ensures that health considerations are central to climate action—a strategic imperative for sustainable development.