Program Description (Background)
| 1. BACKGROUND TO THE ASSIGNMENT:
International Medical Corps (IMC), through the project “Supporting the Somali Health System to Respond to Increased Heat and Extreme Heat Events”, aims to raise public awareness about the health risks associated with extreme heat and climate-induced heatwaves. As Somalia experiences rising temperatures, the frequency and severity of heat-related illnesses are expected to increase, particularly among vulnerable populations including people with cardiovascular conditions, pregnant women, children, and the elderly. To enhance public education and preventive health actions, IMC seeks to engage a qualified Climate Health Expert Consultant to participate in a monthly radio program that educates the public on the impacts of heat on human health and promotes community-level adaptation and preventive measures.
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| 2. PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The objective of this consultancy is to support IMC’s public awareness efforts by delivering expert information to the Somali public on:
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| 3. SCOPE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The consultant will:
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4. DELIVERABLES DESCRIPTION:
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DUE DATE(S)
June-August |
| 4.1. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT DELIVERABLES
This is assignment will be delivered by the hired consultant through the local radios which IMC has contract with. This assignment will start in June and end August 2025. |
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| 5. FUTURE PHASES (IF ANY)
This is a stand-alone assignment. |
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| 6. TRANSFER OF SKILLS (IF ANY)
N/A
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Consultant Specifications
To perform this consultancy successfully, an individual must be able to perform each task with or without reasonable accommodation.
| Requirements | Essential | Desirable |
| Qualifications
(Indicate Degree/Certificated required ) |
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Knowledge of Climate change impact on health. |
| Experience
(Identify specific experiences that are necessary for this position. For example, experience using certain systems / method or experience in a certain sector) |
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Familiarity with the Somali context and health risks |
| Competency
List technical expertise and soft skills required. Not exceeding 7 points |
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| Language(s) | Somali and English | Somali Language |
Scope of Work (SOW)
- Participate as a guest speaker in six live monthly radio sessions (one session per month for six months).
- Deliver clear, accessible health education messages on heat-related illnesses and prevention.
- Address listener questions during live radio call-in segments.
- Prepare a short summary of each session’s main talking points (in Somali).
- Collaborate with the IMC communications team to align messaging with project goals and approved IEC materials.
Job Description
Not Applicable
Job Requirements
Please refer to the Scope of Work above to view this Individual Consultancy details and requirements.
Additional Technical or Language Requirements
English and Somali
Code of Conduct
As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report. If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.
Safeguarding
It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, and any form of trafficking in persons.
Equal Opportunities
International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.
