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Consultant for Development of Air Quality Strategy

UNICEFIslamabad,PakistanRemote
Position:Professional | CONDeadline:16 Sep 2026 (1 day left)Job ID:594326Posted on:2 Sep 2026 (13 days ago)
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Job Description

Leads development of an evidence-based UNICEF air-quality strategy for Pakistan, addressing household and ambient pollution risks affecting children. The consultancy combines policy analysis, research and multi-sectoral engagement to translate air-pollution evidence into practical recommendations that strengthen programmes, advocacy and action across government and development partners.

Key Details

Position Details

Experience level

Senior

Minimum experience

8 years

Employment type

Contractor

Arrangement

Remote

Minimum education

Postgraduate degree

Contract duration

6 months

Language Requirements

Required

English, Urdu

Preferred

Local language

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Develop an air-quality strategy addressing ambient and household pollution risks for children in Pakistan
  • Analyse air-pollution evidence and translate findings into policy and programmatic recommendations
  • Provide technical input on air quality, environmental health and climate-related priorities
  • Engage government and development partners on multi-sectoral air-quality action

Role Requirements

  • Master’s degree in environmental health, public health, environmental science, climate change or a related field
  • At least eight years of relevant professional experience in air quality, environmental health or closely related sectors
  • Demonstrated experience in policy analysis, strategy development and multi-sectoral programmes
  • Fluency in written and spoken English and Urdu
  • Open to Pakistani nationals only

Desired Criteria

  • Experience in air-pollution issues in low- and middle-income countries, preferably South Asia or Pakistan
  • Prior work with UN agencies, governments or development partners

Skills

Additional Information

  • Remote-based consultancy with travel
  • Apply through the UNICEF Talent Management System with a TMS profile, CV, cover letter and separate financial proposal

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNICEF Careers, on 2 Sep 2026.