Consultant National Climate Impact Analysis Reproductive Health

Background

UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is the population and development agency that expands possibilities for women and young people to fulfill their potential. The climate crisis impacts demography and public health. UNFPA links population dynamics with climate change to design people‑centered solutions and enable communities to adapt by placing women and girls at the center of these efforts.

Conduct a National Climate Impact Analysis on Reproductive Health in Turkiye, examining the direct effects of climate change on key reproductive health indicators and providing evidence‑based policy recommendations.

• Design and implement a quantitative study using secondary data from TURKSTAT and the Ministry of Health.
• Analyze relationships between adverse climate events and reproductive health indicators (fertility, stillbirth, preterm birth, abortion, infertility).
• Propose additional environmental and socioeconomic variables to strengthen the analysis.
• Prepare an inception report, preliminary report, and final report with policy recommendations.
• Maintain a daily log and submit deliverables on schedule.

• Inception report – 27 July 2026 (12 % completion).
• Preliminary report – 7 September 2026 (60 % completion).
• Final report – 22 September 2026 (28 % completion).

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Demography, Economics, Econometrics, Mathematics, Social Policy, Environmental Science or a related field.

• Minimum five years of academic or research experience in public health, demography, social policy, economics, or environmental policy.
• Strong publication record and experience in quantitative health‑policy analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, spreadsheets and databases.
• Experience delivering similar assignments is an asset.
• Experience working with the UN is an asset.
• Excellent writing, research, consultation and engagement skills.

• Fluency in written and spoken English and Turkish.

• Exemplifying integrity.
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system.
• Embracing cultural diversity and change.

• Achieving Results
• Being Accountable
• Developing & Applying Professional Expertise
• Thinking Analytically & Strategically
• Working in Teams / Managing Relationships
• Communicating for Impact

• Delivering result‑based programs
• Providing technical support and conceptual innovation
• Managing and promoting knowledge use

UNFPA promotes gender equality, diversity, integrity and a healthy work‑life balance. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.