Responsibilities and Scope

Design experiments and collect data to identify the key human and livestock health priorities of relevant stakeholders –i.e., upland and downstream communities, water authorities, public health authorities, and the private-sector actors (e.g., insurers, employers) – including understanding the economic costs of environmentally mediated disease burdens amongst these stakeholders.

Conduct a thematic analysis and evidence review to identify how health co-benefits can be used to engage public and private finance in watershed restoration. This includes mapping stakeholder-identified data needs, reviewing relevant financing and governance mechanisms, and conducting key informant interviews to understand opportunities to internalize health co-benefits through financing mechanisms or water governance changes.

Collaborate with other team members to develop a health impact measurement framework – consisting of metrics and KPIs – that can consistently and reliably measure changes in priority health outcomes that are attributable to Water Fund interventions.

Engage stakeholders to ensure that the proposed metrics are contextually relevant, feasible for implementation, and aligned with monitoring and evaluation needs.

Manage and analyze data and write up findings for peer-reviewed publications.

Deliver tools, data, analytical support, field services and training to staff and partners.

Report regularly to a project advisory committee.

Manage the logistics, administrative and financial aspects of their component (work package) of the research project.

Undertake internal partnerships and collaborations to support above functions and responsibilities.

May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, in hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances

We’re Looking for You:

Are you looking for a career to help people and nature? Guided by science, TNC creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together. We’re looking for someone who is passionate, motivated problem-solver. Come join TNC and apply today!

What You’ll Bring:

Ph.D. in a natural or social science discipline relevant to conservation science, awarded by start of the position and at least 1 to 2 years of related experience.

Experience and interest in environmental, health or development economics.

Experience reviewing and synthesizing relevant scientific literature.

Experience collecting, manipulating, analyzing and interpreting scientific data.

Experience preparing reports of findings for peer-reviewed publications.

Experience with grant writing or other fundraising efforts.

Strong writing and communication skills in English.

Record of peer reviewed publications.