Climate Change Adaptation Specialist

hace 2 semanas


Panamá Provincia de Panamá, Panamá United Nations A tiempo completo

Result of Service
- The Climate change adaptation specialist consultant will structure and implement a road map to bolster the development of a regional strategy of adaptation within the framework of the NAP projects of El Salvador and Panama. In addition to contributing to project management, he/she is expected to guide the work related to (a) Generation and dissemination of science-policy knowledge, (b) Technical inputs and advisory services, (c) Regional advocacy and outreach and (d) Intergovernmental and interagency process. Specific tasks and responsibilities The Climate change adaptation specialist will contribute to the effective implementation of the project by performing the following tasks: Outcome 3.1 - Output 3.1.4 Monitoring and reporting system established for the adaptation national priorities. (Technical Support and Operations - 30%) Associated project activities: - Activity 1.1: Support technical coordination of NAP (National Adaptation Plan) projects. - Activity 1.2: Support the development of reports, briefings and presentations to the steering committee, donors and relevant stakeholders. - Activity 1.3: Contribute to the preparation of comprehensive narrative and annual reports for donors, ensuring timely, technical consistent and accurate reporting. - Activity 1.4: Contribute to the harmonization between Adaptation initiatives and strategies, with the NDC, as well as contribute to the monitoring and reporting of national adaptation priorities. Responsibility: The consultant, in collaboration with the Regional Subprogramme Coordinator for the Climate Change Unit in UNEP LACO and the National Project Coordinators, will contribute to the coordination of technical aspects of National Adaptation Plan (NAP) projects and produce clear, accurate reports to ensure effective communication with donors and stakeholders. The consultant will collect and analyze scientific and normative knowledge to provide recommendations on the alignment of adaptation commitments, policy instruments, measures and indicators. The consultant will reflect this knowledge in communication efforts and tools to bolster de development of MEL systems. Outcome 3.1 - Output 3.1.3 Country ownership and technical capacities strengthened to lead the NAP process. (Communications and Outreach 20%) Associated project activities: - Activity 2.1: Provide technical advice to the communication strategy of the adaptation process in the NAP Portfolio and disseminate information on adaptation planning to promote engagement through communication pieces among other mechanisms. The communication strategy must include gender considerations. - Activity 2.2: Conduct two knowledge exchanges to countries with advanced development of their NAPs to learn about good practices on adaptation planning and implementation. - Activity 2.3: Provide technical assistance for the development of reader-friendly communication materials targeting different audiences summarizing the main findings of the NAP process review. Responsibility: The consultant, in coordination with the Regional Subprogramme Coordinator for the Climate Change Unit in UNEP LACO and the National Project Coordinators, will provide technical inputs and collaborate with the communications team to develop technical communications materials (such as infographics, policy briefs, notes, presentations, speaking points, webinars, workshops, strategies and other events) to share the work and lessons learned on adaptation in different projects. The consultant will design and implement knowledge exchanges to promote knowledge sharing among countries going through the NAP process. This might include the development of sessions in the NAP action weeks, Adaptation Action Weeks, Climate weeks, etc. Key themes might include, adaptation climate finance, MEL systems and private sector engagement. Additionally, the consultant will maintain and expand networks with national and international project partners, identifying new contacts to enhance collaboration and outreach. Outcome 3.1 - Output 3.2.2 Set of nationally agreed adaptation strategies to reach adaptation objectives. (Research and analysis 30%) Associated project activities: - Activity 3.1: Provide technical expertise for the development of existing national, sub
- national and sectoral monitoring and reporting systems. - Activity 3.2: Provide support to organize workshops for relevant members of the NAP Portfolio stakeholders and memberships and other key actors to identify points of interaction with the monitoring and reporting system planned for the NAPs and thematic adaptation plans, as well as with the systems of the Climate Change National Plan (PNCC given its Spanish acronym), the NDCs (CBIT project), and the transparency portal and the Voluntary National Review to track progress in implementing the 2030 Agenda and particularly the SDG 13 Climate Action. - Activity 3.3: Review, analyze and synthetize available data and information on (i) the cau



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