National Consultant for Gender, Climate Risk and Early Warning Capacity Building
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UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
Remote (local)- Career category: Advocacy/ Policy, Training
- Job type: Consultancy
- Experience level: 5-10 years
- Organisation type: Inter-governmental
- Remote option: Remote (local)
- Right to work requirements: Nationals-only contract
- Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
- Deadline: 01/07/2026
- Location: Kenya
ABOUT
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action.
This consultancy is managed by UNEP’s Climate Early Warning Section in the Climate Change Division. Climate Change Division delivers effective strategic guidance and high-impact action in support of the transition towards climate stability. UNEP provides capacity building and technical support to governments to enhance their policy and implementation capacity and helps them access finance to align to the Paris Agreement, decarbonize, anticipate and adapt to climate impacts. The Local Consultant will report to the Programme Management Officer, Climate Early Warning Section, Climate Change Division, under direct supervision of the Chief Technical Advisor, UNEP GCF Early Warning Project (FP171), Project Management Unit (PMU), Dili, Timor-Leste, based in Dili, Timor-Leste.
OBJECTIVE
The objective of this consultancy is to enhance the capacity of women and those communities who rely on fishing for their livelihood (fishers) in Timor-Leste to understand early warning systems and climate-related disaster risks. The consultant will lead a targeted disaster risk awareness and education campaign for women and men, facilitate the whole training/education campaign sessions, and update the existing communication materials to specifically tailored to the need and current reality of women in rural and vulnerable communities and community in coastal areas who rely on fishing for their livelihood.
QUALIFICATIONS
• An advanced university in Disaster Risk Management, Environmental Science, Public Health Management, Social Science, Climate Change, Community Development or a similar related field is required. A first-level university degree, combined with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in gender-related work and developing and facilitating training programmes/community awareness campaigns and educational initiative on early warning systems at national and community level, especially in Environment/Climate Change/ Environmental impact on the health and marine sectors is required.
• Strong knowledge and experience of gender equality and inclusive participation, experience working with women’s groups, local NGOs, CBOs, or community leaders in Timor-Leste is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with local customs and practices in Timor-Leste to ensure culturally appropriate training and engagement is desired
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multiculture environment desired
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action.
This consultancy is managed by UNEP’s Climate Early Warning Section in the Climate Change Division. Climate Change Division delivers effective strategic guidance and high-impact action in support of the transition towards climate stability. UNEP provides capacity building and technical support to governments to enhance their policy and implementation capacity and helps them access finance to align to the Paris Agreement, decarbonize, anticipate and adapt to climate impacts. The Local Consultant will report to the Programme Management Officer, Climate Early Warning Section, Climate Change Division, under direct supervision of the Chief Technical Advisor, UNEP GCF Early Warning Project (FP171), Project Management Unit (PMU), Dili, Timor-Leste, based in Dili, Timor-Leste.
OBJECTIVE
The objective of this consultancy is to enhance the capacity of women and those communities who rely on fishing for their livelihood (fishers) in Timor-Leste to understand early warning systems and climate-related disaster risks. The consultant will lead a targeted disaster risk awareness and education campaign for women and men, facilitate the whole training/education campaign sessions, and update the existing communication materials to specifically tailored to the need and current reality of women in rural and vulnerable communities and community in coastal areas who rely on fishing for their livelihood.
QUALIFICATIONS
• An advanced university in Disaster Risk Management, Environmental Science, Public Health Management, Social Science, Climate Change, Community Development or a similar related field is required. A first-level university degree, combined with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in gender-related work and developing and facilitating training programmes/community awareness campaigns and educational initiative on early warning systems at national and community level, especially in Environment/Climate Change/ Environmental impact on the health and marine sectors is required.
• Strong knowledge and experience of gender equality and inclusive participation, experience working with women’s groups, local NGOs, CBOs, or community leaders in Timor-Leste is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with local customs and practices in Timor-Leste to ensure culturally appropriate training and engagement is desired
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multiculture environment desired
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