General objective:
To enhance participatory processes and capacity building in Peru's climate change initiatives by providing expertise in workshop design, facilitation, monitoring, evaluation, and coordination.
1) Specific objectives:
¿ Facilitate participatory workshops and improve reporting by designing and preparing agendas and methodologies for participatory workshops. The consultant will systematize comments received and compile them into reports to enhance the work of the High-Level Commission on Climate Change, the National Commission on Climate Change, and the Platform of Indigenous Peoples. Lastly, the consultant will facilitate face-to-face and virtual meetings and workshops at the regional and national levels, ensuring necessary documentation such as commented agendas.
¿ Monitor changes in representation and evaluate work plans by continuously monitoring changes in the representation of members in climate change commissions and platforms. Prepare and coordinate a proposal for an evaluation report on the work plans of the National Commission on climate change, the high-level Commission for climate change, and the Indigenous Peoples' platform.
¿ Promote public participation and environmental commitment by designing and implementing tools or instruments to identify and systematize the need for public participation to enhance the environmental commitment of communities in Peru.
¿ Analyze indigenous peoples' participation, prepare reports, and analyze indigenous peoples' participation in meetings, workshops, workgroups, and regional seminars. Prepare detailed reports on conferences and workshops held with non-state actors.
¿ Improve participation of non-state actors by proposing methodological and logistical improvements to increase state actors' participation quantity and quality. Coordinate with the communications team to develop communication materials, such as flyers, memory aids, and press releases, for workshops and meetings with non-state actors.
2) Activities:
a. Design and preparation of agendas and methodologies for participatory workshops. Including the processes of systematizing the comments and compiling and integrating them into reports that improve the work implemented in the High-Level Commission on Climate Change, the National Commission on Climate Change, and the Platform of indigenous peoples to face climate change.
b. Facilitate face-to-face and virtual meetings and participatory workshops at the regional and national levels. Making the necessary documents, such as the commented agenda
c. Conduct continuous monitoring of the changes in the representation of members of the High-Level Commission on Climate Change, the National Commission on Climate Change, and the Platform of indigenous peoples to face climate change.
d. Prepare and coordinate a proposal for an evaluation report of the work plans of the national commission on climate change, the high-level commission for climate change, and the platform of indigenous peoples.
e. Design and implement tools and/or instruments that make it possible to identify and systematize the need for public participation to raise the environmental commitment of communities in Peru.
f. Conduct an analysis of the participation of indigenous peoples in meetings, workshops, and work groups: as well as regional seminars.
g. Prepare detailed reports on meetings, and workshops held with non-state actors.
h. Propose methodological and logistical improvements to increase the participation (in quantity and quality) of non-state actors.
i. Contribute with the communications team the development of communication materials such as flyers, memory aids, and press releases within the framework of workshops and meetings with non-state actors.
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Ministry of Environment of Peru, located in Lima, Peru.
Expected duration3 months
Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe United Nations Environment Programme 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.
The UNEP Latin America and the Caribbean Office (LACO) located in Panama City, Panama works closely with the 33 countries of the region. Its activities are integrated into the Medium-Term Strategy and the Programme of Work approved by the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA).
Throughout UNEP's work, the Paris Agreement on Climate Change marks a turning point to an emerging climate regime that brings all the states and actors together to a new global platform to address the growing risks to our planet.
The global climate crisis continues to worsen, posing a significant threat to the territories and populations of Andean countries, including Peru. The recent COP 27 held in Egypt confirmed that global temperatures are rising, and efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions have fallen short.
Like many other nations, Peru is experiencing the detrimental effects of climate change. The rapid and ongoing deforestation of the Amazon rainforest, driven by the soybean and meat industries, exacerbates the situation. Forest and bushfires are becoming more frequent, and floods are spreading across the region, causing severe consequences.
These adverse impacts of climate change disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, particularly indigenous communities in the Andean region. This situation is further compounded by the current economic crisis and the conflict in Ukraine, which have contributed to a global energy crisis. The increased reliance on fossil fuels delays the transition to cleaner energy sources. Furthermore, the global food crisis has led to rising food prices, shortages, and disruptions in the supply chain, increasing the risk of famine.
Peru is classified by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) as a country at risk of famine and the most vulnerable in the Americas. More than half of its population faces food insecurity due to lower agricultural productivity caused by the scarcity and high cost of fertilizers. Additionally, extreme weather events like droughts, cold temperatures, and forest fires further compound the country's food supply challenges.
In this context, the services of a consultant are required to strengthen participatory processes and capacity building in Peru's climate change initiatives. The consultant will provide workshop design, facilitation, monitoring, evaluation, and coordination expertise.
To address these urgent issues, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the government of Peru have jointly designed a project under the Partnership Action Fund (PAF), funded by the NDC Partnership (Nationally Determined Contributions Partnership). This fund aims to enhance and implement Peru's NDCs by providing technical expertise and capacity-building support. The PAF will complement the existing efforts of the NDC Partnership and its implementing and development partners, promoting greater climate action. The project will also prioritize cross-cutting topics such as inclusive participation, indigenous knowledge and involvement, and public education on NDCs to ensure transparency and legitimacy.
To fulfill this critical role, UNEP LACO is recruiting a Specialist in participatory processes and capacity building in Peru. The selected individual will work towards strengthening Peru's NDCs and transparency goals. They will be supervised by UNEP's Programme Manager, Officer of Energy Efficiency of the Climate Change Unit for the Latin America and the Caribbean Office. The position will be based in Lima, Peru, at the Ministry of Environment, and the consultant is expected to work full-time, 40 hours per week, from Monday to Friday.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
¿ Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental sciences, or related field (required).
WORK EXPERIENCE:
¿ At least five (5) years of professional experience in developing capacity-building actions/training in the public or private sector is required).
¿ Experience in the relationship and technical assistance to non-state actors related to climate issues in Peru (desirable).
¿ Experience in designing and implementing processes for stakeholder consultation and participation (desirable).
LANGUAGES
¿ Fluent in Spanish (required).
¿ Confident level of English (desirable)
SKILLS:
PROFESSIONALISM
¿ Has a solid commitment to the goal of indigenous people’s inclusivity.
¿ Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
¿ Excellent understanding of national climate change commitments.
¿ Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to climate change, indigenous peoples and adaptation planning.
¿ Ability to identify, analyze and participate in resolving issues/problems. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work, and manage conflicting priorities.
¿ Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter.
¿ Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results.
¿ Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns.
¿ Shows persistence when faced with complex problems or challenges.
¿ Remains calm in stressful situations.
TEAMWORK:
¿ Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.
¿ Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise.
¿ Is willing to learn from others; supports and acts per final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position.
¿ Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
PLANNING AND ORGANIZING:
¿ Develops clear goals consistent with agreed strategies.
¿ Identifies priority activities and assignments.
¿ Adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate time and resources for completing work.
¿ Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning.
¿ Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary.
¿ Uses time efficiently.
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
