Overview

Consultant role to deliver against the logframe of the Resilient Mountains project, focusing on Mountains ADAPT and Adaptation at Altitude components in the South Caucasus region.

Tasks Summary

• Prepare and finalize a regionally tailored call for applications for the Mountains ADAPT small grants scheme in the South Caucasus, including in national languages
• Arrange lean procedures for review and validation of submitted applications in the South Caucasus, using online tools and forms
• Provide material to implement online presence of the RADISC and relevant regional resources through developed content for a dedicated webpage, news items section and an international advocacy event
• Provide documents and correspondence to support participation of South Caucasus stakeholders in interregional learning and exchange activities
• Develop a transboundary Adaptation Fund proposal for the South Caucasus in close collaboration with the UNEP Climate Change Division and liaising with stakeholders of the South Caucasus countries.

Experience Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of work experience in the environmental sector / international affairs
• Preferably with a focus on sustainable mountain development / climate change adaptation / regional governance-related aspects
• Experience in developing tools, methodologies, and guidance, preferably with a focus on climate resilience and biodiversity conservation is required
• Experience of working on issues of sustainable development and the environment especially in the South Caucasus region is desired.

Qualification Requirements

• A Master’s Degree in Environmental Governance, Environment/Natural Resources Management, Environmental Technology and / or International Affairs or similar is required
• A Bachelor’s degree, in combination with two additional years of relevant experience, may be accepted in lieu of a Master’s degree.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in oral and written English is required.

Languages Preferred: Knowledge of a language of the South Caucasus region will be considered an asset.

Contract Duration: 3 Months

Work Modality: Home-Based