Consultancy to support the operationalization of the “Sumaúma Pledging Tree”

United Nations - UN | Consultant | Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Closing: 16 Jan 2026 4 days remaining
Location: Brasilia, Brazil

Overview

Support the operationalization of the “Sumaúma Pledging Tree” initiative, which invites States and other actors to make concrete commitments to a human rights-based approach to climate action.


Tasks Summary
  • Develop guidance for pledges
  • Develop and implement a workplan to operationalize the “Sumaúma Pledging Tree”
  • Support and coordinate the Advisory Board
  • Reach out and encourage human rights-based commitments
  • Support co-development of human rights-based climate solutions
  • Organize and participate in public events
  • Develop promotional material
  • Mobilize resources
  • Serve as secretariat, receiving and processing pledges
  • Assess pledge development using metrics

Experience Requirements
  • 5 years of working experience in International Law, Human Rights or Environmental Law
  • Experience in coordination of participatory and inclusive global initiatives on issues concerning human rights, climate change and environmental human rights defenders

Qualification Requirements

Advanced degree in environment or human rights

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in oral and written English and Portuguese

Contract Duration: 5

Work Modality: Brazil

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