Overview

The Senior Consultant will combine technical expertise with strong writing and coordination skills to produce high-quality publications that serve as authoritative references for policymakers and stakeholders worldwide.

Tasks Summary

• - Prepare an inception report including the consultancy work plan and proposed methodology.
• - Establish and maintain contact with relevant core entities, networks, and institutions.
• - Prepare a comprehensive publication covering drought snapshots, key statistics, evidences, impacts, mapping of drought plans, current trends of drought and projections beyond 2026, as well as its intersection with food security, migration, energy, health, peace and security.
• - Assess drought resilience at various levels including assessment of ongoing efforts, and the financing architecture for drought resilience.
• - Produce a detailed report documenting the outcomes of the ongoing Tafa’ul Process.
• - Provide substantive technical and procedural guidance by leveraging recent data sources, flagship publications, and key drought indicators.

Experience Requirements

A minimum of 10 years work experience on natural resources management, rural development, geography, meteorology, environmental policy, hydrology, development economics or any other related field, including in-depth knowledge of integrated drought management, drought and water scarcity policy, programmes, and practices.

Qualification Requirements

Advanced university degree in natural resources management, rural development, geography, meteorology, environmental policy, hydrology, development economics or any other related field relevant for the consultancy.

Other Details

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

Languages Preferred: Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.

Contract Duration: 07 months between 15 February to 14 September 2026.

Work Modality: Home-based.

Remuneration: