National Consultant Mitigation and Adaptation in the AFOLU Sector

Overview

Provide on-the-ground support for the effective delivery of NDC PAF support to the Government of Moldova, focusing on climate change mitigation and adaptation in the AFOLU sector.

Tasks Summary

• Coordinate and implement NDC PAF activities in Moldova.
• Strengthen institutional coordination across relevant ministries and stakeholders.
• Organize and deliver consultation workshops and capacity-building activities.
• Facilitate liaison between the Moldovan government and the UNEP project team.
• Support the organization of workshops and events, manage logistics, and coordinate stakeholders.
• Contribute to the preparation and delivery of consultation workshops, train-the-trainer sessions, and associated outputs.
• Report on advances to the Project Manager at UNEP-CCC.
• Support the Project Manager on activities for planning, coordination, and execution.
• Ensure alignment with national needs and coordination with sectoral institutions.
• Support the coordination of and liaise with other local consultants.
• Liaise with local stakeholders, including the Ministry of Environment.
• Support project outputs including Capacity Needs Assessment and Training Programme Development.
• Coordinate AFOLU sector meetings, calls, and workshops.
• Integrate gender-responsive approaches into AFOLU training activities.
• Liaise with UNEP project team, National Lead Coordinator, and other local consultants.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2 (two) years of experience in implementing national climate-related programmes, preferably with national learning institution or association, or similar organizations in Moldova.
• Experience gathering relevant data and information related to climate change mitigation (Desirable).
• Experience working with public institutions in Moldova related to climate change planning (Desirable).

Qualification Requirements

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in development studies, social studies, business, management, administration, or a related field.
• A first-level university degree in combination with two years of work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Other Details

Languages Required: Proficiency in written and spoken English and Romanian.

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Contract Duration: 7 months

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