Climate Change Communications Specialist - Panama, Panamá - United Nations

United Nations

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Panama, Panamá

hace 1 semana

Publicado por:

Lorenzo González

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Descripción

Result of Service

The objective of this consultancy is contributing to the efficient implementation of the project "Building capacity to advance National Adaptation Plan Process in the Dominican Republic" by executing the tasks outlined in the Terms of Reference.

The Climate Change Communications Specialist will contribute to the effective implementation of the project by performing the following tasks:
a.

To liaise between the Project Management Unit and the sectors and organizations related to project implementation, contributing in the coordination and development of training workshops to raise awareness on climate change adaptation issues, among policy and decision makers and implementers at local and national level.

b. To liaise between the Project Management Unit and MMARN's Directorate of Communications to guarantee appropriate involvement and project visibility.

c.

To cooperate with the Project Management Unit and contribute in the coordination and development of awareness raising workshops targeting municipal, civil society, and community stakeholders on the importance of climate change adaptation planning and implementation, the proposed process to develop, implement and update the NAP and methodologies and critical issues to implement adaptation measures, with particular attention to the sectors prioritized in the Nationally Determined Contributions and the National Adaptation Plan.

To liaise with the Project Management Unit and contribute in the coordination and development of workshops to discuss climate change adaptation issues, among private sector leaders at local and national levels to raise awareness and increase their engagement in adaptation processes.

To contribute in the development and maintenance and update of a digital platform for public participation in the process of the National Adaptation Plan.

To liaise with the Project Management Unit and contribute in the coordination and development of learning exchange visits aimed enhancing south-south cooperation and learn from adaptation solutions being implemented in other countries.

To liaise with government entities and community representatives with whom the project will be related and establish appropriate communication channels to ensure the effective delivery of communication messages and materials.

To ensure that communication on the project and the NAP implementation process is done in language and format that are tailored to the different relevant target audiences.

i. To develop a communications strategy for the project.

j. To identify the need for service providers to design or draft communication materials and publications.

k. To compile and distribute all project reports and publications (including identifying target audiences and appropriate distribution channels/modalities).

l. To prepare information for social media campaigns to increase project visibility trough the MMARN's official channels.

m. To prepare presentations and materials relevant for project activities as may be required.

n. To respond to requests for information by media or other entities, as delegated.

o. To carry out any other relevant communications and awareness raising duties within his/her technical competence.

p. Carry out other tasks inherent to the objectives of the position, as indicated by UNEP.

Work Location
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Expected duration
9 MONTHS

Responsibilities:

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations system's designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level.

Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action.

The UNEP Latin America and the Caribbean Office (LACO), located in Panama City, works closely with the 33 countries of the region and its activities are integrated into the Medium-Term Strategy and the Programme of Work approved by the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA).

In terms of addressing climate change, UNEP aims to support countries in the compliance of the objectives of the Paris Agreement and the priority actions defined in the countries Nationally Determined Contributions.

The overall objective of UNEP ́s Sub-programme on Climate Change is to strengthen the ability of countries to move towards climate-resilient and low emission strategies for sustainable development and human well-being.

The expected accomplishment regarding climate change adaptation is that adaptation approaches, including an ecosystem-based approach, are implemented, and integrated into key sectoral and national development strategies to reduce vulnerability and strengthen resilience to climate change impacts.

Furthermore, the UNEP ́s Sub-programme on Climate Change is also committed to ensure that crosscutting issues such as gender equi