Individual Consultant Contract (Natural Sciences) (22494)
Individual Consultant Contract (Natural Sciences) (22494)
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Job Description
OVERVIEW
Parent Sector:Natural Sciences Sector (SC)
Duty Station:Paris
Type of contract:Non Staff
Duration of contract:From 7 to 11 months
Recruitment open to:External candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Duty Station Time):15/05/2025
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization Integrity Respect for Diversity Professionalism
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
In the framework of the 42 C/5 major programme and under the overall supervision of the Director of the Ecological and Earth Sciences Division (SC/EES) and the SC/EES/NBC Chief of Section and the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist in charge the consultant will support analytical and capacitybuilding activities on mangrove and glacier conservation. The work contributes to the objectives of the MangRes Project and UNESCOs engagement in the KunmingMontreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
1. Glacier Conservation Analysis in UNESCO Sites
- Develop a map of UNESCOdesignated sites with glaciers and provide a list of sites and their glaciercovered areas.
- Draft a twopage summary in English on the main threats to glaciers in UNESCOdesignated sites.
- Identify and document at least 10 good practices in glacier conservation (maximum one page per practice) based on desk research and expert interviews.
2. Mangrove Conservation Analysis in UNESCO Sites
- Develop a GISbased map showing the geographical distribution of mangrove ecosystems within these sites.
- Calculate mangrove extent (in hectares) in UNESCOdesignated sites.
- Provide a map of the potential for mangrove restoration within these sites.
- Draft a twopage summary in English on the main threats to mangroves in UNESCOdesignated sites.
- Identify and document at least 10 good practices in mangrove conservation and restoration (maximum one page per practice) based on desk research and expert interviews.
- Present the contribution of UNESCOdesignated sites to the KunmingMontreal Global Biodiversity Framework and National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs).
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3. Mangrove conservation and restoration training courses
- Support the organization of two inperson training sessions and one Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on mangrove conservation and restoration. This includes:
- Identifying and liaising with mangrove specialists restoration experts and educators from Latin America the Caribbean and partnering institutions to serve as trainers or guest speakers.
- Contributing to the design and development of the MOOC module including coordination of content creation selection of multimedia materials (videos case studies readings)
- Drafting and reviewing the agenda and training programme for each inperson session and the MOOC ensuring they reflect both theoretical and practical components and that they are tailored to the needs of diverse target groups (local communities students professionals decisionmakers).
- Coordinating preparatory online meetings with trainers and technical contributors to refine the content and format of each training component.
- Supporting the promotion and outreach for the MOOC and onsite trainings to ensure broad participation particularly from biosphere reserves and VLIRUOS partner countries.
Long Description
4. Strengthening Scientific Cooperation within the MangRes project
- Prepare working protocols outlining objectives roles meeting calendar and priority areas of work.
- Support the organization of bimonthly scientific meetings including agendas and summary reports.
- Map scientific collaboration opportunities between Global South and North institutions (e.g. universities research centers biosphere reserves and private sector actors engaged in Naturebased Solutions).
- Identify and facilitate exchanges among earlycareer researchers such as short research visits technical webinars and copublications.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Masters degree or equivalent in the field of ecological sciences environmental sciences or sustainable development.
Work experience
- Experience working in and implementing international scientific programmes/projects.
Skills and competencies
- Good presentation skills to articulate ideas and design concepts in engaging proposals
- Ability to work within deadlines and adapt to feedback.
- Comfortable with working in a multicultural workplace ability to work in a team to achieve shared objectives
- Familiarity with the UN system
Languages
- Excellent written and spoken English and Spanish.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Experience working in international scientific projects is desirable.
Knowledge of the MAB Programme and UNESCO Designated sites would be an asset.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should click on Apply Now and download and complete theEmployment History form (Word document)inEmployment History Form / My Documents. Before uploading the documentat the end of the Word document please insert the extra pages with the following required informationone combined file:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV):An uptodate Curriculum Vitae(CV)(maximum 2 pages) stating details of educational qualifications work experience including prior experience of similar
- Technical proposal:
- ShortApproach and Methodology to the consultancy (maximum 3 pages) identifying the specific components of the TOR and how the intended objectives and/or deliverables shall be addressed detailing progress and timeline..
- Alist of past similar examples of equivalent or comparable assignmentsdrafted by the applicant with hyperlinks to access such documents if they are available online or samples of such documents if they are only available offline.
- Financial proposalin US dollarswith a budget breakdown.
Application should be done through Success Factor only. In case you are unable to attach the required documents in the system you may send an email to quoting the reference (22494) in the subject line of your email.
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