Consultant -Development of Climate Risk Assessment Briefing Note at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world's environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the environment.



 

Consultant -Development of Climate Risk Assessment Briefing Note

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationMBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience7 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldConsultancy 

The work will be supervised by the Chief of the Climate Change Adaptation Unit. Under the guidance of the Chief of the Climate Change Adaptation Unit,

The consultant will:

  • Review technical and scientific literature and UNEP documentation and consult with UNEP staff and country teams to gather input to the briefing note.
  • Develop an annotated outline for the briefing note based on the provided structure.
  • Develop the briefing note (approximately 10 pages including graphics) including the following sections:
  • Introduction ii. Glossary of key terms related to CRAs
  • Section 1: Developing climate change projections
  • Section 2: Developing impact and risk assessment methodologies
  • Section 3: Key data/information sources and portals
  • Conclusions and recommendations
  • Coordinate with UNEP on the design/layout of the briefing note.
  • Incorporate feedback from UNEP’s review process and finalize the briefing note for publication.

Qualifications/special skills

  • Master's Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject such as Environmental Sciences, Climate Change, International Development Studies or related field is required.
  • At least 7 years of practical experience in climate change adaptation science and policy is required. Demonstrated expertise in climate risk assessments and familiarity with different methodologies is required.
  • Experience in adaptation project implementation and working in the UN system or similar international organization is desirable.

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) on careers.un.org to apply

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