Non-State Actors Engagement Support

UN Secretariat; Bonn; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

UNCCD secretariat in Bonn seeks a consultancy to bolster engagement with civil society, youth, indigenous peoples and other non-state actors. The consultant will support strategic activities for engagement and assist in planning key events like Desertification and Drought Day and CRIC25.

The role includes preparing a review on civil society engagement in multilateral environmental agreements and supporting outreach and strategic initiatives with external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in engaging with non-state actors and civil society
• Excellent written and oral communication in English
• Ability to conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis

Responsibilities

• Organize regular meetings for UNCCD civil society panel
• Prepare a strategy for non-state actor engagement for Desertification and Drought Day and CRIC25
• Prepare a review analyzing engagement of civil society, youth, and indigenous peoples in multilateral environmental agreements
• Undertake additional duties as delegated by the requesting officer

Skills

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Research skills

Education

First-level university degree in International Relations or related field

Job description

Organizational context: The UNCCD secretariat, established in 1994, is the sole legally binding international agreement linking environment and development to sustainable land management. It supports countries in addressing Desertification, Land Degradation, and Drought (DLDD). This consultancy role is based in the Bonn office and focuses on supporting the secretariat's engagement with non-state actors.

Job purpose: This consultancy aims to bolster the UNCCD secretariat's engagement with civil society organizations, youth, indigenous peoples, and other non-state actors, particularly in relation to its flagship initiatives. The role involves supporting strategic activities for non-state actor engagement and contributing to the preparation and organization of key events, such as Desertification and Drought Day and the 25th session of the Committee for the Review of the Implementation of the Convention (CRIC25). The consultant will also prepare a review on civil society engagement in multilateral environmental agreements, contributing to the UNCCD's broader objectives in sustainable land management and addressing DLDD.

Responsibilities: The consultant will organize regular meetings for the UNCCD civil society panel. Key responsibilities include preparing a strategy for non-state actor engagement for Desertification and Drought Day and CRIC25. Additionally, the consultant will prepare a review analyzing the engagement of civil society, youth, and indigenous peoples within multilateral environmental agreements. The role also encompasses any other responsibilities delegated by the requesting officer, ensuring comprehensive support for the UNCCD secretariat's outreach and strategic initiatives with external stakeholders.

Education: A first-level university degree (or equivalent) in International Relations, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Social Sciences, or a related scientific field is required. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is considered an advantage.

Work experience: A minimum of 2 years of work experience in international relations, public relations, or a related field is required. Demonstrated experience in engaging with non-state actors is essential for this role.

Skills: Strong writing, analytical, and research skills (qualitative and quantitative) are desirable. Fluency in spoken and written English is required.

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