Climate Change Adaptation Expert for National Parks

Vor 3 Tagen

Genf, Genf, Schweiz IISD International Institute for Sustainable Development Vollzeit

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is a global leader in promoting sustainable development and addressing the complexities of climate change.

We are committed to empowering people and communities to make informed decisions about their environment and to building resilient ecosystems that support human well-being and biodiversity.

IISD's Climate Adaptation and Protected Areas Initiative (CAPA) aims to promote natural solutions to strengthen climate resilience and protect biodiversity in and around Protected Areas (PAs) and critical landscapes in the Global South.

**Understanding the Challenge**

Climate change poses significant threats to ecosystems, biodiversity, and people in the KAZA TFCA and the GVL. These landscapes are experiencing frequent and intense climatic events, including droughts, floods, heatwaves, and landslides.

The impact of climate change on these areas requires urgent attention and effective action to build resilience and protect the environment.

**Building Resilience**

IISD and WWF are working to implement nature-based solutions (NbS) for adaptation in and around these two critical landscapes to increase the resilience of people—particularly women and underrepresented groups—and ecosystems to climate change.

We are seeking a climate change expert to review and internalize the current and future climate change, biodiversity, gender, and conflict risks and vulnerabilities of PAs and the surrounding communities in the KAZA TFCA and the GVL and advise PA managers on ways they can better integrate these climate considerations into the management of these spaces.

**Scope of Work**

The assignment has four main components:

  • Supporting the General Management Plan (GMP) review and development processes of two PAs in the GVL
  • Identifying entry points for integrating climate change adaptation actions into these plans
  • Designing and co-delivering training for PA managers on integrating climate change information and considerations into PA management
  • Developing a guidance document for PA managers on the same topic

**Deliverables**

The Consultant will deliver the following outputs:

  • A climate change gap analysis and input document for the drafting of the BINP GMP
  • Participation in providing input at stages 2–9 of the GMP drafting process (in-person and virtually)
  • An end-of-term review report of the 2016–2026 GMP for RMNP
  • A climate change, gender, and conflict gap analysis and input document for the GMP development process
  • Participation in the planning process and providing input at each stage of the drafting process to ensure the new GMP is designed with adaptation in mind
  • A capacity gap assessment report and inception report outlining the identified capacity gaps and proposed training package to address the identified gaps
  • A detailed module content plan, including learning objectives, questions, skills, or capacity gaps addressed, delivery and facilitation plans, practical activities, list of required materials/stationery, and delivery duration and schedule
  • Course modules and resources, including supplementary guides and resource packs with reference materials
  • Expert/peer reviews of the draft training course modules and resources
  • A finalized training package, incorporating feedback and insights from the in-person training
  • A Guidance Document for PA managers on integrating climate change adaptation into PA planning and management, co-developed with IISD

**Requirements**

To be considered for this position, applicants must have:

  • A Master's degree/preferably PhD in climate change, environmental science, PA management, or any other relevant field
  • At least 15 years of experience in the area of climate change, including conducting climate risk assessments and developing adaptation and mitigation strategies and plans
  • Experience in capacity development and designing and delivering training courses in the field of climate change and PA management
  • Demonstrated experience with developing strategic plans, climate action plans, PA management plans, or other similar environmental or sustainability plans
  • Experience and knowledge around climate change and gender and social inclusion issues, especially for communities living in and around PAs
  • Experience working in KAZA and/or the GVL
  • A good understanding of the climate context in KAZA, the GVL, and PAs in a changing climate, as well as NbS for adaptation/ecosystem-based adaptation approaches

Applicants should also possess strong interpersonal skills in interacting with multiple stakeholders, like government, academia, and civil society organizations, strong training and facilitation skills, excellent English writing and analytical skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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