Empleos en el PNUD - 53229- Coastal Climate Change Adaptation Specialist

Coastal Climate Change Adaptation Specialist

Localidad :

Dili, Timor Leste

Tipo de contrato :

Individual Contract

Fecha de comienzo del contrato :

23-Feb-2015

Fecha límite de postulación :

02-Feb-15 (Medianoche Nueva York, Estados Unidos)

Nivel de puesto :

International Consultant

Duración del contrato inicial :

20 Working days

Idiomas requeridos :

Inglés

Duración esperada del puesto :

20 Working days

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Antecedentes

International Coastal Climate Change Adaptation Specialist to join a UNDP consultancy team to undertake technical studies for the project: Building shoreline resilience of Timor-Leste to protect local communities and their livelihoods.

Deberes y responsabilidades

Identify gaps, conflicting mandates and the opportunities to reconcile these;
Assess past climate extreme events/climate related disasters in coastal areas, including incorporation of analysis from the National Climate Change Scenarios (under the Initial National Communication, and other national and regional studies);
Review the underlying causes of vulnerability of coastal communities – with attention to population density, gender disparity, land use practices, livelihood activities, employment rates, access to public services and income generation opportunities (disaggregated by gender);
Identification and assessment of prior interventions and pre-existing gaps to cope with climate extreme events, including coastal storms, inundation and so forth at provincial, district and community levels;
Assessment of tools and manuals available for facilitating coastal management and development planning and budgeting processes;
Review of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) procedures and requirements relating to coastal infrastructure development, with focus on the Tibar Bay Port and other coastal development investment plans;
A review of the coastal infrastructure development investment profile of the Petroleum Fund, including availability of climate risk information or requirement guidelines for decision making;
Review of current legislation and land use policy and related guidelines including traditional Tara Bandu land use and coastal agreements and compliance;
Review of government coastal protection/defence investment plans, and examine their effectiveness, including cost-effectiveness of existing sea walls and coastal embankments;
Review of government and other sources regarding current status of mangrove forest stands in the coastal regional and related march and wetland systems that provide hydrological support to mangroves – including aquifer quality, reef system and other coastal habitat conditions;
Review public expenditure, budget allocations for the protection of mangroves and other coastal habitat, including the establishment of financial gaps and identification of feasible financial instruments in which to leverage additional or public funding for the protection of coastal habitats, and;
The identification of relevant indicators and the collection of baseline data for these indicators, and specific sites for intervention.

Competencias

Ability to effectively communicate complex, technical information to broader audiences, demonstrated through previous roles working in multi-disciplinary teams and;
Good knowledge of results based management (RBM), demonstrated by previous project reporting to agencies or donors that require RBM;
Strong written communication skills;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty.

Habilidades y experiencia requeridas

Education:

An advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in coastal/marine management, environmental management, natural resource management or related areas of expertise.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of demonstrable knowledge of coastal management in the context of land use and climate change;
Minimum 5 years of experience in coastal management guided by natural resource management, ecosystems and coastal management;
Minimum of at least 3 years of experience in applying coastal ecosystem-based approaches to adaptation (adaptation, resilience and protection through ecosystem approached solutions);
Previous experience working on coastal geomorphological processes, sediment supply, accretion, erosion, groundwater over-exploitation, and/or related experience;
Knowledge of Timor-Leste or other countries in Asia, demonstrated by previous experience and involvement in the country/region, and;
Experience in Coastal Management Planning and Coastal Management Policy.

Language Requirements:

Proficiency in English is required;.
Language skills in Tetun, Portuguese or Bahasa Indonesia would be advantageous.

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