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https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_negotiation.cfm?nego_id=3771

https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/195955

Negotiation Reference no. : UNDP-THA-00040

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“Support Programme on Scaling up Climate Ambition on Land Use and Agriculture through NDCs and NAPs (SCALA)” is a global programme funded by the German Federal Ministry of Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU) and implemented by UNDP and FAO in 12 countries. SCALA is innovative approaches and create a paradigm shift for agriculture and land use through the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) and National Adaptation Plans (NAPs). To achieve this shift, the approach includes linking inter-sectoral issues, such as water, land and broader landscape regeneration and management, as well as promoting resilient value chains and nature-based solutions (NbS) in food and agricultural systems. The programme implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Thailand’s Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives (MoAC). The SCALA programme emphasises collaboration between the public and private sectors to drive implementation.

Against this backdrop, FAO/UNDP Thailand Office is seeking to recruit a SCALA Technical Coordinating Consultant to lead the inception of the Programme in Thailand and contribute to the definition of the SCALA joint workplan at the country level.

• Demonstrates commitment to the UN’s mission, vision, and values;
• Demonstrates sound judgment, diplomacy, and sensitivity to confidential matters;
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure;
• Innovative forward-thinking, good coordination, and organizational skills, teamwork;
• Participate effectively in a team-based, information-sharing environment, collaborating and cooperating with others.

Education:

• Master’s degree in Agricultural or Environmental Economics, Environment and Natural Resources Management or Climate Sciences, Public Policy or a related field

Experience and required skills:

• At least three (3) years of experience in technical support in agriculture development or climate adaptation and/or climate mitigation in the agriculture and/or land use sectors;
• Experience in conducting national and sectoral climate policy development and/or formulation specifically for agriculture and/or land use sectors is an asset;
• Experience in the adaptation planning/NAP process and NDC formulation and implementation process is an asset
• Experience working with UN system, and especially UNDP, and demonstrable professional experiences in climate change in countries within Asia-Pacific region is an asset; and
• Experience working with UN system, and especially UNDP, and familiarity with UN editorial guidelines and templates, is an asset.

Language:

• Excellent command of English, written and spoken