Result of Service
1) General objective:
Provide technical assistance to the indigenous organization Unión Nacional de Comunidades Aymaras (UNCA) for the development and implementation of actions to strengthen climate change management within the framework of the Platform of Indigenous Peoples to Face Climate Change (PPICC) and the prioritization of its climate agenda.
2) Specific objectives:
a. Provide technical assistance to the original organization National Union of Aymara Communities (UNCA), in its regional, local and community bases.
b. Facilitate the process and develop the necessary tasks for the formation and operation of indigenous peoples’ platform to face Climate Change (PPICC) in the regional and local bases of the UNCA indigenous organization.
c. Strengthen the original organization UNCA for participation in processes related to coastal Andean REDD.
d. Provide legal and technical assistance to Aymara peasant communities.
e. Generate radio microprograms from the UNCA indigenous organization itself and spots in the Aymara native language.
OUTPUTS
Output 1.
Identify barriers and challenges to implementing the capacity-building program and the indigenous agenda of UNCA and develop recommendations for overcoming these challenges. The aim is to create an improved performance of the indigenous plan of UNCA, resulting in increased effectiveness in addressing the challenges of climate change and achieving its goals and objectives.
Output 2.
Development of a comprehensive evaluation of the indigenous agenda of UNCA, providing an assessment of its strengths and weaknesses, and making recommendations for improvement. In addition to constructing a communication and awareness strategy for the indigenous agenda of UNCA, aimed at increasing public understanding and support for the organization’s efforts to address the challenges of climate change.
DELIVERABLES
Product No. 1.
A work plan and strategy, which includes:
- The analysis and assessment of the participation of the Indigenous organization in the sessions of the PPICC and the actions implemented in its work plan.
- Identification of needs for capacity building.
- The strategic actions to achieve effective participation of the indigenous organization in the PPICC and its implementation schedule.
- Recommendations to strengthen their participation in the PPICC and their climate action.
- Follow-up on the agreements and actions developed to comply with the PPICC work plan.
Product No. 2.
- An evaluation report of the indigenous agenda of UNCA, which contains objectives, methodology, key actions to face climate change in adaptation and mitigation and the communication and awareness proposal.
Product No. 3.
- Report on elaborating the communication and awareness strategy. This must include:
o Key actions, mapping of actors, the scope and communities with whom the communication resources will be distributed.
o The scripts and the final version of the 02 spots and programs, 02 microprograms, and a segment of recommendations for their use and dissemination must be included. In Spanish and the original Aymara language on the impact of climate change and actions that they develop to face it.
Product No. 4
- Final report, which includes the identification of barriers and challenges for implementing the capacity-building program and the indigenous agenda of UNCA. The report must include the mapping of the UNCA organization and recognize local and community bases to propose future actions developed from implementing the PPICC work plan.
Work Location
Home-based
Expected duration
5 MONTHS
Duties and Responsibilities
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global 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 global environment.
The UNEP Latin America and the Caribbean Office (LACO), located in Panama City, works closely with the 33 countries of the region. Its activities are integrated into the Medium-Term Strategy, and the Programme of Work approved by the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA).
Throughout the work that UNEP engages in, the Paris Agreement on Climate Change marks a turning point to an emerging climate regime that brings all the states and the actors together to a new global platform to address the growing risks to our planet.
The climate crisis that affects the planet continues to worsen, and its effects, which threaten to become irreversible, continue to affect the territories and populations of all the Andean countries, including Peru. The recent COP 27 held in Egypt has confirmed that global temperatures continue to increase, and greenhouse gas emissions have not been reduced.
These patterns are no exception in Peru and are caused by the rapid and continuous advancements of the deforestation of entire forests in the Amazon, driven by the benefits extracted for transnational companies in the soybean and meat industry. In the meantime, forest and bushfires are worsening, and floods are spreading, effects which Peru is no stranger to, among other consequences.
It has been verified that the deterioration of the quality of life on the planet is due to the increasingly harmful effects of climate change, which significantly affect the lives of the most vulnerable populations in developing countries, including indigenous people, many of whom are in the Andean region.
These precarious situations are exacerbated if we account for the current economic crisis and the war in Ukraine, which have contributed to the global energy crisis. These situations have aggravated the imminent and intensive use of fossil fuels, which delays the transition to a greener energy grid. In Addition, the global food crisis is increasing the risk of famine due to the increase in food prices, fertilizers, and food shortages due to the alteration of the supply chain.
The Food and Agricultural (FAO) considers Peru a country at risk of famine and the most vulnerable country in the Americas, where more than half of the population is in danger of food insecurity. The country is at risk of food shortages because fewer hectares than average have been planted due to the lack of fertilizers and high prices. Likewise, climatic phenomena and extreme weather events such as droughts, cold temperatures and forest fires worsen the complicated food supply in the country.
In this context, this consultant is needed to propose a set of actions to strengthen the capacities of family producers and farmers. The goal is to implement technological innovation activities and capacity improvement to overcome the difficulties presented to guarantee agricultural production and agroecological livestock. Finally, the expectation is to generate renewable energy that contributes to mitigating the effects of climate change.
With this in mind, UNEP and the government of Perú have designed a project for the Partnership Action Fund (PAF), funded by the NDC (Nationally Determined Contributions) Partnership. The fund supports NDC enhancement and implementation by reinforcing technical expertise and capacities to address gaps in developing country members. The PAF will complement the NDC Partnership’s implementing and development partners’ existing support offerings to catalyze further climate action. Among other things, this project will support the mainstreaming of cross-cutting topics like equal participation, inclusivity of indigenous and aboriginal peoples and knowledge, and the education of the general public on NDCs for their transparency and legitimacy.
In this sense, UNEP LACO is recruiting a Technical Advisor for indigenous and climate change management processes in Peru to strengthen their NDCs and Transparency goals. The incumbent will be supervised by UNEP’s Programme Management Officer for Climate Change unit in Latin America and the Caribbean Office and will work home-based.
Qualifications/special skills
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
¿ Bachelor’s degree in law, social sciences, environmental engineering, or related fields (required).
WORK EXPERIENCE:
¿ Minimum two (02) years of working experience in public and/or private sector entities performing assistance and/or advisory tasks and/or analysis and/or monitoring information on indigenous or native peoples is required.
¿ Experience in Andean community countries is desirable.
LANGUAGE:
¿ Fluency in Spanish (required).
¿ Confident Level of English (desirable).
SKILLS:
PROFESSIONALISM
¿ Has a solid commitment to the goal of indigenous people’s inclusivity.
¿ Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
¿ Excellent understanding of national climate change commitments.
¿ Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to climate change, indigenous peoples and adaptation planning.
¿ Ability to identify, analyze and participate in resolving issues/problems. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work, and manage conflicting priorities.
¿ Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter.
¿ Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results.
¿ Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns.
¿ Shows persistence when faced with complex problems or challenges.
¿ Remains calm in stressful situations.
TEAMWORK:
¿ Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.
¿ solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise.
¿ is willing to learn from others; supports and acts following final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position.
¿ shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
PLANNING AND ORGANIZING:
¿ Develop clear goals consistent with agreed strategies.
¿ Identifies priority activities and assignments.
¿ Adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate time and resources for completing work.
¿ Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning.
¿ Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary.
¿ Uses time efficiently.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
