Result of ServiceOutput 1: Report on methodologies to develop an analysis of the cost of Business as Usual without implementing adaptation measures Product No. 1: Document containing a detailed description of the approach and strategy to be followed, clearly outlining the methodologies, actions, and stages that will guide the development of the agreed-upon products. This description will provide a comprehensive roadmap for achieving the established objectives. Report on methodologies for conducting an analysis of Business as Usual costs, identifying, comparing, and analyzing experiences from other countries (sectors) in private sector activities (benchmarking).\" Output 2: Cost analysis of Business as Usual without adaptation measures in 3 private sector activities. Product No. 2: Document presenting: Report assessing the cost of conducting business as usual (Business as Usual) in 3 private sector activities. The report must include, for each activity, a description of the methodology, data, figures, and/or indicators: risks and potential opportunities identified based on the approach to climate change adaptation, and specific recommendations for each analyzed private sector activity for its applicability and replicability. Mapping and characterization of information sources and stakeholders in the process. Including: Supportive and verification means. The consultant will be responsible for the execution of the following activities: a- Develop a feedback meeting with Plan A and the National Directorate of Climate Change to agree on the process details and each defined product. b- Hold a meeting for socialization/validation of the work plan and schedule with UNEP and SERNA. c- Conduct interviews, working meetings, and/or workshops with stakeholders related to the consultancy objectives. d- Identify, compare, and analyze experiences from other countries in developing and implementing methodologies for analyzing the cost of Business as Usual without adaptation measures in the private sector. e- Organize an articulation meeting with the DNCC and the Sub-Secretariat of Environment. f- Conduct interviews with stakeholders involved in private sector sectors and activities, as well as stakeholders who are sources of primary or secondary information for the development of BaU analysis in those sectors and activities. g- Host a meeting for socialization/validation of the proposed products with the working group to support the consultancy. h- Document and systematize the processes and actions leading to the development of the consultancy products. i- Maintain a relationship of coordination and constant communication with the Plan A Honduras project team and the National Directorate of Climate Change of SERNA through regular progress meetings on the products. j- Validate products and deliverables with the designated instances at the beginning of the consultancy. k- Provide inputs and validate versions of the products in their original format when requested. l- Deliver versions of the products in presentation format (PowerPoint) when requested. Work LocationHome-based Expected duration3 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe United Nations Environment Programme 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. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. The United Nations Environment Latin America and the Caribbean Office (LACO), located in Panama City, Panama, works closely with the 33 countries of the region and its activities are integrated into the Medium-Term Strategy and the Programme of Work approved by the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA). To implement the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Paris Agreement and the priority actions defined in countries’ Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). In terms of supporting countries in the region to attain the global commitments signed within the framework of the Paris Agreement, UNEP’s Latin America and the Caribbean Sub-programme on Climate Change aims at strengthening the ability of countries to move towards climate-resilient and low emission strategies for sustainable development and human well-being. In this framework, the UNEP Sub-programme on Climate Change, through its Climate Change Unit leads and supports initiatives oriented at designing, promoting, and implementing innovative mitigation and adaptation solutions at the national and subnational levels, and strengthening the transparency framework of the countries. The expected accomplishment regarding climate change adaptation is that adaptation approaches, including the ecosystem-based approach, are implemented and integrated into key sectoral and national development strategies to reduce vulnerability and strengthen resilience to climate change impacts. Furthermore, UNEP’s Sub-programme on Climate Change is also committed to ensuring that cross-cutting issues such as gender equity and women’s empowerment are effectively integrated into the development of its tasks to guarantee equitable development in line with its adaptation objectives. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (SERNA) of Honduras and UNEP have agreed on the implementation of the project Enabling environments to effectively plan, implement, monitor and report strategic National Adaptation Processes in Honduras, framed within the Readiness program of the Green Climate Fund (GCF), and referred as “Plan A Honduras Project: Strategic Planning of Climate Adaptation”. The project aims to sustainably build country capacity in identifying, prioritizing, planning and implementing measures that address medium and long-term adaptation needs considering UNFCCC decisions 1/CP.16 and 5/CP.17 and all elements of the UNFCCC Technical Guidelines for National Adaptation Plans (NAPs). The ultimate objective of the project is to reduce the vulnerability of Honduras to the impacts of climate variability and change, by building adaptive capacity and resilience through the integration of climate change adaptation into planning and implementation within all relevant sectors and at different levels, as appropriate, including the different line ministries, local governments, private sector, and civil society organizations. The project seeks to achieve its components and objective through: 1. Strengthening the institutional and technical capacity of the country and the participation of interested parties. 2. Strengthening strategic planning for national adaptation. 3. Financial flows and investment for adaptation measures under the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) fostered. 4. Knowledge management of adaptation to climate change. 5. Strengthening the adaptation transparency framework. In order to fulfill the project's objective, UNEP-LACO is hiring a consultant to develop a \"Business As Usual (BAU) Analysis of Climate Change Adaptation in Private Sector Activities.\" This consultant will primarily be responsible for providing guidance to the Plan A Honduras Project Team and supporting government entities involved, considering the main productive activities of the private sector that impact national processes of climate change adaptation. The consultant for the \"Business As Usual (BAU) Analysis of Climate Change Adaptation in Private Sector Activities\" will work remotely from their home and operate under the general supervision of the Programme Management Officer for Adaptation at UNEP's Office for Latin America and the Caribbean. They will closely collaborate with the National Project Coordinator in project execution. Additionally, they will work closely with SERNA's DNCC and other relevant institutions and sectors. Qualifications/special skillsACADEMIC: - A bachelor's degree in economics, engineering, environmental sciences, business administration, finance, socio-economic development, or a closely related field with a focus on climate change and the private sector is required. - Master's degree in project formulation, project management, economics, finance, sustainable development, environment, climate change, business management, or a closely related area is desirable. EXPERIENCE: - A minimum of 4 years of experience in projects related to the private, public, or cooperation sector is required - A minimum of 1 year of experience in cost analysis in productive sectors or related activities is required. - Experience in Business As Usual scenario analysis, especially in the context of climate change, will be valued. - Knowledge of climate change, with an emphasis on adaptation, is required. - Desirable knowledge of the impacts and/or vulnerabilities of productive processes to climate change. - Experience and/or knowledge in modeling, projecting, and interpreting economic and environmental data will be valued. - The ability to communicate complex results clearly and effectively to a non-specialized audience will be valued. - Experience working with stakeholders from the public, private, civil society, academic, indigenous peoples, and Afro-Honduran sectors will be valued. - Experience in gender integration processes will be valued. - Proven experience working with multidisciplinary teams and the ability to interact with a variety of key actors is desirable. - Proven knowledge of the environmental and climate change situation in Honduras will be valued. LANGUAGE: - Fluency in Spanish is required. - Fluency in English is desirable. LanguagesNot available. Additional InformationNot available. No FeeTHE 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.