Back Consultant for Bolivia Amazon Biosphere Reserves

OVERVIEW

Parent Sector : Natural Sciences

Type of contract : Individual consultant Contract

Duration of contract : 11 months

Recruitment open to : External Candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 07 February 2025

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

A. Objective and main functions

In the framework of the 42 C/5 major programme and within the Amazon Project and under the overall supervision of the Director of the Ecological and Earth Sciences Division (SC/EES) and the direct supervision of the SC/EES/NBC Chief of Section, the consultant will support the implementation, coordination and monitoring of the project at the local level in the Estación Biológica del Beni (EBB) and Pilón Lajas Biosphere Reserves. The tasks agreed under the contract must be coordinated with UNESCO, the Bolivian MAB Focal Point and the Biosphere Reserves, the Scientific Committee, the implementing partner(s) and key stakeholders to ensure implementation, follow-up and monitoring according to the Biosphere Reserves' work plans and provide continuous support to achieve high quality results according to the agreed deadlines and indicators.

1. Coordinate and oversee with the various stakeholders the implementation of project activities and ensure that they are carried out as planned and within the established deadlines. Update factsheet with indicators to evaluate the activities monthly.

2. Support the fire-related activities within the biosphere reserves: organize mission, draft summary reports, development of the integrated fire management action plan.

3. Support the implementation of the two prototypes, capacity-building and collection of data regarding the regenerative design activity.

4. Conduct a survey to the biosphere reserves youth to understand their needs and propose activities / capacitation events within the project.

5. Map the potential youth to propose the creation of a youth network.

6. Conduct at least 2 capacitation workshops on the MAB Programme, biosphere reserves territorial governance, territorial governance and women's and youth leadership to the biosphere reserves, management, rangers and the communities of the Beni and Pilón Lajas Biosphere Reserves.

7. Identify and analyse potential risks and challenges that could impact project implementation on the ground and propose project adjustments as needed.

8. Development of digital communication material (posts, photos and short videos) about the activities carried out in the biosphere reserves for dissemination on social networks in accordance with UNESCO guidelines and for dissemination to UNESCO and the biosphere reserves.

B. Main deliverables

The contract with UNESCO will be of 11 months from February to December 2025. Reports must be monthly and must include a detailed description of the activities carried out, the expected results and/or impact indicators set out in the monitoring factsheet, photos and/or videos, minutes and invoices where applicable. The consultant should make at least four on-site visits during the contract period. The main products are:

• Workplan and timeline for implementation and monitoring of projects activities, including the biosphere reserves activities, planning of national events, capacitation workshops.
• Conducting a youth survey, data analysis and map of potential youth network.
• Report on the regenerative design activities and capacitation.
• Progress report on the project activities in progress.

  Long Description

  COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial) Accountability (C)Communication (C)Innovation (C)Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)Planning and organizing (C)Results focus (C)Teamwork (C)Professionalism (C)

  - For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.

  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  Education

  • Technician on Environmental Sciences or related.

    Work Experience

    • Work experience in the Amazon and in biosphere reserves.

      Skills and competencies

      • Biosphere reserve
        • Territorial management

          Languages

          • Excellent knowledge of the Spanish language (both written and spoken).

            APPLICATION PROCESS

            HOW TO APPLY

            Interested candidates should submit their application online and attach under the “Employment History Form” section the following documents in one combined file, including:

          • An up-to-date CV stating details of educational qualifications and work experience, including prior experience of similar work.
          • An indication of the approach that you will adopt to carry out the assignment, including any inputs that may be required from UNESCO.
          • A financial proposal indicating your preferred monthly rate (in US$) to undertake the responsibilities outlined in the above terms of reference. Any travel and subsistence requirements should be indicated separately. Please note that this will be a full-time position, and the consultant will operate from his/her own premises.