Parent Sector : Natural Sciences
Job Family: Natural Sciences
Type of contract : Individual Consultant Contract (Natural Sciences)
Duration of Contract : 9 months
Recruitment open to : External Candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time): 26 February 2025
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
About the project
The Women for Bees initiative empowers women beekeepers globally through training, networking, and research. Training has been conducted with participants from Bulgaria, Cambodia, China, France, Slovenia, the Russian Federation, and Rwanda, with additional countries expected to join.
We are seeking a dynamic community building consultant to organize federative activities that will build a vibrant and sustainable network of women beekeepers. This role involves fostering exchanges of knowledge and expertise, ensuring project ownership among participants, and enhancing long-term engagement.
4. Enhance communication outputs:
Improve communication tools and materials to support community activities, including using digital assets.Education
A university degree (Bachelor’s or higher) in social sciences, communications, international development, environmental studies, or a related field.
Work Experience
At least 3 years of experience in community building, network facilitation, or stakeholder engagement. Experience working with international organizations, NGOs, or community-based projects, preferably in environmental conservation or sustainable development. Proven track record of organizing events, facilitating discussions, and managing online communities.
Skills and competencies
Strong facilitation and community engagement skills. Excellent organizational abilities. Ability to work independently and coordinate across multiple stakeholders. Strong writing, communication, and presentation skills. Familiarity with digital communication tools, including social media and online collaboration platforms.
Languages
Excellent knowledge of the English language (both written and spoken).
Education
A Master’s degree in a relevant field such as community development, communications, environmental management, or international relations.
Work Experience
Experience working on gender-focused programs or women’s empowerment initiatives. Background in beekeeping, sustainable agriculture, or biodiversity conservation.
Skills and competencies
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