- Review available local climate change information and vulnerability and adaptation assessments and highlighting gaps in terms of information, systems or guidance;
- Research available local climate change vulnerability and adaptation information and generate knowledge products on the basis of accomplished studies, assessments, surveys, policy dialogues and other tools;
- Support teams in formulating concrete and results-oriented research/knowledge annual plans;
- Work proactively with the project team to identify opportunities for capturing and sharing knowledge, and disseminating information about major progress and results;
- Apply his/her knowledge as well as practical experience in knowledge management concepts and tools, including software applications and IT systems;
- Develop TOR for hiring survey/research firm and facilitate hiring local and international consultants to carry out planned research and communication activities;
- Provide feedback to hired firm/individual consultants on survey/research tools and technique;
- Take necessary actions to disseminate the research findings;
- Providing a regular link with M&E and MIS Officer in knowledge generation and dissemination;
- Design of different IEC activities for implementation;
- Facilitate the development and field testing of appropriate messages for climate change awareness-raising and adaptation strategies, communication activities and materials;
- Capture good practices for producing knowledge products and communications materials;
- Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
- Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP and UNCDF;
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
- Treats all people fairly without favouritism;
- Strong analytical skills;
- Strong knowledge on Action Research;
- Strong communication and IT skill (MS Office, photoshop, web designing, and other communication-related softwares);
- Understanding of political environment, reform issues and policy formulation;
- Ability to analyze country context and development situation;
- Involvement in decentralization and local governance program;
- Strong background on field level case studies particularly related to Climate Change vulnerability and adaptation;
- Good grasp on the issues of surrounding political and administrative context and dynamics, local administrative and procedural problems and strengths and weaknesses of democratic governance institutions at local level.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral;
- Ability of establishing and good working relationships to facilitate work goals;
- Ability to demonstrate results-oriented approach to work;
- Strong networking and inter-personal communication skills;
- Understanding of gender and human rights issues in the LGI context.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in the field of communication and knowledge management in development projects in Bangladesh.
- Solid understanding of climate change vulnerability and adaptation issues;
- Professional achievements in the relevant fields of knowledge management and communication;
- Demonstrated experience in developing content that clearly communicates ideas and experiences for media, web, print production, and audio-visual productions.
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Contract Duration: initially one year with possibility of extension