consultant

Ihre Aufgaben

ICI is seeking a consultant for 6 months, available to start work immediately, to deliver specific actions and products of component 4 of the Inclusive Conservation Initiative - Knowledge to Action. The two expected outcomes of Component 4 are: a) Outcome 4.1: The field of IPLC-led conservation advanced with improved knowledge management; b) Outcome 4.2: Expanded audience engaged in IPLC-led conservation

The Consultant, operating from his/her home office, will collaborate closely with the IUCN ICI Program Coordinator. The consultant will also engage with program partners from Conservation International, GEF, and ICI IPLC project partner organizations, as well as IUCN regional/country teams, to ensure the design and content of deliverables are informed by all relevant parties.

III. Deliverables and activities

The consultant will be responsible for the following:

The consultant is expected to participate in virtual weekly coordination meetings with the project lead and/or the ICI project management unit to monitor progress and coordinate technical details.

IV. Timeline for deliverables and consultancy

The consultancy is anticipated to run from July 2024 until December 2024. A timeline for the deliverables will be developed jointly with the ICI project coordinator and technical lead.

V. Budget and payment schedule

The budget for this consultancy is for a maximum of USD 24,000. The consultant shall submit an invoice according to the schedule of payments described below:

The consultant will be responsible for all taxes related to this agreement., The consultant will report to and work under the supervision of the ICI IUCN Project manager and technical lead.

Ihr Profil

• Bachelor's degree (master's preferred) ideally in communications, public relations or journalism, or environmental studies, international studies or related field
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant working experience in strategic communications with a portfolio to demonstrate such experience. Experience with and sensitivity in working with Indigenous Peoples and local communities is highly preferred
• Excellent command of oral and written English required. Excellent writing and speaking literacy in English. Knowledge of Spanish, French, or Indigenous languages is an advantage
• Strong communication and presentation skills and an ability to prepare appropriate and timely reports to various audiences and cultures.
• Ability to work remotely and independently with minimal supervision, including ability to attend weekly coordination meetings and bi-weekly Project Management Unit (PMU) meetings during EST working hours for the duration of the consultancy
• Ability to succinctly compile large amounts of information into a coherent document for conservation practitioners, government officials and general audiences
• Proven ability to liaise and work with various stakeholders, including project partners, media and social networks
• A team player able to contribute effectively to collaborative issues, and to demonstrate innovation and leadership.
• Commitment with conservation, diversity and inclusion and a general attitude of serving others.

VII. Supervision and coordination

Kontakt

Indigenous consultants are highly encouraged to apply. Please submit your Resume with samplesth, of previous published work relevant to this consultancy to Anita.tzec@iucn.org by June 13 2024.