International Consultant - Environmental Awareness Expert

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International Consultant - Environmental Awareness ExpertLocation :Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIAApplication Deadline :17-Aug-22(Midnight New York, USA)Time left :20d 5h 32mAdditional Category :ManagementType of Contract :Individual ContractPost Level :International ConsultantLanguages Required :Arabic EnglishStarting Date :(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)01-Sep-2022Duration of Initial Contract :6 monthsExpected Duration of Assignment :The expected duration of the assignment is to be up to 6 months with a possibility of extension subj **UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.** Post Title:International Consultant - Environmental Awareness ExpertLocation:Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaNational or International consultancy:International ConsultantTerms of Reference for Individual ContractorAnticipated Starting Date:ASAPDuration:The expected duration of the work is up 6 months with the possibility of extensionProject:United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)A. Project Title Environmental Awareness Expert B. Project DescriptionOrganizational Setting:The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) 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. The Regional Office for West Asia delivers advisory services and capacity-building support to countries to achieve environmental and sustainable development objectives. This consultancy is established at the West Asia Office within the framework of the Strategic Cooperation Agreement between UNEP and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Consultant will report to the Programme Manager at UNEP West Asia Office.Duties and ResponsibilitiesUnder the direct supervision of the Programme Manager in UNEP West Asia Office and in coordination with the respective communication department in the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) in Saudi Arabia, the expert will carry-out, inter alia, the following duties & responsibilities: * Identify key gaps in the general publics knowledge on the environment through surveys and analysis* Develop awareness and community engagement plans and initiatives to raise the awareness levels and determine targets* Design communication campaigns and marketing material to improve public awareness, and adopt appropriate delivery channels* Attend, participate in, and/or organize events, conferences, and workshops to promote general awareness and encourage community engagement* Develop technical standards and guidelines for the civil societys environmental activities* Regularly assess the efficacy of awareness and community engagement campaigns and implement improvements* Respond to requests for information on awareness issues from external stakeholdersExpected Outputs and Deliverables* A clear road map and communication strategy for MEWA* Approved activities for awareness raising and advocacy for MEWA* Promotional materials including videos, photo compilation, fact sheets, brochures, banners and flyers for MEWA activities* Web, social media and media content* Community engagement campaigns and events conducted by MEWA* Technical standards and guidelines for partnership engagements. B. Institutional Arrangement The expert will be supervised by the Programme Manager in UNEP West Asia Office in close collaboration with the Communication department in the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture of Saudi Arabia.Duration of the WorkThe contract duration will be for an initial period of six months with a possibility of extension subject to continuation of mandate, availability of funding and satisfactory performance.Duty StationThis assignment will be based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Travel:* UNDP/UNEP will cover the cost of travel of the individual to the duty station, as well as their return to their home upon completion of their services. Travel costs are covered only in the event that the function will be undertaken physically in the duty station and exclude working from home arrangements.* Include any official travel expected to be associated with performing the functions.* Any change to the preliminary travel plan/schedule above, in such cases, UNDP/UNEP will cover travel costs in accordance with corporate regulations and rules.* If unforeseen travel outside the assigned duty station is requested by UNDP/UNEP and not required by the Terms of References (ToR), such travel shall be covered by UNDP/UNEP in line with applicable rules and regulations and upon prior written agreement. In such cases, the consultant shall receive living allowances not exceeding the United Nations (UN) Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) rate for such other location(s).*Note:A written approval from UNDP/UNEP and relevant authorities will be required to facilitate the consultants travel to other locations than Riyadh on official missions where necessary. + Conceptualizes and analyses problems to identify key issues, underlying problems, and how they relate;+ Ability to identify beneficiaries? needs and to match them with appropriate solutions.+ Shares knowledge and experience and provides helpful feedback and advice;+ Excellent communication and interview skills (with groups and individuals);+ Excellent interpersonal skills and is able to negotiate with diplomacy and tact.+ Focuses on results for the client and responds positively to feedback.+ Ability to handle a large volume of work, possibly under time constraints.+ Strong time management and sensitive deadline abilities.+ Remains calm, in control and works well under pressure;+ Excellent report writing skills. *:*Required skills and competencies:* Previous practical experience in similar tasks in environmental research, communication and advocacy *Desired additional skills and competencies* Knowledge of environment issues in Saudi Arabia is an asset *Required Language(s) (at working level)* Fluency in written and spoken in both English and Arabic is required.Qualifications of the Successful Individual Contractor*Min. Academic Education:* Master?s in Communication, Public Relations, Environmental Research, Environmental Sciences, or related fields *Min. years of relevant Work experience:* Minimum 7 years of experience in communication, advocacy and awareness raising* Previous practical experience in similar tasks in environmental research* Knowledge of environment issues in Saudi Arabia is an assetScope of Price Proposal and Schedule of PaymentsAll proposals must be expressed in a lump sum amount. This amount must be ?all-inclusive?. Please note that the terms ?all-inclusive? implies that all costs (professional fees, living allowances, communications, consumables, etc.) that could possibly be incurred are already factored into the final amounts submitted in the proposal. Payments shall be made to the individual contractor upon successful completion and certification by UNDP that services have been satisfactorily performed, based upon the actual number of working days. Payment shall be made as a deliverables-based lump sum payment, to be paid in instalments. The schedule of pa

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