Consultant for Gender-Sensitive Climate Change Indicators

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda and promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system. UNEP serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment, with a mission to deliver integrated and coherent science to inform action and guide policy processes addressing interconnected environmental challenges. Established in 1972, UNEP has a significant presence worldwide, operating in over 150 countries and employing thousands of professionals dedicated to environmental protection and sustainable development. The organization focuses on strengthening scientific capacity and improving processes for generating and applying robust evidence to drive effective action for environmental protection, particularly through its Office of Science, which is responsible for various functions including data collection, analysis, and the development of environmental indicators.

Job Overview:
The consultancy aims to review and analyze available environmental data sources and environmental economic accounts relevant to climate change and natural disaster statistics, with a specific focus on gender-relevant variables. The consultant will work on developing a pilot list of core gender-sensitive climate change indicators, which will be informed by internationally agreed statistical frameworks. This role is crucial for enhancing the capacity of selected countries to produce climate change and disaster-related statistics while considering a gender perspective. The consultant will collaborate closely with national stakeholders, including the National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE), to ensure that the work aligns with national priorities and ongoing initiatives. The position requires a strong analytical background and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders to facilitate data mapping and discussions related to gender-sensitive climate change indicators.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will be responsible for conducting a comprehensive mapping and analysis of data sources on climate change and gender at the national level. This includes reviewing existing environmental economic accounting frameworks and identifying relevant datasets for climate change and natural disaster statistics. The consultant will assess the potential for integrating gender-related variables into these datasets and identify surveys and administrative records that contain gender-relevant information. The role requires collaboration with national focal points and relevant ministries, as well as contributing technical inputs to national discussions and workshops related to data mapping. The consultant will prepare materials and background analysis for national data mapping workshops organized under the project, ensuring effective communication and coordination with various stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in economics, statistics, sociology, environmental science, data science, information science, gender studies, or a related field. A master’s degree in a relevant field is highly desirable. Additionally, at least 2 years of technical experience working with national statistics and data is required. Candidates with a second-level university degree may have the minimum years of relevant experience reduced by two years. Experience in environment, climate change, disaster-related, or gender statistics is essential, along with a background in working with national statistical offices on data collection and reporting.

Educational Background:
A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as economics, statistics, sociology, environmental science, data science, information science, or gender studies is required for this position. A master’s degree in a related field is highly desirable and may enhance a candidate's qualifications for the role.

Experience:
The position requires at least 2 years of technical experience working with national statistics and data. This experience is crucial for understanding the complexities of environmental data and its relation to gender issues. Candidates with a second-level university degree may have the minimum years of relevant experience reduced by two years, making it accessible for those with advanced degrees. Experience specifically in environment, climate change, disaster-related, or gender statistics is required, as well as familiarity with national statistical offices and their data collection and reporting processes.

Languages:
Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required for this consultancy, as it is one of the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Additionally, fluency in Spanish (both oral and written) is also required, which will facilitate communication and collaboration with stakeholders in Spanish-speaking regions. Knowledge of French is beneficial but not mandatory for this position.

Additional Notes:
The consultancy is expected to last for 5 months and is part-time. It is important to note that the United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including application, interview, or training. The organization does not request information regarding applicants' bank accounts, ensuring a transparent and fair recruitment process.