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. Established in 1972, UNEP operates in over 150 countries and employs thousands of professionals dedicated to environmental protection and sustainable development. UNEP's mission is to deliver authoritative, integrated, and coherent science to inform action and guide policy processes addressing interconnected environmental challenges, with a renewed emphasis on solutions and impact. The organization aims to strengthen its scientific capacity and improve processes for generating, synthesizing, and applying robust evidence to drive effective action for environmental protection. The consultancy is located in the Data Analytics, Statistics and Intelligence Section of the Office of Science, which focuses on various functions including data collection, statistical analysis, and the development of environmental indicators.

Job Overview:
The consultancy aims to identify and analyze existing national data sources that can be utilized to develop a pilot list of core gender-sensitive climate change indicators. The consultant will conduct mapping and analysis of these data sources, linking climate change, disasters, and gender, using established frameworks such as the Global Set of Climate Change Statistics and Indicators and the Minimum Set of Gender Indicators. The consultant is expected to provide technical expertise to ensure the quality of the mapping and analysis, working closely with the National Institute of Statistics of Cameroon and other stakeholders. This role is crucial for enhancing the capacity of target countries to produce relevant climate change and disaster-related statistics while considering gender perspectives, ultimately contributing to better adaptation and mitigation policies.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will be responsible for mapping and analyzing data sources on climate change and gender at the national level. This includes focusing on available data sources such as censuses, statistical surveys, administrative records, geospatial data, monitoring systems, scientific research, and citizen-generated data. The consultant will assess the quality, reliability, and consistency of the available data, including the frequency of collection and the level of disaggregation. Effective communication skills are essential, as the consultant will collaborate closely with the national focal point in the National Institute of Statistics of Cameroon and engage with relevant ministries, agencies, and NGOs working on gender issues. The final reports produced by the consultant should provide a comprehensive assessment of the data sources and their applicability to the development of gender-sensitive climate change indicators.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in economics, statistics, demography, sociology, environmental science, data science, information science, or gender studies. A master’s degree in a related field is highly desirable. Additionally, at least 2 years of technical experience in processing, analyzing, and managing 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 collaborating with national statistics institutions on data collection and reporting. Applications from women are strongly encouraged, reflecting UNEP's commitment to gender equality.

Educational Background:
A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as economics, statistics, demography, sociology, environmental science, data science, information science, or gender studies is required for this position. A master’s degree in one of these fields is highly desirable and may enhance the candidate's qualifications, particularly in relation to the technical aspects of the consultancy.

Experience:
The position requires at least 2 years of technical experience in the processing, analysis, and management of national statistics and data. This experience is crucial for ensuring the consultant's ability to effectively map and analyze data sources related to climate change and gender. Candidates with a second-level university degree may have the minimum experience requirement reduced by two years. Experience specifically in environment, climate change, disaster-related, or gender statistics is also required, as well as familiarity with collaborating with national institutions on data collection and reporting.

Languages:
Fluency in both English and French is required for this consultancy, as these are the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communication in these languages to effectively engage with stakeholders and produce reports.

Additional Notes:
The consultancy is expected to last for 5 months and is part-time. The position is home-based, allowing for flexibility in work arrangements. 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 also does not request information regarding applicants' bank accounts.