Consultant in support to the Panel "Our Humanature pathways" UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Parent Sector : Natural Sciences Sector (SC) Duty Station: Paris Classification of duty station: \[\[filter12\]\] Standard Duration of Assignement : \[\[filter13\]\] Job Family: Natural Sciences Type of contract : Non Staff Duration of contract : From 1 to 6 months Recruitment open to : External candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 18-AVR-2022 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- The United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed 2021–2030 as the Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration is a rallying call for the protection and revival of ecosystems all around the world, for the benefit of people and nature. It aims to halt the degradation of ecosystems and restore them to achieve global goals. The UN Decade positions the restoration as a major nature-based solution towards meeting a wide range of global development goals and national priorities. Within the UN Decade, UNESCO leads on the creation of the ‘Our Humanature Pathway’ as UN Decade Collaborating Agency jointly with FAO, UNEP, and potentially other UN Decade partners. The Panel will bring together thought leaders, leading cultural voices, environmental activists, Indigenous Peoples, experts, Youth and opinion-makers for a period of two years (2022-2024) providing a platform for discussions addressing core questions on humanity’s role in establishing a healthy and harmonic relationship with nature –i.e. looking into ‘alternative stories’ of humanity. The Panel aims at supporting the UN Decade and the global #GenerationRestoration movement by addressing the “big questions” about what steps are required for a real transformational change towards the restoration not only of the ecosystems but also restoring the broken relationship between human societies with nature. It will thereby inspire, advise and amplify the narrative for a global ecosystem restoration movement for 2021-2030 and beyond. The 50th anniversary celebration of the Stockholm Conference in 2022 which was the milestone for Sustainable development principle could be important occasion to launch the Panel. DESCRIPTION OF TASKS -------------------- \- Programme support: Contribute and participate in the programming, planning, implementation and monitoring of the daily activities of the MAB Secretariat related to UNESCO’s contribution to the UN Decade of Ecosystem Restoration \- Intersectoral support: coordinate and provide inputs for UNESCO’s informal intersectoral UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration working group (key issues and priority thematics sectors contributions, organization of meetings, reports, follow-up, prepare working documents etc.) \- Fund raising: Elaborating concept notes/project documents and/or respond to call of proposals to secure financial support to the Panel \- Prepare the 2022-2023 working plan for the Panel: meetings, holding of public events, conferences, and workshops; calendar of key reports highlighting progress and major recommendations as well as to shed light on its reflections through media documentation. \- Support the daily work of the Panel: support the deliverables through preparatory notes; organizing meetings, drafting reports, drafting correspondence, compiling data, conducting bibliographic research, preparing working documents, organize travels/missions as appropriate etc.… \- Communication: provide inputs/prepare presentations, speeches, update the UN Decade dedicated webpage, provide content to web releases and other outreach and communication materials related to the UNESCO contribution to the UN Decade including the Panel work \- Supporting the organisation of and pre / post event communications for the launch of the Panel during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Stockholm Conference in June 2022 and other various relevant events such as the IUCN Congress of African Protected Areas, UN Biodiversity Conference (Convention of Biological Diversity COP 15), International Day of Biosphere Reserves (3 November 2022). Long Description ---------------- Long Description ---------------- **COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)** ------------------------------------ Accountability (C) Communication (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) Professionalism (C) **-** ----- For detailed information, please consult the [UNESCO Competency Framework](https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/competency_framework_e.pdf). **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** --------------------------- \- Academic Qualifications: The consultant should have a Master’s degree in Environmental Humanities (combining Environmental & Social sciences) economics, development studies, political sciences, or a related field. \- Skills: The consultant should have excellent analytical skills, excellent English language writing skills, reporting and communication skills, be computer literate in standard software applications; be able to work independently; have good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment teamwork \- Experience: The consultant is required to have at least five (5) years of professional experience in interdisciplinary matters and sustainable development issues; proven experience in fund raising and project design, management & monitoring \- Experience with setting communication campaigns with press and social media specialized \- Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this consulting position, fluency in oral and written English is required. **BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS** ----------------------------- **Rename the “BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS****”** **title to “APPLICATION PROCESS****”****, and use additional sections if required to add other relevant information.** **Otherwise you can delete this section.** COMPENSATION DATA ----------------- Monthly income of USD 5,000 USD so a total of USD 30,000 for a six-month contract. **SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS** ------------------------------------- Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the [UNESCO careers website.](https://careers.unesco.org/careersection/2/joblist.ftl) No modifications can be made to the application submitted. The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview. UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates. Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided. **Footer** ---------- UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity. UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution, as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States ([last update here](https://en.unesco.org/careers/geographicaldistribution)) are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts. UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.