CTCN Gender & Indigenous Peoples Consultant

Result of Service Through the work of the consultant, the CTCN Gender Policy and Action Plan 2019-2022 will be further implemented and updated in alignment with the next CTCN Programme of Work (2023-2026), including supporting the Gender-Just Climate Solutions Programme, knowledge sharing activities, and development of project and funding proposals. Likewise, technology collaboration with indigenous peoples’ and local community organisations will be strengthened and the constituency’s Advisory Board representative will be introduced to CTCN mandates and services as well as Advisory Board guidelines so that they may productively contribute to Advisory Board meetings.

Work Location Copenhagen

Expected duration 4 months of work over a 4 month period, starting March 15 and ending on July 15, 2022

Duties and Responsibilities The Climate Technology Centre & Network (CTCN) promotes the accelerated transfer of environmentally sound technologies for low-carbon and climate resilient development at the request of developing countries. Among its key services, the Centre provides tailored technology solutions, capacity building and knowledge sharing. As part of its service delivery, the CTCN mandate from Decision 2/CP.17 states that the CTCN is to facilitate the preparation and implementation of technology projects and strategies taking into account gender considerations to support action on mitigation and adaptation. In 2019 the CTCN developed its Gender Policy and Action Plan (2019-2022) to guide gender mainstreaming of operations. Likewise, the Technology framework under Article 10, paragraph 4, of the Paris Agreement designates that the CTCN should support technology transfer with consideration of gender as well as indigenous capacity building and knowledge sharing. In response to this guidance, COP26 designated three new seats on the CTCN Advisory Board to the UNFCCC constituencies of indigenous peoples’ organisations, women and gender, and youth.

The consultant is expected to support the CTCN in implementing and updating its Gender Policy and Action Plan which will be presented to the Advisory Board in the fall of 2021. She/He will also support engagement and collaboration with the indigenous peoples’ constituency and local communities to develop and disseminate relevant indigenous technology information.

Qualifications/special skills Skills: - Excellent analytical skills, balances analysing issues and problems systematically, uses an evidence-based approach. - Excellent communication skills, written and spoken. Ability to ask clarifying questions, exhibiting interest in two-way communication; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. - Works collaboratively with internal and external partners to achieve organizational goals; demonstrates initiative in problem-solving, solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; able to work in multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment, working with transparency and building trust and confidence with colleagues and staff members. Academic Qualifications: - A University degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) in environmental studies, law, engineering, international development, gender studies, social sciences or other relevant field. Experience: - Knowledge of gender and gender mainstreaming concepts is required - Knowledge of indigenous peoples and local community issues as they pertain to climate change is required - Knowledge of climate change issues from an international perspective is required - Experience working in an international organization is required Language: - For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Fluency and/or working knowledge of another official UN language is considered an asset

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