Ecosystem Restoration Consultant for Mexico

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Overview

Facilitate implementation of Ecosystem Restoration Action Plan in Mexico

You have:

• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in environmental project management
• Demonstrated track-record of multi-stakeholder engagement (government, academia, civil society, and private sector)
• Demonstrated track-record of project concept drafting
• Excellent technical knowledge and understanding of ecosystem conservation and restoration in Mexico
• Fluency in Spanish and English is required
• Advanced University degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in biology, ecosystem conservation, ecology, environmental sciences, natural resource management, or international development

Result of Service 2. Objective. The objective of the Ecosystem Restoration consultancy is to support the implementation of the Action Plan for the Decade on Ecosystem Restoration in Latin America and the Caribbean in Mexico, in collaboration with strategic partners in the country. These activities will include a roadmap for innovative ecosystem restoration investments and financing in the country, at least one project proposal for an ecosystem restoration flagship initiative in Mexico, and communication inputs on ecosystem restoration to be published in UNEP´s social networks.

The process for producing requested outputs and deliverables will entail the following steps and sub-products:

1. Assignment 1: Dissemination of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration and the Regional Action Plan in Mexico - Dissemination of the UN Decade with partners in government, academic institutions, civil society and private sector. - In close coordination with the Regional Office Communications Unit, promote communications on the UN Decade and ensure impactful restoration stories from Mexico by drafting webstories, social media content, and other communications materials.

2. Assignment 2: identification of strategic partners in Mexico that can participate actively in the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration and the implementation of the Regional Action Plan - Identification of at least 10 strategic partners plus target audiences for the implementation of the UN Decade in Mexico. - Organization of webinars and bilateral meetings with potential strategic partners; discussion of engagement modalities and strategic partnerships and agreements. - Agreement on individual work plans with strategic partners targeting ecosystem restoration priorities in Mexico.

3. Assignment 3: Support the organization of virtual High-Level Regional Dialogues on the Action Plan for Ecosystem Restoration in Mexico and LAC - Organize at least 1 Webinar on Ecosystem Restoration in Mexico with the collaboration and participation of federal and subnational governments, civil society, academia and private sector. - Support the UNEP Regional Coordinator for Biodiversity and Ecosystems and the Regional Restoration Coordinator in the organization of a virtual High-Level Regional Dialogue. - Facilitate the engagement of a multistakeholder audience inclusive of Ministries, private sector stakeholders, academia and civil society from Mexico in support of Action 6 of the Regional Action Plan of Latin America and the Caribbean. - Support the organization of meetings with the Working Group on Biodiversity and strategic partners to identify topics and speakers for the high-level dialogue. - Provide inputs to the development of a concept note. - Support the preparation and organization of the high-level dialogue. - Support the preparation of the meeting report and communication materials with key messages from the high-level dialogue.

4. Assignment 4: One project proposal for an ecosystem restoration flagship programme in Mexico developed and introduced to at least 3 potential funding partners. - Support meetings with the Working Group on Biodiversity and strategic partners to identify priorities, opportunities, and approaches for an ecosystem restoration flagship programme in Mexico. - Liaise with relevant partners in Mexico to develop the flagship proposal. - Identify at least 1 Mexican projects on ecosystem restoration which could be replicated in LAC region. - Facilitate meetings and secure participation in events to present the flagship programme to potential funding partners.

3. Outputs / Work Assignments

Output 1 Develop a Work Plan establishing the methodologies and strategies to be followed to achieve the objectives of the consultancy.

Product 1: Work Plan well detailed including the methodologies and strategies that will be used for each assignment

Output 2 Develop communications products (i.e.: webstories, social media content, briefs) to disseminate the UN Decade and Regional Action Plan in Mexico

Product 2: List of communications products with weblinks to disseminate the UN Decade and Regional Action Plan in Mexico.

Output 3 At least 10 organizations (including governmental and non-governmental) from Mexico that play an important role in supporting large-scale restoration are engaged as UN Decade strategic partners and contribute actively towards achieving the ecosystem restoration goals and priorities of the LAC region.

Product 3: List of organizations mobilized inclusive of links to their listing in the UN Decade website.

Output 4 1 high-level regional dialogue with ministries, private sector stakeholders, academia and civil society from Latin America and the Caribbean held as a follow up to the adoption of the Regional Action Plan for Ecosystem Restoration (Action 6 of the Regional Action Plan of Latin America and the Caribbean). Additionally, the organization of at least 1 Webinars on Ecosystem Restoration with Mexico´s counterparts.

Product 4: 1 High-Level Meeting Report indicating participation of stakeholders from Mexico. Additionally, one Report on Mexico´s Webinars.

Output 5 At least one project proposal for an ecosystem restoration flagship programme in Mexico developed and introduced to at least 3 potential international cooperation, national or private funding partners, and presented in at least 2 regional workshops. Identify at least 3 Mexican projects on ecosystem restoration which could be replicated in LAC region.

Product 5: Project Proposal document. Additionally, 1 Report on Mexico´s ecosystem restoration projects with the potential to be replicated in LAC region.

Work Location UNEP Offices, Mexico City, Mexico

Expected duration 6 months

Duties and Responsibilities 1. Purpose.

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 UNEP Latin America and the Caribbean Office (ROLAC), located in Panama City, works closely with the 33 countries of the region and its activities are integrated into the Medium-Term Strategy and the Programme of Work approved by the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA). The Forum of Ministers of Environment of Latin America and the Caribbean (Forum of Ministers) was established in 1982 and is the oldest and most relevant cooperation body for environmental authorities in the region. The Office for Latin America and the Caribbean of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) hosts the Secretary of this forum.

In February 2021, the Action Plan for the Decade on Ecosystem Restoration in Latin America and the Caribbean was approved by regional Ministers of Environment during the XXI Forum of Ministers. The Action Plan seeks to support the implementation of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030) by promoting, accelerating and scaling-up ecosystem restoration in the region. It is a regional-level voluntary effort that focuses on cooperation mechanisms and enabling conditions designed to effectively support countries according to their national needs while promoting synergies and complementarity with existing initiatives.

UNEP is looking for a consultant to act as Ecosystem Restoration Consultant and facilitate the implementation of the Regional Action Plan in Mexico.

The Mexico Ecosystem Restoration Consultant will work at the UNEP Offices, Mexico City, Mexico, and will be supervised by the UNEP Mexico Representative Officer in Mexico City. The consultant will also coordinate closely with UNEP’s Biodiversity and Ecosystems Regional Coordinator for LAC and the UNEP´s Ecosystem Restoration Regional Consultant; both located in Panama City, Panama. Additionally, the Mexico Ecosystem Restoration Consultant will coordinate and communicate with UNEP´s Partnership Coordinator, UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration based in Nairobi.

Qualifications/special skills Academic Qualifications: Advanced University degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in biology, ecosystem conservation, ecology, environmental sciences, natural resource management, international development or management is required. Experience: - Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in environmental project management - Demonstrated track-record of multi-stakeholder engagement (government, academia, civil society, and private sector) - Demonstrated track-record of project concept drafting - Excellent technical knowledge and understanding of ecosystem conservation and restoration in Mexico Language: Fluency in Spanish and English is required.

No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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