Safeguards Specialist

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Result of Service

The main objective of this consultancy is to provide technical assistance for the strengthening of the operation of the Safeguards Information Module (MIS) through the management tools that compose it: MINAM Safeguards Web Portal, MIS Digital Platform and MAC REDD+ Digital Platform, ensuring intercultural, intergenerational and gender approaches in six prioritized Amazonian regions. In addition, this will include developing reports and inputs related to the implementation and reporting of safeguards are part of the MIS. In addition, consultant will provide the following documents related to his/her work: a) Detailed work plan that includes the objectives to be worked on and proposal of the program of the work meetings with the key stakeholders in the prioritized regions. b) Directory of key stakeholders to be consulted in the prioritized regions. c) Summary (including agendas and short meeting reports) of workshops and regional visits. d) Identification and systematization of at least five (5) real cases on REDD+ requirements (reports, complaints, technical-legal consultations, among others) of the citizens of the Amazon regions. These cases will be used for the testing exercise of the REDD+ Citizen Attention Module. e) Report on technical assistance to the key actors in the scope of the prioritized regions. f) Elaboration of the methodology, annotated agenda, presentation (PPT) and systematization of the pilot meetings of the Citizen Attention Module for REDD+ and the REDD+ Safeguards Information Module. g) Mapping of key actors for REDD+ safeguards issues by prioritized region. h) Review and inputs for the safeguard’s sections of the ART-TREES registration and monitoring documents, and inputs as needed for RENAMI, nesting approach and other technical outputs. i) Document with the proposal to update the safeguards web portal. j) Written inputs and systemized information (folder) on safeguards, with a special focus on environmental safeguards, for the updated summary of safeguards information, to be presented to the UNFCCC. k) Written inputs to support the participatory process related to the updating of the summary of safeguards information (methodological proposal, systematization, organization, among others). l) Capacity-building materials for the use and registration of the MIS Digital Platform and MAC REDD+ Digital Platform. m) Final report of achievements, lessons learned, recommendations and other technical assistance with the REDD+ technical team of MINAM and the key actors of the regions visited. For the development of this consultancy, the consultant will be expected to: - Manage tools and platforms for safeguards and citizen attention for REDD+. - Provide training to key implementing actors such as Indigenous Peoples organizations, regional governments, MINAM and other public sector actors, and other key stakeholders. - Organize spaces for participation in the use of the MIS and the MAC, in six prioritized Amazonian regions, carrying out travel to at least two regions per month, between months two and ten of the consultancy (this cost is included as an integral part of the monthly payments to the consultant). - Report on the progress, requirements and inputs related to the management of MINAM's (Ministry of Environment Peru) tools for information on safeguards and citizen attention for REDD+, including providing systematized information for reporting to the UNFCCC, MINAM, UNEP and for ART-TREES and others, as required

Work Location

Ministry of Environment, MINAM offices in Lima, Peru

Expected duration

11 months

Duties and Responsibilities

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. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. The UNEP Latin America and the Caribbean Office (LACO), located in Panama City, Panama 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). Peru has strong national commitments and policies in place on climate and forests. In December 2020, Peru presented its updated NDC report for 2021-2030 in which it increased its commitment of GHG emissions reduction from 30% to 40% against the BAU scenario in 2030, with forests as an important part of the mitigation contribution. Peru’s climate and forest policy is structured around its Framework Law on Climate Change (Law Nº 30754) and its regulation (Supreme Decree Nº 013-2019-MINAM), its National Forests Conservation Programme for the Mitigation of Climate Change (Forests Programme) (Decree Supreme N° 008-2010-MINAM), as well as its National Strategy for Forests and Climate Change (ENBCC) (Supreme Decree Nº 007-2016-MINAM). The Framework Law on Climate Change’s regulation states the Ministry of Environment (MINAM) is the responsible entity to identify and classify REDD+ actions in the framework of the ENBCC; measure LULUCF emissions and emissions reductions; manage and periodically update information on safeguards; manage and distribute REDD+ benefits payments; and design and implement the Citizen Attention Mechanism (MAC). The regulation also establishes the National Registry for Mitigation Measures (RENAMI), which aims to avoid double counting and serves as a tool to keep track of all mitigation measures, whether destined for Peru’s NDC or for international trade. The provisions for the functioning of RENAMI were published for public consultation, the results of which are being analysed. In addition to the aforementioned ENBCC, Peru has also completed the other main elements of REDD+ readiness under the Warsaw Framework. Peru published its first summary of safeguards information in early 2020, covering the period 2012-2019, and has finalized and launched an initial version of its safeguards information system, the Safeguards Information Module (MIS, according to its Spanish acronym). In addition, Peru has developed a Citizen Attention Mechanism (MAC), which is linked with the MIS. Peru will work on piloting the MIS and MAC including at the regional level, as well as collecting, analysing, and reporting information provided by proposing or implementing entities for REDD+ actions. A number of commitments and partnerships have been developed in support of REDD+ implementation in Peru. The Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) is an international cooperation agreement on REDD+, updated in May 2021, with endorsement from the governments of Germany, Norway, UK and the USA. This agreement includes performance finance for REDD+, under ART certification, which requires compliance with The REDD+ Environmental Excellence Standard (TREES). In this line, Peru is committed to updating its JDI’s Phase 2: “Transformation”, by establishing clear annual GHG emissions from deforestation and forest degradation reduction targets to inform resource allocation. Such targets should be the result of a participatory process between national sectors, Amazonian regional governments, and indigenous organizations. Additionally, the JDI addendum confirms Peru is committed to reducing its GHG emissions for compliance with the NDCs by accessing Phase 3: “Contributions for verified emission reductions”, or payment by results, in line with the TREES Standard and considering national circumstances. UNEP, through the UN-REDD Programme, has been supporting the work of Peru on preparation for and implementation of REDD+, including developing the approaches and systems necessary to ensure environmental and social integrity. As part of this process, UNEP is now supporting the implementing and piloting of the MIS and MAC, and meeting safeguards requirements related to ART-TREES. This process will take place with stakeholder engagement, including with Indigenous Peoples and local communities (IPs and LCs) and a gender approach, and will be integrated into the overarching work on nesting approaches with the RENAMI, which includes integrating REDD+ activities and projects into a unified accounting and crediting system, ensuring alignment for emissions accounting and social and environmental safeguards with higher-level jurisdictional systems. This consultancy is part of the strengthening of capacities for safeguards of MINAM and will provide technical assistance for strengthening of the operation of the MIS, through the management tools that compose it: MINAM Safeguards Web Portal, MIS Digital Platform and MAC REDD+ Digital Platform, ensuring intercultural, intergenerational and gender approaches in six prioritized Amazonian regions (Amazonas, Loreto, Huánuco, Madre de Dios, San Martin, and Ucayali). The Consultant will be supervised by the Programme Manager Officer UN-REDD+ Programme for UNEP Latin America and Caribbean Office and will work full-time, 40 hours per week, in the Ministry of Environment, MINAM offices in Lima, Peru. For daily work, the consultant must coordinate with MINAM's Climate Change Mitigation Department.

Qualifications/special skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources, Forestry, Environmental Engineering, Biology or Social Science, or similar (required) - Master’s degree in environmental impact assessment of projects, public management, public administration, or international relations. (desirable). - General experience of at least four (04) years working or providing technical assistance to public sector entities, indigenous peoples organizations, and/or key stakeholders identified in this document (required). - Specific experience of at least two (02) years in the management and/or monitoring of information and/or design and/or implementation of activities related to forest conservation and/or indigenous people (desirable).

Languages

• Fluency in Spanish is required. - Basic knowledge of English desired.

Additional Information

Not available.

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.