Technical Expert (Climate Change Adaptation)
Research, analyze and present information on climate change adaptation.
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Overview
Research, analyze and present information on climate change adaptation.
You have:
- Minimum bachelor's degree in science or social sciences in fields relevant to climate change adaptation is required.
- At least 3 years of experience in climate change adaptation or disaster risk reduction is required.
- Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.
- Experience in conducting research and developing substantive documents is desirable.
Result of Service Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources and develops background papers, analysis and/or reports.
Work Location Bonn
Expected duration Starting 1 May for 5 months.
Duties and Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of Programme Management Officer and overall guidance of the Head of the Bonn Office, the consultant will: 1. Conduct in-depth research/review and analysis of issues and trends related to climate change, and present information from diverse sources 2. Support implementation of comprehensive climate and disaster risk management, e.g., draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc. 3. Support consultations and workshops and assist in developing the action plan the organization will use to manage integrated disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation planning.
Qualifications/special skills Academic Qualifications: Minimum bachelor's degree in science or social sciences in fields relevant to climate change adaptation is required. Experience: - At least 3 years of experience in climate change adaptation or disaster risk reduction is required. - Experience in conducting research and developing substantive documents is desirable Language: Fluency in English (both oral and written) 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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to conduct a detailed analysis of climate data? | This question assesses your analytical skills and relevant experience in climate research. | Provide a specific example, detailing your methodology and findings. |
| How would you develop a background paper on disaster risk reduction strategies? | The interviewer is looking for your approach to synthesizing information and producing relevant documents. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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