INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT – NATIONAL ADAPTATION STRATEGY

Requirements:

   - Masters degree in environment protection or management, economics, development, or a closely
     related field
   - 5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in implications of climate change
     on development, finance, environment and other relevant fields is critical
   - Profound knowledge of the issues in adaptation to climate change and development
   - Experience in the policy development process associated with environment, climate change and
     sustainable development an asset
   - Proven successful accomplishment of similar assignments -
   - Knowledge and understanding of the UNFCCC and KP requirements
   - Demonstrated experience in project development, implementation or management
   - Knowledge on mainstreaming gender equality in environment
   - Excellent and proven experience in dealing with national government partners
   - Pro-active, independent and responsible personality
   - Experience in drafting strategic documents
   - Experience in  the policy development process associated with environment, climate change and      
     sustainable development
   - Experience of work in countries of the region would be an asset.
   - Fluency in written and spoken English

Responsibilities:

   - Conduct desk review of all relevant documents for background information and initial situational
     analysis.
   - Review best international practices on development of climate resilient development /climate
     change adaptation strategies and outline possible options for Kosovo.
   - Identify additional national expertise needed and provide inputs for Terms of Reference.
   - Establish the work of the inter-ministerial working group
   - Conduct up to four missions to Kosovo.  

Deadline: 07 Januari 2013

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