SNV Netherlands Development Organisation

SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation that makes a lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty by helping them raise incomes and access basic services. We aim for premium quality and focus on only three sectors: agriculture, energy and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). With a long-term, local presence in over 25 countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America, we know how governments work and how relationships are built. Implementing our mission exclusively through project financing requires us to work efficiently and invest in operational excellence every day. Our team of more than 1,300 staff is the backbone of SNV.

Project Background

The impacts of climate change and variability are becoming more evident with increased incidences of droughts, cyclones, floods, hailstorms and heat waves. Climate change is one of the biggest threats facing the global economy with developing countries like Zimbabwe being more vulnerable due to their low adaptive capacities, limited climate knowledge and over-reliance on climate sensitive sectors like Agriculture, Water and Forestry. Tackling this climate change challenge requires new ways of thinking, new approaches to development and new partnerships across nations, sectors and societies.

Zimbabwe joined other countries in addressing the climate change challenge. The country signed and ratified the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and its Paris Agreement. The institutional framework for climate change management in the country is being strengthened and several dedicated climate-related policies, strategies and action plans have been developed including the National Climate Policy, National Climate Change Response Strategy, Low Emission Development Strategy, National Climate Change Learning Strategy (NCCLS) and the National Adaptation Plan, among many others.

In the Revised Nationally Determined Contribution communicated to UNFCCC, Zimbabwe committed to a conditional 40% emission-reduction target by 2030. This NDC makes progress towards an economy-wide NDC as it includes the Energy, Waste, Industrial Processes and Product Use (IPPU) and the Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land-Use (AFOLU) Sectors. In addition, the revised NDC presents adaptation action in response to the country’s high vulnerability to climate change impacts. The Government went on to develop a National Adaptation Plan which aims to enhance the country’s capacity to plan, integrate, implement, monitor and evaluate adaptation programs, projects and activities.

In complementing Government’s efforts towards climate change management, the SNV Netherlands Development Organisation, received support from the NDC Partnership Action Fund to implement a project focused on amplifying the role of youth, women, and people with disabilities in implementing Zimbabwe's Revised Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), National Adaptation Plan (NAP) and other climate-related policies and strategies. The project will support the implementation of climate actions that contribute to Zimbabwe meeting its climate change commitments by 2030, while also addressing gender inequalities exacerbated by climate change.

It is against this background that SNV Netherlands Development Organisation in partnership with the Climate Change Management Department in the Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife seeks the services of a consultant to provide technical support to youth, women, and people with disabilities in Zimbabwe to roll out the Climate Change Gender Action Plan, NDC, NAP, NCCLS, National Youth Policy, among other key climate-related policies and strategies.

Detailed information can be found on Request for Proposal - Climate Change Expert Consultancy and Terms of Reference Climate Change Expert

The incumbent should have an Advanced Degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management, Geography, Public Policy, Climate Change or related field. The incumbent should meet the following minimum criteria:

• At least 5 years’ experience in a climate-related field
• Strong background in climate change management, with expertise in youth, women, and disability-inclusive approaches.
• Demonstrated experience in knowledge management, developing knowledge materials, and delivering training.
• Familiarity with gender-responsive approaches and their application in climate change projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Skills in facilitation and coordination, including multi-stakeholder consultation, with strong communication and inter-personal skills.
• Demonstrated strong leadership, effective management skills, good coordination ability and team working spirit.
• Ability to co-facilitate training sessions and engage in awareness campaigns effectively.
• Open to Zimbabwean nationals with experience working in Zimbabwe or in similar context is desirable to apply.

Prospective bidders to fill in the bidder profile below

Bidder Profile

Prospective bidders should send their proposals  no later than 7 January 2024 at 23:59.

The technical and financial proposal should be sent separately through email; [email protected] 

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