Stakeholder and Partnership Consultant

LocationPanama City, Panamá

SetupOn-site

Posted1w ago

Communications & Marketing

Quick answer

UNEP - United Nations Environment Programme is hiring a CON level Stakeholder and Partnership Consultant in Panama City, Panamá, to support the Ministry of the Environment and UNEP in implementing a Green Climate Fund project aimed at enhancing Panama's National Adaptation Plan. The role involves fostering strategic partnerships, engaging stakeholders, and developing actionable strategies to improve multi-sectoral governance and stakeholder engagement. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Role: Stakeholder and Partnership Consultant
Organization: UNEP - United Nations Environment Programme
Location: Panama City, Panamá
Work setup: On-site
Category: Communications & Marketing

The role

The Stakeholder and Partnership Consultant will support the Ministry of the Environment and UNEP in implementing a Green Climate Fund project aimed at enhancing Panama's National Adaptation Plan. This role involves fostering strategic partnerships, engaging stakeholders, and developing actionable strategies to improve multi-sectoral governance and stakeholder engagement.

What you'll do

Collaborate in the coordination of synergies with multiple key actors within the project’s activities
Maintain communication channels among the NDA, the Implementing entity, UNEP, and the PMU
Provide technical input on potential partnership platforms and ensure the technical quality of the project outputs
Identify gaps in existing partnerships for Project implementation and propose strategies to reduce those gaps
Identify new and innovative stakeholders to contribute to the country’s ownership
Provide technical support for the development and dissemination of adaptation policy briefs tailored to key stakeholder groups

What it takes

Bachelor’s degree in social studies, international studies relation, sustainable development, environmental studies, sociology, anthropology, or a closely related field
Master’s degree in development studies, international policy, international cooperation, sustainable development, climate change, social science, or a related field
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience working in social policies, climate change, social assessments and safeguards, stakeholder engagement, sustainable development and/or intersectional approaches to environmental and social governances
Demonstrated experience and understanding in climate change adaptation, policies, and programs and the links between sustainable development and social issues
Experience in the development and/or implementation of a communication strategy related to climate change in Panama
Experience in the design, organization and logistics of appointments, meetings, workshops, and trainings of project activities related to adaptation to climate change in Panama

What you'll bring

Stakeholder analysis and mapping techniquesStakeholder engagement skillsBuilding and maintaining effective relationships with diverse stakeholdersGovernment settings/functions knowledgeInitiativetact

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Panama City, Panamá.

What is the compensation for this position?

The compensation for this position is not specified.

What are the key qualifications required for this position?

The key qualifications required include a Bachelor’s degree in social studies, international studies relation, sustainable development, environmental studies, sociology, anthropology, or a closely related field, and at least 2 years of relevant experience working in social policies, climate change, social assessments and safeguards, stakeholder engagement, sustainable development and/or intersectional approaches to environmental and social governances.

How can I apply for this position?

You can apply for this position by clicking the 'Apply' button on the job posting.

Is this position remote?

This is an in-office position located in Panama City, Panamá.

How to apply

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