Overview
Consultant to carry out tasks in communication, knowledge production, capacity development, water and gender events, and ad-hoc support within the framework of the UNESCO and the Italian Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the UNESCO “World Water Assessment Programme – WWAP”.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out WWAP social media communication activities to ensure visibility of WWAP activities and publications, and to grow the follower base.
- Support water and gender communication for WWAP-related work in GEF MedProgramme CP 2.1 and CMDA Mekong Delta Aquifer project.
- Maintain visibility of WWAP activities and publications in the field of water and gender related to WWAP support to GEF projects.
- Support in reporting project implementation and related events to inform donors, colleagues and provide input to generic communication materials.
- Support the development and update of content for the WWAP water and gender website.
- Draft WWAP water and gender GEF project result articles for the UNESCO website and other communication purposes.
- Provide assistance in the development of GEF project-related publication materials through knowledge-based inputs and revision.
- Support the WWAP Water and gender capacity development programme, notably in the revision and development of training materials.
- Support the preparation of gender and water events related to GEF projects supported by WWAP, both online and in-person.
- Carry out ad-hoc activities linked to the preparation of relevant documents, speeches, presentations, reporting and gender mainstreaming of publications.
- Maintain and update water and gender database of trainings, events and publications; assist in the reporting of the water and gender component.
Required Experience
- At least 5 years of experience, preferably in the fields of freshwater and gender-related activities with focus on gender-responsive indicators.
- Experience in capacity development activities in topics of water and gender equality, social inclusion and disaggregated water data.
Qualifications
University master’s degree in a relevant field e.g. environment, hydrology, or related natural sciences; social sciences.
