Consultant - Strategic Engagement on Soil Health
Descrizione dell'offerta
The mainobjectiveis to strengthen awareness and understanding of soil health,facilitatecross-regional learning and knowledge exchange, amplify local voices and experiences, and promote the adoption of evidence-based practices through targeted high-level sessions, accessible graphical summaries, and concise knowledge products. This includes strategic engagement and event coordination at global fora (AFS, UNCCD, UNFCCC). Co-host side events at COP17 and COP31. The consultant will lead the application, development, and organization of joint sessions in collaboration with partners onidentifiedpriority themes (including rangelands, youth and gender, soilhealthand policy).Co-development of a knowledge product on rangeland health and soil health, building on UNCCD COP16 Decisions. The consultant will lead the technical development and coordination of partner contributions. A webinarseries highlighting the role of healthy soil for the three Rio Conventions and beyond, supporting learning exchanges across theSOILutionscountry teams and beyond, and highlighting practices, policies, and monitoring approaches. The consultant will lead theconceptdesign, coordination of speakers, promotion, and facilitation of webinars. Lead a post-webinar summary report and dissemination. Production of an info note on the key messages to be taken forward at COP17 and COP31 Summary of responsibilities The scope of this assignment is to strengthen awareness and understanding of soil health,facilitatecross-regional learning and knowledge exchange, amplify local voices and experiences, and promote the adoption of evidence-based practices and policies. This will be achieved through strategic engagement at global policy fora, coordination of high-level events, development of targeted knowledge products, and facilitation of learning exchanges among partners and country teams. The consultant will support the Landscape Alliance (CIFOR & ICRAF), in collaboration with GIZ and other strategic partners, in advancing the global soil health agenda through the following activities: Strategic Engagement at Global Policy Fora: Lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of strategic engagement activities at key international events, including coordination of joint side events in collaboration with strategic partners, for exampleattheAfrica Food Systems Forum (AFS), UNCCD, and UNFCCC COP.Identifyopportunities to elevate soil health within global policy discussions, strengthen collaboration with strategic partners, and amplify scientific evidence and country-level experiences. Responsibilities include developing session concepts, coordinating partner contributions, identifying and engaging speakers, andfacilitatingdiscussions to promote knowledge exchange and actionable recommendations Co-development of a Knowledge Product on Rangeland and Soil Health co-produced with partners to be launched at UN COPs. Lead the technical development and coordination of a joint knowledge product highlighting the critical role of healthy soils in sustainablerangelandmanagement, building on relevant decisions from UNCCD. The consultant will coordinate technical contributions from partners, synthesize scientific evidence and policy recommendations, and oversee the development and finalization of the knowledge product.Particular attentionwill be given to highlighting approaches for monitoring rangeland and soil health, addressing land degradation, and promoting sustainable rangeland management. Webinar Series on Soil Health and the Rio Conventions. Conceptualize, coordinate, andfacilitatea webinarseries highlighting thecentral roleof healthy soils in achieving theobjectivesof the three Rio Conventions (UNCCD, UNFCCC, and CBD) and beyond. The series will promote cross-regional learning amongSOILutionscountry teams and partners,showcasinginnovative soil health practices, enabling policies, monitoring approaches, and country-level experiences. The consultant will lead the development ofwebinarconcepts, coordinate speakers and partner participation, supportpromotionand outreach, andfacilitatewebinardiscussions. The consultant will also synthesize key insights and lessons learned to support broaderknowledgedissemination. Development of Key Policy and Advocacy Messages for UNFCCC, UNCCD COPs. Develop a concise information note synthesizing key scientific evidence, country experiences, and lessons learned to inform soil health discussions. The consultant will work with partners toidentifypriority messages, policy recommendations, and opportunities to better integrate soil health into global commitments on climate action, land restoration, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable food systems. Deliverables/Outputs Strategic Engagement at Global Policy Fora,run-of-showforSoil Health Dayat UNFCCC and side events Payment due date 30 November2026 Fees 7,000 Euro Deliverables/Outputs Development of Key Policy and Advocacy Messages for UNFCCCandUNCCD COPs promoting healthy soil Payment due date 20 December2026 Fees 2,600 Euro Deliverables/Outputs Webinar Series on Soil Health and the Rio Conventions,webinarrun-of-show Payment due date 30 January 2027 Fees 5,000 Euro Originally posted on Himalayas
Dettagli
- Azienda: CIFOR-ICRAF
- Sede: Remoto
- Tipo di contratto: Tempo pieno
- Fonte: himalayas
- Valido fino al: 15 novembre 2026
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