- Country: San Jose, USA
- No of vacancies: N/A
- Salary: N/A
- Organization: UNDP
- Gender: Both
- Deadline: 2024-01-13
Scope of work
1. Be part of the social team of the REDD+ PBR Project and support the actions carried out in Output 1 of the same, emphasizing activity 1.1, for which you must carry out information collection actions, contact with key actors, preparation of tours and workshops, systematization of meetings, workshops, consultations, among other aspects.
2. Support the development and management of information that allows highlighting and evidencing actions related to compliance with safeguards and operational policies for the Costa Rica REDD+ Strategy, with which safeguards and stakeholder participation plans can be built or updated, gender, indigenous peoples, communication, among other tools that the REDD+ PBR Project is working on, in coordination with the REDD+ Secretariat.
3. Assist in the implementation of a strategy for the participation of key REDD+ actors in the fulfillment of the National REDD+ Strategy, both at the local level (planning or geographic regions) and nationally (support field activities, workshops, regional events and socialization).
4. Assist in the construction of Forest and Territorial Environmental Plans (PAFT) in indigenous territories and in the preparation of field workshops for the generation of reports and compliance with the roadmap proposed by each of them, in coordination with the indigenous specialist of the project. At the time, promote actions that tend to disseminate the PAFT and towards implementation.
5. Support the planning and implementation of training activities programmed by the Project, with a special focus on monitoring the concrete impact of these activities on compliance with the REDD+ PBR Project Prodoc and the country’s REDD+ Strategy.
6. Assist in the planning and systematization of activities aimed at the participation and approval of Indigenous Peoples in the REDD+ PBR Project processes, framed in the actions already coordinated with the REDD+ Secretariat.
7. Prepare and present monthly and quarterly reports on the project’s achievements, along with other reports requested by the REDD+ Project coordination, with the appropriate support that demonstrates compliance with the activities, as well as in the annual planning processes of the Project. and UNDP.
The incumbent performs other functions within his/her functional profile that are considered necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
As part of the UNDP, the person hired must promote, in the development of their tasks and responsibilities, the promotion of Human Rights, gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls, as well as the pursuit of compliance with the Development Goals. Sustainable and the 2030 Agenda.
Institutional Agreement
A person who works full time is required to develop the activities of the REDD+ PBR Project, jointly with the National REDD+ Secretariat, in order to achieve the expected results. The hired person will work under the supervision of the Project Coordination. She must coordinate the work she does with the person who plays the role of senior specialist of the social team and the specialist in indigenous peoples of the Project. The evaluation of the performance of the person who assumes this position will be carried out based on all the activities and competencies described in these TORs, with full compliance with the functions and competencies being essential to obtain a satisfactory performance evaluation.
Skills
Essentials
| Achieve Results: | LEVEL 1: Demonstrate a focus on achieving quality and impact results and continuous improvement. |
| Think Innovatively: | LEVEL 1: Look beyond conventional approaches and established methods |
| Learn Continuously: | LEVEL 1: Actively seek learning opportunities and professional and personal self-development |
| Adapt with Agility: | LEVEL 1: Be flexible in managing change and adopting new ideas, approaches and ways of working |
| Act with Determination: | LEVEL 1: Pursue everything with motivation and determination |
| Participate and Associate: | LEVEL 1: Act in a way that demonstrates empathy and emotional intelligence, showing consideration for the needs and feelings of others, with extensive capacity for group work. |
| Facilitate Diversity and Inclusion: | LEVEL 1: Treat all people with respect, consider ethical implications, and respond sensitively to all differences between people |
Transversal and Technical Competencies
| Thematic Area | Name | Definition |
| Business management and strategy | Negotiation and Influence | Ability to reach an understanding, persuade others, resolve points of difference, gain advantage in the outcome of dialogue, negotiate mutually acceptable solutions through compromise and creating win-win situations |
| Business development | Design
of Collective Intelligence |
Ability to bring together diverse groups of people, data, information or ideas, and technology to design services or solutions |
| Business management | Association Management | Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with broad networks of stakeholders, governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies |
| Agenda 2030: People | Gender | Incorporation of the gender perspective |
| Agenda 2030: Peace | Governance | Indigenous villages |
NPSA Successful Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Academic Requirements
• Complete secondary school (high school high school).
• University studies (University Baccalaureate) in Sociology, Sustainable Development, Economics, Social and Economic Planning, Environmental Sciences, Cooperation, or areas related to the subject of this contract will be considered favorably, but is not a requirement.
Minimum Years of Relevant Experience
• Minimum 7 years (with a high school diploma) or 4 years (with a university bachelor’s degree) of experience in assisting cooperation projects in the public and private sectors. Experience working with multidisciplinary groups and in field work.
Required skills
• With high motivation and a lot of initiative.
• Able to work towards objectives, and organize and prioritize work to meet needs and deadlines, without requiring constant supervision to achieve expected results.
• Experience working in pressured environments and emergency situations.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills; excellent interpersonal relationships; bargaining power; excellent management and facilitation skills.
• Ability to organize and use time efficiently and effectively.
• Self-motivation and ability to motivate interested parties.
• Results-oriented.
• Be proactive.
• Flexible and willing to travel outside the metropolitan area when necessary.
• Ability to work in a team environment and exercise tact and discretion in relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge in the use of the Internet and electronic tools.
• Immediate availability.
• Residing in Costa Rica.
• Have Costa Rican nationality and/or a work permit in Costa Rica.
Desired Skills additional to the competencies mentioned in the Competencies section
• Highly desirable University Baccalaureate in Sociology, Sustainable Development, Economics, Social and Economic Planning, Environmental Sciences, Cooperation, or areas related to the subject of this hiring.
• Highly desirable experience working in rural areas with actors at different levels, including producer unions, local governments, indigenous or rural towns and communities, and other institutional and organizational actors.
• Experience and capabilities for intercultural dialogue with indigenous peoples are highly desirable.
• Have a B1 driver’s license or another that allows you to drive light cars.
• Desirable: have previous experience with the United Nations or international cooperation organizations.
• Desirable knowledge of Human Rights, gender equality and empowerment of women and girls, and the 2030 agenda for sustainable development.
Required Language(s)
• Fluency in Spanish and working knowledge of English.
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