Senegal - CSO Need assessment and training Consultant

Scope of Work

In collaboration with the, Senior Progamme Associate, coordinator of the project, the consultant will:

• Engage with CSOs and non-state actors at all stages of the process of assessing their needs on issues related to climate change, climate negotiations and the environment
• Develop a document to assess the level of knowledge of CSOs and training needs
• Collaborate with the project coordinator in the drafting of work tools for the need’s assessment
• Establish a categorization of CSOs according to the level of knowledge of the project themes
• Design training tools for learners
• Facilitate at least 3 face-to-face training sessions to CSOs
• Ensure the link between the CSOs participating in the project and the coordination of the project
• To a lesser extent provide logistical support in the organization of face-to-face training sessions
• Develop training programs and define the duration based on available resources
• Facilitate collaboration between CSOs in Senegal and the project coordinator

Qualifications/Experience/Expertise

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Climate Change, Energy, Environmental science, social science, management of organization, knowledge management or other relevant disciplines.

Experience

• Preferably 5 years of relevant experience in designing and training adults;
• At least 5 years of program experience with CSO in the country. S/he is expected to be technically competent knowledge assessment, climate change issues, environmental issues;
• CSO level assessment experience;
• A minimum of 5 years’ professional experience in need assessment work and training activities;
• A clear understanding of Climate Change mitigation and adaptation concepts, climate finance, CSO roles in the climate negotiation, political and diplomatically aspect of climate change at the national regional and international level;
• Holds managerial responsibilities and diplomacy to deal with CSO;
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and working on inter-institutional programme;
• Excellent written and verbal English and French communication skills is a must;
• Demonstrated experience in training of trainer (ToT) approach and tools;
• Demonstrate knowledge in keys thematic on discussion for the Conference of Parties (CoP).

Functional

• Strong analytical, writing and presentation skills;  
• Good background in Senegal’s climate change issues and response strategies and related programme development;
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills;
• Proven capability to meet deadlines and work under pressure;
• Understanding of climate finance in Senegal;
• Excellent organizational and management understanding with CSO and non-state actors;
• Experience in undertaking/leading functional research (e.g. baseline, mid, end evaluations) in Senegal;
• Excellent facilitation and capacity building skills.

Corporate

• Excellent ability to leverage diversity as an asset in collaboration across divisions and in multi-disciplinary and culturally diverse teams;
• Strong commitment to GGGIs organizational values, and excellent ability to advocate organizational values and accountability within and outside the organization;
• Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements; 
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and synthetically across fields and topics;
• Open to change and flexible in a fast-paced environment;
• Always pursues continuous improvements;
• Demonstrated commitment to GGGI’s core values;
• Demonstrated ability to work in team environments and cultivate productive partnerships across a diversity of stakeholders to achieve organizational goals;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret government, multilateral and organization rules and regulations;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with all levels of staff and partners from diverse cultural backgrounds;
• Capability to develop and implement effective strategies and tactics for accomplishing assigned duties;
• Strong ability to work independently and/or remotely, while maintaining productivity.

Documents to be submitted

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• Proposed work plan (two pages), indicating applicant’s understanding of the ToR; approach to the assignment; the indicative timeline to achieve deliverables. 

Additional Information

• Date to close is Korean Standard Time (KST). Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Only CV´s in English will be reviewed.
• Contract duration will be 4 months.
• Contract value is up to USD 6,500 (depending on credentials)

Child protection – GGGI is committed to child protection, irrespective of whether any specific area of work involves direct contact with children. GGGI’s Child Protection Policy is written in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child.