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Consultancy: Supporting the Department of Environment, the First Vice President’s Office, Zanzibar, to Prepare a Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessment for Pemba Island
March – September 2024

About the NAP Global Network

The National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Global Network is an initiative focused on accelerating adaptation planning and action in developing countries. The NAP Global Network strives to achieve this goal by a) enhancing national-level action through short- and longer-term technical support on adaptation planning; b) facilitating South–South peer learning and exchange; and c) generating, synthesizing, and sharing knowledge on NAP processes. Established in 2014, the NAP Global Network connects more than 2,500 participants from 170 countries involved in developing and implementing National Adaptation Plans. Financial support for the Network has been provided by Austria, Canada, Germany, Ireland, and the United States. The Secretariat is hosted by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD).

The NAP Global Network delivers support through a mechanism called the Country Support Hub, which provides expert advice and technical support on specific issues related to the NAP process or its implementation. The Government of Ireland has provided funding to allow the NAP Global Network to deliver support to the Government of Suriname to develop a NAP costing methodology, equipping the teams advancing Suriname’s NAP process with a tool to cost priority adaptation actions in their NAP.

Background
Zanzibar is an integral part of the United Republic of Tanzania. Zanzibar consists of two main islands, Unguja and Pemba, along with more than 50 other smaller islands. Pemba Island is particularly vulnerable to sea level rise, which is exacerbated by storm surges and high tides; and at risk of the impacts of climate change that include flooding, loss of low-lying areas, coastal erosion, saltwater intrusion and inundation; and increased salinity of water supplies. Various sectors are at risk, including human settlements, agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture, infrastructure, transport, and water resources, coastal zone and the blue economy, and tourism. It is estimated that about 30% of Zanzibar coastal areas lie below 5 metres above sea level. The climate risks and vulnerabilities of Pemba Island have not been studied in detail.
Zanzibar’s adaptation actions are guided by the country’s NAP process that is coordinated by the Vice President’s Office – Division of Environment of the United Republic of Tanzania’s. The NAP process focuses on integrating information on climate impacts and vulnerabilities into decision-making processes, aligning priorities with the updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), developing adaptation programmes that support the national priorities, and facilitating strategic access to climate finance.

Purpose and objectives of the consultancy
The purpose of the assignment is to assist the Department of Environment, the First Vice President’s Office of Government of Zanzibar, to conduct a Climate Vulnerability and Risk Assessment for the entire Pemba Island.

The consultant will work closely with an official from the Zanzibar Department of Environment, who will be assigned to mirror and support the work of the consultant, with the aim of improving the local capacity in undertaking CVRAs.

Overview of the activities and deliverables

Production and finalization of the CVRA will include the development of an appropriate methodology that integrates a gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) approach, and training and capacity-building workshops, focusing on the methodology and tools required to support data collection and analysis for the CVRAs.
The methodology must include factors related to the existing and projected frequency and severity of climate change, and the existing and potential extent of damage and losses from the events. It should also be designed to provide the geographic range of vulnerability for priority sectors, and highlight potentially impacted citizens, sectors (e.g., agriculture, energy, tourism) or systems (both human and natural, e.g. water supply system, food system).
The background research and CVRA should be approached from a gender-responsive perspective by factoring in gender issues at all levels of information gathering and analysis.
The workshops and data collection will be carried out on Pemba Island, where the consultant will work closely with the Department of Environment.
The Consultant will support the Department of Environment, First Vice President’s Office by undertaking the following activities to produce the required deliverables.

Required qualifications:

  1. Master’s degree in a relevant field.
  2. Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in climate change adaptation in Zanzibar or the East African region.
  3. Prior experience working with governments in the East African region, with a preference for experience in Zanzibar.
  4. Specific knowledge of and experience with climate vulnerability and risk assessments.
  5. Experience working on NAP processes; adaptation governance, policy, and planning; and/or Nationally Determined Contributions an asset.
  6. Strong research, analysis, and writing skills.
  7. Fluency in English (spoken and written).

Application process
To apply for this assignment, please submit a statement of interest (1 page max), CV (4 pages max) and financial proposal to info@napglobalnetwork.org, specifically mentioning in the subject ‘CVRA Consultancy in Zanzibar’. In your application, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria outlined above.

Application deadline: April 22nd, 2024

Start date: May 1st, 2024

Location: Zanzibar

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Climate Change Vulnerability and Livelihood Assessment Specialist

Vulnerability and livelihood assessment for Sarteneja and Chunox Village, Belize C.A.

About the NAP Global Network

The National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Global Network is a multi-funder initiative that was created in 2014 to support developing countries in advancing their NAP processes and help accelerate adaptation efforts around the world. Financial support for the network has been provided by Austria, Canada, Germany, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The Secretariat is hosted by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD).

Background information:
Belize, a small island developing state is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change owing to its low coastal region (below the high tide mark), the rapid economic development in the coastal region and population increase. The fisheries sector and coastal zone areas of Belize, which contribute significantly to the national economy, regarding food security and providing valuable tourism opportunities, are threatened especially due to sea level rise, storm surge and rising sea surface temperatures.

The coastal zone is one of Belize’s greatest assets and its magnificent Barrier Reef Reserve System is a renowned World Heritage Site. According to the UNDP Country Profiles studies, an increase in air temperature ranging from 2ºC – 4ºC is projected by 2100 for Belize. Likewise, a general decrease in annual rainfall of about 10 percent is projected by 2100. Other expected impacts include increased erosion and contamination of coastal areas and an increase in the intensity and occurrence of natural hazards, such as hurricanes. Thus, it is imperative now more than ever to ensure that the coastal zone is utilized in a manner that will continue to support important ecological functions, as well as social, cultural, and economic prosperity for the current and future.

The Government of Belize, through the Ministry of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation (MBECA), completed the country’s first sectoral National Adaptation Plan (NAP) for the coastal zone and fisheries sector 2024-2034.

The key priority of the sectoral NAP is to enhance the governance structure and resiliency of the coastal zone area and fisheries sector in addressing medium and long-term climate change impacts and climate change adaptation.

The goal of the National Adaptation Plan is to build a resilient and sustainable Belize where the risk and vulnerability due to the adverse impacts of climate change in the Coastal Zone and Fisheries sector are reduced through adaptation actions that minimize loss and damage to infrastructure and natural ecosystems to safeguard the wellbeing of the coastal communities, fisherfolk and other resource users.
This consultancy will support the Government of Belize (Ministry of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation) to conduct vulnerability and livelihood assessments to obtain a better sample of the communities and strengthen the overall assessment for the implementation of the NAP.

Outputs
• The consultancy will result in the development of vulnerability and livelihood assessments for Sarteneja and Chunox Village which will contribute to a more comprehensive/integrated approach for the National Adaptation Plan for the coastal zone and fisheries sector of Belize.

Activities related to the assignment

• Prepare an inception report which includes a summary of the context and work plan, the scope of the analysis and detailed methodology and tools to be used for the vulnerability and livelihood assessment for the coastal zone and fisheries sector of Belize.
NOTE: It is recommended to use the toolkit for Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (VCA) in Caribbean Coastal and Fishing Communities has been developed as part of the Climate Change Adaptation in the Fisheries Sector in the Eastern Caribbean Project (CC4FISH) since it provides a practical step-by-step guide for conducting VCAs in coastal and fishing communities and includes a recommended process, key steps, and a suite of tools at rapid, intermediate, and in-depth levels of complexity.
• Interviews and consultation(s) with government line ministries, agencies, and other relevant stakeholders
• Draft vulnerability and livelihood assessment for Sarteneja and Chunox Village, Belize C.A.
• Inception stakeholder consultation – To present a draft assessment for government officials and stakeholders for them to provide feedback.
• Final and approved vulnerability and livelihood assessment for Sarteneja and Chunox Village, incorporating feedback from the Government of Belize (Ministry of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation), the NAP Global Network Secretariat (IISD), and relevant stakeholders via interviews and validation consultation.

Desired qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social science or equivalent to vulnerability and livelihood assessment degree, or a similar field from recognized and reputable institutions.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience and expertise in the sectors of focus for this assignment.
• Executed at least two projects related to vulnerability and livelihood assessment within the last 10 years in the Caribbean and SIDS.
• Experience working on climate change adaptation projects is a plus.
• Experience working with government institutions, as well as, civil society/private organizations, indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups and consultants.
• Experience with project development and results-based management methodologies is highly desired.
• Excellent analytical, writing, advocacy, presentation, and communications skills are required. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and a knowledge of Spanish will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of the fisheries and coastal zone sectors and use of natural resources as it relates to the effects of climate change regarding adaptation/resilience and mitigation.

Reporting and work arrangement:

  • The consultant will work closely with the Government of Belize (Ministry of Blue Economy and core advisory group) and NAP Global Network. The consultant will work closely on a virtual basis with NAP Global Network, who will provide technical guidance for the project.

Application process:

To apply for this consultancy, please submit a statement of interest that clearly demonstrates how you meet the criteria outlined above, a CV (4 pages max), and a separate financial proposal for the work to info@napglobalnetwork.org specifically mentioning in the subject “V & L Assessment Short-term Consultancy in Belize.” If you are selected for the consultancy, you may be required to provide proof of a recent consultancy contract.

Application deadline: April 19th, 2024
Start date: April 29th, 2024
Duration: April 2024 – September 2024
Location: Belize

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