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Consultancy: Development of Training Modules for Civil Society Organizations to Support Engagement in National Adaptation Plan Processes
May – October 2025
Background
Effective NAP processes are participatory, bringing together actors from different parts of government with non-state actors. This includes civil society organizations (CSOs), who play a critical role in strengthening capacities for adaptation, providing services that build resilience, and facilitating collective action, particularly at the local level. CSOs are essential to the successful implementation of adaptation priorities identified through NAP processes. These organizations also act as advocates for the rights of marginalized groups, bringing the voices of women and other groups that face discrimination into policy discussions. However, CSOs may lack access to adaptation decision making spaces, meaning that important perspectives are excluded from policy and planning processes.
Through our work with government actors, we aim to build their understanding of the need for broad and diverse engagement for effective NAP processes, thereby creating demand for inputs from CSOs. However, we have realized that even when the government is interested in engaging CSOs in adaptation decision making processes, there may be constraints to inclusive and meaningful participation.
In an effort to support civil society actors in acquiring the knowledge they need to more effectively engage with their country’s NAP process, the NAP Global Network is looking for a team of consultants to develop a set of flexible, practical training modules for CSO engagement in the NAP process. We also recognize the importance of local private sector actors in NAP processes, who may face some of the same knowledge gaps – with this in mind, they represent a secondary target audience for the training.
Qualifications
We are looking for an individual or a team with the following qualifications:
- At least five years of work experience in a field related to climate change adaptation and sustainable development.
- Significant experience in advocacy and policy engagement in relation to climate change adaptation.
- Significant experience designing and delivering training for diverse audiences of CSOs.
- Solid technical knowledge on climate change adaptation.
- Familiarity with the NAP process and related policy frameworks under the UNFCCC would be an asset.
- A master’s degree in environmental or social studies and/or other related fields is desirable.
Duty Station
Remote
Expected Start Date
June 2, 2025
How To Apply
To apply for this assignment, please provide:
- A cover letter, describing how your skills and experience align with the requirements of the position as described above (maximum two pages).
- CVs for all team members.
- A financial proposal, estimating fees for delivering the assignment.
Applications should be submitted to: info@napglobalnetwork.org
Applications are due by May 25, 2025.
Read the Terms of Reference.