Key responsibilities:

This Consultancy TOR is designed to strengthen ongoing climate change programme implemented by UNICEF in Nigeria.

UNICEF is seeking services of an international consultant to achieve the following deliverables:


Climate change programmes implemented by various sections within UNICEF Nigeria are coordinated and
strategic guidance is provided on the programme design and implementation. • UNICEF’s multi-sectoral contribution to national policy processes such as NDC and NAP are well coordinated
and UNICEF’s inputs to those processes are delivered on time. • Key approaches and lessons learned by UNICEF in implementation of Climate Change programmes and projects (e.g. Green Rising, Solarization, Community level resilience building activities etc.) implemented by UNICEF across Nigeria are documented.
At least one national workshop/meeting with internal and external stakeholders’ key conclusions and action
points agreed in the workshop documented.
Improved analysis and evidence on climate impact and multi-dimensional poverty indicators across various regions in Nigeria.
At least a concept notes and draft proposal developed for submission to Green Climate Fund (GCF) on behalf.
of UNICEF Nigeria.
Climate-related activities of UNICEF in Nigeria supported as per need.


Scope of work

The consultant will be the key expert responsible for providing strategic guidance to UNICEF teams in Abuja and Field Offices across Nigeria in the design and implementation of climate change interventions including solarization of WASH, health and school facilities, green rising initiative, climate resilient programmes among others. Under the strategic guidance of the Chief/Manager of Climate Change/WASH section, the consultant will provide close guidance and strategic inputs on all key aspects of climate change programme planning and implementation.

The consultancy is expected to undertake the following activities among others:


Coordinate climate change programmes and interventions implemented by various sections within UNICEF Nigeria and provide strategic guidance on the programme design and implementation.
Strengthen cross-sectoral planning and collaboration among teams from WASH, Education, Health, Nutrition, Child Protection, GenU within UNICEF Nigeria, and subsequently strengthen cross-sectoral collaboration and ensure that UNICEF’s contribution to national policy processes such as NDC and NAP are well coordinated and UNICEF’s inputs to those processes are delivered on time.
Take lead in documenting key approaches and lessons learned by UNICEF in the planning and implementation of Climate Change programmes and projects (e.g. Green Rising, Solarization, Community level resilience building activities etc. implemented by UNICEF across Nigeria.
Lead the design and facilitation of climate change debates, workshops and meetings with internal and external stakeholders and document the conclusions and action points agreed in those meetings/workshops.
Lead the analysis and evidence generation on climate and multi-dimensional poverty indicators across various regions in Nigeria and strengthen system for evidence-based climate change programming.
Take lead in developing concept notes and proposals for submission to Green Climate Fund (GCF) on behalf of UNICEF Nigeria.
Support other climate-related activities of UNICEF in Nigeria as necessary eg advocacy events, youth mobilization activities etc.


Deliverables/Outputs


Summary of climate change programmes implemented by various sections within UNICEF Nigeria and methodology to provide strategic guidance to cross-sectoral teams.
Key lessons learned by UNICEF in implementation of Climate Change programmes and projects (e.g. Green Rising, Solarization, Community level resilience building activities etc. implemented by UNICEF across Nigeria are documented.
UNICEF’s multi-sectoral contribution to national policy processes such as NDC and NAP are documented and delivered on time.
At least one national workshop/meeting with internal and external stakeholders organized and reports documented.
Improved analysis and evidence on climate impact and multi-dimensional poverty indicators across various regions in Nigeria.
At least a concept notes and draft proposal developed for submission to Green Climate Fund (GCF) on behalf of UNICEF Nigeria.
Climate-related activities of UNICEF in Nigeria supported as per need.


Education:


Advanced Degree in Climate Change, Environment, Development Studies, Economics, Public Health, Community Health, Public Administration, Engineering, and any other related field.
PhD in Climate Change related field is highly desired.


Experience:

The consultant shall have a minimum of 8 years’ experience in national and sub-national work in the field of climate change, environmental programme development and management. S/he should also have a demonstrated analytical and writing skills in English language, with evidence of having done similar kinds of work at the national and sub-national level. Samples of written work could be asked for, if needed.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English (verbal and written) is required.