National Consultant on Technological Needs Assessment (TNA) on adaptation

FAO Partnership and Liaison Office in Azerbaijan

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The GCF Readiness and Preparatory Support project GCP/AZE/012/GCR – “Strengthening country capacities for NDC implementation in the Agriculture and LULUCF Sectors and supporting the identification of potential Direct access Entities from different sectors relevant for the implementation of the Country Work Programme in Azerbaijan" aims at providing Government of Azerbaijan with the sector specific knowledge and information, as well as a detailed analysis on the feasibility of practical technology solutions to facilitate implementation of NDCs in the Agriculture and LULUCF Sectors.

In this context, under the overall supervision of the Head of FAO Partnership and Liaison Office in Azerbaijan, the direct supervision of LTO of the project and in close cooperation with the NDA of Azerbaijan, REU GCF Advisor and other national and international consultants, the consultant will support relevant institutions in Azerbaijan with learning opportunities to increase their readiness capacities as intended in the project. In light of the above, this consultancy aims to contribute to the process of identification and prioritization of technologies/approaches to climate change adaptation in the Agriculture and LULUCF sectors, based on existing strategic roadmaps and national plans, and considering exiting social vulnerabilities and gender-based inequalities.

The incumbent will contribute to the identification and prioritization of technologies/approaches to climate change adaptation in the Agriculture and LULUCF sectors, and will specifically carry out the following activities\:

• Coordinate the Collection, analysis and summarize all essential documents and materials related to technological needs on adaptation in Agriculture and LULUCF sectors in Azerbaijan;
• Coordinate engagement with related national stakeholders by applying participatory approach in order to identify and prioritize technology needs on adaptation in Agricultural and LULUCF sectors, mostly focusing on actions related to the NDC commitments;
• Support the International Consultant to develop the report on the implementation of NDC in the Agriculture and LULUCF presenting the list of technologies validated through country coordination mechanism;
• Support organization and participate at the2 multi-stakeholder consultations workshops;
• Perform any other related duties and activities as required by the LTO

• A university degree in environmental sciences, climate change or other relevant field;
• At least 5 years of experience in the areas related to the climate change, climate change adaptation, preferably in agriculture or LULUCF;
• Strong knowledge of climate change related issues in Azerbaijan, as well TNA procedures;
• Proven expertise working in a team environment and in the field;
• Computer skills, in particular applications of the MS Office package and internet search will be an asset;
• Writing and communication skills in English and Azerbaijani required;
• Nationality of Azerbaijan