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CONSULTANCY: Gender Assessment and Gender Action Plan for the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Simplified Approval Process (SAP)- CREWS scale- up Proposal - Jamaica - SSA-2026-PDMU-DPPD-12

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Position details

Vacancy type: Individual Consultancy
Department: Project Development and Management Unit
Location: Home Based
Application deadline: 2026-09-06T21:59:00+00:00

Background

(The proposed Green Climate Fund (GCF) Simplified Approval Process (SAP)-CREWS scale up project, with an estimated budget of approximately USD 25 million, seeks to strengthen climate-resilient multi-hazard early warning systems in Jamaica through investments in meteorological, hydrological and climate services, institutional strengthening, digital transformation and capacity development building on the outcomes of the CREWS investment in Jamaica through the CREWS Caribbean regional projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Conduct a desk review, institutional assessment and stakeholder consultations at national and community levels to assess gender-related opportunities, barriers and priorities relevant to the proposed project.

2. Prepare a Green Climate Fund-compliant Gender Assessment and Gender Action Plan in accordance with the GCF Gender Policy and associated guidance documents.

3. Provide technical recommendations to support the integration of gender considerations into the design of the GCF SAP proposal, in accordance with the GCF Gender Policy.

C. MAINS DELIVERABLES:

1. Inception Report.

2. Draft Gender Assessment and Gender Action Plan.

3. Final Gender Assessment and Gender Action Plan.

4. Presentation of the final findings and recommendations.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, International Development, Climate Change, Environmental Sciences, Disaster Risk Reduction, Public Policy, Development Studies, Economics, or another relevant discipline.

Experience:

A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in gender mainstreaming, gender equality, social inclusion, climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, resilience, sustainable development, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience as lead author or principal contributor in preparing Gender Assessments and Gender Action Plans for Green Climate Fund (GCF) funding proposals
• Experience supporting the preparation and development of GCF funding proposals, including the integration of gender considerations into project design, results frameworks and monitoring arrangements.
• Experience conducting institutional assessments, gender analyses, participatory stakeholder consultations, community engagement processes and facilitation of workshops.
• Experience working with governments, United Nations organizations, international organizations, development banks or donor-funded climate adaptation and resilience programmes.
• Experience in climate change adaptation, meteorological and hydrological services, climate services, water resources management, disaster risk reduction or multi-hazard early warning systems would be considered an asset.

Other Requirements:

• Excellent analytical, facilitation and technical report-writing skills.

• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Demonstrated ability to prepare high-quality technical reports and deliver outputs within agreed deadlines.

• Ability to work independently and effectively coordinate with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.

• Knowledge of the Caribbean small island developing states (SIDS) context, including climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction challenges, would be considered an asset.

• Previous professional experience in Jamaica and/or the Caribbean region, particularly in climate change adaptation, resilience, meteorological, hydrological or disaster risk reduction projects, is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with the Green Climate Fund Gender Policy, Environmental and Social Policy, and Funding Proposal Template is mandatory.

Languages:

Excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written).

Focal point name and email for additional information: Petra Mutic (pmutic@wmo.int)

Salary and Allowances: pay band C

Additional Information:

DURATION: Number of days 35 over a period of 4 months

PLANNED TRAVELS:

One mission to Jamaica, including Kingston and up to five (5) project communities, to be identified in consultation with the Meteorological Service of Jamaica (MSJ) and the Water Resources Authority (WRA), to undertake institutional consultations, community engagement activities, focus group discussions, field visits and validation meetings.

Probation

Possibility of renewal subject to the availability of funds and pending satisfactory performance after an initial probationary period of one year which can be extended up to a maximum of two years.

Applications:

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