Climate Change Expert

Climate Change Expert

Project Background

Funded by Robert Bosch Stiftung foundation, the Hima for Peace project is in Kayfoun and Shemlan villages in Mount Lebanon. Kayfoun and Shemlan are two neighboring communities where a long history of tension existed specifically during the civil war. Currently, the two villages share a common water resource, which triggers conflicts between them, especially within the economic crisis that Lebanon is facing. The project aims to reduce the tensions between these local communities that are sharing the natural resource. It also aims to develop an increased knowledge for local communities on the sustainable management of natural resources, climate change impacts on the community, and the benefits of integration with surrounding communities, based on the application of the Hima approach. The gained knowledge will eventually lead to improved relations between and cooperation among local communities – ultimately, tensions will be reduced. Thus, there’s a need for a climate change expert to conduct a climate change assessment in both villages and raise awareness on climate change through giving one training session on that topic for Homat al Hima groups in the region.

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Tasks to be performed by the Consultant/Contractor:

• Conduct a climate change assessment in Kayfoun and Shemlan villages
• Give one training session on climate change for Homat al Hima

Material to be provided by SPNL:

The project documents- access to local stakeholders

Deliverables by the Consultant/Contractor

• All deliverables should be submitted in hard copy; and in soft copy or high-resolution print form for maps.
• Manage the assigned tasks in an effective and timely manner.

Qualifications:

• Experience in developing and implementing climate change policies, strategies, and action plans
• Strong knowledge of climate change science, impacts, adaptation, and mitigation measures.
• Experience in working with local communities
• Experience in strategy and policy making
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

If interested, please send your CV and offer (technical & financial) to:

Fatima Hayek fhayek@spnl.org By deadline of 31 December 2023