Climate-Related Sectoral Studies and Policy Review Consultant

Reviews and strengthens Gambian fisheries, water, forestry, wildlife and climate policies. The consultant maps institutional roles, assesses climate risks and capacity gaps, integrates resilience, ecosystem, gender and inclusion measures, and facilitates validation of revised strategies and roadmaps.

Department: PROREFISH Gambia Project

• Review project documents and national sector policies and standards
• Identify policy gaps, inconsistencies and revision priorities
• Map institutional mandates, roles and coordination mechanisms
• Assess climate-risk, data-management and implementation capacities
• Revise policies, financing mechanisms and standards for climate resilience
• Integrate ecosystem, gender, inclusion and sustainability considerations
• Identify climate-resilient livelihood and climate-smart agriculture opportunities
• Facilitate validation workshops and develop actionable roadmaps

• Advanced university degree in climate change, environmental science, natural-resource management, fisheries management, environmental policy or a related field, or bachelor degree with two additional years of experience
• At least seven years of experience in climate adaptation, environmental management, fisheries or coastal-resource management, or policy development
• Working English and limited knowledge of another UN language

• Consultancy lasts 120 working days when actually employed
• Applicants must attach a letter of motivation