Local Consultant, Climate Change in Turkmenistan

Under the guidance of an international consultant, the national consultant will support the development of the institutional analysis to identify entry points, existing channels and mechanisms that could be used to ensure that climate risks are reflected in sector strategies and enable the implementation of adaptation priorities at the sectoral level (with a strong focus on agriculture/ water economy). Specific attention will be paid to which role the NAP process can play in creating the conditions for sector-related adaptation actions to be implemented. The analysis will identify other practical and good practice examples of sectoral integration from other countries and provide specific recommendations for the Government of Turkmenistan for the strategic integration of adaptation considerations into sector planning based on the analysis. Other important enabling factors for adaptation planning should also be considered in the analysis, including access to climate-information, financial resources and capacity-building opportunities.

The assignment will involve:

1. Provide input and assistance in preparing a list of relevant documents to be reviewed for the analysis of the institutional arrangements and ongoing policy related to climate change in Turkmenistan.

2. Provide input and overall practical assistance and recommendations on the list of stakeholders to be interviewed for the institutional analysis

3. Provide input and support in the development of the semi-structured interview guide to be developed by the international consultant.

4. Undertake interviews with stakeholders in Turkmenistan and transcribe the interviews into English.

5. Provide ongoing assistance in the form of research support and feedback to the international consultant on the first draft of the institutional analysis which should include the following key areas of information:

• Overview of the current institutional arrangements and ongoing policy processes related to climate change in Turkmenistan; with a special focus on the NAP process
• Institutional analysis of the existing and potential mechanisms and channels (entry points) for integrating adaptation into different sectors at the national level
• Feasibility assessment of entry points that could be used for information, capacity and resource-sharing to mainstream climate change information into sectoral planning processes to enable the implementation of priority adaptation actions
• Recommendations on how existing mechanisms/entry points could be used strategically for channelling financial resources, information and capacity to mainstream adaptation and how to enable use of climate information by key actors
• Three good practice examples from other countries related to sectoral integration of adaptation

6. Support organization and delivery of two-day validation and capacity-building workshop with relevant stakeholders in June 2020. The workshop will include representatives from the national ministries, the NAP Global Network, the consultants, GIZ and other non-state actors.

7. Attend and contribute to the 2-day regional workshop, to take place in Ashgabat, highlighting the importance of the NAP process, the results of the institutional analysis, as well as good practice on sectoral integration related to the NAP process.

Experience Requirements:

•  Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Demonstrated expertise in policy analysis
• Demonstrated expertise in climate change adaptation and the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process
• Good knowledge of climate change and the political system in Turkmenistan
• Strong research and writing skills
• Fluency in Russian and English (spoken and written)

How to Apply: To apply for this consultancy, please submit a statement of interest and CV (in English), your daily rate and a proof of your daily rate (e.g., copy of a contract of at least 10 days that states a daily rate) to Anika Terton at aterton@iisd.ca

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