• Conduct stakeholder mapping and development of a stakeholder engagement plan that identifies key stakeholders’ interests in and influences over the NAP process. The mapping exercise should ensure that a diverse group of state and non-state stakeholders are identified.
• Provide comprehensive support for planning, coordination, and implementation of stakeholder engagement activities, including inception workshops, steering committee meetings, technical advisory panels, and consultation sessions. Support the organization, coordination, and facilitation of capacity-building activities, including workshops, training sessions, and stakeholder consultations, and assist with pre-and post-event assessments.
• Develop effective data collection methodologies and tools for capturing lessons learned, success stories, and best practices from stakeholder engagement and consultations.
• Prepare and support the implementation of communication and visibility strategies to enhance project awareness and stakeholder participation.
• Provide ongoing advisory support to the NDA, highlighting implementation challenges and recommending corrective actions to address emerging issues promptly relative to stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure effective coordination and maximize synergies with other climate-related projects and initiatives in The Bahamas, particularly those supported by the Green Climate Fund (GCF).
• Undertake additional tasks and responsibilities relevant to the successful implementation of the project, as required by the NDA and/or CCCCC.
Academic
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably in the field of Economic Development, Social Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Climate Change, or related field. A master’s degree in these fields would be an advantage.
General Experience
• At least three (3) years' professional experience in climate change, economic development, sustainable development, renewable energy, water security, natural resource management or related projects.
• At least five (5) years’ experience working with inclusive client and stakeholder management and coordination.
• At least one (1) year of experience in climate finance and working knowledge of multilateral agencies and other financial institutions such as the Inter-American Development Bank, the World Bank, and/or the Caribbean Development Bank.
Specific Experience
• Prior experience coordinating the implementation of projects funded by the Green Climate Fund or other similar funding institutions.
• At least two years’ experience navigating the national context in The Bahamas or another Caribbean country. Specific experience in The Bahamas will be considered an asset.
Eligibility
• Be a national of one of the CARICOM Member States living in and eligible to work in The Bahamas.
• Copy of a Valid National ID.