National Consultant – Gender, Climate Risk & Early Warning Capacity Building

About the role

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) seeks a National Consultant to strengthen gender‑responsive capacity for early warning and climate‑risk awareness among women and fishing communities in Timor‑Leste. The consultant will design, implement and evaluate targeted education campaigns, update communication materials, and support community‑level networks.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct a desk review and develop a detailed work plan for the awareness campaign.
• Prepare a concept note outlining the gender‑responsive education strategy.
• Review and adapt existing IEC (Information, Education, Communication) materials such as posters, banners and pamphlets to meet the needs of women in rural and coastal areas.
• Lead and facilitate awareness‑raising activities in Dili and in multiple municipalities (Manatuto, Baucau, Lautem, Viqueque), engaging fisher communities and strengthening local networks.
• Produce pre‑test and post‑test evaluations, campaign reports and lessons‑learned documents.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree in Disaster Risk Management, Environmental Science, Climate Change, Social Science or a related field (or equivalent combination of degree and experience).
• Minimum five years of experience in gender‑focused work, developing and delivering training or community‑awareness programmes on early warning systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of gender equality, inclusive participation and experience working with women’s groups, NGOs or community leaders in Timor‑Leste.
• Fluency in English and Tetun; familiarity with local customs to ensure culturally appropriate engagement.