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Local Consultant #2 - Refugee Protection Specialist

ICLEI

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Join ICLEI's mission to forge climate-resilient communities and be part of an impactful global sustainability network

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Izmir, Türkiye

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In-person- İzmir Türkiye

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ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability is at the forefront of driving sustainable urban development worldwide. With a presence in over 125 countries and a network of over 2,500 local and regional governments, ICLEI is dedicated to advocating for and implementing policies that promote low-emission, nature-based, equitable, resilient, and circular development. This is an invitation to contribute to a significant global mission in an organization committed to making a real difference in the world.

Role Summary:

  • Support the creation of community and climate resilience assessments in both English and Turkish.
  • Facilitate the implementation of strategies to combat flooding and heat waves in Izmir, Türkiye.
  • Ensure effective communication with local partners and manage the deployment of the CRMC tool along with capacity building.
  • Engage in a one-year contract with the possibility of extension, contributing to the Climate Resilience for Communities Project.

Role Requirements:

  • Proficiency in Arabic, Turkish, and English.
  • A bachelor’s or Master's degree in related fields.
  • Experience in programmes addressing youth, child protection, gender-based violence, and policy development for gender equality.
  • Knowledge of educational initiatives for vulnerable groups on sexual health and HIV.
  • Ability to provide their own IT equipment and software licenses.
  • Commitment to a 3-month notice period for contract cancellation.

To apply, candidates must submit a 2-page Technical Offer, a CV highlighting relevant experience, professional references, a Financial Offer, an administrative information sheet, and a signed disclaimer on exclusion criteria. Applications are to be sent via email with the subject line “Application - Izmir UCRP Consultant” to resilient.cities@iclei.org.

ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability is a global network working with more than 2,500 local and regional governments committed to sustainable urban development. We are active in 125+ countries, influencing sustainability policy and driving local action for low-emission, nature-based, equitable, resilient, and circular development.

The role involves supporting the development of community and climate resilience assessments (in English and Turkish) under the Climate Resilience Measurement for Communities - CRMC Framework and implementing enhancement strategies against flooding and heat waves in Izmir, Türkiye, as part of the Climate Resilience for Communities Project. The consultant will be responsible for ICLEI's direct communication with local partners, the deployment of the Climate Resilience Measurement for Communities (CRMC) tool and related capacity building. The anticipated period of the contract is 1 year (12 months), starting ideally in April 2024, with the possibility of extension for another year based on needs and performance.

Job requirements include fluency in Arabic, Turkish and English, a bachelor’s and/or Master's degree in related fields, proven experience in programmes addressing male youth and child protection against child labor and gender-based violence within refugee groups, experience with policy development for gender equality, and experience in initiatives oriented to educate vulnerable social groups on sexual health and HIV.

The consultant will be responsible for providing their own IT equipment, software licenses, internet connection etc. The consultant is free to engage in other work during the remainder of their time, as long as the activity does not bring ICLEI, its partners or the project into disrepute. The consultant agrees to a 3-month notice period for any cancellation.

The project is located in Izmir, Türkiye, therefore it is anticipated the consultant will be based in Izmir or cover the costs of travel to Izmir for relevant activities. The consultant is responsible for coverage under Turkish social and health services.

To apply, submit a 2-page Technical Offer, a CV showcasing relevant experience, and any relevant professional references, a Financial Offer, filled out administrative information sheet, and a signed disclaimer on exclusion criteria. Applications should be submitted via email in English with the subject “Application: Izmir UCRP Consultant” to: [email removed - click apply for more details].

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