Climate Change Adaptation Consultant

Result of Service

The Consultant's ultimate result of services will be to develop a diagnosis and a proposal on the incorporation of adaptation perspectives in the medium- and long-term climate policy in Argentina. Deliverables/outputs MARCH 2026:- Deliverable 1: A progress report containing results of assessments:
• A document with an assessment of the state of the information and existing reports on adaptation in the country considering the latest existing studies, available scenarios, risk assessments from the Climate Change Risk Map Information System (SIMARCC). MAY 2026:- Deliverable 2: A progress report containing reviews on the LTS presented to the UNFCCC:
• A document with an assessment and review of the approach utilized on the adaptation and loss & damage component in LTS presented to the UNFCCC, that includes the perspective of future reports in these thematics. JULY 2026:- Deliverable 3: A final report on the Adaptation perspective in the national context, including considerations, guidelines and proposal of improvements for inclusion in IBT2 and LTS.
• A final report with a diagnosis of the information available related to adaptation, the areas of improvement identified, and the proposal to overcome difficulties considering the criteria for reporting BTR and LTS of Argentina. OCTOBER 2026:- Deliverable 4: A report that consolidates results on stakeholder mapping, workshops, and development of dissemination materials:
• Document mapping the stakeholders related to adaptation, the providers of information including the information provided, existing studies and training needs.
• Results on the development of meeting and training workshops with the results of the consultancy.
• Presentation of graphic material for communication purposes including Power Point presentations with material for communication purposes. DECEMBER 2026:- Deliverable 5: A final report that consolidates all activities carried out during the consultancy.

Work Location

Home-based

Expected duration

11 MONTHS (Part-time) from February to December 2026

Duties and Responsibilities

In 2022, the Republic of Argentina submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) the Long-Term Low Emissions Resilient Development Strategy (LTS) to 2050, approved by Resolution No. 218 of 2023. Through this strategy, goals were defined that will guide the process to be developed in the context of the National Climate Change Cabinet (GNCC, acronym in Spanish) to establish the framework for long-term climate action in the country. The LTS correlates with the National Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Plan (PNAyMCC, acronym in Spanish), which is a domestic planning instrument of the GNCC presented in 2022 and approved by former the Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development of Argentina (MAyDS, acronym in Spanish) Resolution No. 146 of 2023. The LTS includes the approaches and strategic lines of the PNAyMCC and in turn considers the goals of the Second NDC and the Second Revised NDC Based on these instruments and in accordance with Article 4 of the Paris Agreement, Argentina elaborated the content of its NDC 3.0 during 2025. The process comprised the review and update medium-term scenarios order to update the mitigation target and present the Third Adaptation Communication under the National Climate Change Cabinet (GNCC, acronym in Spanish) climate governance structure. Additionally, it established consensus around priority issues such as loss and damage and to generate and unify criteria on the information produced in order to meet reporting criteria in the Biennial Transparency Report 2026. Along these lines and in continuity with the work guidelines, UNEP submitted to the NDC Partnership the PAF project proposal entitled: PAF23-Q4-1 & PAF23-Q4-2: Update the Long-term Strategy (LTS) through the development and analysis of models, scenarios, and long-term trajectories & develop a roadmap for the development of a monitoring system for the Long-term Strategy, which seeks to establish a process of analysis of available information and scenarios to generate inputs and a road map that will facilitate the preparation of a second LTS for the country, while providing inputs for the improvement of national climate reports for the Republic of Argentina. In this sense, UNEP is recruiting a Climate Change Adaptation Consultant for PAF Argentina to support the work of the Climate Impact Directorate of the National Undersecretariat for Environment. This support will consist of the development of a diagnosis and a proposal on the incorporation of adaptation perspectives in the medium- and long- term climate policy. The consultant will be supervised by UNEP's NDC Act & Invest Global Coordinator and will work in a hybrid work model, enabling the possibility to work from home, while participating in-person activities such as meetings and stakeholder engagements as required, at the Undersecretariat of Environment located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Specific tasks and responsibilities 1. Survey and analyse the available information on the context of adaptation to climate change in the Argentine Republic, considering the latest existing studies, available scenarios and information from the Climate Change Risk Map Information System (SIMARCC). 2. Review the approach to the adaptation and loss and damage component in the Long-Term Strategies (LTS) presented to the UNFCCC. 3. Based on the above points, update the diagnosis and propose improvements to the adaptation component, considering the criteria for reporting in the IBT2 and in the Second LTS of Argentina. 4. Update the mapping of stakeholders, information providers, relevant studies, and training needs. 5. Develop consultation meetings and training workshops. 6. Develop dissemination material.

Qualifications/special skills

ACADEMIC Bachelor's degree in social sciences, environmental sciences, local development or a closely related field (Required). Postgraduate degree in sustainable development, climate change or related field (Required). PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Minimum 5 years of professional experience in projects related to climate change in Argentina (Required). Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in adaptation perspectives (Required). Demonstrated understanding of Argentina's national policy related to climate change and of national and international climate reports (Required). Verifiable professional experience in public administration (Desirable). Demonstrated experience developing international reports to the UNFCCC (Desirable). Demonstrated experience developing mid-or long-term climate policy (Desirable). Demostrated understanding of climate change policy within the Government of Argentina and stakeholders (Desirable). Previous experience working under the Argentina national administration (Desirable SPECIAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE PROFESSIONALISM Comprehensive knowledge of theoretical concepts, analytical methodologies, and practical applications for policy and planning. In-depth understanding of national and international climate change policy and commitments Excellent writing skills in both Spanish and English. Proactive capacity, responsibility and commitment to achieving objectives and meeting deadlines. Ability to identify, analyze and participate in resolving issues/problems. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work, and manage conflicting priorities. High ethical standards prioritizing team success over personal advancement. Experience working with diverse stakeholders from the public, private, and/or financial sectors in the development of public policies is desirable. Experience in the development of climate change policies is desirable. Experience working with international organizations, and multilateral or bilateral funds development of international cooperation projects is desirable. TEAMWORK Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise. Willing to learn from others and supports final group decisions, even when they may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. PLANNING AND ORGANIZING Develops clear goals consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments, adjusting priorities as required. Allocates appropriate time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.

Languages

Fluency in Spanish (Required) Confidence in English (Required)

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.