Stakeholder And Partnership Consultant

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Category and Level :
Affiliate Personnel – Consultants/Individual Contractors , CON

Recruitment Type :
Consultant

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Environmental Affairs Category and Level :
Affiliate Personnel – Consultants/Individual Contractors , CON
Recruitment Type :
Consultant Duty Station : PANAMA CITY
Department/Office :
United Nations Environment Programme Date Posted :
Oct 7, 2026
Deadline :
Oct 16, 2026

The main objective of the position of Stakeholder and Partnership Consultant is to contribute with the Ministry of the Environment and UNEP in the coordination and implementation of the Green Climate Fund-funded project as set in the funding proposal document. The objective of this role is to foster and operationalize strategic partnerships and stakeholder engagement mechanisms that support the effective implementation of Panama’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP) within the framework of its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

By assessing existing collaboration and coordination structures and identifying gaps and opportunities for improved engagement, the Specialist will develop and implement actionable strategies to strengthen multi-sectoral governance, promote inclusive and meaningful dialogue, and enhance coordination among key stakeholders. These efforts will ensure that stakeholder engagement and consultation processes adhere to relevant social safeguards, integrate gender considerations, and apply inclusive and participatory approaches.

The role will engage a broad range of stakeholders, including government institutions, civil society organizations, the private sector, multilateral development banks, academia, and other relevant actors. In addition, the Specialist will lead efforts to strengthen institutional capacities and facilitate knowledge exchange, ensuring that stakeholders are better equipped to integrate climate adaptation priorities into national and sectoral planning and decision-making processes.

The Stakeholder and Partnership Consultant will contribute to the effective implementation of the project by guaranteeing the following tasks:
Outcome 3.1 Adaptation planning governance and institutional coordination strengthened.

• Output 3.1.2. Tailored awareness raising, outreach and communication strategies developed and implemented to support the understanding and to engage stakeholders on climate change adaptation planning processes

Associated project activities:

• Activity 1.1. Collaborate in the coordination of synergies with multiple key actors within the project’s activities
• Activity 1.2. Maintain the communication channels among the NDA, the Implementing entity, UNEP, and the PMU.
• Activity 1.3. Collaborate with the national project coordinator and the technical project Specialists ( CPEIR, Institutional arrangements, private sector, and Adaptation specialist) in the strategic and operational planning, coordination, and organization of meetings, workshops, training sessions, events, field visits, consultations, and communication activities involving key NAP project stakeholders, including government institutions, the private sector, academia, NGOs, and civil society organizations. Undertake follow-up actions as needed to ensure the achievement of project outputs, while integrating gender considerations and social safeguards.
• Activity 1.4. Work with UNEP, MiAmbiente Climate Change Directorate and other partners and consultants, to provide technical input on potential partnership platforms and ensure the technical quality of the project outputs.
• Activity 1.5. Identify recurring gaps in existing partnerships for Project implementation and propose strategies to…