Consultant Senior Specialist in Research and Development, Panama , Panama
Listed on 2026-07-29
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Research Analyst, Research Assistant/Associate, Data Scientist
Result of Service
The ultimate result of the consultant is to develop a National Climate Change Adaptation Research and Development (R&D) Programme for Panama, including a comprehensive assessment of research needs and capacities, and a strategic framework to guide the generation, coordination, and application of knowledge, innovation, and technologies in support of climate change adaptation. The Consultant Senior Specialist in Climate Adaptation Research and Development, will contribute to the effective implementation of the project by conducting the following deliverables:
Output 3.1.4. National adaptation Research & Development Programme Deliverable 1:
Document with a report:
Including detailed methodology, stakeholder engagement approach, and data collection strategy and data information needs for the development of the R&D Programme. Output 3.1.4. National adaptation Research & Development Programme Deliverable 2:
Diagnostic Report on research & development and a proposal of Research and development programme (Activity 3.1.4.1 and 3.1.4.2):
The deliverable will include:
- Comprehensive assessment of national research capacities, institutional mapping, identification of priority sectors, and analysis of challenges and opportunities for climate adaptation research and innovation
- Review of the implementation progress of the National Strategic Plan for Science, Technology and Innovation (PENCYT ), assessing the extent to which it has supported adaptation-related research, and identifying key needs, gaps, barriers and opportunities.
- Needs and opportunities for development technologies for adaptation to climate change research under public and private sector
- Proposal of R&D programme with the cross-thematic adaptation research priorities, lines of new adaptation technologies and innovative practices, involving academic institutions and research centers, and generating evidence of different adaptation approaches including the ecosystem-based adaptation to catalyze
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