CENN, together with Mercy Corps, is implementing the EU-funded project "Enhancing Local Capacity and Regional Cooperation for Climate Change Adaptation and Biodiversity Conservation in the South Caucasus". One of the main objectives of the project is the development of two trans-boundary Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) plans for the two trans-boundary (Arm-Geo; Az-Geo) eco-zones, in cooperation with the project stakeholders. The first (Arm-Geo) eco-zone covers the Ninotsminda, Dmanisi, Bolnisi and Marneuli municipalities of Georgia and the Lori region of Armenia. The second (Az-Geo) eco-zone covers the municipalities of Sagarejo, Sighnaghi and Dedoplistskaro in Georgia and the Agstafa, Tovuz, Shamkir and Samukh rayons of Azerbaijan.

Within the scope of this project, CENN is seeking a consultant (organization or group of specialists) to assists in development of the two trans-boundary Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) plans for the abovementioned eco-zones, in cooperation with project stakeholders. The consultant will work in accordance with the methodology proposed by CENN. The CCA plans should incorporate the findings and activities of the previously developed twelve municipal level CCA action plans. The plans should enhance understanding of the trans-boundary nature of CC related threats and of the need for regional co-operation to respond to these threats, and increase the importance of the environmental agenda and promotion of environmental policies.

Please note that organizational costs for the seminars and workshops will be covered by CENN.

Qualifications and Experience:

** Advanced degree in natural sciences, geography and/or related fields

** 3 -5 years of experience in the relevant fields

** Ability to plan and manage tasks independently

** Good interpersonal and communication skills

** Experience in working on CCA plans or CCA focused projects

** Experience in working with Steering Committees and/or diverse stakeholder groups

** Experience in organizing national seminars/workshops

Deadline for the delivery of results by the Consultant: 30 May, 2014.

The first payment (30 % of the total sum) will be made up on the commencement of work. The second payment (the remainder of the sum) will be transferred after successful completion of the work.

To participate in the tender you need to submit the following documents:

** An organizational overview with relevant references and/or CVs and Diplomas of the involved experts, demonstrating relevant background and experience.

** A financial offer (in GEL) illustrating the number of person days and remuneration, transportation and accommodation expenses.

The deadline for the submission of all required documents is 3:00 PM, February 13, 2014 at the CENN Tbilisi office or by email to: nino.kheladze@cenn.org

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