Specific tasks and responsibilities
Strategic design and inception: Map the different roles for micro, small and medium enterprises and other local private sector actors in in the use of NbS
Identify foundational literature relevant to the topic
Work with UNEP to identify key informants to invite for semi-structured interviews, aiming for diverse representation from sectors, ecosystems, type of NbS, and geographical locations
Schedule interviews with the key informants
Conduct stakeholder interviews: Work with UNEP to develop interview guide
Conduct interviews with at least twenty stakeholders from the public and private sectors and civil society, with a focus on small-medium enterprises, other local actors, and public officials (e.g. municipal or regional government).
Conduct literature review: Review existing literature on NbS applications and the role of private sector in various NbS applications.
Provide a reference list of any existing evidence encountered on employment implications and decent work dimensions in NbS, as part of the review.
Identification of knowledge gaps
Draft inputs to Chapter 2 of the report:
Synthesize the information gathered during the previous tasks into a draft chapter that covers the topics listed in the "output expectations" section of these terms of reference
Revise the inputs based on feedback.
Present key findings and insights to the Decent Work in NbS report project team
Qualifications/special skills
Post Graduate Degree (Masters level or above) in international affairs, environmental science, environmental management, environmental governance, economics, social science or related field. A first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
A minimum of five years of research experience related to nature-based solutions, sustainable development policies, private sector engagement, or job creation and decent work is required.
Experience in qualitative analysis, conducting literature reviews and stakeholder interviews, and developing high-quality knowledge products is required.
Demonstrated expertise in local private sector development and the nature economy is desirable.
Demonstrated expertise in decent work related policies is desirable.
Experience working in an international, multi-cultural setting is desirable.