Deadline: 18 December 2016
The Global ICCA Support Initiative (GSI) is seeking proposals for its programme entitled “Strategic Support to Territories and Areas conserved by Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (ICCAs) in Jordan”. The organisation will then compile a plan of action to contribute to the recognition and support to ICCAs in Jordan to:
- Accompany the work or promote the development (as appropriate) of an ICCA network
- Hold consultations at various levels and organise sub-regional and/or national meetings to discuss and then compile a synthesis paper on the national ICCA situation
Thematic/Focus Areas
- Conservation of Biodiversity
- Climate Change
- Land Degradation and Sustainable Forest Management
- International Waters
- Chemicals (POPs)
- Capacity development
Funding Information
The proactive ICCA initiative is expected to last up to 36 months and to have a maximum budget of US$50,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Organizations wishing to apply for the implementation of the proactive ICCA initiative are invited to produce:
- A work plan and justified budget about when and how it will take action to fulfil an appropriate combination of the responsibilities outlined, indicating at least:
- if an ICCA network exists or needs to be promoted (if it exists, which one is it?)
- what will it plan to do to establish and/or strengthen such a network;
- what consultations and meetings will be organized to prepare the synthesis ICCA paper for the country;
- how many emblematic ICCAs will it be able to identify and support in their self-strengthening process;
- what kind of campaign to promote ICCA dialogue and understanding does it intend to organize (e.g. specific means, tools, events)
- whether a review exists of the legal framework, and an analysis of recognition and support to ICCAs for the country, and/or merit of updating the existing documentation with a (new) focus of analysis.
Qualifications
- Strong commitment to ICCAs, indigenous peoples’ issues and biodiversity conservation;
- Familiarity with key issues related to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) negotiations, especially as they relate to indigenous peoples and local communities (IPLCs);
- Experience in organizing and hosting consultations with IPLCs and national level stakeholders including NGOs and governments;
- Ability to collate (or produce if necessary) high quality background materials on CBD Aichi targets, conservation results and ICCAs;
- Proven ability to facilitate effective and balanced consultations which includes diverse actors and perspectives to ensure that voices are heard and exchanges are constructive;
- Proven ability to document the proactive ICCA initiative and produce high quality written reports according to deadlines;
- Familiarity with UNDP, SGP programming, and IUCN global commissions an advantage.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must download the application form via given website.
For more information, please visit ICCAs in Jordan.