Deadline: 30 April 2017
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)-implemented Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme, is seeking proposals for The Global ICCA Support Initiative (GSI) to provide support to territories and areas conserved by local communities.
In alignment with the Country Programme Strategy (CPS)developed in Jordan for the 6th SGP Operational Phase (OP6) running from 2015-2018,applications from qualified organisations are invited to carry out aproactive ICCA initiative designed to accompany/spearhead strategic work in the country.
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
- Strong commitment to ICCAs issues and biodiversity conservation
- Familiarity with key issues related to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) negotiations, especially as they relate to local communities (LCs)
- Experience in organizing and hosting consultations with LCs 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
Applications must be submitted via email at the address given on the website.
Eligible Country: Jordan
For more information, please visit UNDP Call for Proposals.