AFCIA I Impact Report

Result of Service

Objectives The overall objective is to formulate an impact report highlighting the overall results of the joint AFCIA I programme implemented jointly by UNEP CTCN and UNDP. The joint impact report is expected to be divided into 2 catalogues: one catalogue describing the impact of UNEP CTCN AFCIA 1 programme and one catalogue describing the impact of UNDP AFCIA 1 programme. This ToR are exclusively for the formulation of the content of the report. The design will be done separately. The full report is expected to be of 60 pages (30 pages by catalogue) excluding the annexes. Each catalogue is expected to follow the below structure and estimated numbers of pages and should enable the designer to provide results in very visual graphs and figures as per the example below: https://www.globalinnovation.fund/assets/uploads/PDF-Documents/Impact-Reports/Global-Innovation-Fund-2022-Impact-Report-1.pdf The selected consultant will be requested to work very closely and to cooperate continuously with the selected designer that will be hired by UNDP. (Mandatory requirement). STRUCTURE OF THE AFCIA IMPACT REPORT (30 pages for each catalogue excluding annexes) The intention is to keep this report very visual with very few text and mainly graphs (see example of GIF impact report). The data visualization plan will be agreed between agencies to ensure that it effectively conveys the key messages and data insights. PREFACE (1 page) Intro by the two agencies indicating why we developed jointly this AFCIA report. Signed and endorsed by high level representatives from each agency. GLOSSARY Including key terms and acronyms INTRODUCTION (8 pages) o Background, context, objectives (1 page) o Definition of Innovation (0.5 – 1 page) o Timeline / milestones of the AFCIA programme (5 years of implementation key dates) (1 page) o Geographical presence – visualization with a map (1 page) o Investment summary (project portfolio) (1 page) o Impact summary in numbers / graphs (2 pages) o Methodology: A description of the methods and approaches used to measure impact and collect data. Each agency will specify the methodology utilized as they differ slightly (but mainly use reports from grantees, and pre-defined impact indicators included in their grant agreements) (0.5 – 1 page) AFCIA IMPACT IN NUMBERS / MEASURING OUR IMPACT (7 pages) o Climate and Environmental Resilience ▪ Identify climate change adaptation hazards addressed by the solutions ▪ Climate Resilience obtained from the environmental perspectives (with pre defined specific indicators, parameters. E.g. moisture increased in soil due to reforestation, coastal areas protected because of mangrove presence, nature-based solutions etc) ▪ Cross cutting impacts / co-benefits (with Biodiversity conservation, mitigation, circular economy approaches etc) o Socio-economic Resilience ▪ Number of beneficiaries (disaggregated by direct, indirect) ▪ Impact in numbers (disaggregate by gender, indigenous peoples, peoples with disabilities, youth, elder – If no direct statistics available, achievements should be highlighted) ▪ Women empowerment and gender mainstreaming ▪ Economic Impacts (e.g. reduced poverty, increase job creation, income generating opportunities) ▪ Improved food security and sustainable lifestyles ▪ Enhanced governance of communities ▪ Improve health and safety conditions, including resilience to climate shocks AFCIA PORTFOLIO / PROJECT FOCUS (6 pages) o AFCIA portfolio: Summary (table or list) with the 25 UNEP CTCN // 44 UNDP AFCIA Factsheets titles and hyperlinks to the complete factsheets found in the annexes. See good example of table in GIF impact report p34 o Innovation for Adaptation- Snapshot analysis: this is crucial section because it responds to what AFCIA seeks to do (promote innovation for adaptation). We should try to respond to the below questions utilizing high level data- snapshots, grouping our innovative solutions, and providing an analysis. ▪ How many solutions/practices/business model are somewhat unique? (Are the interventions/practices innovative as compared with existing practices/norms?) ▪ Are the solutions/practices/business models viable and feasible? o Locally led Adaptation – Snapshot analysis ▪ Are the solutions/practices/business models creating, testing, deploying, or diffusing of new, adapted or improved adaptation solutions, developed contextually and with the inclusion of the communities most vulnerable to climate change, to enable those communities to become more resilient to climate change? (bottom-up /participatory/approach). o Scalability and investability: Detailed breakdown of funding sources, additional amounts that have been mobilized by projects to scale up their solutions o Projects being scaled up (UNEP): ▪ Through AF Concept notes: Burundi / Maldives – mention cost-benefit analysis that supports scaling ▪ Through other mechanisms: Mongolia, Saint Kitts. – mention cost-benefit analysis that supports scaling o Projects being scaled up (UNDP): ▪ Highlight 3-4 grantees that have managed to scale up their business models, following the UNDP AFCIA grants and the TA provided by the programme. o Partnerships and Collaboration: Detailed information on key partnerships and collaborative efforts that contributed to the program’s success (at the AFCIA level, more generally speaking). SHARING KNOWLEDGE OF WHAT WORKS: KEY HIGHLIGHTS & RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ADAPTATION INNOVATIONS / (6 pages) o Key highlights / successes / good practices on Locally led adaptation o Key highlights / successes / good practices on innovative approaches o Key Lessons learned / recommendations (on increasing climate resilience in vulnerable countries, catalysing investments towards adaptation outcomes, etc) FUTURE OUTLOOK (& CLOSING REMARKS) (3 pages outside annexes) o Summary of Findings and recommendations / foster innovation in climate change adaptation by AF o Next Steps for the Programme: AFCIA II Suggested General Improvements for Design of AFCIA Phase II including Stakeholder Feedback from beneficiaries, partners, and funders &Project pipeline o Recognition of Contributors and Partners o References/Annexes ▪ Annex 1. UNEP CTCN // UNDP AFCIA Factsheets ▪ Annex 2. Links to AFCIA stories (developed by UNEP and UNDP) –including case studies / testimonials from beneficiaries ▪ Annex 3. Links to AFCIA UNEP and UNDP dashboards/website Output expectations • Inception report • Draft content of the impact report (60 pages divided into 2 catalogues, one for UNEP CTCN AFCIA Programme and one for UNDP AFCIA Programme). • Report incorporated the 1st round of comments of UNEP CTCN and UNDP. • Report incorporated the 2nd round of comments of UNEP CTCN and UNDP. • Report incorporated the 3rd round of comments of UNEP CTCN and UNDP. • Final report submitted to UNEP CTCN • Quality Assurance Review Performance indicators • Submission and completion of Impact Report by April 31, 2025.

Work Location

Home Based

Expected duration

3½ months in 5-month

Duties and Responsibilities

United Nations Environment Programme, an international, inter-governmental organization established by the General Assembly of the United Nations, represented by its Division of Climate Change, and having its office at Nairobi, Kenya requires the services of a consultant to implement the described project. The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is the operational arm of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Technology Mechanism and hosted by the United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment Programme). The mission of the CTCN is to promote accelerated development and transfer of climate technologies at the request of developing countries for energy-efficient, low-carbon and climate-resilient development. The consulting work described in this Job Opening is implemented under the Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA I ) programme, funded by the Adaptation Fund, in which UNEP acts as an Implementing Entity (IE) and CTCN as an Executing Entity (EE). The AFCIA 1 programme is jointly implemented by UNEP CTCN and UNDP. AFCIA I programme, implemented jointly by UNEP CTCN and UNDP has the main objective to support the development, diffusion and evidence building of innovative adaptation practices, tools, and technologies in developing countries. This joint programme will be finalized in December 2025. That is the reason why UNEP CTCN is hiring an external consultant to formulate a joint impact report of this joint AFCIA 1 programme. The objective of this Job Opening is to hire the external consultant in charge of formulating the content of this joint Impact Report. The joint impact report will be divided into 2 catalogues. One catalogue will provide an analysis of the impact of UNEP CTCN AFCIA 1 programme, and the second catalogue will provide an analysis of the impact of UNDP AFCIA 1 programme. Under this Job Opening, only the content of these 2 catalogues is being requested. The design of these catalogues will be ensured by another expert contracted by UNDP. UNEP CTCN AFCIA 1 includes 25 projects implemented in developing countries. UNDP AFCIA 1 programme includes 44 projects implemented in developing countries. It is a mandatory requirement that the selected consultant in charge of formulating the content of the AFCIA Impact Report will work closely and in continuous collaboration with the selected consultant hired by UNDP in charge of the design of this same impact report. The structure of the Impact Report has been defined by UNEP CTCN and UNDP and approved by the donor, the Adaptation Fund. It is expected that the selected consultant will follow the provided structure throughout the formulation of the joint Impact Report and provide a joint impact report that will follow the respected guidelines. Changes in the structure of the report will need to be discussed, justified and agreed with UNEP CTCN and UNDP.

Qualifications/special skills

ACADEMIC • Advanced university degree in communications, journalism, knowledge management, education, environment or related disciplines. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE • At least 8 years of professional experience in developing Knowledge Management, Information, Education, and Communication materials. • At least 3 years of relevant experience in the area of climate change adaptation and innovation. • Good communication, analytical, and visualization skills, including gender-sensitive analysis. LANGUAGE • Proficient in written and spoken English (mandatory). SPECIAL SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE The consultant must demonstrate: • Previous experience developing Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials, preferable in climate change adaptation projects/programmes regionally or internationally. • Ability to explain complex concepts and processes in a simple way. • Knowledge of innovation concepts, tools and methods is an asset. • Excellent analytical skills, interpersonal, communication and writing skills, as well as the ability to coordinate work with different colleagues and relevant stakeholders from the project.

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THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.