[Hiring] Consultant to Support the Department of Climate Change in Organizing the Viet Nam Pavilion at COP31 @UNDP

Role Description

The overall objective of this consultancy is to provide technical and coordination support to DCC in the effective organization of the Viet Nam Pavilion at COP31, in line with the approved Concept Note, ensuring efficient coordination among government agencies, development partners, and private sector stakeholders, and supporting the mainstreaming of gender equality and social inclusion considerations across Pavilion events.

• Support DCC in finalizing the Pavilion's programme, with particular attention to the gender-responsive thematic side event.
• Coordinate with UN Women at regional and country office levels to co-organize a dedicated side event, tentatively titled “Gender-Responsive Climate Action: Advancing Women's Leadership in Viet Nam's Green Transition.”
• Support coordination with development partners and private sector stakeholders on logistics, content, speakers, and moderators for confirmed events.
• Provide on-site coordination support to the DCC Secretariat during the operation of the Viet Nam Pavilion at COP31.
• Support the review of proposed events to help ensure gender-responsive and inclusive content and representation.
• Consolidate post-event reporting and prepare a final summary report on the organization and results of the Viet Nam Pavilion.

Qualifications

• Holds a Master's degree in gender studies, development studies, communications, environmental/climate change studies, public policy, or a related field.
• At least 07 years of professional experience in gender and climate change programming, communications, or event coordination.
• Demonstrated experience producing knowledge and communications products (e.g., success stories, infographics, brochures, articles) on gender, climate change, or green growth themes.
• Experience coordinating side events, conferences, or public programming, preferably in the context of UNFCCC COP or other major international events.
• Familiarity with Viet Nam's gender equality and climate change policy frameworks and GEDSI mainstreaming principles; experience working with government agencies (e.g., MAE/DCC) and international development partners is an advantage.
• Fluent in Vietnamese and proficient in English (written and spoken), with strong report writing and communication skills.

Requirements

• Demonstrates excellent expertise in supporting NDC, COPs and interpersonal skills and political sensitivity to engage effectively with national counterparts.
• Coordinates complex multi-stakeholder processes with professionalism and diplomacy.
• Prepares clear, concise, and well-structured reports in English (narrative and indicator-based).
• Ensures visibility and branding requirements are met across communication products.
• Demonstrates understanding of gender and social inclusion mainstreaming.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Engagement with international stakeholders and experts.
• Contribute to significant climate action initiatives.