Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Network (BES-Net) is hiring a Consultant to support the development/refining of the BES-Net Trialogue methodology and support its implementation.
Closely aligned with the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) areas of work and capacity building needs, the Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Network (BES-Net) a capacity sharing ‘network of networks’ that promotes dialogue between science, policy and practice for more effective management of biodiversity and ecosystems, contributing to long-term human well-being and sustainable development.
As a signature product of UNDP’s work in biodiversity and ecosystems, BES-Net harnesses its capacity building expertise at country-level, capitalizes on the accumulated knowledge of best practices and challenges in the field, and brings practitioners into the science-policy arena.
BES-Net is supported by face-to-face capacity building activities (the BES-Net “Trialogues”), a matchmaking facility, and a cutting-edge web portal, all components being mutually reinforcing.
The BES-Net Trialogues Facilitator will be responsible for:
Refining/developing the methodology for the BES-Net Trialogues;
Reviewing, enriching and updating the global desk study and its analysis report using other global best practices and methodologies
Facilitating the development and framing of standard agendas and methodologies for the different (proposed) formats of the BES-Net Trialogues;
Finalizing the BES-Net Facilitators Check List and Toolkit;
Developing a Trialogue briefing pack for local facilitators and speakers;
Supporting the organization, facilitation and management of the BES- Net Trialogues;
Recommending the methodology of evaluating and monitoring the Trialogues and their capacity building impact;
Developing a global roaster of Trialogue Facilitators.
Interested and qualified International Individual consultants should submit their applications before the 13th October 2016, which should include the following
Personal History Form (P11) - Template Provided (see link below);
Detailed Curriculum Vitae;
IC Proposal form - Template Provided (see link below).
http://www.ke.undp.org/content/kenya/en/home/operations/procurement/_-lta-international-individual-consultant--bes-net-trialogues-fa.html
Date: 10 October 2016
We are pleased to announce the soft launch of the Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Network (BES-Net) web portal. BES-Net is a capacity sharing “network of networks” that promotes dialogue among science, policy and practice for more effective management of biodiversity and ecosystems, contributing to long-term human well-being and sustainable development.
The BES-Net web portal provides a “one-stop shop” for policy relevant information and learning material on different themes and methodologies, such as land degradation and restoration, pollinators pollination and food production, and more. Over the last 6 months, we have been piloting the BES-Net web portal internally within UNDP, while IPBES-related content is being finalized in collaboration with IPBES.
Our global capacity sharing network presently counts 75 organizations playing a key role in the field of biodiversity and ecosystem services as well as 70 international experts, who have agreed to respond and interact with users on issues regarding biodiversity and ecosystem services and poverty eradication in their individual capacities.
We invite you to register as a user of the web portal and, as a first step, share your knowledge through the portal’s thematic libraries. You are also invited to suggest new organizations and experts from both within and outside your organization to join the network and start using the interactive features of the website. This will ensure that the BES-Net web portal serves as a living and flexible platform, adapting to its users’ needs. Additionally, it will give visibility to your organization and its knowledge products.
We hope the BES-Net web portal proves to be a useful tool for your organization and your constituencies. We aim to have a formal launch event in the fourth quarter of 2016; related communication concerning this event will be forthcoming. Until then, we look forward to your suggestions and feedback to further improve it. Thank you again for your support and contributions.
Date: 26 August 2016
