Climate change is now recognized to have a significant impact on disaster management efforts and pose a significant threat to the efforts to meet the growing needs of the most vulnerable populations of any country. The demands of disaster risk management are such that concise, clear, and reliable information is crucial to a country’s survival. Changes in both the climate system and socioeconomic processes -including adaptation and mitigation actions- are drivers of hazards, exposure, and vulnerability (IPCC Fifth Assessment Report, 2014).
Increased flooding experienced in Nigeria during the last decade due to the rise in the sea level has become a major issue and deterrent to the economic growth of the country. Agriculture, Trade, Infrastructure and Health have all been at high risk as farms, livestock, homes, and people’s livelihoods are now at stake. It has also been estimated that a 1-meter rise in sea level could cause 75% of the land in the Niger Delta to be lost.
There has now become a need for the Nigerian Government and its people to join forces and fight against Climate Change. All parties need to work together to create awareness of this pressing issue for the survival of the country and the livelihood of its citizen.
Scope of work
- Conducting an extensive desk review of existing policies, literature, and data on Climate Change and the livelihood of young people in the FCT
- Develop, deploy and analyse a survey on the perception and knowledge of Nigerian youth on Climate Change and livelihood within the FCT.
- Create a solution-driven Youth Action Plan for young people in FCT to contribute to addressing Climate change
Key deliverables
- A detailed report of research on Climate Change, climate change actions and the livelihood of young people in the FCT. This includes the reports on the desk review and survey
- A solution-driven Youth Action Plan based on the report of the research conducted.
Duration of Work: 3 weeks
Qualification:
- A minimum of 5 years of proven experience as a content creator for development work, government and on Climate Change related issues;
- Good command of the English Language, both oral and written
- Vast knowledge of the status of Climate Change policies and Livelihood in issues in Nigeria
- Extensive experience in producing development work-related documentaries for international organizations to reach both local and international audiences;
- Experience in working with NGOs and other international organizations;
- Verifiable evidence of similar consultancies undertaking in the past;
- Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view during the development of the course curriculum.
- Experience in development communication.
Interested candidates should send a CV (No longer than three pages) and a cover letter to apply@youthhubafrica.org using “Consultancy: “Climate Change Action Plan ” as the subject.
Deadline: November 11, 2022
