The Asia-Europe Environment Forum (ENVforum) is looking for a Project Consultant for its 2021 Annual Conference. Applications are open till Friday, 23 April 2021, 2359H (Singapore time).
Overview
The ENVforum flagship event, the ENVforum Annual Conference, provides a platform for officials, experts, and businesses to exchange experiences, including challenges and best practices, on different aspects of SDG implementation. In doing so, it explores existing frameworks and policy instruments. The conference is designed to promote exchanges on regional and international levels and highlight different multi-stakeholder initiatives or partnerships promoting the adoption of SDGs. It also builds on contributions from representatives from the private sector.
The programme has just concluded its 3-year project implementation period starting from 2018 to 2020 focusing on SDG 12: “Ensure sustainable consumption and production (SCP) patterns”. Prior to that, the programme focused on various aspects of general SDG implementation, including SDG monitoring and financing. 2021 marks the start of new project cycle and focus area.
For more information on ENVforum and its recent annual conferences | About ENVforum, 2020 Annual Conference, 2019 Annual Conference
Call for Proposals
Role: Project Consultant
Time frame: May (tbc) – October 2021 (includes preparation, implementation & post-event)
Event date & location: 25-27 October 2021 (tbc), Virtual
Due to the travel restrictions, the consultant will be working on all deliverables remotely.
Deliverables:
Preparation
- Propose and draft ENVforum Annual Conference 2021 concept, including objectives and final outcomes/deliverables
- Develop conference materials for effective discussions, including concept note and background brief
- Develop conference programme and contribute to selection of experts
- Develop conference participatory methodology
Implementation:
- Facilitate / Co-facilitate the running of the conference
- Coordinate creation of the conference outcome document
- Coordinate evaluation of the event
Post-event:
- Finalise conference outcome document (policy briefs/recommendations)
- Finalise evaluation of the event
- Finalise conference report
Candidate Requirements:
- Citizen of an ASEM country
- Experience in facilitating workshops/meetings in the field of sustainable development
- Good understanding of the institutional structures and working mechanisms of the European Union and of the similar regional frameworks in Asia
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills including tact and cultural sensitivity
- Relevant qualifications
- Experience in working with intergovernmental/international organisations would be a plus
For more information on the role, please refer to this document.
To apply:
Please email the following documents to Ms Grazyna PULAWSKA (grazyna.pulawska@asef.org), copying (cc) Ms Nur A’in A RAZAK (nurain.arazak@asef.org):
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Application Form (includes financial proposal) | Download Application Form | Sample Filled Application Form for Reference
Please set the email subject as [Project Consultant Application] {Your Name, Country of Citizenship}
e.g. [Project Consultant Application] Jane Doe, UK
Applications are open till Friday, 23 April 2021, 2359H (Singapore time).