Adaptation Specialist & NAP Technical Lead

About the role

The Adaptation Specialist and NAP Technical Lead will provide high‑level technical guidance to the NAP teams in Panama and El Salvador, supporting the broader NAP portfolio across Latin America and the Caribbean. The consultant will work closely with UNEP’s Climate Change Unit to strengthen adaptation planning, coordinate inter‑institutional actions, and ensure effective implementation of climate‑related projects.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver technical expertise to the NAP portfolio, enhancing adaptation planning and fostering inter‑organizational collaboration.
• Guide the adaptation team on managing approved projects and achieving defined outcomes.
• Support implementing parties in developing and executing climate‑change adaptation measures at national and regional levels.
• Identify and promote opportunities for inter‑institutional coordination to advance regional adaptation strategies.
• Track project results, using sex‑disaggregated and gender‑based indicators where applicable.
• Capture lessons learned, synthesize best practices, and introduce innovations to improve NAP portfolio performance.

Required profile

• Proven experience in climate‑change adaptation planning and NAP implementation.
• Ability to liaise with government entities, civil society, and private‑sector stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills for evaluating project outcomes and integrating lessons into future strategies.
• Familiarity with gender‑responsive monitoring frameworks and results‑based management.

Required skills