Non-State Actors Engagement Support
Convention to Combat Desertification · BONN · Apply by October 28, 2026
About this role
Result of Service The objective of this consultancy is to support the work with the civil society organizations, youth, indigenous peoples, and non-state actors related to the flagship initiatives of the UNCCD secretariat. Work Location Bonn Office. Expected duration 06 months, between November 2026 and April 2027. Duties and Responsibilities Background note: Desertification, along with climate change and the loss of biodiversity were identified as the greatest challenges to sustainable development during the 1992 Rio Earth Summit. Established in 1994, the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is the sole legally binding international agreement linking environment and development to sustainable land management. The Convention seeks to support countries to address Desertification, Land Degradation, and Drought (DLDD). (www.unccd.int) The UNCCD secretariat seeks an experienced and highly motivated non-state actors consultant to support strategic activities related to strategy for non-state actors (youth, indigenous peoples, local communities and civil society organisations) and preparation and organization of key events, notably the Desertification and Drought…