Senior Private Sector Partnerships and Events Lead Consultant, Paris, France

## Senior Private Sector Partnerships and Events Lead Consultant, Paris, France - Organization:UNEP - United Nations Environment Programme The primary purpose of this assignment is to support the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Sectoral Transition Section in accelerating the decarbonization of emissions-intensive sectors, including Buildings and Construction, Energy (Demand-Side Management), Cooling, and Food Loss and Waste; and supporting Subnational Climate Action, through strategic partnership development, strengthened private sector engagement, and multi-stakeholder collaboration. 5.5 months, with the possibility of extension Duties and Responsibilities The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) addresses global environmental concerns through implementation of its Medium-Term Strategy (MTS) which outlines the organization’s vision for addressing the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature loss and pollution. The Sectoral Transition Section supports acceleration of implementation of those solutions for high impact sectors under its mandate, through translating UNEP-led science into concrete innovative solutions, strengthening political commitment of the governments to implementation, providing them, when necessary, with technical assistance, policy advice, engaging key stakeholders; supporting governments and stakeholders in generating resources, including funding and finance. The section works to facilitate implementation of the solutions in the sectors to support the UNEP Climate Change Division (CCD) strategic objective of achieving the climate stability through reducing the carbon emissions and enhancing adaptation and resilience. The section works on five strategic pillars: 1. Near-zero-emission and resilient buildings and construction 2. Sustainable cooling and extreme heat resilience 3. Integrated energy transition with a focus on demand-side flexibility 4. Food waste reduction and prevention 5. Subnational and multilevel climate action, including nature-based solutions. Through its activities under these five strategic pillars which are managed as one coherent portfolio, the section works to facilitate implementation of those solutions. Each of the pillars connects science and knowledge, intergovernmental (when applicable) and multistakeholder platforms, policy, finance and implementation. In addition, the subnational climate action pillar will also serve as a vehicle to accelerate the implementation of the sectoral transitions through local action. The section also includes secretariats of intergovernmental and multistakeholder platforms, including: - The Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC), - The Food is Never Waste Coalition As a result, UNEP Sectoral Transitions Section is active at UNFCCC events including at COPs where each year it hosts a Buildings and Cooling Pavilion. It hosts the Global Forum on Buildings and Climate, Intergovernmental Ministerial meetings in buildings and cooling as well as the related Intergovernmental Technical Focal points meetings, GlobalABC Annual Assemblies, Cool Coalition Assemblies, Cities and Regions Summit and the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste. The section is also active with other Rio global conventions. All these policy processes and events have a potential of high-level strategic impact to facilitate and scale up partnerships, visibility, fundraising and more effective achievement of programme objectives. Accelerating the sectoral transition to meet the Rio conventions, and especially the Paris climate agreement, also relies on mobilizing the private sector players to facilitate international cooperation, implementation and deployment of sustainable solutions and feed positively the ambition of UN parties to act. A senior contractor with solid experience in organization of high-level events and engaging with partners, especially the private sector, and with extensive knowledge of the sectors on which the section is working - buildings, cooling, food waste, urban energy – is needed to support the section in accelerating sectoral solutions, mobilising funds and developing pipelines of projects backed with financial resources. The success of UNEP Sectoral Transitions section is in part being measured by impact of technical cooperation and partnership activities to the emission reduction, the quality and impact of partnerships established, the level of private sector engagement achieved, the successful delivery of strategic and political events, and the contribution made towards advancing the decarbonization of emissions-intensive industries through collaborative action. The consultant will conduct the following activities: 1. Support the development a long-term strategy with specific milestones for the engagement with the global and regional fora (UNEA, COPs for Rio Conventions, World Urban Forums and other); and will coordinate organization and fundraising for those events. She or he will liaise with the section chief and programme managers to ensure seamless connection to achieving programmatic objectives of the section five workstreams. It includes to identify new partnership opportunities, funding schemes (including foundation creation) support the negotiation of partnership agreements, maintain an active stakeholder engagement pipeline, coordinate bilateral meetings with senior executives, facilitate participation of private sector representatives in organizational initiatives, promote collaborative projects aligned with organizational priorities 2. Support the elaboration of the Section's strategy for the engagement with the private sector partners to implement the section programmatic objectives. It includes to identify new partnership opportunities, funding schemes (including foundation creation) support the negotiation of partnership agreements, maintain an active stakeholder engagement pipeline, coordinate bilateral meetings with senior executives, facilitate participation of private sector representatives in organizational initiatives, promote collaborative projects aligned with organizational priorities 3. Lead the planning, production and delivery of the Sectoral Transitions Section's engagement in thematic high-level conferences, ministerial dialogues, technical workshops, international summits, side events and stakeholder engagement activities. The incumbent will ensure that these events contribute to the Section's policy objectives, enhance UNEP Section's visibility, strengthen partnerships and facilitate collaboration among Member States, the private sector and other key stakeholders. It includes the support in production, operations and coordination of events: programme, sponsorships, contractors, logistics, technical set-up including audio, visual, and live streaming 4. Coordinating with the Global communications lead to ensure successful and impactful communications 5. Elaborate an action plan for the events to meet sustainability practices 6. Perform other tasks as may be requested by UNEP Sectoral Transitions Chief (supervisor) such as preparing concept notes, agendas, speaking points, briefing packages, meeting reports and communication materials; coordinating speakers and partners; facilitating stakeholder consultations The consultant will work in close collaboration with the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC) Secretariat, the Cool Coalition Secretariat, the Energy team, the Food Loss and Waste team, and other colleagues across the Sectoral Transitions Section, as well as with external partners, Member States, international organizations, financial institutions, civil society and private sector representatives including industry leaders, investors, technical experts and partner organizations. Qualifications/special skills - Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in business administration, public policy, economics, environmental or social sciences, or engineering with