Provision of Services for Strategic Human Resources Plan of the IPCC Secretariat
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the United Nations body for assessing the science related to climate change. The IPCC provides regular assessments of the scientific basis of climate change, its impacts and future risks, and options for adaptation and mitigation.
In performing its mandate, the Panel is assisted by the IPCC Secretariat. As per its functions approved by the Panel, the IPCC Secretariat supports the Panel, Bureau, ExCom and the IPCC Chair in the delivery of their mandates. Its primary functions include managing the IPCC Trust Fund, overseeing budgeting and expenditure, preparing documentation for IPCC sessions and meetings, supporting Working Groups and Task Forces in organizing their meetings, facilitating travel support for eligible delegates and experts, and ensuring proper information management and archiving of IPCC reports.
The main objectives of the assignment are as follows:
• To assess the adequacy of the existing IPCC structure in supporting the achievement of the IPCC’s goals and mandates in the context of its existing institutional setting.
• To conduct a comprehensive analysis of the current workforce composition of the IPCC Secretariat.
• To identify critical workforce needs and skill gaps within the Secretariat in alignment with the AR7.
• To propose a strategic human resources plan that builds on the recommendations and initiatives to address identified needs, gaps, and structural deficiencies.
The WMO / IPCC seeks to award a contract for a period of six months for the provision of services for a Strategic Human Resources Plan of the IPCC Secretariat.
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The tender contains sustainability considerations addressing gender equality and women's empowerment.
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Gender mainstreaming, targeted employment of women, promotion of women-owned businesses.
The tender contains sustainability considerations for the prevention of polluting emissions to air, solid waste to land and discharges to water.
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EMS, waste management and wastewater management.
The tender contains sustainability considerations promoting sustainability through the entire supply chain.
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Sustainability requirements for tier 2 suppliers, identification and approval of subcontractors.
The tender contains sustainability considerations promoting vendors' participation to the UN Global Compact.