Consultant – Civil Society Organization (CSO) Engagement Lead

About the role

This is an individual consultancy with the National Meteorological Service of Belize (NMS), under the Ministry of Public Service and Disaster Risk Management, as part of the Support for SOFF in Belize project. It is listed under Operation/Grant BL-T1180 and procurement process BL-T1180-P00002. The Civil Society Organization (CSO) Engagement Lead will build and sustain working relationships between the meteorological service and civil society organizations, so that weather and climate information reaches communities in ways they can use and trust. The consultant will work on site in Ladyville, engaging with NMS staff and community-facing organizations, understanding their needs and communication channels, and helping turn engagement into practical, lasting collaboration. It is a project consultancy rather than a permanent established post, and it calls for strong communication, coordination and community engagement skills.

Responsibilities

- Lead engagement between the National Meteorological Service of Belize and civil society organizations - Build and maintain working relationships with community-facing organizations - Identify community needs for weather and climate information - Develop practical engagement and outreach approaches for the SOFF project - Coordinate with NMS staff in Ladyville on engagement activities - Document engagement, feedback and lessons that can be sustained

Requirements

Interested consultants must submit an Expression of Interest accompanied by a CV, in English, by the stated deadline. The consultant will be selected under the IDB Policy for the Selection and Contracting of Consulting Services financed by the IDB (GN-2350-15). Applicants should be able to show relevant experience in civil society engagement, community outreach or stakeholder coordination.

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