The Santiago Network Secretariat is issuing this call for experts to catalyze technical assistance in response to a request from Namibia.

The requested technical assistance aims to develop a framework that provides the institutional anchoring of an integrated multi-hazard early warning system for Namibia. The expert will provide technical advice, lead substantive components of the technical assistance, and drive improvements in the country's capacity to avert, minimize, and address loss and damage. It is envisaged that the early warning framework to be developed through this technical assistance from the Santiago Network will complement efforts to access the Green Climate Fund for the establishment of an integrated multi-hazard early warning system by anchoring that system institutionally. Ultimately, the achievement of this objective is expected to increase the resilience of communities to withstand and cope with climate-induced risks.

The Santiago Network was established in 2019 under the Warsaw International Mechanism for Loss and Damage (WIM) as a mechanism to catalyze technical assistance from relevant organizations, bodies, networks, and experts (OBNEs) to avert, minimize, and address loss and damage associated with the adverse effects of climate change at local, national, and regional levels. This support is intended for developing countries that are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. 

This call for experts is managed by UNOPS in its capacity as a co‑host of the Santiago Network Secretariat. While membership in the Santiago Network is not a prerequisite for selection, the successful expert will be expected to obtain or maintain membership prior to commencement of the assignment, in line with the Santiago Network’s membership guidelines. To become a member of the Santiago Network, please register on the Santiago Network portal, then complete and submit your expression of interest along with all required attachments.

Relevant expertise and experience in the subject matter are required for this call for experts. 

Important information

Applications must be submitted via UNOPS careers website and will close on 27 March 2026 at 23:59 GMT+1.