Consultoría para la Realización de Talleres Orientados a la Creación de una Red Comunitaria
Organizational Context
UNESCO, in collaboration with Eni, is implementing a project to strengthen the capacity of coastal communities to protect their cultural and natural heritage and promote sustainable tourism. This initiative focuses on the Villa and Puerto Coronel Andrés Sánchez Magallanes, Tabasco, aiming to foster local community agents involved in cultural practices and biocultural heritage management. The goal is to identify, create, and promote new sustainable tourism ventures, thereby generating inclusive economic growth and improving local quality of life.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this consultancy is to develop and deliver a series of workshops for the local community. These workshops will focus on designing and developing business models that are adaptable to the local environment, biocultural heritage, and traditional community organization methods. The ultimate aim is to facilitate the formation of a collective, cooperative, social enterprise, or a network of community tourism service providers. Additionally, the consultancy will support the creation of a catalog of tourism products and services that this group can offer, contributing to the sustainable development of the region and enhancing the economic well-being of its residents.
Responsibilities
The consultant will integrate into the project team, collaborating with UNESCO and focal points in Tabasco. Key responsibilities include developing and facilitating community workshops focused on creating business models based on the biocultural heritage of the region. A primary outcome will be the establishment of a collective, cooperative, social enterprise, or network of community tourism service providers, along with a catalog of their offerings. The consultant will also develop a results document or practical guide to assist individuals and groups in developing their own business models. This includes reviewing and integrating materials for on-site training and guide development. Furthermore, the consultant will form and lead local work teams for workshop execution, ensuring effective project implementation and community engagement throughout the consultancy period.
Work Experience
A minimum of 5 years of experience is required in developing projects, initiatives, community enterprises, and social economy ventures. Experience in areas related to cultural and natural heritage management, safeguarding intangible cultural heritage, cultural diversity, and biocultural heritage is also essential.
Skills
The consultant must possess strong skills in responsibility, communication, innovation, planning, organization, results-orientation, and teamwork. Fluency in Spanish is required. The consultant must reside in Tabasco and be available for travel within the state, as well as for flexible communication during the consultancy.