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Technical experts

The CLEAN Helpdesk is a free online platform providing Climate, Environment, and Nature (CLEAN) technical assistance and resources to UK government officials spending ODA

The photograph by Mokhamad Edliadi from Besisahar, Pashchimanchal, Nepal captures Elderly women in the village of Nalma working in the fields.

How technical
experts works

Technical experts are integral to the CLEAN Helpdesk delivery, providing specialised knowledge to assist government officials with climate, environment, and nature requests.

Become a technical expert

We are always looking for qualified experts to join our network and provide valuable support to government officials.

Steps to become a technical expert:

  1. Application: Submit your application via the expression of interest form on our portal to provide detailed information about your expertise, experience and qualifications
  2. Shortlisting: We evaluate and shortlist applicants based on their expertise, experience, qualifications, and relevance to the CLEAN Helpdesk's remit.
  3. Selection: Based experts are selected based on their experience, skills and availability to meet the specific requirements of the scope of work to ensure quality project delivery.
Woman carrying a solar panel
The photograph by Axel Fassio from Yangambi, DRC captures Woman carrying a solar panel

Provide expertise

Engage on requests

  • Receive Requests: Get matched with requests based on your specialisation. Discuss the scope and specifics in an initial meeting.
  • Develop ToR: Help create a Terms of Reference (ToR) and address any conflicts of interest.

Deliver expert guidance

  • Consultation: Provide tailored advice on climate, environment and nature issues, including climate risks assessments and Gender, Equity, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) integration.
  • Focused Support: Deliver high-quality work as outlined in the terms of reference.

Quality assurance and feedback

  • Review Process: The provided expertise will be reviewed against the terms of reference, by technical experts, and the requesters to ensure quality assurance and that the outputs meet the ask.
  • Final Delivery: Once approved, the technical assistance outputs will go through a proofreading, copy editing, and design process to finalise the outputs to share as potential knowledge resources. Provide feedback to improve future engagements.
Man discusses his nearly-ripe rice plot with agriculture supervisor.
The photograph by Jeffrey Barbee from Mozambique captures Man discusses his nearly-ripe rice plot with agriculture supervisor.

Update your profile

Maintaining an up-to-date profile is essential for ensuring you are matched with the right opportunities.

Profile management:

  • Availability: Regularly update your availability to ensure you are considered for relevant assignments.

  • CV: Keep your CV and professional information current to reflect your latest skills and experiences.

  • Rates: Update your hourly rates and any other relevant details.

Drought tolerant beans
The photograph by Neil Palmer_CIAT from Malawi captures Drought tolerant beans

FAQ

Do you need to report a safeguarding concern?

If you have experienced, witnessed or suspect safeguarding misconduct through your engagement with the CLEAN Helpdesk, please report it using the safeguarding incident reporting form or using one of the channels in this document.

For more information on what the CLEAN Helpdesk defines as harm please view this document.