Capacity Building and Network Engagement Specialist

Result of Service The ultimate result of services is to implement the activities of the CTCN Partnership and Liaison Office in Korea with specific focus on

1. Enhanced Partnerships with national and international institutions 2. Capacity Building of the NDEs

Work Location Incheon, Republic of Korea

Expected duration 1 year

Duties and Responsibilities The CTCN is the operational arm of the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism. It is hosted by UNEP and 11 Consortium Partners. The mission of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is to stimulate technology cooperation and to enhance the development and transfer of technologies to developing countries. The CTCN assists developing country Parties at their request, building or strengthening their capacity to prepare and implement technology projects that span the technology transfer continuum. The CTCN supports public and private sector action on mitigation and adaptation, enhancing low emissions and climate-resilient development in a manner consistent with the capabilities and priorities of countries. The CTCN Partnership and Liaison Office in the Republic of Korea is set up-up to enhance climate technology development and transfer and to strengthen the linkages between the CTCN and the Green Climate Fund and between the CTCN and other entities working on climate technologies that are based in the Republic of Korea. The Office also serves as a Centre of excellence for collaborative RD&D on climate technologies. The CTCN is also collaborating with the GCF (Green Climate Fund) to facilitate access to environmentally sound technologies that address climate change and its effects, including through the provision of readiness and preparatory support delivered directly to countries through their GCF NDA. These actions are in line with the guidance of the GCF Board (Decision B.14/02) and the UNFCCC, particularly paragraphs 4 and 7 of 14/CP.22 that addresses Linkages between the Technology and the Financial Mechanisms. The CTCN is therefore implementing some of its technical assistance using GCF readiness funds accessed via the country’s NDA. A consultant is required to implement the work of the CTCN Partnership and Liaison Office. The consultant would also upscale the work of the CTCN through the stakeholder engagement and will continue to provide advice to more countries towards transformational long-term climate actions. The consultant would implement the activities of the newly established CTCN Liaison Office, as follows: - Capacity Building of Regional Developing Country NDEs - Partnerships and Network engagement - Communications and Knowledge Management

Qualifications/special skills Advanced university degree in (Master’s degree or equivalent) in engineering, technology, environmental science, public policy , social behaviors or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree 1) At least 3 years proven expertise in issues related to climate change and sustainable development and impact evaluation methodologies 2) Knowledge of broad environment and climate/weather/energy considerations in community development and/or humanitarian settings. 3) Proven experience in the management of data, information, knowledge and the creation of knowledge (intellectual) capital, knowledge sharing, effective communications, methods and strategies 4) Demonstrated expertise in convening stakeholder consultation and participatory approaches to project development with excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills.

Languages 1) Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of Korean is desirable

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