Climate Change Analyst

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty while protecting the planet. We help countries develop strong policies, skills, partnerships and institutions so they can sustain their progress. In Libya, the Country Office (CO) is currently implementing its Country Programme (CPD) for the period period of 2023 - 2025. The programme includes integrated solutions to complex country context, providing support to the transition from conflict to post-conflict mode through building capacities of national and local government institutions. Promoting sustainable green growth and enhancing resilience to climate change is one of the 3 pillars outlined in UNDP Libya CPD as one of the country development priority that UNDP intends to address as key for the country.

The project support to climate action in Libya is one of the Energy and Environment Pillar being implemented alongside two other complementary projects, namely UNDP’s Energy Transition and Water Security Projects. Together the three projects form an integrated strategy to respond to the climate crisis. This is important as unlike other countries in the region whose governments are moving to amend their policy and subsidy regimes to incentivize the transition to a more resilient and low carbon development pathway, Libya’s political paralysis has resulted in the expansion of the economic rents that are crowding out innovation and investment in climate resilient infrastructure. As a result, Libya is less able to adapt to the impacts of climate change. It also has the highest greenhouse gas emissions in Africa, low energy efficiency and is among the most water stressed countries in the world. The impacts of climate change in Libya are already apparent. A three-year drought is currently creating acute water shortages. These shortages have already resulted in the displacement of communities that have migrated to the cities. Other communities, near the coast, have experienced flooding as now it rains with increasing intensity. Heat waves, during the summer, are hotter and longer exacerbating water and electricity shortages. Given that these climate induced impacts will only strengthen with time, Libya needs to urgently strengthen its mitigating and adaptive capacities. This project supports climate action in Libya as part of UNDP’s integrated strategy to respond to the climate crisis.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Project Manager or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV will undertake the following tasks:

• Contribute to the overall achievement of interventions under the Climate Change Project, including analysis of information in order to identify trends and gaps and propose actions, review and development of strategic documents, identification of project ideas, contribution to project proposals, annual work plans, and other documents as requested by the Project Manager. • Provide support to designated implementing partners at Government as well as non-Governmental organizations for delivery of climate change related project activities (e.g. regularly following up with partners, visiting field sites to monitor progress and provide feedback to the team, drafting of reports, meeting minutes, revision of consultants/partners reports). • Contribute to monitoring and evaluation processes, by collecting and analyzing data and information, and ground truthing reports from partners through field visits and observations. • Networking and building relationships with government, international and national development partners, NGOs and CBOs, as well as supporting relevant platforms. • Assisting with the development of communication outputs, including for (social) media, the UNDP website, World Volunteer Web site. • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:

• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; • Provide annual and end of assignment self-reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities.
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.; • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers; • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Results/expected outputs: • As an active UNDP team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to UNDP and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including: • Inputs provided to development of strategic documents, contributions to projects design / project proposals development, data analysis, revision of strategic documents, as well as for communication outputs. • Support provided to Government and non-Government partners to develop capacity for mainstreaming climate change issues in policies, strategies, and action plans. • Relationships built and maintained with partners, and relevant platforms supported. • Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment. • A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed.

• Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNDP; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNDP procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented;

• Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNDP in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority;

• Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues;

• Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment.

• Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities;

• Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups;

• Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary;

• Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards UNDP mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

program or project management, stakeholders’ engagement, policy advise and planning & reporting.

• Climate policy dialogues, finance and negotiations. • At least 3-5 Years experience in coordinating groups, mobilizing community, and/or organizing events in response to specific project related activities or similar. • Experience in data collection and/or assessments including report writing is an asset. • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills. • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing. • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels. • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel. • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment. • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines. • Sound security awareness. • Have affinity with or interest in partnerships and volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development solutions, and the UN System.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials.