Climate Change Analyst

Volunteering Environment

Overview

Support climate change initiatives and sustainable agriculture practices

You have:

• Demonstrated interest or experience in Climate Change and climate-smart agriculture
• Skills in Report Writing and Documentation
• Skills in Project Coordination
• Skills in Research and Analysis
• Skills in Technical Proposal Development

Contract

This is a UNV International Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Youth contracts.

The assignment will take place within the framework of the United Nations Volunteer (UNV) program, focusing on climate change, climate finance, and environmental sustainability in Georgia. Under the operational guidance of the Assistant FAO Representative for Georgia and the direct supervision of the Programme Assistant, the UN Volunteer will be involved in a range of activities to support the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in advancing climate-resilient and low-carbon agriculture, contributing to national efforts to tackle climate change. One of the core responsibilities of the assignment will be to support the Agency’s contribution to joint UN work on the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) in regards with the climate change and environmental protection and sustainable management of natural resources. The volunteer will act as an agency focal point for FAO in these areas, helping to coordinate efforts across various UN agencies to ensure that climate change adaptation and resilience are integrated into national development plans. This will involve close collaboration with UN colleagues, government representatives, and other partners.

A central component of the assignment will involve contributing to low-carbon and climate-smart initiatives. The UN Volunteer will assist in the development and implementation of projects aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of the agricultural sector while enhancing climate resilience. This may involve supporting the design of strategies, identifying best practices, and coordinating efforts to integrate low-carbon technologies and climate-smart practices into agricultural systems.

The volunteer will also contribute to technical reports and policy briefs on climate resilience and climate-smart agriculture. Through research and analysis, the volunteer will help provide recommendations for policies that promote sustainable agricultural practices and strengthen climate resilience.

Finally, the volunteer will be involved in raising awareness about the intersection between climate change and agriculture.

The UN Volunteer will be expected to contribute to the following key tasks and responsibilities:

-Support the preparation of reports related to climate change and climate finance at the national level. Identify national challenges relevant to climate change issues, such as climate-resilient and low-carbon agriculture, and possible FAO areas of intervention that can also serve as a baseline for national discussions in the development of other projects in thematic areas;

-Support Agency’s contribution to joint UN work on UNSDCF in regards with climate change, environmental protection and sustainable management of the natural resources and act as an agency focal point of FAOGE;

-Provide technical inputs for the development of the proposals considering the requirements of Global Environment Fund (GEF) and Green Climate Fund (GCF) funding initiatives;

-Contribute to technical reports and policy briefs on climate resilience and low-carbon agriculture;

-Assist in collecting, analysing, and interpreting climate-related data for decision-making;

-Support the development of awareness-raising content on the climate change and agriculture nexus;

-Provide support for the implementation of ongoing projects related to climate change in the country;

-Support in organizing multi-stakeholder meetings and events related to climate change and environmental initiatives in the country;

-Support the day-to-day communication between FAOGE and relevant divisions and Country/Regional Offices with regard to coordination and collaboration on Green Climate Fund (GCF) and Global Environmental Facility (GEF)-related issues;

-Perform any other related duties and activities as required.

Adaptability and Flexibility ​​Building Trust Commitment and Motivation Communication ​​Creativity Ethics and Values Integrity ​​Planning and Organizing ​​Professionalism ​​Respect for Diversity ​Self-Management

-Demonstrated interest or experience in Climate Change and climate-smart agriculture

-Skills in:

 *Report Writing and Documentation      
 *Project Coordination 
 *Research and Analysis 
 *Technical Proposal Development 

Tbilisi has a population of around 1.5 million (total population in Georgia being around 4.5 million). The official language is Georgian, although there are some other languages spoken by various ethnic groups. English is spoken by many in the Tbilisi-area, and most of relevant contacts in government positions and civil society. However, Russian is also useful, especially with the older generation, population outside the capital and in normal interaction with taxi drivers, shopkeepers etc. Houses or apartments are available for rent. Living conditions are considered quite good and improving rapidly. There are good hotels and restaurants which offer various types of food and large international supermarket chains which offer most things needed by internationals living in Tbilisi.

The UN Volunteer will be based in Tbilisi, and responsible for arranging her/his own housing and other living essentials. The full entitlements at the duty station: https://app.unv.org/calculator.

The Summary of UNV Entitlement: • Volunteer Living Allowance-VLA (per month): approximately USD 1,971 • Entry lump sum (one-time payment): USD 4000 (Paid in Turkish Lira) • Exit allowance (per month): USD 225 • Medical, dental, life and disability insurance: Cigna Private Insurance • Annual leave: 2.5 days accrued per calendar month • Free access to different learning platforms and UN & UNV network

Notes: 1) The allowances are in no way to be understood as compensation, reward or salary in exchange for volunteer work. 2) It's important to note that UNV assignments are volunteer assignments, not employment.

The purpose of the allowances and entitlements paid to UN Volunteers is to enable UN Volunteers to sustain a secure standard of living at the duty stations in line with United Nations standards without incurring personal costs.

The allowances are in no way to be understood as compensation, reward, or salary in exchange for the UN Volunteer’s service. Contingent on specific eligibility criteria, location of the volunteer assignment, and contractual type and category, the payment of allowances will begin from the date of Commencement of Service For more information on entitlements please read the Condition of Service (https://explore.unv.org/cos).

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