Climate Change and Sustainability Specialist

Contract

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

United Nations Volunteers should benefit from the duty of protection and care of the host entity equal to that of all its staff. The host entity's support to the UN Volunteer includes, but is not limited to: Preliminary briefings on the organisation and the professional context including security, emergency procedures, cultural best practices and orientation to the local environment; Administrative support on arrival, including opening bank accounts, applications for residence permits and other official procedures required by the host government or host entity; Adequate guidance, mentoring and coaching by a supervisor, including the provision of a clear work plan and performance evaluation; Access to office space, office equipment, IT support and all other systems and tools required to achieve the objectives of the assignment, including an email address of the host entity; Access to the host entity's institutional knowledge, training and learning programs; The inclusion of the volunteer in the safety plan; The management of their leave; Daily subsistence allowance for official travel, if applicable; Any changes to the assignment description between the actual recruitment of the UN Volunteer and his/her arrival at his/her duty station or during the assignment must be formalized with the UNV programme.

Under the direct supervision of WASH Specialist Climate the United Nations Volunteer will:

Knowledge Management and Exchange: Strengthen programs through data analysis and accurate reporting on climate change and sustainability;

Program Development and Management: Contribute to program development and monitoring; Support work plans and recommend new approaches on climate change and sustainability Effective;

Resource Utilization: Assist in fund reporting and monitoring on climate change and sustainability cross-cutting funding;

Monitoring and Evaluation: Conduct field visits and evaluations for program assessment. Prepare status reports and participate in sector reviews on climate change and sustainability;

Rights-Based Approach: Ensure quality and coherence in rights-based programs on climate change and sustainability;

Capacity Building and Sustainability: Support capacity building for UNICEF staff, government and local partners on climate change and sustainability ;

Advocacy and Policy Dialogue: Advocate for children's and women's rights perspectives in the context of climate change and sustainability. Engage in policy dialogue at national and community levels;

Partnership and Collaboration: Develop partnerships for data exchange and program implementation on climate change and sustainability. Coordinate with internal and external counterparts for effective collaboration. Maintain linkage to regional networks and collaborate with HQ for overall coordination.

Expected results: Contributed to the development of well-structured programs with clear objectives and plans for implementation, resulting in measurable progress towards sustainability goals ; Contributed to improved monitoring and reporting of climate change and sustainability results across sections ; Contributed to improved understanding of climate change and sustainability across stakeholders ; Enhanced data collection, analysis, and reporting leading to better-informed decision-making processes within climate change and sustainability programs ; Contributed to the inclusion of children and youth in the revision of national and international strategies and agreements on climate change and environment ; Contributed to ensuring that information on climate change and resilience is child sensitive ; Fostered partnerships and collaborations with diverse stakeholders, facilitating knowledge exchange, resource sharing, and coordinated efforts towards common climate change and sustainability goals ; Ensured that programs were designed and implemented in alignment with human rights principles, particularly focusing on the rights of children and women, resulting in more equitable and inclusive outcomes ; Engaged in advocacy efforts at various levels, contributing to the integration of children's and women's rights perspectives into climate change policies and initiatives, leading to more inclusive and impactful approaches ; The Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) lens is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment ; A report on achievements in the field of peace and development volunteerism during the assignment, such as the number of volunteers mobilized, participation in activities and contribution to capacity development.

Integrity and professionalism: demonstrated expertise in the field of specialization and ability to formulate sound judgment; very high level of autonomy, sense of personal initiative and ability to take responsibility; willingness to accept responsibility and ability to work independently according to established procedures in a politically sensitive environment, while exercising good judgment, impartiality and neutrality; ability to manage information in an objective, accurate and confidential manner; responsiveness and sense of service ; Responsibility: maturity and sense of responsibility; ability to operate in accordance with the rules and regulations of the organization ; Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and keep abreast of new developments in one's field of expertise; Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment ; Planning and organization: organizational effectiveness and ability to solve proven problems, ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to set priorities and plan, coordinate and track (own) work; Ability to work under pressure, with tight deadlines, and to manage multiple projects/activities in parallel ; Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to work effectively with other sectors/units within the organization; Proven ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relationships in a multicultural and multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and equality ; Communication: Demonstrated interpersonal skills; Good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write clear and concise reports; ability to make presentations, formulate different options clearly and precisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; Ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors from a wide range of backgrounds; ability to keep your cool and be helpful with staff, while being objective, without showing personal interest; ability to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of target groups; Flexibility, adaptability, ability and willingness to work in difficult, remote and potentially hazardous environments for long periods of time, involving difficult living conditions and little comfort, including frequent travel within the area of operations; readiness to be deployed/transferred to other duty stations in the area of operations, if required; Demonstrated adherence to the principles of voluntary commitment, including solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and autonomy; as well as the fundamental values of the United Nations.

climate change, environment or sustainability related work linked to social and economic dimensions ; Advanced knowledge of Microsoft software (Word-Excel-Teams-Planner-PPT)

The duty station is Antananarivo, the capital, where the cost of living is average. Several schools are available and communication is increasingly easy. It's easy to get a telephone with an Internet connection (connections are sometimes slow). It is also easy to find suitable accommodation for a single person or a family, and the cost is low.