Climate Change Specialist
Facilitate regional Monitoring and Capacity Development on Climate Change
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Overview
Facilitate regional Monitoring and Capacity Development on Climate Change
You have:
- Master's degree in environmental management, climate change sciences, environmental economics, economics, or a related field.
- 2 years of relevant professional experience working in the field of climate change.
- Fluent in English (mandatory).
- Knowledge of Finnish or Swedish is required for application.
- Experience in providing capacity development activities for countries on climate change mitigation.
- Ability to engage and collaborate with various stakeholders including governments, international organizations, and civil society organizations.
- Skill in facilitating workshops and events related to climate change.
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.
Description of task
Under the direct supervision of the RCC Regional Lead, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
- Facilitate the regional Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) Networks to support countries in implementing the Enhanced Transparency Framework under the Paris Agreement;
- Build regional institutional capacity on the Enhanced Transparency Framework;
- Identify priorities, needs and gaps of countries in the region for NDC implementation;
- Provide specific capacity development activities (e.g. training workshops and webinars) and dedicated support to countries upon request on MRV, climate finance and carbon pricing;
- Facilitate/participate in events/workshops (e.g. Africa Climate Week, regional and national workshops);
- Identify new and enhance existing regional partnership such as with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), Africa Development Bank (AfDB), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), etc.
Qualifications/Requirements
Required degree level:
Master degree or equivalent
Education - Additional Comments:
Master’s degree in environmental management, climate change sciences, environmental economics, economics, or a related field.
Required experience:
24 Months
Experience remark:
2 years of relevant professional experience working in the field of climate change, specifically experience in supporting stakeholders in implementing mitigation actions is an asset. Knowledge of climate change mitigation issues, sustainable development, economics, or social issues is desired. Knowledge of information exchange and interaction with various stakeholders including governments, international organizations, research institutions, private sector and Civil Society Organizations is also an important asset.
Language skills:
- English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
- French(Optional), Level - Working Knowledge
Area of expertise:
Other development programme/project experience
Driving license:
No
Competencies values:
Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Building Trust, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Judgement and Decision-making, Knowledge Sharing, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Technological Awareness, Working in Teams
Application procedure:
This assignment is funded by the Government of Finland, only Finnish nationals are eligible to apply. Moreover, candidates must have knowledge of Finnish or Swedish.
Please apply via the link below. You can then either log in if you already have an account or register via ‘Candidate Signup’.
Application deadline: 24 April 2021
Selection process
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The selection will be done by the UN Host Entity at the level of the country of assignment.
Pre-departure training organized by the Government of Finland
The selected candidate will be invited to attend a training on Finland’s development policy and cooperation prior to deployment from 1 to 3 September 2021.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a situation where you successfully engaged stakeholders in a climate change initiative. | The interviewer wants to assess your stakeholder engagement skills and your ability to work with diverse groups. | Highlight specific examples and outcomes of your engagement efforts, demonstrating collaboration and impact. |
| How would you approach training workshops to develop understanding of the Enhanced Transparency Framework? | The interviewer seeks to understand your approach to capacity development and training. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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