Climate Promise and NDC Facilitator

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.

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Description of task

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of UNDP Climate Promise focal point in the Country Office or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Climate Promise Facilitator will be expected to assist with the following activities and tasks:

• Support the NDC Review Process (40%)

• Overall responsibility for the day-to-day engagement with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA-SL) and partners involved in the NDC revision process to ensure the revision is on track.

  • Support the preparation of NDC review progress reports and related presentations, briefings, knowledge products and relevant documents, as required.

• Provide support to the consultants involved in data collection, analysis and reporting on green corridors, short-lived climate pollutants and NDC financing strategy

• Facilitate meetings with stakeholders

• Prepare the NDC report in line with international standards.

• Prepare project completion reports and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

• Produce a post-NDC revision synopsis report.

• Delivery, monitoring and reporting of Climate Promise activities (20%)

• The Climate Promise nation-wide intensive information and awareness raising campaign capturing mission 1.5 amongst others (e.g., a short film on the NDC and UNDP support - Climate action; PR actions, informational materials - leaflets, posters, bill-boards, etc. into different languages)
• Build citizen and stakeholder awareness about the NDC commitments and the necessity to raise the level of these commitments and about the climate change crisis.
• support a Government climate action accountability mechanism through a Citizen's Charter
• Promote youth, women and key stakeholder groups engagement in climate action campaigns accountability mechanism and Sensitization on the Legislature.

• Develop a communication document on Climate Change Action (CCA) in relation to the adaptation and mitigation components

• Stakeholder management, partnership, and external relations (20 %)

• Support the management of communications with donors, implementing partners, and other cooperation agencies that are engaged in NDC enhancement and implementation support.

• Co-ordinate/work in close co-operation with the partners supporting the NDC to ensure synergy
• Liaise and build relationships with government counterparts, other United Nations (UN) agencies, international non-governmental organizations (I/NGOS), academia, private sector, civil society, and other relevant stakeholders engaged in NDC support, including Climate Promise activities.
• Support the establishment of strategic partnerships and management of external relations around NDC enhancement and implementation.
• Co-ordinate/work in close co-operation with the partners supporting the NDC to ensure synergy

• Facilitate meetings with stakeholders, as requested.

• Knowledge management and innovation (20 %)

• Contribute to knowledge building and sharing related to the Climate Promise implementation and NDCs.

• Contribute to the compilation and dissemination of best practices and lessons learned through relevant knowledge platforms including the UNDP Global Community of Practices related to Energy, Climate and Environment.
• Promote the work of UNDP Climate Promise in collaboration with UNDP communication team, including contact with civil society, private sector, government and the media.
• Identify and synthesize of best practices and lessons learnt directly linked to the NDC support;
• Keep well-informed of new developments and innovative approaches/solutions in the areas of climate change and environmental management and actively contribute to the office learning process and corporate knowledge tools
• Promote the work of UNDP Climate Promise in collaboration with UNDP communication team, including contact with civil society, private sector, government and the media.
• Produce a post-NDC revision synopsis report, as requested.

• Ensure broad representation and adequate research of issues raised, and their presentation in a coordinated solution-oriented manner to the EPA and partners

• Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Master degree or equivalent

Education - Additional Comments:

Master’s Degree or equivalent environment, natural resource management, Social Science, or another relevant field

Required experience:

60 Months

Experience remark:

Experience:

• At least five years’ experience working for government agencies, private businesses, civil society or donor funded projects

• Good understanding of the operations of the government and its structure

• Good knowledge of the operations of private businesses, civil society and issues facing them

• Proven experience with the facilitation of high level and community dialogues

• Demonstrated high level of professionalism and an ability to work independently and in high pressure situations under tight deadlines.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of climate change initiatives, including the NDC, REDD+, NAP, NAPA etc will be an added advantage

• Experience working with UN agencies or other international organizations would be an asset.

Language skills:

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise:

Development programme management, Other civil society or community development experience, Other energy, environment and climate change related experience

Area of expertise details:

Experience:

• At least five years’ experience working for government agencies, private businesses, civil society or donor funded projects

• Good understanding of the operations of the government and its structure

• Good knowledge of the operations of private businesses, civil society and issues facing them

• Proven experience with the facilitation of high level and community dialogues

• Demonstrated high level of professionalism and an ability to work independently and in high pressure situations under tight deadlines.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of climate change initiatives, including the NDC, REDD+, NAP, NAPA etc will be an added advantage

• Experience working with UN agencies or other international organizations would be an asset.

Driving license:

No

Competencies values:

Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Working in Teams

Application procedure:

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Application deadline: 04-05-2021