Climate Promise 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:

• Delivery, monitoring and reporting of Climate Promise activities (40%)
• Review and revise workplans and budgets and provide inputs to the preparation of results-based work plans;
• Coordinate day-to-day implementation of climate promise activities
• Support the preparation of project progress reports and related presentations, briefings, knowledge products and relevant documents, as required;
• Support the quality assurance of the initiative through the substantive and financial monitoring of the Climate Promise activities, including through periodical meetings with national partners, mainly the Ministry of Environment and Biodiversity as the coordinator of the national process in Guinea Bissau, to identify operational bottlenecks and develop recommendations for effective solutions;
• Liaise with the Climate Promise country focal point on the implementation progress and advise of any deviations from the project plan;
• Support the recruitment of consultants and the administration of contracts for specific Climate Promise activities, through drafting TORs, finalizing advertisements, screening, long and short listing, interviews and contracts monitoring;
• Maintain records of project files and other supporting documents;

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

• Stakeholder management, partnership coordination, and external relations (40%)

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

• Liaise and build relationships with government counterparts, other United Nations (UN) agencies, international non-governmental organizations (I/NGOS), academia, private sector, civil society, Youth and women organizations 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;
• Identify and synthesize of best practices and lessons learnt directly linked to the Climate Promise and 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.

• Support in elaborating concept notes and proposals to support UNDP CO efforts in mobilizing resources to enhance Paris Agreement implementation in the country, based on the results of the NDC climate promise initiative;

• 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:

Advanced higher degree (Master’s or equivalent) in a relevant area, e.g. related to Energy, Environment, natural or social sciences natural resources management and/or sustainable development, climate change, economics and development studies; a first-level university degree or equivalent in combination with relevant training and/or professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Required experience:

60 Months

Experience remark:

At least five years of professional work experience at the national and/or international level in sustainable development, climate change, or natural resource management/environmental protection, or other relevant programmes; experience with UNDP is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization.

Language skills:

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• French(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• Portuguese(Optional), Level - Working Knowledge

Area of expertise:

Development programme management, Climate change mitigation and mechanisms for technology transfer

Area of expertise details:

• 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; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;

• 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;
• Desirable: valid national driver’s license and proven ability to drive manual gear 4x4 over rough terrain; (if not applicable, delete)
• Sound security awareness;
• Have affinity with or interest in human development, leave no one behind and digitalization, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Language skills: Fluency in spoken and written English and French is required. Working knowledge of Portuguese is an advantage.

Driving license:

No

Competencies values:

Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams, Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Planning and Organizing

Application procedure:

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Application deadline: 28-03-2021