Climate Promise Facilitator

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 22 years old. Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment.

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 filed visits, 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.
• 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, 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.

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

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:

• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day);
• Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
• Provide annual and end of assignment self-reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities.
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
• Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers;
• Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Education - Additional Comments:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent Advanced Degree in Energy, Environment, natural or social sciences related to natural resources management and/or sustainable development, climate change.

Required experience:

24 Months

Experience remark:

• At least 2 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; Demonstrated understanding of UNFCCC processes and NDCs enhancement and implementation
• 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;
• \Sound security awareness.
• Have affinity with or interest in climate change and sustainable development, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Language skills:

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

Area of expertise:

Climate change mitigation and mechanisms for technology transfer, Other energy, environment and climate change related experience, Sustainable natural resources management and climate change adaptation

Area of expertise details:

• Climate change
• Environment or natural resources management
• Geography

Driving license:

No

Application procedure:

* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

First register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup.

Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.

* Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

First update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile.

Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply.

! FOR National UN Volunteer assignments ONLY

This is a national UN Volunteer assignment, therefore only nationals of Cape Verde and legal residents in (enter the Cape Verde with a residency permit, the status of refugee or with the status of being stateless are eligible to apply. Don’t forget to tick the yes box for: “I am interested in serving as a volunteer in my own country.”

Application deadline: 04-04-2021

Applications from women and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged.