Climate Technology Associate Specialist
Provide technical assistance and project management for climate technology initiatives
Overview
Provide technical assistance and project management for climate technology initiatives
You have:
- Proven competencies and experiences in formulating project documents related to climate change adaptation and mitigation in consultation with national stakeholders.
- Experience working with African countries is an asset.
- Strong communication and writing skills in English are required.
- Knowledge of other UN languages is an asset.
- Availability to undertake Skype calls during the office working hours of the CTCN Secretariat in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Result of Service - Technical assistance request generation, refinement and day-to-day management. - CTCN Response Plan development and review (project documents) in collaboration with client countries and sector experts. - Capacity building, knowledge management, and communication activities. - Consortium Partners and Network Members engagement for delivery of CTCN technical assistance, including monitoring and evaluation. - Outreach to new client countries and network members
Work Location Nairobi
Expected duration 16/03/23 to 15/03/24
Duties and Responsibilities The consultant will contribute to the following deliverables: - Materials needed for Regional For a / virtual meetings drafted and finalized. - Recommendations on potential requests are prepared. - Technical review and recommendations on the design of CTCN response plans (project documents) are prepared. - Review and quality assurance of deliverable reports provided by CTCN implementers is undertaken. - Drafting of ToR for agreements and tendering documents. - Evaluation of technical proposals submitted by the network. - Review and quality assurance of Monitoring & Evaluation reports is undertaken. - Preparation of Readiness proposals for the Green Climate Fund and other windows of financing. - The database of partners is updated. - New network members are identified. - M&E materials and tools for technical assistance
Qualifications/special skills The CTCN is the operational arm of the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism. It is hosted by UNEP. The mission of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is to stimulate technology cooperation and to enhance the development and transfer of technologies to developing countries. The CTCN assists developing country Parties at their request, building or strengthening their capacity to prepare and implement technology projects that span the technology transfer continuum. The CTCN supports public and private sector action on mitigation and adaptation, enhancing low emissions and climate-resilient development in a manner consistent with the capabilities and priorities of countries. In this position, the consultant will provide services for the implementation of CTCN activities in Africa and work in close coordination with the Regional Manager for Africa. The consultant will support the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) Africa team in Capacity Building and technical assistance activities. - Proven competencies and experiences in formulating project documents related to climate change adaptation and mitigation in consultation with national stakeholders. - Experience working with African countries is an asset. - Availability to undertake Skype calls during the office working hours of the CTCN Secretariat in Copenhagen, Denmark. - Strong communication and writing skills in English are required. Knowledge of other UN languages is an asset.
Languages - Strong communication and writing skills in English are required. Knowledge of other UN languages is an asset.
No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a project you led that involved developing climate technology solutions? | The interviewer wants to assess your practical experience in managing related projects. | Discuss your role, the challenges faced, and the outcomes achieved. |
| How do you engage with stakeholders when developing project proposals? | This gauges your interpersonal and communication skills with various stakeholders. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you use for monitoring and evaluation in climate technology projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you adapted a project in response to stakeholder feedback? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have with capacity building in developing countries? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |