M&E Climate Specialist
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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.
Somalia is one of the poorest and least developed countries in the world and as such presents unique challenges in terms of natural resource management. As a result of more than 25 years of civil unrest, Somalia’s governance structures have fallen apart, and militias control different parts of the country. In addition, the regions of Somaliland and Puntland have unilaterally declared autonomy.
Land degradation is a key environmental issue in Somalia, closely linked to desertification, drought and unsustainable livestock and agricultural practices. Food insecurity and livelihoods, possible hazardous waste, lack of marine and coastal management, and the mitigation and management of natural disasters are other environmental concerns. Somalia is highly susceptible to the effects of climate change and extreme weather. Without anticipatory preventive approaches, these factors are likely to exacerbate existing vulnerabilities and reduce the people’s livelihood options, which in turn may have negative impacts for stability and security in Somalia.
More frequent and intense droughts and floods undermine food security and worsen livelihood conditions in Somalia, adversely affecting marginalized groups, fuelling grievances, increasing competition over scarce resources and exacerbating existing community tensions and vulnerabilities.
Currently there are several projects being undertaken by the UN including: PROSCAL, looking at alternative approaches to Charcoal, rewilding and nursery systems, the export of Charcoal and behaviour change work; Flooding and drought management approaches on the Shabelle and Juba rivers with FAO and UNEP, where we are modelling out nature based solutions; Climate displacement projects with IOM/UNEP and finally; The Environmental Mediation approach. All these coupled with the Environmental Task Force the National Drought and flooding task force and other coordination systems, means there is a lot of need in the area of monitoring and analysing the approaches and impact in Somalia.
Under the direct supervision of Climate Security and Environmental Advisor to the UN in Somalia, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: 1) Review current Portfolio and do evaluations on current and existing projects and mechanisms and come up with a clear picture of the impact the current approach is taking. 2) Work with data collection teams to ensure the latest data is available and updated and have updated fact sheets on the climate risks and how these are all fitting in with the Cooperation Framework, the Risk Register for the mission and ensure presentations and data sheets are up to date and useful. 3) Be part of the growing team, contribute to weekly meetings. Take on some of the research programs currently in the pipeline and formulate plans of action for the teams where there are gaps ascertained by the preliminary activity.
Accountability ☒ Adaptability and Flexibility ☒ Building Trust ☒ Commitment and Motivation ☒ Commitment to Continuous Learning ☒ Communication ☒ Creativity ☒ Empowering Others ☒ Ethics and Values ☒ Integrity ☒ Judgement and Decision-making ☒ Knowledge Sharing ☒ Leadership ☒ Managing Performance ☒ Planning and Organizing ☒ Professionalism ☒ Respect for Diversity ☒ Self-Management ☒ Technological Awareness ☒ Vision ☒ Working in Teams
in fragile states • Skills in data and analysis • Skills in Monitoring and evaluation • Skills in understanding climate science data and turning this into policy
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