National Greenhouse Gas Inventory Specialist
Lead capacity building initiatives for GHG inventories in Suriname
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Overview
Lead capacity building initiatives for GHG inventories in Suriname
You have:
- B.Sc. or Master’s Degree in Environment, Climate Change or a related subject
- At least 5 years of experience in climate change and GHG inventories
- Working knowledge of English
- National of the country or a resident with valid work permit
Organizational Setting
The Government of Suriname is undertaking its readiness activities for accessing Green Climate Fund (GCF) resources for addressing climate change. The project will involve strengthening capacity of the Government to access climate finance through an extensive mentoring program for staff members of the Ministry of Spatial Planning and the Environment (the NDA) and staff from other Government Ministries as well as stakeholders from civil society organizations. The activities under this Readiness project will provide important baseline information needed for future decision making on climate change priorities for Suriname.
Reporting Lines
The specialist will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative for Suriname based in Trinidad and under the technical guidance of the International Climate Change Expert based in Suriname. She/he will liaise with other concerned government and non-government stakeholders in Suriname.
Technical focus
[In the general context to strengthen the capacity of the Ministry of Spatial Planning and the Environment (ROM) the specialist will be responsible to: • Conduct a capacity and institutional assessment of government institutions related to GHG inventories • Develop and Implement a capacity building program based on the gap analysis • Recommend policies and practices to increase the efficiency of the Ministry of ROM and other concerned government agencies to improve on data collection, storage and sharing
Tasks and responsibilities
• Liaise with ROM and other stakeholders on climate change reporting and GHG estimates in Suriname • Organize several workshops to discuss amongst technicians how to improve the collection of GHG data • Develop a protocol for updating the GHG emissions for the 6 mains sectors as indicated in the NDC 2020 • Provide guidelines on how to measure and analyze the GHG emissions • Write an updated GHG inventory report for Suriname • Ensure the integration of gender consideration into the above-mentioned tasks and project outputs
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• B.Sc. or Master’s Degree in Environment, Climate Change or a related subject • At least 5 years of experience in climate change and GHG inventories • Working knowledge of English • National of the country or a resident with valid work permit .
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus • Teamwork • Communication • Building Effective Relationships • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• Good analytical skills and conceptual thinking • Experience in preparing and delivering training workshops • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English • Working experience with different stakeholder groups from government and civil society • Good knowledge of NDC, NAP, and GHG inventories related to climate change • Proven ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and present ideas clearly and effectively. • Able to gather and process data and information and report writing
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
- Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
- Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
- For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
Potential interview questions
| Can you give an example of a successful project you've led related to climate change? | This question assesses your direct experience and effectiveness in leading climate change initiatives. | Share specific outcomes and your contributions to the project. |
| How do you handle communication with different stakeholders in a project? | The interviewer wants to know about your interpersonal skills and ability to manage diverse groups. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to analyze complex data to inform decision-making. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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