National NDC Implementation Specialist
Lead climate finance capacity building and training initiatives.
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Overview
Lead climate finance capacity building and training initiatives.
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
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 be based at the Ministry of Spatial Planning and the Environment (ROM) (or at NIMOS/NMA) and 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 NDC data collection and monitoring • 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 attract and coordinate climate financing for Suriname.
Tasks and responsibilities
• Organize regularly training and capacity building sessions for staff of ROM, and other governmental and non-governmental stakeholders on NDC, NAP and GHG inventories. • Organize 5 workshops per sector (20 in total) over the course of 1 year with staff of ROM and key government and non-government stakeholders (Energy, Industry, Waste and Transport) on the NDC and the NDC deliverables, in order to develop a NDC Implementation Plan per sector. • Develop a clear NDC Implementation Plan with stakeholders per sector (1 for Energy, 1 for Waste, 1 for Transport, and 1 for Industry) with measurable deliverables and timelines for implementation (including financial plan). • Develop a gender responsive and socially inclusive communication plan (or update an existing communication plan) for climate change related activities of the Ministry of ROM. • Support the development of climate change communication products related to the NDC Implementation. • 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
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 • Strong analytical skills and ability in both oral and written communication • 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 describe a time when you effectively communicated complex climate change data to a diverse audience? | This question assesses your ability to present information clearly to different stakeholders. | Provide a specific example demonstrating your communication skills and your understanding of the topic. |
| How do you approach capacity building in organizations with varying levels of knowledge and skills regarding climate initiatives? | The interviewer wants to understand your methods for tailoring capacity building efforts. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe an experience where you encountered resistance while implementing a climate change program. How did you handle it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you use to ensure stakeholder engagement in the NDC implementation process? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you have integrated gender considerations into climate change projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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