NDC Action National Coordinator for Argentina

Result of Service Objective.

NDC Action National Coordinator will support initially focus on NDC Prioritized Strategic Sectors in Argentina, including but not limited to the actual NDCs sectors. The NDC Action working plan will be coordinated with key professionals within the Ministry of Environment.

Overall Activities: The NDC Action National Coordinator will contribute to the achievement of the expected Outcomes and Outputs of the NDC Action Project in Argentina. This will include supporting the Deputy Climate Change Secretary and Directorate of Climate Change of the Ministry of Environment in Argentina in coordinating the NDC implementation through regular update reports on implementation and supporting organization of meetings, overall planning, organization and implementation of the Project in country with close cooperation of national technical institutes. ¿ Be in charge of the coordination of NDC Action Argentina and support the Ministry of Environment, as well as the National Cabinet of Climate Change in order to ensure project outcomes, outputs and activities are performed according to commitments made with the donor. ¿ From the Ministry of Environment, support the revision of updated NDCs in the country. ¿ Elaborate and coordinate with national entities, the Terms of Reference (TORs) for consultants and the selection processes according to the work plan. ¿ Facilitate the engagement of stakeholders with the project, including regional governments, local environmental authorities, including but not limited to: International Climate Initiative (IKI) NDC Programme, The IKI Regional LEDS Support Project, CBIT Project, and other transparency projects led by UNEP. ¿ Financing and project structuration capacity building: Several projects and NDC support initiatives have a capacity building component for the enhancement of financing skills. There are many actions shortlisted as options to be financed and/or scaled up. NDC Action should consider those previous prioritization analyses and suggest its actions as a continuation of some of the actions that are already identified. ¿ Prepare the Project progress reports and, all annual/year-end project revisions; ¿ Provide local insights to international experts; ¿ Support the discussions and development of the Climate Change National Plan of Argentina. ¿ Support the discussions and development of the national LTS in relation to the NDC. ¿ Promote the work and dialogue with the National Technical Institution (NTI) for Argentina. ¿ Assist as the NDC Action Coordination in Argentina to the meetings and technical discussion of the External Advisory Board (Consejo Asesor Externo in Spanish) for the implementation of the national NDC regarding the objectives of the project. ¿ Co generate inputs to develop a roadmap for a National Carbon Market Strategy to meet the NDC target.

Ultimate Result of the Service: ¿ The project meets its objectives and achieves expected outcomes via day-to-day project operations and project partners are periodically updated on the progress of the project via progress reports. ¿ Project partners are periodically updated for allocation of the grant according to the quarterly and annual work plans and budgets elaborated in coordination with relevant stakeholders. ¿ Via monitoring the risk management plan, project partners are notified in writing if there is need for modification to the agreed implementation plan and budget, as a means to seek approval. Any inconsistencies made by the Executing Agencies will be addressed and rectified. ¿ Annual work plans are prepared in consultations with the NDC Action Review Committee and project partners. ¿ TORs for consultants are published and candidates to the positions are interviewed according to the work plan. ¿ National Launching event and workshops, national NDC Action workshops and Climate action coordination comities and/or commissions are held according to the approved work plan. ¿ Technical advice and guidance are provided to the project team on issues related to the project activities. ¿ Management and coordination, project partners, of the operative aspects of contracting professional services and everything necessary for the execution of any activity are periodically made, taking into account any mechanism necessary to monitor compliance with external contracts and subcontracts. ¿ The gender approach is mainstreamed in project activities ¿ Organize high-level launch event for the project for key stakeholders in the second half of 2022 (ideally back-to-back to NDC stakeholder consultation / launch of updated NDC). ¿ Identification of main barriers for NDC implementation in Argentina from the perspective of institutional arrangements and multi-stakeholder engagement; ¿ Support the development of sectoral NDC policies and programmes once the two priority sectors are identified through ongoing consultation with stakeholders in the country; ¿ Support UNEP-CCC Partnership in the organization of workshops in the country as part of the initiative, considering the national priorities and national consultants’ engagements; ¿ Be responsible for the quality of the activities and the coordination of local and international experts. Reporting structure: The payments will be issued monthly and based on progress reports approved by the UNEP Climate Change Coordinator at the Latin America and The Caribbean Office. The NDC Action Coordinator will work in close coordination with the Deputy Secretary of Climate Change and the Head of the Directorate of Climate Change and will report to the UNEP Climate Change Coordinator at the Latin America and The Caribbean Office. Eventually, he or she could report to leading public bodies based on the selection of the second sector for NDC Action Project.

Work Location BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA

Expected duration 6 MONTHS

Duties and Responsibilities Purpose.

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.

The UNEP Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC Office) , located in Panama City, works closely with the 33 countries of the region and its activities are integrated into the Medium Term Strategy and the Programme of Work approved by the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA)

The project entitled “NDC Action – Facilitating implementation of climate-resilient and low-carbon development aligned with national and global goals” will be implemented in Argentina by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Center (UNEP-CCC) in close collaboration with identified national institutions.

To achieve the adaptation and mitigation goals of the Nationally-Determined Contributions (NDCs), countries need to translate their broad NDCs into specific actions. NDCs typically list these actions, but the descriptions often lack specificity and details and are generally weak on institutional arrangements and transparency. By translating each NDC into sectoral portfolios of policies and programmes, the project will bridge the gap between the content of the NDCs and the information and capacity required for their implementation.

Aligning with Argentinas´s own NDC priorities, the NDC Action Project bridges this gap. The project will secure a multi-stakeholder and high-level engagement; provide the technical support to strengthen the capacity of Line Ministries and Sub-regional government bodies responsible for NDC implementation; support development of a portfolio of sectoral policies and programmes for two priority sectors selected in each country; support development of investment plans in these sectors; and facilitate experience-sharing, both among the partner countries and beyond. Key elements of the programme include the strengthening of NDC relevant institutions and multi-stakeholder consultation mechanisms, the preparation of a portfolio of policies and programmes for two prioritized sectors in the country, the mainstreaming of NDCs into climate-friendly investment plans and the support for the development of finance-ready proposals, as well as sharing of lessons learnt across sectors, countries, and regions.

NDC Action Project supports countries to accelerate NDC implementation in the following ways: - Build on partner countries’ existing NDC coordination mechanisms and reinforce them where needed; - Support partner countries translate their NDCs into sectoral strategies and actions, including climate-friendly investment plans, ready for financing and implementation; - Build institutional capacity among the ministries and multi-stakeholders through training programmes to lead to concrete investments in two priority sectors selected by each partner country; - Facilitate peer-learning at the regional level among partner countries and beyond to foster the uptake of proven policies, programmes, and financing schemes for accelerated NDC implementation.

Argentina is looking for an NDC Action National Coordinator, who will serve as the primary governmental contact person to manage and report the overall progress of the initiative in the country.

The NDC Action National Coordinator for Argentina will work under the supervision of UNEP Climate Change Coordinator at the Latin America and The Caribbean Office, and work at in the Ministry of Environment ’s offices in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The incumbent will work 40 hours per week, from Monday to Friday, full time.

Qualifications/special skills Qualifications Required

ACADEMIC: ¿ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental sciences, Biology, Economics, Law, Political Science, or other climate change relevant university degree (required); ¿ Master degree in relevant areas related to climate change, natural resource management, environment and development (desirable).

PROFESSIONAL: ¿ At least 5 years of experience in areas of work related to environmental policy, natural resource management, environment, development, climate change policy development and/or analysis and institutional assessment and capacity building in relation to climate change mitigation, adaptation (required); ¿ Demonstrates understanding of Argentina’s national policy related to climate change and the national framework (desirable); ¿ Experience in managing projects (desirable); ¿ Demonstrates understanding of administrative processes of the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (desirable); ¿ Demonstrates understanding of UNEP´s administrative, procurement and report processes (desirable); ¿ Demonstrates understanding of the national and international climate change framework (desirable); ¿ Experience in participation in the processes of development and implementation of public policies regarding compliance with the NDCs in Argentina (desirable); ¿ Holding environmental scientific and / or public policy publications (desirable); ¿ A least 3 years of academic experience teaching environment related classes (desirable); ¿ Experience working with, and building partnerships with public sector both national and subnational (desirable); ¿ Experience working with and building partnerships with international agencies (desirable). ¿ Experience working with and building partnerships civil society organizations (desirable); ¿ Professional experience on carbon markets (desirable)

LANGUAGE: ¿ Fluent in Spanish and a confident level of writing, reading and speaking skills in English is required; ¿ French is desirable.

COMPETNECIES:

PROFESSIONALISM:

¿ Excellent knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to global and national politics and its links to climate change mitigation and adaptation (required); ¿ Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to climate change mitigation and adaptation planning. ¿ Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. ¿ Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. ¿ Shows pride in work and in achievements; ¿ Verifiable experience using of IT tools such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point) and related apps. (required); ¿ Experience using Generador Electrónico de Documentos Oficiales (GEDO); ¿ Relationship skills with public and private sector officials; ¿ Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; ¿ Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains calm in stressful situations ¿ Demonstrates understanding of UNEP´s administrative, procurement and report processes.

TEAMWORK:

¿ Experience in teamwork, with recognition in the field of their specialty to cooperate with consultants of other specialties; ¿ Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; ¿ Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

PLANNING AND ORGANIZING:

¿ Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

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.