Programme Advisor (Climate Change)

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This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

WFP, jointly with FAO, is now recruiting 1 UNV national specialist as a Programme Advisor (Climate Change) to support WFP’s and FAO’s joint work on RG3 in Cambodia.

For more information: - WFP Cambodia: https://www.wfp.org/countries/cambodia - FAO Cambodia: https://www.fao.org/cambodia/en/ - UNDAF 2019-2023: https://cambodia.un.org/en/38874-united-nations-development-assistance-framework-2019-2023 - United Nations Cambodia Annual Results Report 2020: https://cambodia.un.org/en/142505-annual-results-report-2020-cambodia

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Programme Policy Officer(s) or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Programme Advisor (Climate Change) will:

• Contribute and support development, and implementation of, the RG3 joint work plan, including programme development, planning, management, liaison and reporting. • Support interagency liaison and coordination, organizing and facilitating meetings, as appropriate, ensuring engagement in line with the strategic approaches of the UN in Cambodia. • Assist in identifying, assessing and/or establishing/maintaining partnerships with relevant stakeholders, including government institutions, UN agencies, and knowledge partners. • Contribute to resource mobilization efforts, including the development and drafting of documentation clearly articulating strategic and project-level requirements, goals and outcomes, project design and implementation. • Develop, share and/or review timely and high-quality analytical reports, publications, information products, protocols, concept notes and proposals for internal and external use. • Facilitate dissemination of lessons learned and best practices to promote regular information/knowledge sharing within and across UNDAF Results Groups. • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:

• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; • Provide annual and end of assignment self-reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities.
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.; • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers; • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

professionalism, integrity, working in teams, communication, planning and organizing, flexibility

climate change mitigation and adaptation, food security or disaster risk management, or other relevant programmes; experience with multistakeholder coordination is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization; • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development; • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; • Sound security awareness; • Have affinity with or interest in climate change, food security and nutrition, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

The climate of Cambodia is tropical, monsoonal and is characterized by heat and humidity. The rainy season lasts from May to October and the hot, dry season from November until April.

Houses and apartments are available to suit most budgets and preferences. House hunting is not difficult in Phnom Penh. The usual means of locating suitable accommodation is through estate agents/realtors.

The National UN Volunteer is required to follow the UN residential security requirements as per the local MORSS when choosing their accommodation.

There are few taxi operators in Phnom Penh, so for daily transportation the cheapest, fastest and most frequent mode of travel is by a tuk-tuk (a motor-powered rickshaw). Some UN volunteers chose to purchase their own mode of transportation, be it a car, a motorbike or a pushbike. They are strictly recommended by UN security to wear seatbelts in cars and helmets when traveling on motorbikes, tuktuk or bicycling.

In terms of health, common diseases in Cambodia are those which exist in other tropical countries like diarrhoea, malaria, dengue and HIV/AIDS. Most of the serious cases have been reported contracted in hilly, rural and densely forested areas. City dwellers like in Phnom Penh can also be at risk due to poor disposal of waste. Generally, in cities, people use purified water for drinking and cooking. The recommended vaccinations are those against typhoid, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Tuberculosis and Japanese Encephalitis.

While medical facilities in Cambodia are sufficient for the treatment of most routine ailments and minor accidents, illnesses and accidents of more serious nature require medical evacuation, usually to Bangkok or Singapore.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials.

Added 2 years ago - Updated 2 years ago - Source: unv.org