Programme Coordination Assistant

Contract

This is a UNV International Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Youth contracts.

The CET is undertaking key project initiatives to accelerate structural transformations towards green development to address the climate crisis and overarching environmental issues under three core thematic areas: Climate Change Adaptation & Disaster Risk Reduction, Natural Resource Management, and Sustainable Energy & Waste Management.

Sri Lanka has set ambitious goals in accordance with meeting global development goals, particularly in Climate Action, by 2030 and 2050. And, to reach these climate action commitments, Sri Lanka needs to urgently work towards green development, incentivize climate action, and move towards a sustainable, just, and inclusive economy. Given the evolving development trajectory in the country; and owing to the ongoing socio-economic crisis, there is an acute need to catalyse UNDP Sri Lanka’s ongoing interventions in climate and environment. With this background, the Government of Sri Lanka, with the assistance of UNDP, is aiming to secure funding from the donor agencies to facilitate a greater preparedness for climate-related extreme weather conditions and events and reduce the loss of lives, social assets and losses and damages in critical climate-sensitive rural production and service sectors of communities vulnerable to climate change impacts.

Under the direct supervision of Programme Quality & Design Analyst, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

I. Project Management

a. Contribute to the CET’s Programme Team to ensure the timely and smooth implemen-tation of climate change related project activities. b. Support the Programme Team with internal coordination among the various Project Teams for seamless programme implementation.
c. Support the CET in the preparation of internal communications material (Powerpoint presentations, notes & briefs, project visibility content, meeting minutes & notes, and, etc.,), as necessary.

II. Proposal Development & Resource Mobilization

a. Assist the CET in coordinating with the policy and programme teams in developing concept notes and project proposals. b. Support the CET to identify sources, gather and compile data and information for the preparation of project proposal formulation. c. Provide research and analytic support to the Programme Team to inform the proposal development & resource mobilization processes.

III. Partnerships

a. Assist the CET to maintain its liaison with the Country Office Policy and Engagement (P&E) Team in rolling out the advocacy work of CET. b. Build strong internal partnerships ensuring the alignment of cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives.

Accountability Adaptability and Flexibility Building Trust Client Orientation Commitment and Motivation Commitment to Continuous Learning Communication Ethics and Values Integrity Judgement and Decision-making Planning and Organizing Professionalism Respect for Diversity Self-Management Technological Awareness Working in Teams

or demonstrated interest in Climate Change and in the Development sector.

Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded.

Sri Lanka is an island nation located off the south coast of India. It’s home to an estimated population of over 21 million people. It is a multi- ethnic, multi- cultural and multi- religious country. Colombo is situated in the Western Province of Sri Lanka and is the commercial capital of the country. The city is located on the west coast of the island, adjacent to the administrative capital, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte. Bandaranaike International Airport is located 35km from Colombo and is served by the main international airlines.

Sri Lanka is a tropical country with moderate temperate and high humidity all throughout the year. Average temperature in Colombo ranges between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius. The island experiences two main monsoon seasons, where heavy rainfalls occur, from May to August and October to January. Sri Lankan food is characterized by fragrant spices, all forms of coconut, and rice. Rice and curry are the main dishes. Sri Lankan cuisine tends to be quite spicy.

There are hotels and other types of accommodation options available in Colombo. Supermarkets, banking and medical facilities are present within the city. Telephone and Internet service is widely available. Phone plans and data are inexpensive; however, you should not expect internet service to work consistently or at high speed.

At present Sri Lanka is undergoing high inflation and an economic crisis. The public unrest and protests are common. The prices of common commodities fluctuate regularly and shortages can also be experienced.

Sri Lanka became a member of the United Nations on 14 December 1955