Programme Management -Senior Analyst (Developing country engagement, Governance)

Contract

This is a IICA-1 contract. This kind of contract is known as International Individual Contractor Agreements. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's an external contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education. More about IICA-1 contracts.

Background Information - Job-specific

The Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) is a partnership of governments, intergovernmental organizations, and representatives of the private sector, the environmental community, and other members of civil society.

The CCAC is the only international body working on integrated climate and clean air solutions to reduce the rate of near-term warming. It focuses on fast action to reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) including methane, black carbon, HFCs and tropospheric ozone. From 2022 to 2030, this CCAC’s work is guided by its 2030 Strategy.

Reporting to the Programme Manager (Monitoring & Evaluation, Communications), the incumbent will be part of the CCAC Secretariat, hosted by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in Paris, France.

Functional Responsibilities

Support to the development of country engagement ● Prepare regular, concise and clear email communication with developing countries, also ensuring that contact details for focal points and the CCAC Planning Hub are up-to-date and active

● Organise and ensure regular bilateral meetings with CCAC developing country partners

● Prepare national action updates for the monthly CCAC newsletter

● Support the preparation of CCAC Planning Hub meetings, including preparing draft summaries that set out clear follow-up actions

Support national action tracking ● Tracking national action, especially of developing countries and ensuring that these are entered in the system

● Contribute to the organisation of and prepare draft CCAC partner country (developing and developed) profiles together with other team members, ensuring these are regularly update and approved by partner focal points

● Look for and propose opportunities for matching countries in bilateral partnerships for implementation, particularly building on CCAC-supported national plans

Support to Governance ● Support governance processes, including preparing background papers on substantive topics for the CCAC, as well as draft agendas, draft decisions

● Ensure that official records of governance meetings and decisions are filed internally and that key documents are available to all CCAC Partners – and that all governance meetings are kept up-to-date on the CCAC website

● Support the organization of governance meetings, including informal dialogues and ad hoc groups to formulate, including preparing draft presentations and coordinating inputs

Ad hoc support to other CCAC Secretariat work ● Assisting in the review of applications for CCAC funding

● Reviewing draft implementation plans for CCAC projects

● Assisting in the review and approval process for new CCAC partners

● Preparing template forms and presentations

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education

● An Advanced university degree related to international relations, climate change, development or a related field is required

● A Bachelor’s degree with additional 2 years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience

● A minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience is required

● Experience in an international environment is required

● Knowledge of climate change and climate-related development issues is required

● Some experience in the UN system organizations and/or a developing country is desirable

Languages

● Excellent command of English (written and oral) is required

● Additional knowledge of other UN official languages is an asset

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: ICA Contract level: IICA-1/ICSC-9 Contract duration: Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

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Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Additional Considerations

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.