AGIAMONDO e.V. is the personnel service of the German Catholics for Development Cooperation. The Civil Peace Service (CPS) offers development workers a meaningful role working with local development agents. The [CPS](https://www.agiamondo.de/angebot/ziviler-friedensdienst/) is a personnel programme for peace-building and the prevention of violence in crisis and conflict regions. It sets out to promote a world in which conflicts are settled without violence. Working with church-related and civil-social partner organisations in Jordan, AGIAMONDO aims to make a contribution towards civil conflict management and the sustainable and equitable development of the country through peace-building measures. To support [Beit Noah](https://www.dvhl.de/pt-beit-noah) , we are seeking to fill the following position as soon as possible. Sustainability Expert for Ecological Peacebuilding and Environmental Education (m/f/x), Tiberias, Israel/Palästina Your new role [Beit Noah](https://www.dvhl.de/pt-beit-noah), an International Youth and Disability Meeting Centre in the Benedictine monastery of Tabgha, has been offering people with disabilities a refuge from the effects of the ongoing political-military conflict in the Holy Land for over 35 years. Children and people with disabilities in particular suffer under these conditions. Beit Noah creates space for normality by giving host groups the opportunity to meet each other, form friendships and share common values such as the care of creation. In the midst of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, there is a lack of neutral meeting places where Israelis and Palestinians can meet as fellow human beings, and Beit Noah fulfils this important role. Your tasks - Strategic development: Coordination of the steering group to implement the Tabgha 2030 vision. - Environmental initiatives: Development and implementation of ecological peacebuilding programmes. - Sustainable construction projects: Initiation and coordination of environmental project initiatives (e.g. solar energy development). - Community engagement: developing a networking strategy with local communities and schools. - Public relations and fundraising: support in promoting the vision through PR and fundraising. - Team development: coordination of communication and individual leadership training. - Project management: Maintenance and further development of structures and projects of the previous communication and networking work. Your profile - You have a completed Master's degree with an educational focus e.g. in peace and conflict studies, environmental sciences, social sciences or in another relevant subject. - You bring knowledge and experience in the field of peace and conflict work including environmental aspects. - Your proven experience in developing and implementing environmental education and/or peacebuilding education programmes qualifies you for this position. - Your language skills in German and English are business fluent. Knowledge of Hebrew and/or Arabic is an advantage. - You are an EU or Swiss citizen and belong to a Christian church. What AGIAMONDO offers - Individual and thorough preparation - Three-year contract, social security and remuneration in accordance with the German Development Aid Workers Act (Entwicklungshelfergesetz) - Cultural, language or other professional training, as well as coaching and supervision, individual advice We look forward to receiving your detailed application by 14th April 2024 at the latest. Please use the [online application form](https://www.agiamondo.de/en/applicants/job-market/job/sustainability-expert-for-ecological-peacebuilding-and-environmental-education-m-f-x) in the Vacancies section of our website.
THE BANK:

Established in 1964, the African Development Bank is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. There are 81 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries). The Bank's development agenda is delivering financial and technical support for transformative projects that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth. To sharply focus the objectives of the Ten-Year Strategy (2023–2032) and ensure greater developmental impact, five major areas (High 5s), all of which will accelerate our delivery for Africa, have been identified, namely: energy, agro-business, industrialization, integration and improving the quality of life for the people of Africa. The Bank is seeking to build a management team that will lead to the successful implementation of this vision.

 

 

THE COMPLEX:

The Senior Vice-Presidency (SNVP) is responsible for supporting the President in the day-to-day management of the Bank Group to achieve its strategic objective and drive performance culture that will align all processes and systems to deliver high impact results. The SNVP will provide effective leadership and exceptional coordination to ensure implementation and monitoring of key corporate decisions as well as the identification of necessary corrective measures and actions. The SNVP leads senior management discussions, decision-making processes and the implementation of Board and Management key decisions. ​

 

THE HIRING DEPARTMENT:

Located within the SVNP Complex, the E&S Safeguards and Compliance Department (SNSC) is responsible for mainstreaming environmental and social development considerations into Bank-financed operations in the public and private sectors through the implementation of the Integrated Safeguard System (ISS). The Safeguards and Compliance Department's mission is to ensure proper application of the Integrated Safeguards System (ISS) and its associated procedures, guidelines and tools, in order to enhance environmental and social sustainability into the Bank's operations. The Department's main tasks is to improve the quality-at-entry (QAE) of Bank operations, including Country Strategy Papers and project-specific interventions (projects, ESW, etc.) as well as providing implementation support to borrowers, with a particular emphasis on enhancing developmental effectiveness through application of environmental and social safeguards requirements and procedures at the various stages of the project cycles.

 

THE POSITION:

The Senior Environmental & Social Safeguards and Compliance Officer works under the overall direction and the supervision of the Director of the Department of Environmental and Social Safeguards and Compliance (SNSC).

 

KEY FUNCTIONS:

The Senior Environmental & Social Safeguards and Compliance Officer's core duties/responsibilities will include the following:

 

Mainstreaming of environmental aspects in operations, including safeguards, gender and social inclusion. As task team member, he/she will provide support to Task Managers and Borrowers/Clients in identifying, mainstreaming and monitoring environmental and safeguard aspects/concerns in Bank operations during the identification, preparation, appraisal, implementation, and completion stages (throughout project lifecycle) through the following:

- Provide E&S support to the Bank-funded projects and programmes, for both private and public sectors.
- Carry out the mandatory environmental and social due diligence on Bank operations during the identification, preparation, appraisal, implementation support including field visits, and project completion stages.
- Prepare, archive, update when appropriate, the categorization memorandum (CM) and the environmental and social compliance note (ESCON) of operations.
- Assist Borrowers/Clients for the finalization of the Terms of Reference (ToRs) for the preparation of Environmental and Social Assessment (ESA) documentation (SESA, ESIA, ESMS, RAP, PMP, ES Audit, Process Framework, Stakeholder Engagement Plan, Hazard and Risk Assessment, etc.) to ensure compliance with the ISS.
- Review the ESA documentation submitted by the Borrowers/Clients as of the ISS and other Bank policies' requirements.
- Draft the technical inputs of the E&S sections in Project Concept Notes (PCNs), Project Appraisal Reports (PARs), Project Completion Reports (PCRs) and any other project related report as required.
- Draft the technical inputs of the E&S sections of CDN, CSP, RISP, etc.
- Draft and/or ameliorate reporting templates for use in implementing and monitoring social aspects and components of projects and programs.
- Contribute to the preparation of management responses to reports issued by the Bank independent accountability mechanism, and similar reports.
- Liaise with co-financiers to ensure consistency in the mainstreaming of environmental safeguard requirements. 
 

Policy and Compliance with E&S Requirements:

- Participate in the formulation, review and/or revision of the Bank environmental and social safeguard policies, procedures and guidelines. 
- Provide policy guidance to Bank teams on environmental safeguard issues to enhance their awareness and the capacity of the projects and programmes to comply with the ISS.
 

Capacity Building and Knowledge Management:

- Contribute to the development and implementation of capacity building and training programs for staff within the Bank and in RMCs.
- Participate in, contribute and represent the Bank in internal and external training and conferences on environmental safeguards and mainstreaming as well as other activities for advocacy, dissemination and knowledge building.
- Develop and/or contribute to the development of innovative knowledge products on environmental sustainability, environmental safeguards and/or the E&S performance of Bank financed projects and programmes. 
- Undertake any other task as the Director of the Environment and Social Safeguards Department and/or the Regional Director General.
 

COMPETENCIES (skills, experience and knowledge):

- Have at least a master's degree in environmental sciences/management (Environmental management, Geography, Environmental engineering, Natural Resource Management, Disaster Risk Management, Ecology) and an additional training in environmental and social assessment.
- Have a minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in Environmental and Social Assessment (ESA), namely in preparing and implementing the ESA instruments (SESA, ESIA, ESMS, RAP, PMP, ES Audit, Process Framework, Stakeholder Engagement Plan, Hazard and Risk Assessment, etc.).
- Demonstrable knowledge and practice of the environmental and social standards and practices of comparator Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) supporting the Regional Member Countries.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and to develop effective working relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Have a good knowledge of the environmental and social issues facing Regional Member Countries (RMCs).
- Be able to preferably communicate effectively (written and oral) in 'French', 'Arabic and French' or 'Arabic and English'.
 

These POSITION are CLASSIFIED INTERNATIONAL STATUS AND ATTRACT INTERNATIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT.

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UNICEF works in some of the world's toughest places, to reach the world's most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

 

For every child, a hero.

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children's rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society's most disadvantaged citizens addressing inequity not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

Visit [UNICEF- Democratic Republic of Congo](https://www.unicef.org/drcongo/en/what-we-do/emergency-response/eastern-drc) to learn more!

 

How can you make a difference?

Under the supervision of the Deputy Representative Operations and the Risk and Compliance Manager, the Risk and Compliance Specialist will be responsible for strengthening risk assurance and compliance efforts in the context of a large/medium/small scale country office.

You will ensure the achievement of risk management objectives follows organizational rules and regulations, and acceptable ethical behavior; internal controls; information and technology security; sustainability; and quality assurance. Moreover, he/she will provide analysis and report on the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management and internal controls.

 

You will be responsible for the following tasks but not limited to: 

 

1. Risk management support

- Support the office management team in the annual risk assessment process and monitor reliability of reports and their compliance with applicable rules and regulations;
- Ensure the monitoring of risk mitigation action plans including a mid-term review;
- Lead the office peer reviews process, undertake visits to project sites and field offices to verify the quality of performance;
- Ensure the risk management approach is embedded in any project/proposal, in office governance committees' review of submissions and in any major decision made by the management.
 

2. Compliance support

- Review the office systems, procedures and processes for compliance with organizational rules and regulations;
- Enforce and strengthen internal controls to ensure that systems are in place to prevent, detect and report non-compliance. Support the process for the preparation of the annual Statement of Internal Control (SIC) by the office;
- Review internal work processes in Programme and Operations to ensure that accountabilities are clear and placed at the adequate levels as per global policies and/or best practices;
- Establish a risk-based system to periodically and systematically review a sample of activities (Programme and Operations) to ensure they are carried out according to established work processes and in compliance with UNICEF policies and Procedures;
- Ensure smooth preparedness of internal and external audit, conduct a quality assurance and follow-up on the implementation of the recommendations and provides feedback to the management;
- Periodically test compliance with the Table of authority and adherence to the delegation of authorities in line with UNICEF policies and Procedures; and ensure staff understand the roles and responsibilities delegated to them;
- Review the conformity of statutory and non-statutory committees, assess committee members have been trained/oriented on their roles and responsibility.
 

3. Fraud risk Management support

- Support the management of the office in collecting evidence to respond to OIAI's queries when initially assessing allegations of fraud and misconduct or during actual investigations;
- Advise the management on lessons learned from investigations and measures to be taken accordingly;
- Ensure the implementation of the global anti-fraud strategy, suggest internal fraud prevention mechanisms and alert the management on any fraudulent issues as well as unethical behaviors detected;
- Lead the process of Fraud risk training / orientation to Partners and suppliers.
 

4. Oversight and advisory to the Management

- Help advise the management on actions to be taken to enforce and strengthen accountabilities for a robust, responsive and transparent governance framework;
- Contribute to effective management process by participating in key governance meetings (particularly CMT, PMT and OMT);
- Coordinate Risk assessment and control activities with other UN agencies by representing the office in meetings related to Risks and Compliance activitiess
 

5. Create awareness/capacity building

- Establish a system to document and report weaknesses in internal control and implement actions aimed at addressing internal controls gaps (SOP, memos...) and building the capacity of responsible staff;
- Analyze cause and effect of policy changes to the operations of the office, anticipate changes and advise on the new way of doing business;
- Support the implementation of a continuous learning and development plan for the Risk and Compliance function;
- Ensure that management provides staff with access to relevant training and that staff and other personnel understand key UNICEF policies including PSEA, Fraud and Ethics.
 

6. Any support needed from the regional office

- On request, support the Regional Office in conducting reviews exercises in countries where Risk and Compliance positions are not established, or in supporting any other review in the area of expertise (Peer reviews, assessment...);
- Contribute to the development of a network/community of risk and compliance specialists at both regional and global level for experience sharing, updated working documents as well as office rules and policies.
 

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have...

- An advanced university degree (Master's or higher) in Business Administration and Financial Management. Operations Management, Strategic Management, Risk Management, Audit, Investigation, Internal Control, Statistics and Data Analysis or Accounting certifications are considered as assets.
*A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
- A minimum of five [5] years] of relevant professional work experience in Risk and Compliance or another directly relevant area, several of which in internal audit. Experience in financial management, particularly developing and implementing financial control systems, ERM, audits, internal control preferably with international organizations, NGOs and UN.
- Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
- Fluency in French and English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: [UNICEF Values](https://www.unicef.org/careers/get-prepared#Values)

UNICEF competencies required for this post are...

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: [competency framework here](https://www.unicef.org/careers/media/1041/file/UNICEF's_Competency_Framework.pdf).

UNICEF is here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. [The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone](https://www.unicef.org/careers/equity-inclusion-and-diversity-unicef), irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a [wide range of benefits to our staff](https://www.unicef.org/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing), including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and [reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities](https://www.unicef.org/careers/unicef-provides-reasonable-accommodation-job-candidates-and-personnel-disabilities). UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. 

Remarks:

This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is: a role with direct contact with children, works directly with children, is a safeguarding response role. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) applies.

UNICEF's active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

 Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be cancelled.

All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

 

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The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized United Nations agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty and hunger. It does so by investing in rural people. IFAD finances programmes and projects that increase agricultural productivity and raise rural incomes. It advocates at the local, national and international level for policies that contribute to rural transformation.

The Strategy and Knowledge Department (SKD) provides expert guidance on IFAD's strategic direction, thematic priorities and technical quality of IFAD's operations. It plays a critical role in providing technical expertise to operational teams to enhance development effectiveness, by generating and disseminating IFAD's development knowledge and evidence on strategic themes, and encouraging innovative application of cutting-edge global knowledge and evidence in IFAD investments to support countries tackle their most complex development challenges in fostering inclusive and sustainable rural transformation. SKD is composed of the (i) Environment, Climate, Gender and Social Inclusion Division (ECG); the (ii) Sustainable Production, Markets and Institutions Division (PMI); and the (iii) Research and Impact Assessment Division (RIA).

PMI provides technical support to IFAD Country Programs to ensure the proper application of corporate quality standards required for achieving development results and impact in key thematic areas, including food production systems (i.e. fisheries, livestock, and agronomy), land, natural resources management, water and rural infrastructure, renewable energy, financial services, rural markets and enterprises, ICT4D and rural institutions. It contributes to the generation of evidence and knowledge on these themes, and facilitates their use in IFAD projects and activities. PMI also leads IFAD's non sovereign private sector investment activities. 

Position specifics: 
The Global Technical Specialist - Rural infrastructure and Renewable Energy works under the overall strategic, policy and management guidance, and supervision of the Lead Global Technical Specialist for Water and Rural Infrastructure. The incumbentworks collaboratively with the thematic Technical Specialists, Country Directors (CDs) and other staff to ensure consistency, cohesion and synergy in the application of technical advice and provision of programme development support.

 

Job Role

The Global Technical Specialist serves as IFAD's technical expert in their area of expertise. The incumbent supports country/regional programs by providing state-of-the-art global technical advice throughout the project cycle (strategic and operational), as well as contributes to the corporate agenda, in their technical area of expertise. 
Within their areas of responsibility, the Global Technical Specialist exercises a high degree of independence in providing reliable programme delivery. The incumbent at this level performs the full complexity range of work independently, including the analysis and approval of complex and/or precedent setting cases with the aim to ensure cohesion and synergy in the application of technical advice and provision of programme development support. The incumbentworks collaboratively with the thematic Technical Specialists, Country Directors (CD)/Heads of Multi-country Offices (MCO) and other staff to ensure consistency, cohesion and synergy in the application of technical advice and provision of programme development support.

Position specifics: 
The Global Technical Specialist serves as IFAD's technical expert in the areas of Renewable Energy & Rural Infrastructure. The incumbent supports country/regional programs globally by providing state-of-the-art technical advice throughout the project cycle, and contributes to the corporate agenda, knowledge building and dissemination as well as strategy and policy setting. Within the fields of renewable energy and rural infrastructure, the Global Technical Specialist exercises a high degree of independence in providing technical support to the design and implementation of country programme and/or investment projects. 

 

Key Functions and Results

1.TECHNICAL ADVICE: On the basis of seasoned technical knowledge and analysis of current thematic conditions, emerging development challenges and the state of rural poverty at the country, regional and global levels, the Technical Specialist provides sound technical advice to improve IFAD's s capacity to address rural poverty, to support national programmes and to enhance IFAD's reputation as a trusted and valued partner. Accountabilities may include: 

- Providing technical expertise in the Identification, elaboration and assessment, in accordance with existing organization guidelines, technical opportunities, proposals and feasibility studies for development projects and programmes and monitoring their execution; 
- Participating in country programme management teams (CPMTs) and providing technical, analytical inputs to IFAD country strategic opportunity papers (COSOPs), project designs as well as to other policy documents related to rural development and poverty reduction; and 
- Participating in project missions as necessary and pilot methods of analysis for IFAD projects Review proposals for small and large grants as required.
2. KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT: The Technical Specialist enhances the development of viable and sustainable policy and project development at the country-level and supports regional thematic input through seasoned technical knowledge sharing for their area of specialization. The incumbentwill ensure country-level access to the latest sources of knowledge and innovation, strengthen national technical capacity and establish new knowledge and advisory partnerships. Accountabilities may include: 

- Sharing knowledge and experiences generated through activities such as analytical studies and regional grants with colleagues in the country programme as well as the division; 
- Conducting relevant knowledge development and dissemination with institutions outside of IFAD within the region concerned and national Institutions, disseminating knowledge and lessons learned with peers, counterparts and stakeholders through drafting of of Occasional Papers, journal articles, seminars and workshops, through electronic media (e.g. web resource platforms and social media) and the development of new knowledge products and operational tools that are informed by learning from the field; and 
- Participating in IFAD-wide thematic discussions and developing appropriate technical and operation approaches of relevance to the country/divisional strategies and programmes. 
3. PARTNERSHIP BUILDING AND RESOURCE MOBILIZATION The Technical Specialist establishes and maintains a network of peer contacts inside and outside IFAD to keep up-to-date on activities at the country and regional levels, to support joint advocacy and for knowledge sharing to enhance the Fund's profile as a highly competent and viable partner in development. Accountabilities may include: 

- Building partnerships with complementary technical organizations, NGOs, and specialized departments of other development agencies as potential operational and strategic partners at regional and country levels; 
- Strengthening IFAD's representation and communication in technical issues (including representing IFAD at international, regional, inter-agency meetings, seminars and conferences fora); and 
- Mobilising new resources for IFAD, in collaboration with the RBMO, through partnerships and outreach activities. 
4. MONITORING, EVALUATION AND REPORTING The Technical Specialist contributes to managing the monitoring, evaluation and reporting of technical activities and components of programs/projects in order to enhance country level programme and funding decisions based on accurate technical data. 

5. MANAGERIAL FUNCTIONS: The Technical Specialist is accountable for integrity, transparency, and equity in the management of IFAD resources. This includes: 

- People Management and evaluation of performance of consultants and staff under their purview. 
- Resource Management by providing technical expertise for programme development, and Knowledge and Content Management by ensuring that (1) knowledge content within specialty/ thematic area is continuously updated and available through the intranet, that (2) best practices are continuously identified, documented and made available to clients and peers through the inter-/intra-net and that (3) appropriate and up-to-date information and learning tools are available.
 

Position specifics: 

6 .TECHNICAL ADVICE TO COUNTRY PROGRAMMES: The Global Technical Specialist (Renewable Energy & Rural Infrastructure) provides technically authoritative advice to improve the capacity of IFAD to position itself as an influential global player in the area of Renewable Energy & Rural Infrastructure and sustainable production. Accountabilities may include: 

Providing Renewable Energy & Rural Infrastructure expertise in the identification, elaboration and assessment, in accordance with existing organization guidelines, technical opportunities, proposals and feasibility studies for development investment projects and programmes and supporting and overseeing their execution; 

- Participating in country programme, management teams and providing technical, analytical inputs to IFAD's country strategic opportunity programmes (COSOPs) and Country Strategic Notes (CSNs), project designs as well as to other policy documents related to rural development and poverty reduction; the position has a global mandate.
- Participating in project missions as necessary and pilot methods of analysis for IFAD projects
- Review proposals for small and large grants and sponsor or co-sponsor grants in infrastructure and renewable energy applications for rural transformation as required
- Preparation of project designs, to ensure renewable energy options are considered and used.
- Organizing and/or contributing to training and/or capacity building activities related to infrastructure and renewable energy 
- Promote inclusion of renewable energy technologies in ongoing projects, promotion of public-private-partnerships and innovative financing and management models in renewable energy
7. RENEWABLE ENERGY & RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE: The Global Technical Specialist – Renewable Energy & Rural Infrastructure leads IFAD's work and performs the above listed activities in the area of renewable energy & rural infrastructure, with specific emphasis on providing targeted technical advice and support to selected country programmes across the globe; developing knowledge and technical capacities of IFAD's partners; providing technical guidance throughout IFAD's project cycle; Strengthening the technical capacities to deliver quality results and impacts from IFAD's programmes; Supporting country-level renewable energy & rural infrastructure policies, institutions and enabling frameworks and in the mainstreaming of climate, nutrition, gender and youth; Strengthening IFAD's participation and visibility in global policy processes and networks relating to sustainable, profitable and climate resilient infrastructure. 
Through participation as Project Technical Lead (PTL) and member of Project Delivery Teams, the incumbentprovides state of art highly specialized technical advice in the area of renewable energy & rural infrastructure to deliver strong project design and development results during implementation, and assists in resolving technical challenges. She/he acts also as IFAD's leading renewable energy authority in regional and global debates and events, policy fora and policy dialogue, knowledge generation, and partnership building and networking-all related to renewable energy. The incumbentprovides technical leadership and advice in renewable energy as part of rural development approaches for the preparation of country project, programmes, country strategies and country strategic notes. The incumbentprovides concrete guidance and actions to improve project delivery and achievement of impacts. The Global Technical Specialist-Renewable Energy & Rural Infrastructure supervises other professional staff in this thematic area, general service staff assigned to him/her, as well as consultants hired to deliver specific activities and/or outputs. The incumbentis responsible for providing them with technical leadership/capacity development, coaching and mentoring, as well a review and evaluation of their performance on a regular basis. The incumbentis also involved in the recruitment process of the team. 

 

Key Performance Indicators

Assignments require the provision of seasoned technical expertise and input for the full programme/project cycle as well as in knowledge sharing with peers and counterparts. The work goes beyond technical analysis and synthesis to include substantive inputs to project methodology and design of projects, knowledge sharing among peers and counterparts to enhance cooperation, complementarity and synergy and monitoring and evaluation to measure and report on lessons learned and best practices. The work is considered moderately complex requiring in-depth technical analysis and reporting. Typically operating as a technical specialist at the country or regional levels, the Technical Specialist's work may be reviewed for technical accuracy, but more typically is reviewed for achieving the established work plan.

Position specifics: The The Global Technical Specialist (Renewable Energy & Rural Infrastructure) is responsible for the technical quality of IFAD's key outputs and deliverables for renewable energy, and guides the organization's policy, partnerships, and knowledge management on this topic. The incumbentleads IFAD's strategies/policies, tools, guidelines and databases/evidence on renewable energy. Particular key performance indicators are linked to: Improved internal understanding of renewable energy applications; improved knowledge and technical capacities of IFAD's targets groups to increase benefits from productive uses of renewable energy and climate resilient infrastructure technologies; increase in development and uptake of pro-poor technologies and cutting edge technical innovations in renewable energy and climate resilient infrastructure space; Improved performance of IFAD's supported programmes through the introduction of renewable energy technologies and climate resilient infrastructure; Increase IFAD's visibility in global policy processes and networks relating to renewable energy; High quality management of programmes, grants and supplementary resources; Supporting the mainstreaming of climate, nutrition, gender and youth into IFAD's programmes; collaborating with other experts in PMI to identify and support the development of appropriate instruments and technologies related to rural transformation, including, ICT4D applications, partnerships with private scetor and non-sovereign private sector operations; etc.; and use IFAD's technical guidelines and related technical tools to support design and implementation of projects 

 

Working Relationships

The work relationships of Technical Specialists at this level are primarily for the exchange of information regarding development projects. Information-gathering and exchange in support of studies and thematic assignments may also include identifying reliable sources and establishing guidelines for obtaining information on national and sub-regional; conditions and to convey methodological approaches and operational experience for implementation of activities undertaken on behalf of the Fund.

Position specifics: The Global Technical Specialist (Renewable Energy & Rural Infrastructure) works directly with IFAD's country teams (Coutry Directors, Country Programme Officers, regional economists, portfolio advisors, etc. ), other technical experts from PMI, ECG, and RIA, as well as other specialists, to lead and deliver IFAD's programme of loans and grants, non sovereign private sector operations, reimbursable technical assistance, as well as policies/strategies, studies, guiding notes, toolkits, stocktakes, etc., related to Renewable Energy & Rural Infrastructure. The incumbentalso develops working relationships and networks with other IFIs, bilateral agencies, UN organizations, private sector, NGOs, research/academia, and other development partners working in the field of Renewable Energy & Rural Infrastructure. The incumbentleads and maintains these working relationships as IFAD's main representative and leading authority in the area of Renewable Energy, and is expected to work at the highest level of representation with government and non-government officials. The incumbentwould also guide his/her team in building these working relationships with internal and external partners. 

 

Job Profile Requirements

Organizational Competencies:

Level 1:

- Building relationships and partnerships - Builds and maintains effective working relationships
- Communicating and negotiating - Communicates effectively; creates understanding between self and others
- Demonstrating leadership - Personal leadership and attitude to change
- Focusing on clients - Focuses on clients
- Learning, sharing knowledge and innovating - Continuously seeks to learn, shares knowledge & innovates
- Managing performance and developing staff -
- Managing time, resources and information - Manages own time, information and resources effectively
- Problem-solving and decision-making - Demonstrates sound problem-solving and decision-making ability
- Strategic thinking and organizational development - Personal influence
- Team working - Contributes effectively to the team
Education:

- Level - Advanced university degree from an accredited institution.
- Area – Renewable energy and/or Agriculture engineering, Rural or Civil Engineering, Mechanical/electrical Engineering or related fields.
- Degree must be an accredited institution listed on https://www.whed.net/home.php .
Experience:

- At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in designing and implementing development initiatives and investment projects in the field of Renewable Energy & Rural Infrastructure and sustainable production that are relevant to IFAD's mandate. 
- Three (3) years in a multi-cultural organization or national organization providing support on a global scale.
- Position-specific experience: Proven track record of field-based experience in designing and implementing Renewable Energy & Rural Infrastructure projects in the context of rural development initiatives.nProven technical expertise and field experience in the area of renewable energy, with focus on the following themes: Strong technical experience in RETs applied in agriculture and rural development sector, proven experience analyzing best practices and developing case studies and training, authoritative technical expertise at the country and global level in area of specialization, skill in the design and coordination of technical research and identification of innovative solutions to emerging issues, ability to translate, share and communicate technical guidance/knowledge at the governmental and peer levels as well as to inspire more junior specialists and programme staff in the development of viable programme activities.Demonstrated ability to work with multiple teams and projects, to engage in high level discussions and to provide verbal and written technical input and recommendations in a succinct and clear manner is required. Experience in quality agronomic monitoring, innovative extension systems, including use of ICT and public-private partnerships is an asset; 
Languages:

- Required English (4 – Excellent) and French/or Spanish (3 – Good) 
- Desirable: Arabic 
- Position-specific requirement: Ability to travel up to 50 percent of the time and to be mobile as part of IFADs mobility framework
 

Skills:

- Advocacy: Ability to leverage IFAD knowledge and/or communication materials to maintain and promote constructive dialogue around IFAD`s vision and strategic priorities to external actors
- Specialized communication skills: Technical know-how relevant to the specific communication role considered (e.g. communication planning, building and maintaining media relations, video production, publishing, web and other digital media, graphic design, visual identity, brand management, internal communication and events management)
- Evidence-based policy: Know-how in the formulation of concrete and actionable policy recommendations based on hard evidence (going beyond simple data interpretation)
- IFAD partners: Knowledge of IFAD's partners' functioning and mandate , such as the public sector (e.g. governments and policy, institutions and system), non-state actors (NGOs, CSOs, Foundations, etc.) and private sector actors
- Risk management (e.g. reputational): Identification and assessment of potential liabilities and risks in IFAD's activities, particularly vis-à-vis third parties; ability to handle risks via contingency and mitigation strategies
- Stakeholder management: Strong alignment capabilities and consultation skills, building on effective interactions and relationships with different stakeholders (e.g. for the co-creation of communication material with member states) and ability to build and maintain a strong network (e.g. with journalists, media outlets, etc.)
- Resources management: Know-how in the management of human, financial and material management of IFAD resources
- Adaptability: Adaptability and flexibility when facing new or unexpected situations, and to specific constraints and circumstances and managing complex processes
- Change management: Role modelling, anticipation of key risks & conflicts and formulation of contingency plans/solutions, action-oriented
- Corporate approach: Ability to bring in corporate vision and priorities into one's area of work (e.g. budgeting going beyond simple budgetary considerations, taking into account strategic priorities)
- Interpersonal skills: Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with others (e.g. visitors, clients, callers, etc.), including senior individuals (e.g. high-level meeting participants)
- Leadership: Group thought leader, sought out by others and providing mentorship and effective guidance to others; Ability to build trust, inside and outside the organization by acting as a role model for IFAD's core values and competencies, and to provide a clear sense of direction, mentorship and effective guidance to the team, strategizing the IFAD's goals, giving the vision, empowering the team and ensuring a positive environment for all.
- Problem solving: Strong systemic and structured thinking, ability to identify and dissect problems into components and formulate a comprehensive set of creative viable and sustainable solutions and strategies
- Synthesis: Outstanding ability to synthesize and simplify complex technical information for a variety of (non-technical) audiences
- Verbal communication: Clear, succinct and convincing verbal communication; highly professional, balanced and diplomatic language
- Written communication: Clear, succinct and convincing written communication in the language needed for specific role; highly professional, balanced and diplomatic language (e.g. for drafting of position papers, briefings, etc.)
- Project/Programme mgmt (incl. coordination, design, development): Know-how in Project design and evaluation
- Rural Infrastructure - Renewable Energy: Expertise in sustainable/renewable energy: includes activities in solar energy, biogas, biomass, wind, and hybrid minigrid systems, that support effective, sustainable and inclusive renewable energy financing, production and management for rural communities and value chains.
 

Other Information

Applicants should note that IFAD staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the President of IFAD. In accordance with IFAD's Human Resources Policy, the President can decide to assign them to any of the activities of the Fund. All International Professional staff members are required to be geographically mobile and positions in the professional category are subject to changes in location at any time in line with strategic priorities and reform initiatives in IFAD.

In the interest of making most cost-effective use of funds and resources, we are only able to respond to applicants who are short-listed for interview. Candidates who do not receive any feedback within three months should consider their application unsuccessful. Candidates may be required to take a written test and to deliver a presentation as well as participate in interviews.

IFAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic, social or political background, colour, nationality, religion, age, gender, disability, marital status, family size or sexual orientation.

Please be aware of fraudulent job offers. IFAD does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Official communication from IFAD will always come from e-mails ending in @ifad.org.

In accordance with IFAD's provisions, all new staff members will normally be placed at the first step in the grade level for which they have been selected. For information on IFAD's remuneration package, please visit [IFAD's compensation and benefits page](https://www.ifad.org/en/careers/compensation-and-benefits) on our website. Applicants are invited to use the ICSC compensation calculator to estimate the salary and benefit entitlements. [See here](https://eur05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://commonsystem.org/cp/calc.asp&data=05|01|c.lutz@ifad.org|292067e7b78048506a4208dbce5a58c3|dc231ce49c9443aab3110a314fbce932|0|0|638330659652205038|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|3000|||&sdata=p2/Ce8B1Sc0UO68q0pPckU14hO1ejuvYy87/bR3npvo=&reserved=0).

 

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Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you ready to make a lasting impact on the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.

 

Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship

The position of (Senior) Water Resources Specialist is assigned to the Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office (SG-AFNR) within the Sectors Group (SG). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

You will report to Director, Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development and will oversee National Staff and Administrative Staff.

 

Your Role

As a (Senior) Water Resources Specialist, you will coordinate and communicate projects and activities in AFNR sector, and participate in the identification, development, implementation, and administration of loan and technical assistance (TA) projects in developing member countries (DMCs). To achieve climate change adaptation targets, you will lead climate and disaster related sector assessments to guide sector road maps, strategies, and country water action plans and guide technical, institutional and policy options in the regional countries and integrate them into ongoing and pipeline projects. The position will incorporate climate resilience and adaptive solutions in the activities supported by ADB, including strategy and policy development, preparing investment and technical assistance projects and community participation. To ensure effective, climate adaptive, and sustainable development results, the position shall operationalize climate change adaptation and introduce knowledge and innovations in AFNR operations in accordance with the relevant climate change and sector strategies, based on close collaboration and consultation with the governments, civil societies, communities and other key stakeholders. Interventions will reflect progressive solutions and best technical judgement on the components and activities under the proposed interventions to manage risks in water resources interventions. This is to ensure effective, climate adaptive and sustainable development results.

 

You will:

● Collaborate with staff at headquarters, including relevant climate and nature focals and resident missions in preparing suitable designs and implementation of modernized and climate resilient water sector projects, including meeting project readiness and quality at entry requirements.
● Represent AFNR sector in meetings and consultations with ADB stakeholders including government counterparts and local partners and actively contribute to new or innovative approaches to policy and operational issues which incorporate climate change adaptation in water resources management especially integrated and innovative solutions.
● Contribute to country programming and project development by supporting upstream diagnostics for climate and disaster risks in water resources sector, in a national or regional context for the relevant DMCs. This will include working closely with climate and other specialists to contribute to project specific adaptation pathways and strategies for the water resources sector.
● Identify necessary and appropriate water sector interventions, including basin-wide approaches, and nature based and other innovative solutions, which support climate change adaptation. These include investments, policy and institutional reforms, and capacity building for increased knowledge and resilience, which may be considered by ADB. 
● Contribute to the development, processing and administration of loan and TA projects in the ANR sector, particularly climate adaptive integrated water resources development, river basin management, modernized irrigation and drainage, flood risk management, and landscape and nature-based solutions to respond adequately to the concerns and expectations of the client governments, ADB Management and the Board of Directors with adequate attention to due diligence and delivery of development results.
● Ensure key technical, social, economic, financial, and crosscutting issues such as climate change, natural capital, biodiversity and water use trends, poverty, social and gender are appropriately incorporated into projects. Ensure technical, procurement, disbursement, and contract administration issues are resolved timely during loan and TA implementation. 
● Lead missions and lead on specific sector related areas. 
● Prepare regular project updates and periodic reporting to supervisor and other project staff, teams, and project administration unit. Regularly coordinate and work closely with Climate Team to develop innovative and adaptive project designs and pipeline contributions.
● Lead in the preparation of consultant terms of reference and bid documents and coordinate consultant activities as appropriate.
● Supervise the performance of reporting staff, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance. Ensure the on-going learning and development of reporting staff.

 

Qualifications

You will need:

● Master's Degree in Natural Resources Management, Climate Change, Environment or other related fields. Alternatively, a university degree in Civil Engineering and/or other related technical fields and at least 8 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered
● At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in water resources sector. International experience working as a water resources/related field engineer in several countries. Experience in Central and West Asia countries is an advantage.
● Good knowledge of climate change adaptation, disaster risk management and water resources development, including basin-wide approaches, nature-based solutions, flood risk management and natural resources management, community resilience and participation, infrastructure modernization, capacity building and institutional strengthening, integrated approaches to resource management, that are relevant to Central and West Asia countries.
● Strong technical skills and experience in climate change adaptation and water resources sector. Ability to contribute to reviewing designs of water resources interventions and associated rural infrastructure facilities, prepared/proposed by consultants or the government agencies, including cost estimates, implementation arrangements and other relevant technical aspects.
● Ability to synthesize technical, institutional, economic, social, and safeguard outputs into a coherent project design.
● Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, including interpersonal skills, necessary to forge consensus among diverse stakeholders over various, and often contentious, development issues.
● Please refer to the links of ADB Competency Framework for International Staff Level [IS4](https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/page/42368/adb-competencies-international-staff-3-4-201908.pdf) and [IS5](https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/page/42368/adb-competencies-international-staff-5-201908.pdf).

 

Benefits

ADB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive [benefits package](https://www.adb.org/site/careers/what-we-offer). The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.

Paid leave (including parental)
Medical and health benefits
Life and other insurance plans
Staff development
Retirement plan
Housing and education allowance (if applicable)
Expatriate benefits (for international staff)


Additional Information

This position has been created as part of the [Workforce Rebalancing Framework](https://www.adb.org/documents/workforce-rebalancing-framework-policy-paper), which is a multiyear initiative (2022-2027) aimed at increasing in-house expertise in key operational areas that was previously sourced from consultants through ADB's technical assistance. The goal is to strengthen in-house expertise to enhance the quality of ADB's policy dialogue, operations, and knowledge solutions delivery by collaborating closely with developing member country clients. Expected candidates are seasoned experts in the advertised area(s) with strong field experience who can lead policy dialogue and project work with emphasis on providing knowledge solutions. Staff may undertake short-term assignments in other groups, departments or offices only when the expertise in the advertised area(s) is needed by those groups, departments or offices.

This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew for an initial period of 3years following Section 3.1 (b) of Administrative Order No. 2.01 ("Recruitment and Appointment'). This appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment. It may be extended on an exceptional basis for a further fixed period at the option of ADB. This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

 

About Us

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 68 members, 49 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under its [Strategy 2030](https://www.adb.org/documents/strategy-2030-prosperous-inclusive-resilient-sustainable-asia-pacific).

 

ADB only hires nationals of its [68 members](https://www.adb.org/about/members).
 

To view ADB Organizational Chart, please click [here](https://www.adb.org/who-we-are/organization)

ADB seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

Visit ADB Careers [FAQ](https://www.adb.org/work-with-us/careers/faqs) for more information.

 

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Purpose of Job

The Climate Policy and Carbon Market Associate will support the Head in the implementation of the carbon market development activities, including where such activities relate to the international climate funding, such as under related GCF, CIF and IKI programmes. 

This is a multifaceted role that will support the team in furthering international climate policy and engagement, with a focus on carbon market development. The EBRD is implementing a number of carbon market development activities that are co-funded by donors like the CIF, GCF and IKI. In these programmes carbon market development is part of the transformational policy dialogue and integrates with the provision of climate finance. The Associate will focus on the implementation of the carbon market related activities and provide carbon market expertise herein. 

 

Kindly note that the duration for this position will range from two years to two and a half years.

 

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Carbon Value Creation

• Originate, develop and structure carbon monetisation transactions for the emission reduction projects, if feasible and whilst observing climate co-funding conditions. 

Policy dialogue
• Review and provide critical comment on policy documents prepared under policy dialogue assignments, such as for the carbon market development in Kazakhstan and the High Impact Programme. 
• Manage specific policy dialogue assignments in these fields from consultancy procurement to conclusion. 
• Support the team in developing relevant policy products in support of investments in sustainable energy and resource use.

Communications
• Support the development of appropriate communications in relation to the carbon market developments, and progress achieved. 
• Contribute to the team's communications effort related to carbon markets through the drafting of e.g. press releases and social media entries.

Donor reporting
• Ensure adequate and timely reporting to the donors for the carbon market development activities.

 

 

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Education
• Commercial Engineering or Business Economics degree (Master's degree)

Required Experience
• Experience in energy/resource efficiency policy analysis and formulation from a multilateral, governmental, or civil society perspective, or within a development finance institution.
• Experience in managing projects and consultants.
• Experience of communicating complex policy and technical issues to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience dealing with senior government officials on policy-related issues.
• Experience in emerging markets, including the transition economies, Turkey, or MENA.

Desirable Experience
• Experience of development finance

Language/Technical
• Excellent English, and either Russian, French, Turkish, Arabic would be advantageous
• Computer literate (advanced Excel/Powerpoint, MS Word)

 

 

What is it like to work at the EBRD?

 

Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in. 

 

The EBRD environment provides you with:

- Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in;
- A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity;
- An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.
 

Diversity is one of the Bank's core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time.

 

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UNICEF works in some of the world's toughest places, to reach the world's most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, hope

 

How can you make a difference?

This role will lead guidance for policies, programmes, and activities, and general support for the integration and mainstreaming of climate action and sustainability in UNICEF's West and Central Africa (WCAR) region, as well as serve as a leading global expert on key CEED (Climate, environment, energy and Disaster Risk Reduction/DRR), and ESS (Environmental and Social Safeguards) areas. The position will report to the Deputy Regional Director for the WCAR region with a 'dotted-line' to the Associate Director for Sustainability and Climate Action in New York HQ.

 

This position's responsibilities are twofold and include

 

Regional leadership of the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (SCAP) for all countries in the West and Central African region, including:

- Implementation of the SCAP at regional level, and support to its implementation at country level, specifically by:
- Coordinating the SCAP's multi- and cross-sectoral implementation at regional level, both internally and with external partners. This will entail close coordination with all sectoral Regional Advisors to ensure the inclusion of climate related accountabilities in their workplans.
- Accompanying the implementation of all applicable SCAP Foundational and Mainstreaming Elements, and focused Areas of Acceleration in each country in the region, in the form of multi-country programming and advocacy, capacity-building, knowledge sharing, networking, partnerships and financing opportunities, as well as scaling up of regional flagship and other programmes and engaging in global technical discussions
- Leading on the roll-out and implementation of ESS
 

Global technical specialist in two or more of the following key sectors:

- Environmental and Social Safeguards
- Climate Finance
- Environmental and biodiversity protection
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Renewable Energy
- Data and Evidence generation
 

Regional leadership of the SCAP for all 24 countries in WCAR, including:

Regional Sustainability and Climate Leadership:

- Support country offices as they implement foundational elements, including data analysis, strategy development, and Environmental and Social Standards (ESS).
- Develop and monitor the implementation of a strategic vision aiming at addressing existing data and research gaps in the areas of climate adaptation, disaster reduction, and resilience, and other related areas.
- Promote UNICEF's ESS and build organizational capacities in this area across the region.
- Align policies and programs regionally and with broader UNICEF cross-regional and global initiatives.
 

Integration in Country Programs:

- Ensure sustainability and climate integration in country programs.
- Provide guidance to country offices for multi-sectoral sustainability.
- Lead regional sustainability and climate initiatives in line with UNICEF's Strategic Plan 2022-2025.
 

Technical Support:

- Offer technical and operational support to staff in climate, energy, environment, and DRR (CEED).
- Assist in implementing other climate-related initiatives that are complementary to the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan strategies.
- Coordinate narratives and milestones across the region.
- Track and influence regional sustainability and climate initiatives.
 

Multi-Country Projects:

- Coordinate the design of multi-country sustainability and climate projects and initiatives.
- Provide strategic advice and knowledge exchange among countries.
- Champion all SCAP-related areas of work, such as climate-informed risk reduction, sustainable energy, WASH services, youth engagement, and internal sustainability, amongst others.
 

Partnership Development and Innovation:

- Establish strategic partnerships with financial institutions and the private sector.
- Promote cross-sectoral and innovative programming for maximum impact.
- Ensure coordinated engagement within and outside UNICEF.
- Support fundraising efforts aligned with thematic areas.
- Pursue climate finance opportunities.
 

Global technical specialist on one (or more) of the following key sectors:

- Environmental and Social Safeguards: Lead on ensuring that all UNICEF interventions have been screened for environmental and social impacts and that ESS systems are implemented and mitigating actions identified, implemented and monitored.
- Climate Finance: Lead the development of a 'catalytic' package designed to unlock climate finance opportunities for UNICEF and governments with whom UNICEF works. This will include feasibility studies and assessments to develop proposals for climate finance; identifying most promising opportunities for financing climate-resilient and accessible Health, Education and WASH services; capacity building for country offices to develop proposals and secure the large-scale funding needed to provide climate-resilient social services for children and young people. 
- Environmental and Biodiversity: Lead the establishment of partnerships with organizations focused upon environmental and biodiversity conservation and sustainability initiatives; oversee the execution of funded projects, ensuring alignment with UNICEF's sustainability and climate action plan; lead the measurement of the environmental and social impact of projects, focusing on child well-being and sustainable development.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Create robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks for climate, energy, environment, and disaster risk reduction initiatives; Collect data on project outcomes, child-focused indicators, and climate resilience to assess program effectiveness; Generate reports to demonstrate the impact of interventions and inform evidence-based decision-making.
- Renewable Energy: Provide technical expertise in renewable energy solutions to UNICEF RO's and CO's and partners, with a focus on child-centric approaches; Develop renewable energy projects that ensure the critical social service sectors and humanitarian aid that children need to survive and thrive are transformed towards sustainable energy; Support renewable energy capacity building and awareness among UNICEF staff.
- Data and Evidence Generation: Conduct key studies on climate change impacts on children, environmental hazards, and disaster risk reduction strategies; Gather and analyze global and region-specific data to inform evidence-based policy recommendations; Use data-driven insights to advocate for policies and interventions that prioritize child well-being in climate, energy, and environmental initiatives. All data and evidence generation need to be based on gender-sensitivity and gender-disaggregation.
 

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have...

- An advanced university degree in climate change, environmental science, engineering, disaster management, International Development, International Relations, Government, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Policy or other relevant disciplines is required.
- A minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience in areas related to sustainability, international development, disaster management, environmental issues, public policy, social policy, and children's health and wellbeing is required.
- Specific experience in policy/advocacy/programming, implementation, monitoring, review and evaluation related to climate change, environment or disaster risk reduction is required preferably in a developing country context.
- In-depth knowledge on climate, environment, and DRR (CEED) impacts, assessments, and adaptation solutions required as well as at least one of the Global technical specialist sectors listed above (Climate Finance; Environmental Finance; Monitoring and Evaluation; Renewable Energy; Data and Evidence generation).
- Familiarity with children's rights in the context of climate change, environmental degradation and disaster risk reduction required.
- Expertise in staff capacity building, developing tools, and providing training, particularly as part of a global/regional role in support of other country offices will be considered an asset.
- Experience working on CEED issues within UNICEF or other international development agencies is considered an asset.
- Fluency in English and French is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
 

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: [UNICEF Values](https://www.unicef.org/careers/get-prepared#Values)

 

UNICEF competencies required for this post are...

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others (8) Nurtures, leads and manages people

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: [competency framework here](https://www.unicef.org/careers/media/1041/file/UNICEF's_Competency_Framework.pdf).

UNICEF is here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. [The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone](https://www.unicef.org/careers/equity-inclusion-and-diversity-unicef), irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a [wide range of benefits to our staff](https://www.unicef.org/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing), including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and [reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities](https://www.unicef.org/careers/unicef-provides-reasonable-accommodation-job-candidates-and-personnel-disabilities). UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. 

 

Remarks:

UNICEF's active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female are encouraged to apply.

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be cancelled.

All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

 

Special Notice on UNICEF office relocation:

UNICEF and other UN Agencies will be moving soon to the new United Nations House in Diamniadio, 30 kilometers from downtown Dakar. The name of the duty station for this position will remain Dakar, Senegal. 

 

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Background

UNDP is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP's policy work carried out at HQ, Regional and Country Office levels offers a spectrum of deep local knowledge to cutting-edge global perspectives and advocacy. In this context, UNDP invests in its Global Policy Network (GPN), a network of field-based and global technical expertise across a wide range of knowledge domains and in support of the signature solutions and organizational capabilities envisioned in UNDP's Strategic Plan.

Within the GPN, the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS) has the responsibility for developing all relevant policy and guidance to support the results of UNDP's Strategic Plan. BPPS staff provide technical advice to Country Offices, advocates for UNDP corporate messages, represent UNDP at multi-stakeholder fora including public-private, government and civil society dialogues, and engage in UN inter-agency coordination in specific thematic areas.

UNDP's 2022-2025 Strategic Plan highlights our continued commitment to eradicating poverty, accompanying countries in their pathways towards the SDGs and working towards the Paris Agreement. As part of the Global Policy Network in the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support, UNDP's Nature, Climate Change, Energy, and Waste Hubs promote and scale up integrated whole-of-governance approaches and nature-based solutions that reduce poverty and inequalities, strengthen livelihoods and inclusive growth, mitigate conflict, forced migration and displacement, and promote more resilient governance systems that advance linked peace and security agendas.

BPPS work with governments, civil society, and private sector partners to integrate nature, climate, energy and waste related concerns into national and sector planning and inclusive growth policies, support country obligations under Multilateral Environmental Agreements, and oversee the implementation of the UN's largest portfolio of in-country programming nature, climate change, energy, and waste. This multi-billion-dollar portfolio encompasses:

- Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services including forests;
- Sustainable Land Management and Desertification including food and commodity systems;
- Water and Ocean Governance including SIDS;
- Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation;
- Sustainable Energy;
- Extractive Industries;
- Chemicals and Waste Management;
- Environmental Governance and Green/Circular Economy; and SCP approaches.
This work advances crosscutting themes on innovative finance, capacity development, human rights, gender equality, health, technology, South-South learning and digital transformation.

UNDP is expanding its efforts to engage private sector in biodiversity financing, contributing to the overall objective of redirecting global finance flows from nature negative to nature positive, as a prerequisite system change for achieving the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Programme and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Among the instruments in biodiversity finance, inceasing attention is being dedicated to biodiversity credits. "Biodiversity credits, or 'biocredits' (i.e., nature credits, biodiversity tokens, etc.), are a quantifiable unit of positive biodiversity outcome, supported by a scientific methodology, that can be leveraged to incentivize nature conservation and restoration, as well as benefits Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities living with nature.

UNDP has been assisting in setting the Biodiversity Credits Alliance (BCA) with the mission to bring clarity and guidance for the formulation of a credible and scalable market. The BCA Secretariat is funded and facilitated by UNDP, UNEP FI and SIDA. Further details on the BCA can be found at www.biodiversitycreditalliance.org.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the BCA Global Coordinator, the intern will assist in the operations and technical workstreams of BCA.

Support to the Secretariat in

- undertaking day-to-day activities and internal and external communications;
- managing and maintaining relevant documents in a shared repository;
- organizing meetings (especially regularly scheduled BCA Task Force and BCA Forum meetings), including scheduling, agenda drafting, identifying speakers, panelists, resource persons, and drafting minutes and reports;
- implementing innovative tools to render webinars and workshops interactive;
- developing presentations, briefing notes, reports and other relevant materials;
- conducting research on partners, donors and other stakeholders in the biodiversity credit space, as and when needed;
- researching resource mobilization opportunities and proactively pursuing them;
- curating information from the biodiversity credit space for newsletters and other external communication channels including social media and website;
- responding to stakeholder queries and maintaining regular interactions with key stakeholders in the biodiversity credit space; and
- expanding memberships in the BCA Forum.
Support to the technical workstreams through

- liaising with stakeholders and partners and facilitating technical workstreams necessary to establish high integrity, transparent and scalable biodiversity credit market;
- conducting desk reviews, collating information and developing knowledge products;
- conducting research on the biodiversity credit market, including, for example, designing and launching surveys, analyzing data and developing summary reports; and
- tracking and researching relevant updates in the biodiversity credit space, e.g., new methodologies, initiatives, standards, projects, etc.
 

Competencies

Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline

Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements

Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback

Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible

Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident

Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships

Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

 

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

- Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) in fields such as environmental management, environmental policy, sustainability management, sustainable development, environmental economics, international relations, or related fields.
- Have graduated with a university degree (as defined above), and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.
Experience:

- Excellent analytical skills coupled with experience in research, drafting and developing reports and knowledge products are required;
- Knowledge of the current state of affiars on biodiversity including Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework is an asset;
- Experience in programme management support and coordination among multiple stakeholders is an advantage;
- Experience in data collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation is an advantage;and
- Knowledge in the preparation of webinar and (virtuál) workshops with experience in using Zoom, MS Teams and other tools is an asset.
Language Requirements:

- Fluency in English is required.
 

Internship Conditions:

Applicants should become familiar with the internship conditions prior to signing an internship agreement. For information visit www.undp.org/internships/

Institutional Arrangements

The intern will report to the BCA Global Coordinator.

 

Financial aspects, expenses and medical benefits

- UNDP will not pay for the internship but may provide a monthly stipend in accordance with the provisions of the UNDP Internship policy;
- UNDP accepts no responsibility for the medical insurance for the intern or for any costs arising from accidents and/or illness during the internship period. Interns, whether engaged in-person or remotely, are responsible for securing adequate medical insurance for the duration of their internship with UNDP and must provide self-certification of good health prior to starting the internship. UNDP will not reimburse the medical insurance of the intern. Any costs arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship assignment will be the responsibility of the intern.
- UNDP is not responsible for any claims by an intern or third party in the case of loss or damage to property or death or personal injury as a result of actions or omissions on the part of the intern during the internship period.
Working conditions:

- When completing an in-person internship in a UNDP Office, interns must be provided with the workspace and equipment necessary to accomplish the activities related to the internship.
- When completing a remote internship, interns will be responsible for providing their own equipment, internet and communication access and work space.
 

Subsequent Employment

There is no expectation of employment with UNDP following an internship. Interns cannot apply for, or be appointed to, any position during the period of their internship.

Important note:

Interns are considered as gratis personnel. They are not staff members.
Interns may not be sought or accepted as substitutes for staff to be recruited against authorized posts.
Interns may not represent UNDP in any official capacity.

 

Application:

Please provide the following documents to be considered:

- CV
- motivational letter
In case an applicant is successfully selected, s/he will be requested to provide electronic versions of:

- Letter from his/her university confirming current enrolment and graduation date.
- Letter of recommendation from a professor.
- Copy of his/her most recent school transcript.
- Copy of passport.
- Completed UNDP internship application form.
- Signed UNDP Internship Agreement.
- Medical Certificate of Good Health.
- Proof of medical insurance.
Kindly note the above documentation is required within one week after selection.

 

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BACKGROUND

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

After 8 years of conflict, Yemen still faces an unprecedented political, humanitarian, and development crisis. Yemen's conflict broke into a full-blown civil war in March 2015. Despite the continued efforts by the UN to broker a peace deal, Yemen continues to be the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. An estimated 24 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance, and Yemen already lost 21 years of developments gains just until 2019 after four-year of conflict. UNDP predicts that if the conflict persists unabated, Yemen will have the greatest depth of poverty (11.7 million people into extreme poverty), and second poorest in income inequality of any country in the world. The un-extended truce of April 2022 still holds in the country, with renewed hope for a peace process to be launched under the auspices of the UN. 

Four years into the civil conflict, there are some glimmers of hope that a political breakthrough can be achieved and bring the war to an end. In anticipation, UNDP is scaling up its programming and staff capacity in Yemen to support the peace process going forward. In this regard, UNDP elaborated a revised country strategy note that focuses on supporting the transition from humanitarian to development, through three main pillars: (a) green economic recovery; (b) governance and peacebuilding; and (c) climate change, water, energy and environment. UNDP Yemen now seeks a qualified Team Leader to lead programming for the newly established Unit on Climate Change, Water, Energy & Environment. 

UNDP Yemen currently operates in Sana'a (main Country Office), Aden (Sub-Office), Hodeidah (Sub-Office) and Amman (Liaison Office). 

Under the green economic recovery and development portfolio, UNDP is focusing on investing in economic sectors and areas with a promising outlook for more structured interventions and a development-oriented approach. UNDP Yemen has launched two major projects for fisheries funded by the the World bank and KfW (Germany). 

 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

UNDP is seeking to recruit a Chief Technical Advisor to manage the fisheries project within a comprehensive vision of the transitional challenges in Yemen and of the fisheries sector challenges and potentialities. 

The Chief Technical Advisor under the overall guidance of the Deputy Resident Representative (P)/and direct supervision of the Team Leader of the Green Economic Recovery and Development Portfolio, shall manage the fisheries project and provide sound technical analysis on the fisheries sector in Yemen and strategic direction on UNDP engagement in the fisheries sector in the country.

He/she shall engage proactively with Yemeni sector institutions partners working in the sector and provide guidance on further engagement and programme development.

The Chief Technical Advisor will ensure leadership and overall direction and management of UNDP Yemen projects in the fisheries sector and provide expert advice. The CTA leads the UNDP engagement in the sector in strategic planning, identifying new programme areas and creative responses to emerging challenges and opportunities, and monitoring of projects implementation to ensure consistency with CPD priorities and synergies with other UNDP programmes in Yemen. 

S/he will provide strategic advice and technical oversight for the projects under his/her responsibility to ensure that all outputs are of high quality and consistent with the delivery of results according to the Project Documents and Project Result Frameworks and will provide coordination and technical guidance to the UNDP fisheries projects team consisting for successful implementation of the outputs and activities.

The Chief Technical Advisor shall keep abreast of good international practices in the area of projects under responsibility and integrate/build similar practices within the projects, build and manage partnerships, facilitate knowledge management and sharing and support and facilitate the elaboration of other initiatives of UNDP.

UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. This is a recognition of interconnected nature of development risks & crises that the world is facing and that call for assembling of multidisciplinary teams for an integrated & systemic response. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across issues, units, functions, teams and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration.

 

Key duties and accountabilities include:

Strategic and technical lead and programmatic development:

- Maintain a constant oversight of the status, changes and needs of the fisheries sector in Yemen, including for livelihood and political economy aspects, recommending adjustments to UNDP's engagement, approach and priorities if needed, including eventual new initiatives to be taken by UNDP, based on UNDP's comparative advantages in Yemen and available resources. 
- Guarantee the coherence of UNDP approach within the fisheries sector with priorities as defined in the Country Programme Document ensuring synergy across the three UNDP programme pillars (Green Economic Recovery and Development, Climate Change, Governance and Peace) including by coaching and/or training UNDP staff and organizing joint visioning exercises. 
- Contribute to developing the new Country Programme Document for all aspects relating to local economic recovery and development with focus on the fisheries sector and the economic activities relevant for coastal areas.
- Identify and develop new programmatic opportunities and draft related proposals. 
- Contribute to the thorough analysis of the economic situation in the country; and contribute collaborative inputs to the preparation/revision of the Country Programme Document (CPD), Integrated Work Plan (IWP) and other strategic documents. 
- Constantly monitor trends analysis for future informed and anticipatory programming; track achievement of strategic results, and effectively apply results-based management tools. 
- Ensures that performance monitoring, evaluations and impact assessments are carried out. 
- Ensures that the programmes effectively contribute to results in gender and the promotion of women and youth in recovery, transition, peace building and development in line with UNDP's mandates.
- Facilitate policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, provide regular strategic insights and analyses to UNDP on new and emerging areas related to the fisheries sector.
Programme Management: management of UNDP projects in the fisheries sector and supervise the team focusing on quality assurance and risk management:

- Advise the TL of the Green Economic Recovery and Development portfolio on strategic steering of the Projects
- Assume technical leadership on the various areas of the projects, including capacity building for service delivery, design and operations of a local recovery fund (allocation formulas and Standard Operating Procedures), rebuilding the central – local relationship and on the role of local governance for stabilization and peacebuilding. 
- Provide high-level policy and technical advice to government counterparts on all above-listed areas. 
- Seek supplementary high-quality external technical expertise on the Project's areas of intervention if necessary. 
- Ensure that the Project's intended results are reached through the planned activities and constantly adapt the activity plan as required to reach targets. 
- Oversee the preparation of the Annual Work Plan (integrating results of the annual review by the Project board) by the Project team, in close consultation with responsible parties, local authorities and donors, and negotiate approval of the AWP by the Project Board.
- Oversee the day-to-day planning and implementation of activities as listed in the approved AWP by Responsible Parties. 
- Seek technical inputs of the Gender Specialist in the Country Office and seek cooperation with the UN Women office for Yemen, to guarantee that the Project maintains a high level of sensitivity to gender equality matters and reaches intended results in this regard. 
- Seek technical inputs of the relevant UNDP and UN colleagues to guarantee that the projects under responsibility maintain a high level of conflict-sensitivity. 
- Represent the projects to the Project Boards and guarantee satisfactory secretarial services are provided to the Board. 
- Ensure that the required goods and services necessary to implement all planned activities, including by preparing terms of reference and specifications for tenders and Request for Proposals, are timely and cost-effectively procured. 
- Monitor the disbursement of the projects' funds and guarantee proper financial management as per UNDP's POPP. 
- Ensure the effective use of data in projects' implementation, across the data lifecycle, and ensure effective monitoring, evaluation and learning on projects' impact. 
- Finalize the projects' monitoring and evaluation framework (MEF), based on the projects' RRF, including by finalizing the baseline, and ensure its scrupulous execution. Propose revisions to the MEF if necessary, for better accuracy and relevance given the possible evolution in the projects' implementation context, risks and challenges met. 
- Ensure reports are regularly prepared on activities, outputs and outcomes, including preparation of donor and corporate reports. 
- Ensure that quarterly and yearly progress reports are timely produced and distributed, showing progress made against intended results, and submit reports to the TL Green Economic Recovery and Development for later presentation and discussion in the projects' Boards. 
- Ensure optimal financial planning and identification of human resource requirements within the area of responsibility.
- Determine the need for, recommends, and mobilizes technical experts to support projects implementation or provide technical support or guidance.
- Lead the development of innovative and appropriate implementation modalities and address the uniqueness of the current political and operational context in Yemen.
- Monitor and manage risks and take mitigation measures where needed. 
- Prepare the projects' Annual Review. 
- Effectively manage the team, including identification of their learning needs and facilitation of learning opportunities, and sharing of substantive knowledge with the team
- Provide clear directions to Project staff for project implementation, both technically and operationally
- Promote teamwork and a good team spirit among the projects' team.
- Monitor and evaluate staff performance and take necessary actions to address under-performance if happening.
Support to advocacy, partnership building and resource mobilization:

- Identify and build partnership based on strategic approaches, and support UNDP in resource mobilization.
- Ensure that a strong evidentiary and analytical base in the fisheries sector is structured from UNDP projects and commission internal and external evaluations, case studies, lessons learned exercises and other studies as required.
- Oversee the development of appropriate knowledge-sharing and communication tools on UNDP's achievements in the fisheries sector and ensure their dissemination in and out of country, and uptake at regional and global level. 
- Ensure that the projects maintain an effective presence on social networks to better disseminate lessons learnt and results and guarantee higher accountability in project implementation. 
- Present the projects and achievements in donor fora and other events organized nationally or internationally. 
- Support UNDP TL of Green Economic Recovery and Development Portfolio in donor coordination as necessary. 
- Propose and implement technical and financial partnerships to support the Country Office's objectives in the fisheries sector. 
- Seek and develop opportunities for South-South Exchanges and Triangular Cooperation, to support project implementation and reinforce strategic partnerships involving government counterparts. 
- Seek opportunities and propose approaches for private sector involvement.
- Propose strategic programmatic areas of cooperation, including joint programming, in line with agreed global, regional and national priorities. 
- Analyze and research information on donors, prepare substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, and ensure due cost recovery. 
- Contributes to the development of joint programming exercises with UN development and humanitarian agencies.
Ensure provision of top-quality advisory services and facilitation of knowledge building and management:

- Leads the formulation, advocacy to and realization of business-development initiatives in the fisheries sector and cross-thematic initiatives.
- Collaborate closely with the Programme Teams, Sub-Offices, as well as the cross-cutting units, especially Management Support Unit, Communication and Advocacy Team, and Gender, with a view to ensuring that the programme is responsive to beneficiary and donor needs and requirements, and that results are communicated in a timely and transparent manner.
- Identify policy-driven issues; and identify and synthesize best practices and lessons learned directly linked to programme country policy goals. 
- Coordinate and ensure integrated support in development of policies and institutions to address country problems and needs in collaboration with the strategic partners. 
- Organize and deliver training as necessary on fisheries sector and related matters.
- Strengthen the CO's substantive in-house capacity in the area of fisheries, by providing substantive support and organize capacity-building activities to enhance UNDP capacities in this area. 
- Advise on an alignment of humanitarian, recovery, stabilization, peacebuilding, and development conceptual frameworks.
Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment:

- Support gender mainstreaming throughout the project life cycle, including design, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. 
- Ensure coordination and partnership with national gender mechanisms, women-led organizations, academies, networks, and forums on climate change issues, etc. 
- Support the institutional and technical capacity of the project team and stakeholders on gender equality and women's empowerment as well as social safeguards aspects. 
- Support the implementation and reporting of gender-responsive actions and activities according to the allocated resources with the aim to improve employment and business opportunities for women and youth in the fishing community and value chain. 
- Contribute to the country office communication, and knowledge management system on gender equality and women's empowerment.
Other duties:

- The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: 

- Supervision and performance management of fisheries sector projects team.
 

COMPETENCIES

Core Competencies:

- Achieve Results: LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact. 
- Think Innovatively: LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems. 
- Learn Continuously: LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences.
- Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands. 
- Act with Determination: LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results.
- Engage and Partner: LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration.
- Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity.
People Management Competencies: 

- UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated [site](https://www.undp.org/sites/g/files/zskgke326/files/2021-12/PeopleManagementCompetencies.pdf). 
 

Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies:

Business Direction & Strategy: System Thinking

- Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system.
Partnership Management: Strategic Engagement

- Ability to capture and sustain attention, interest and agreement of high-level, influential policy and decision makers and secure their buy-in of high-level vision and objectives.
Business Development: Knowledge Facilitation

- Ability to animate individuals and communities of contributors to participate and share, particularly externally.
Business Management: 

- Client Satisfaction/Management: Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs. Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. Look for ways to add value beyond clients' immediate requests. Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.
- Results-Based Management: Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results.
- Project Management: Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals
- Portfolio Management: Ability to select, prioritize and control the organization's programmes and projects, in line with its strategic objectives and capacity; ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives and the maintenance of business-as-usual, while optimizing return on investment
 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

- Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in management, engineering, environment, fisheries, business, development, economics, social sciences, or relevant related field is required. OR
- A first-level university degree (bachelor's degree) in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree. 
Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

- Minimum of 10 years (with Master's degree) or 12 years (with Bachelor's degree) of progressively relevant experience in the area of inclusive and sustainable development including extensive field experience in leadership positions is required. 
- Relevant experience in managing projects in the areas of emergency livelihoods, employment creation, enterprise development, resilience programming, area-based development is required.
- Relevant experience at the national and/or international level in providing management advisory services, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects is required. 
- Programming frameworks and procedures, proven ability to design and facilitate complex development interventions in crisis setting is an asset.
- Experience working in conflict and post-conflict settings is desirable in particular in relation to post-conflict recovery, stabilization, working with governments, civil society, and development partners is an asset.
- Experience in the fishery sector is an asset.
- Knowledge of UN/UNDP policies is an asset.
- Experience of remote management (including M&E and Third-Party Monitoring) is an asset.
- Previous working experience in Yemen and/or Arab States is an asset.
Languages:

- Fluency in oral and written English is required.
- Knowledge of another UN language is desirable. 
 

Note: Please upload copies of your academic qualifications and 3 latest UN Common System performance evaluations (if applicable).

Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.

 

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Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you ready to make a lasting impact on the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.

 

Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship

The position of Senior Climate Change Specialist is assigned to the Climate Change team of the Climate Change, Resilience and Environment Cluster (CCRE) within the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department (CCSD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

While the position of Senior Climate Change Specialist resides with the CCRE within the CCSD, you will be strategically assigned to the Central and West Asia Department (CWRD) based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

You will report to Director, Climate Change with a matrix reporting to the Regional Operations Coordination Head of the Central and West Asia Department and may supervise National Staff and Administrative Staff.

 

Your Role

As a Senior Climate Change Specialist, you will support regional departments, resident missions, and sector operations to develop, coordinate, and monitor programs, tools, and investments to support economically efficient climate-resilient low-carbon development in developing member countries (DMCs). The position will lead climate development in Central and West Asia and will work closely with the Climate Change Specialist also assigned to CWRD and the National Climate focals recently recruited to the Resident Missions. The position will support upstream, midstream and downstream activities and will engage at country level to conduct climate related analysis and link nationally determined contributions, long-term strategies and national adaptation plans to ADB country partnership strategy and pipeline development. The position will support sector teams to originate, conceptualize and process investments designed to maximize climate outcomes and the associated climate finance as guided by ADB's climate change action plan; support internal analytical and strategic initiatives contributing to ADB's Climate Change Action Plan and to further embed climate in all ADB operations; and support the implementation of technical assistance projects to support or develop climate investments and provide climate related knowledge services and capacity building. The incumbent will promote multilateral and regional cooperation, particularly through cross regional cooperation initiatives, partnerships, and networks on climate change.

 

You will:

a. Country Partnership Strategy and Country Programming

- Support the regional departments, resident missions, and sectors to integrate climate adaptation and mitigation considerations into development of the country partnership strategy and annual country programming missions.
- Lead in the preparation of upstream analysis to identify opportunities for promoting economically efficient climate-resilient and low-emission development options and priorities at country or sector level.
- Provide support for strengthening climate change policies and plans including Paris Alignment, Nationally Determined Contributions, Long-Term Strategies, carbon pricing / markets and National Adaptation Plans and climate change policy-based loans.
- Explore and strengthen partnerships with key development partners involved in the climate change space in the country.
- Support the roll out of ADB's Climate Change Action Plan in relation to both low carbon and climate resilient development.
b. Operational Advice and Support

- Support climate operations by sectors, including lending, non-lending, public-private partnership and non-sovereign operations.
- Lead the design, processing and/or implementation of technical assistance to support or develop investments, knowledge services and capacity building related to climate change.
- Support sector specialists on climate change issues, ensuring Paris Alignment of operations, and maximizing the climate outcome potential and associated climate finance for investments, in incorporating advanced climate technologies and carbon finance in ADB operations in DMCs, and to access special climate change funds including Green Climate Fund, Global Environment Facility, Climate Investment Fund and other grant or loan finance.
c. Knowledge Generation and Sharing, and Strategic Climate Initiatives

- Provide strategic and technical leadership to relevant internal work streams of CCRE under the Climate Change Action Plan, including new climate metrics for mitigation and adaptation measurement.
- Contribute to the strengthening of global and regional partnerships and inter-agency relations and assist in the development of public-private-civil society partnerships to support ADB's climate change agenda.
- Represent ADB at key international meetings and prepare and deliver presentations that highlight ADB's work in climate change.
- Participate in ADB-wide working groups, cross-department task forces, seminars, trainings, and capacity building events on climate change and contribute to the development and dissemination of good practice on climate change to strengthen understanding, including in ADB DMCs, of issues and solutions pertaining to climate change low-carbon development and adaptation and the opportunities for solutions afforded through investments.
d. Staff Supervision

- Take the role of mentor to develop capabilities/potential of reporting staff.
- Supervise the performance of reporting staff, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance; and ensures the on-going learning and development of reporting staff.
 

Qualifications

You will need:

- Master's degree or equivalent in Climate Change, Low-Carbon Development, Climate Resilience, Economics, Environmental Economics, Energy/Environmental Policy or other related specialized fields; or University degree and at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered.
- At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in clean energy, climate technology, climate change policy, climate finance, and project development work including international experience working in several countries.
- In-depth understanding of climate change adaptation or low carbon development within the development context.
- In-depth experience working with Government and multiple stakeholders in one or more regions in the Asia Pacific region as highly desirable.
- In-depth experience in two or more sectors as an advantage.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
- Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills to articulate and represent ADB's activities and directions in conferences and workshops, dynamically participate in networks, and interact effectively with ADB management, staff, and counterparts in other institutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for [IS5](https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/page/42368/adb-competencies-international-staff-5-201908.pdf).
 

Benefits

ADB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive [benefits package](https://www.adb.org/site/careers/what-we-offer). The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.

- Paid leave (including parental)
- Medical and health benefits
- Life and other insurance plans
- Staff development
- Retirement plan
- Housing and education allowance (if applicable)
- Expatriate benefits (for international staff)
 

Additional Information

This position has been created as part of the Workforce Rebalancing Framework, which is a multiyear initiative (2022-2027) aimed at increasing in-house expertise in key operational areas that was previously sourced from consultants through ADB's technical assistance. The goal is to strengthen in-house expertise to enhance the quality of ADB's policy dialogue, operations, and knowledge solutions delivery by collaborating closely with developing member country clients. Expected candidates are seasoned experts in the advertised area(s) with strong field experience who can lead policy dialogue and project work with emphasis on providing knowledge solutions. Staff may undertake short-term assignments in other groups, departments or offices only when the expertise in the advertised area(s) is needed by those groups, departments or offices.

This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew for an initial period of 3 years following Section 3.1 (b) of Administrative Order No. 2.01 ("Recruitment and Appointment'). This appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment. It may be extended on an exceptional basis for a further fixed period at the option of ADB. This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

If you are selected as an external candidate, the appointment may be extended for a period of up to 3 years per extension, or not renewed. In case of extension, staff may continue in the position for another term of up to 3 years.

At the end of the initial period, ADB, as its discretion may: (a) renew a fixed term appointment or assignment, (b) not renew a fixed term appointment.

 

About Us

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 68 members, 49 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under its [Strategy](https://www.adb.org/documents/strategy-2030-prosperous-inclusive-resilient-sustainable-asia-pacific) [2030](https://www.adb.org/documents/strategy-2030-prosperous-inclusive-resilient-sustainable-asia-pacific).

ADB only hires nationals of its [68 member](https://www.adb.org/about/members)s.

To view ADB Organizational Chart, please click [here](https://www.adb.org/who-we-are/organization).

ADB seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

Visit ADB Careers [FAQ](https://www.adb.org/work-with-us/careers/faqs) for more information.

 

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Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you ready to make a lasting impact on the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.

Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship

The position of Climate Change Specialist is assigned to the Climate Change team of the Climate Change, Resilience and Environment Cluster (CCRE) within the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department (CCSD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

While the position of Climate Change Specialist resides with the CCRE within the CCSD, you will be strategically assigned to the Central and West Asia Department (CWRD) based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

You will report to Director, Climate Change with a matrix reporting to the Regional Operations Coordination Head of the Central and West Asia Department and may supervise National Staff and Administrative Staff.

 

Your Role

As a Climate Change Specialist you will support regional departments, resident missions, and sector operations to develop, coordinate, and monitor programs, tools, and investments to support economically efficient climate-resilient low-carbon development in developing member countries (DMCs). The position will work closely with the Senior Climate Change Specialist assigned to CWRD and the national positions appointed to resident missions to support upstream engagement at country level, to conduct climate related analysis and link nationally determined contributions, long-term strategies and national adaptation plans to ADB country partnership strategy and pipeline development. The position will support sector teams to originate, conceptualize and process investments designed to maximize climate outcomes and the associated climate finance as guided by ADB's climate change action plan; support internal analytical and strategic initiatives contributing to ADB's Climate Change Action Plan and to further embed climate in all ADB operations; and support the implementation of technical assistance projects to support or develop climate investments and provide climate related knowledge services and capacity building. The incumbent will promote multilateral and regional cooperation, particularly through cross regional cooperation initiatives, partnerships, and networks on climate change.

 

You will:

a. Country Partnership Strategy and Country Programming

- Support the regional departments, resident missions, and sectors to integrate climate adaptation and mitigation considerations into development of the country partnership strategy and annual country programming missions.
- Conduct analysis to identify opportunities for promoting economically efficient climate-resilient and low-emission development options and priorities at country or sector level.
- Provide support for strengthening climate change policies and plans including Paris Alignment, Nationally Determined Contributions, Long-Term Strategies, carbon pricing / markets and National Adaptation Plans and climate change policy-based loans.
- Explore and strengthen partnerships with key development partners involved in the climate change space in the country.
- Support the roll out of ADB's Climate Change Action Plan in relation to both low carbon and climate resilient development.
b. Operational Advice and Support

- Support climate operations by sectors, including lending, non-lending, public-private partnership and non-sovereign operations.
- Support the design, processing and/or implementation of technical assistance to support or develop investments, knowledge services and capacity building related to climate change.
- Assist sector specialists on climate change issues, ensuring Paris Alignment of operations, and maximizing the climate outcome potential and associated climate finance for investments, in incorporating advanced climate technologies and carbon finance in ADB operations in DMCs, and to access special climate change funds including Green Climate Fund, Global Environment Facility, Climate Investment Fund and other grant or loan finance.
c. Knowledge Generation and Sharing, and Strategic Climate Initiatives

- Support relevant internal work streams of CCRE under the Climate Change Action Plan, including new climate metrics for mitigation and adaptation measurement.
- Support the strengthening of global and regional partnerships and inter-agency relations and assist in the development of public-private-civil society partnerships to support ADB's climate change agenda.
- Represent ADB at key international meetings and prepare and deliver presentations that highlight ADB's work in climate change.
- Participate in ADB-wide working groups, cross-department task forces, seminars, trainings, and capacity building events on climate change and support the development and dissemination of good practice on climate change to strengthen understanding, including in ADB DMCs, of issues and solutions pertaining to climate change low-carbon development and adaptation and the opportunities for solutions afforded through investments.
d. Staff supervison

- Take the role of mentor to develop capabilities/potential of reporting staff.
- Supervise the performance of teams and individuals, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance
 

Qualifications

You will need:

- University degree in Climate Change, Low-Carbon Development, Climate Resilience, Economics, Environmental Economics, Energy/Environmental Policy or other related specialized fields. Preferably at post graduate level or its equivalent.
- At least 6 years of relevant professional experience in clean energy, climate technology, climate change policy, climate finance, and project development work including international experience working in several countries.
- In-depth understanding of climate change adaptation or low carbon development within the development context.
- In-depth experience working with Government and multiple stakeholders in one or more regions in the Asia Pacific region as highly desirable.
- In-depth experience with two or more sectors is an advantage.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
- Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills to articulate and represent ADB's activities and directions in conferences and workshops, dynamically participate in networks, and interact effectively with ADB management, staff, and counterparts in other institutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for [IS3](https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/page/42368/adb-competencies-international-staff-3-4-201908.pdf)
 

Benefits

ADB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive [benefits package](https://www.adb.org/site/careers/what-we-offer). The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.

- Paid leave (including parental)
- Medical and health benefits
- Life and other insurance plans
- Staff development
- Retirement plan
- Housing and education allowance (if applicable)
- Expatriate benefits (for international staff)
 

Additional Information

This position has been created as part of the Workforce Rebalancing Framework, which is a multiyear initiative (2022-2027) aimed at increasing in-house expertise in key operational areas that was previously sourced from consultants through ADB's technical assistance. The goal is to strengthen in-house expertise to enhance the quality of ADB's policy dialogue, operations, and knowledge solutions delivery by collaborating closely with developing member country clients. Expected candidates are seasoned experts in the advertised area(s) with strong field experience who can lead policy dialogue and project work with emphasis on providing knowledge solutions. Staff may undertake short-term assignments in other groups, departments or offices only when the expertise in the advertised area(s) is needed by those groups, departments or offices.

This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew for an initial period of 3 years following Section 3.1 (b) of Administrative Order No. 2.01 ("Recruitment and Appointment'). This appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment. It may be extended on an exceptional basis for a further fixed period at the option of ADB. This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

If you are selected as an external candidate, the appointment may be extended for a period of up to 3 years per extension, or not renewed. In case of extension, staff may continue in the position for another term of up to 3 years.

At the end of the initial period, ADB, as its discretion may: (a) renew a fixed term appointment or assignment, (b) not renew a fixed term appointment.

 

About Us

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 68 members, 49 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under its [Strategy](https://www.adb.org/documents/strategy-2030-prosperous-inclusive-resilient-sustainable-asia-pacific) [2030](https://www.adb.org/documents/strategy-2030-prosperous-inclusive-resilient-sustainable-asia-pacific).

ADB only hires nationals of its [68 member](https://www.adb.org/about/members)s.

To view ADB Organizational Chart, please click [here](https://www.adb.org/who-we-are/organization).

ADB seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

Visit ADB Careers [FAQ](https://www.adb.org/work-with-us/careers/faqs) for more information.

 

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The [Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)](https://aiib-qa-edit-test.aiib.org/en/index.html) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is financing the Infrastructure for Tomorrowinfrastructure with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in January 2016 and have since grown to 109 approved members worldwide. We are capitalized at USD100 billion and Triple-A-rated by the major international credit rating agencies. Collaborating with partners, AIIB meets clients' needs by unlocking new capital and investing in infrastructure that is green, technology-enabled and promotes regional connectivity.

AIIB's Strategy, Policy and Budget (SPB) Department is responsible for (i) developing and monitoring the implementation of the Bank's strategic agenda; (ii) developing and overseeing compliance with the Bank's operational policies and procedures for the Bank's infrastructure investment operations (non-treasury), including environmental, social, procurement and financial management; and (iii) developing and monitoring the Bank's annual business plan to implement the Bank's strategies and manage the Bank's administrative budget to support the implementation of the annual business plan.

The Climate Policy Specialist - Climate Metrics will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the Bank's climate-related commitments, including but not limited to achieving at least 50% climate finance share by 2025 and full implementation of the goal to align all its new financing operations with the goals of the Paris Agreement from July 1, 2023. The position involves activities to:

- Support the development and implementation of climate-related metrics, guidance and tools for the purpose of Greenhouse gases (GHG) quantification and assist the Bank in developing comprehensive reporting including through International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).
- Assess projects against requirements related to Climate finance and Paris alignment and provide advice and guidance to both internal and external clients as needed along the project cycle.
- Collaborate with other AIIB specialists to help project teams deliver comprehensive solutions and value-add to Clients.
 

Responsibilities:

Climate Metrics, Monitoring and Evaluation

- Support the development of GHG accounting requirements and processes, including provision of tailored solutions considering types of clients and financial instruments.
- Coordinate the development and implementation of robust monitoring, reporting and results evaluation frameworks to assess climate impact and effectiveness.
- Support the preparation of ISSB reporting with close coordination with relevant departments.
Climate Finance and Paris Alignment Implementation

- Support AIIB's implementation of its climate commitment (climate finance and Paris Agreement alignment) along the project cycle, particularly for complex investments requiring full Paris assessment.
- Support project teams in identifying the Bank's value-add and opportunities applying the climate lens (e.g., green finance opportunities, supporting clients' decarbonization strategies and climate risks management).
- Support the development of relevant climate metrics, guidance and tools, particularly for high GHG emitting sectors.
Stakeholder Engagement,

- Contribute to the dialogue with both internal and external partners in climate topics to help develop the AIIB brand.
- Support the Bank-wide capacity-building activities on climate and the broader environmental agenda.
 

Requirements:

- A minimum of a Master's degree in engineering, finance, economics, climate and environmental policies, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in relevant climate topics including climate mitigation, decarbonization, GHG MRV, and/or climate adaptation/resilience.
- Direct experience in assessing and reporting climate transition risks and/or physical risks, for project support and/or portfolio analysis (e.g., TCFD or ISSB reporting).
- Proven track record in developing or promoting impact-driven investments, including direct experience in sourcing and structuring climate or green finance opportunities, is desirable.
- Experience in the development of guidance and tools for maximizing climate finance in investment operations.
- Knowledge in the operations, policies and procedures of international financial institutions, and experience in processing and implementing projects in core infrastructure sectors (e.g. transport, energy, urban infrastructure), is preferable.
- Understanding of the joint MDB approach for assessing Paris alignment and the joint MDB climate finance tracking.
- Entrepreneurial mindset and results-oriented with a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and build effective working relations with clients and colleagues.
- Excellent communication skills, oral and written, in English.
AIIB is committed to diversity, transparency and inclusion. We believe our strength comes from having a team with the right diverse skills, experiences and abilities selected through a merit-based competitive process. We actively encourage applications from people from both within and outside AIIB members, regardless of nationality, religion, gender, race, disability or sexual orientation.

Previous experience and qualifications will determine the grade and job title at which successful applicants will enter AIIB.

Join us and help create a prosperous and sustainable Asia while growing your career in a diverse and innovative environment.

 

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