Background: Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. Visit [www.worldbank.org](http://www.worldbank.org/). The Environment, Natural Resources and Blue Economy (ENB) Global Practice has five key business lines consisting of Lending and non-lending services in (1) Forests, Watersheds and Sustainable Landscapes ('Green Business line'); (2) Marine, Coastal, Aquatic Resources and Ocean Health ('Blue Economy Business line'); (3) Pollution Management and Environmental Health ('Pollution Management Business line'); (4) Environmental Economics, Policies and Institutions Business line, and (5) Safeguards/ Environmental Risk Management Business line: delivery of effective environmental risk management and sustainability by managing risk at the project level and creating opportunities to advance sustainable development. This includes provision of high-quality and timely safeguards services across the Bank, including current safeguards policies and the effective implementation of the new Environment and Social Framework (ESF) that was rolled out on October 1, 2018. The ENB Global Practice in Sub Saharan Africa consists of four units: Two in West and Central Africa Region, and two in East and Southern Africa Region. SAWE4 covers parts of West and Central. The unit manages operations in a variety of areas such as natural resources management, blue economy, coastal zone management, forestry, pollution, climate change, landscape and terrestrial and marine natural resources. In addition, the unit, like other ENR GP units provides environmental safeguards and ESF services across all sectors and projects. Job Duties and Responsibilities: The Senior Environmental Specialist will be based in Monrovia, Liberia and will principally be supporting a broad and evolving portfolio of lending and policy dialogue on the Green and Blue business line and lead operations in Biodiversity, Forestry, Blue Economy Climate Change, Rural Development, and Sustainable Landscapes as well as coordinate ESF safeguards cross support with a main focus on the Liberia program but also the other two countries in this Country Management Unit, that is Ghana and Sierra Leone. The Selected candidate will work under supervision of the Practice Manager for SAWE4 based in the WB 's Washington Office. He/she will have the following main duties and responsibilities: ENB Program Coordination: • Support practice manager in the WPA preparation and discussion with CMU • Prepare briefs and talking points on key ENB issues and report, as needed to CMU, on progress of ENB activities. • Represent ENB at workshops and events as required. • Lead/coordinate ENB feedback and inputs to products/outputs being developed. • Participate in CMU Leadership Team meetings and coordinate closely with the SD Program Leader. Operations and Analytical Work: • Facilitate, engage in, and shape policy dialogues, identifying clients' priority needs for lending, analytical support, and advisory services in relation to forestry/sustainable landscape management and blue economy and fisheries. This will also be in alignment with the new directions outlined under the Evolution Roadmap including the Global Challenge Programs. • Supervise the implementation, in collaboration with Task Teams, of investment projects in Liberia's Environment and NRM portfolio including forestry, landscapes management, fisheries, climate change, and NRM. • Provide strategic advice to team leaders of projects that include ENB-related activities, with emphasis on issues related to blue economy, fisheries, rural livelihood creation, promotion of rural NRM opportunities, land degradation and restoration, forest management, and community strengthening in natural resource management to maximize the value of blue economy, sustainable landscapes, biodiversity, and natural resources. • Review and provide advice for operational and analytical work on forestry, blue economy, fisheries, landscapes, rural development, NRM and the links to poverty reduction and development in Liberia. • Contribute to ENB and corporate tasks related to blue economy, fisheries, forests, Climate Change, Biodiversity and Nature-based tourism. • Lead and participate in project implementation support missions, elaborate mission aide-memoires, ISRs and ensure monitoring of timely execution of mission' action plans. • Contribute to NRM portfolio related business and pipeline development (e.g., policy lending, program for results, prevention of conflict and resilience investment program, regional integration programs, etc.), as well as donor dialogue, private sector engagement and identification of additional funding opportunities. • Promote, through ongoing and future portfolio, community-based approaches, and planning processes. • Proactively participate in other key GP dialogues (agriculture, urban, water etc.,) and represent ENB in such dialogues as the focal point for the ENB program in Liberia, while also supporting the program in Ghana and Sierra Leone as required. • Share technical knowledge with clients and partners on different environment and NRM topics (blue economy, forestry, agroforestry, biodiversity, etc.,). • Build relationships and facilitate effective communication with other development partners, NGOs, the private sector, and other stakeholders. • In coordination with the ENB coordinator, support the CMU and the GP in ENB country dialogue and corporate commitments. This includes participating in developing and implementing sector strategy and assist in country-specific policy work (CEA, SCD, CPF, etc.,) • In coordination with the ENB coordinator, represent the Bank in discussions with governments, donors and other stakeholders on Blue Economy, Landscapes, Rural Development, Climate Change and NRM. Environmental Risk Management: • Ensure the effective integration of environmental due diligence as defined by the World Bank Group (WBG), Environmental and Social Management Framework, safeguards policies as well as international good practice documents into the design, appraisal and implementation of WBG-supported projects (environmental lending portfolio and analytical work). • Provide expert advice to client and counterpart organizations, project teams and WBG management about the preparation of environmental impact assessments, including regional, strategic and cumulative assessments; environmental management frameworks and plans, including plan for monitoring, reporting and evaluation; public consultation plans; and specific plans related to natural habitats conservation, natural resource management, pest management, forest management, dam safety and international waterways management; such advice will be based on a thorough analysis of baseline conditions, project scope and impacts, requirements from national legal and institutional frameworks and, and compliance with the WBG's operational policies. • Provide expert guidance to clients in the preparation of relevant project cycle documentation including terms of reference (ToR) for ESF instruments, such as environmental and social assessments (incl. strategic, regional and cumulative); environmental and social management frameworks and plans, Pest Management Plan, and supervising their implementation. Contract specifications related to ESF, particularly for large dams and transport related projects. Provide technical training for the domestic EA practitioners on the ESF requirements. • Work closely with the Regional Safeguards Coordinators in the Africa region who are responsible for assigning safeguards tasks and ensuring the quality of the safeguards work and environmental risk management in the Region. Selection Criteria • A Master's degree or above in environment and/or natural resource management, fisheries, marine and coastal management, forestry, agronomy, aquaculture, applied environmental economics, environmental policy or geography, or similar relevant disciplines; with a strong preference for candidates with good technical training and solid experience in environmental risk management related to large scale civil engineering. • Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in the environment and natural resources management sector, including proven experience in integrated landscapes, environment, fisheries, coastal management, forestry, community-based development, biodiversity and rural development; • Deep technical expertise in at least three of the following subjects: 1) Forestry, protected area management, biodiversity, 2) coastal zone management; 3) landscape restoration; 4) desertification and land degradation; • Demonstrated track record in project management / operational skills and familiarity with Bank procedures is required. • Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate activities involving multiple disciplines and organizational units, as well as to maintain high service standards under pressure, meet deadlines, and accommodate simultaneous demands from various sources. • Demonstrated track record managing a portfolio of large-scale investment projects, is required. • Demonstrated ability to lead high-quality analytical tasks that include environmentally-related data and information, linking those analyses to country development priorities and economic impacts. • Proven team leadership and project and portfolio management capacity. (TTL accredited is highly desirable – being close to TTL accreditation can be accepted). • A demonstrated track-record in managing complex operations, engagement with the private sector and multisectoral work and fund-raising for and management of trust funds is important. • A minimum of 5 years of track record in strategic engagement experience with senior level policy makers (director general level at government ministry or higher) is required. • Exceptional ability to identify long-range goals and objectives, develop strategic approaches, and conceptualize a multi-year plan to operationalize these strategies. • Ability to build and sustain key stakeholder relationships with government and other key stakeholders; and to integrate divergent viewpoints of multiple external and internal stakeholders into a coherent project/program/strategy. • Ability to guide clients and/or development partners in identifying key policy issues and optional solutions with a demonstrated ability to bring together different perspectives. • A proven track record working with a wide range of stakeholders, NGOs, international organizations, development partners and/or with the government. • Excellent workflow management and task organization skills; able to coordinate all aspects of the workflow of assigned responsibilities. • Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to draft concise reports and correspondence, and ability to defend orally and in writing difficult issues and positions to a variety of stakeholders. • Good team player who can work as a member of a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team, motivate and lead group efforts and network effectively across boundaries. • Well-developed interpersonal, communication, and writing skills, including the ability to write concisely and translate technical knowledge and ideas into fluent and understandable English. • High motivation, flexibility, reliability and a proactive approach to working with all staff in a team-driven environment, and initiative and ability to work on his/her own. • Experience in engaging with government and private sector counterparts and facilitating deliberations among various stakeholders. • Experience in working with clients to achieve compliance and leads discussions on environmental matters. • Willingness to travel extensively nationally, regionally and internationally is required, also to remote areas and to countries/areas with FCV. • Experience in working in FCV countries is a plus. • Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English. • Ability to work well independently, with proven ability to mentor more junior staff. WBG Core Competencies • Knowledge and Experience in Development Arena - Understands policy making process; distills operationally relevant recommendations/lessons for clients. • Policy Dialogue Skills - Identifies and assesses policy issues and plays an active role in the dialogue with the government and/or other stakeholders. • Integrative Skills - Working to develop an integrated view across all facets of current sector. • Environmental Policy, Strategy, and Institutions - Familiarity with environmental policies, strategies, institutions, and regulations. • Forestry – Familiarity experience with community, commercial and conservation forestry • Environmental Sciences - Depth in at least one area: water; ecosystems; forests; conservation; agriculture concerns, etc. • Lead and Innovate - Develops innovative solutions. • Deliver Results for Clients - Proactively addresses clients stated and unstated needs. • Collaborate within Teams and Across Boundaries - Collaborates across boundaries, gives own perspective and willingly receives diverse perspectives. • Create, Apply and Share Knowledge - Applies knowledge across WBG to strengthen solutions for internal and/or external clients. • Make Smart Decisions - Interprets a wide range of information and pushes to move forward. For more information about WBG Core Competencies, please visit: https://bit.ly/2kbIA7O. Note: If the selected candidate is a current World Bank Group Staff Member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. If the selected candidate is a current World Bank Group Staff Member with a Term appointment that expires later than the end date of this appointment, s/he will retain the duration of his/her current Term appointment. Poverty has no borders, neither does excellence. We succeed because of our differences and we continuously search for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds from around the globe. [World Bank Group Core Competencies](https://bit.ly/2kbIA7O) The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. 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Background CORPORATE BACKGROUND: UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results. UNDP is working to strengthen new frameworks for development, Biodiversity conservation and climate change. We support countries' efforts to achieve the new Sustainable Development Goals, which will guide global development priorities through 2030. The key 2030 Agenda principle of leaving no one behind and stamping out inequality is at the core of everything we do. The Sustainable Growth Unit at UNDP Rwanda Office has a big portfolio on Environment, with which the intern will be working. This portfolio encompasses Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services including Forests, Sustainable Land Management, Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation, Renewable and Modern Energy, Chemicals and Waste Management, Environmental Governance and Green/Circular Economy. In all our activities, we encourage the protection of human rights and the empowerment of women, youth, the poorest and most vulnerable. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a 'leave no one behind' approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and [inspiring stories.](https://www.undp.org/careers) 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. UNDP Rwanda Office is seeking a graduate student with an interest in environment management and climate change issues to learn and assist in the implementation of the UNDP environment management Programme. This post will give the intern the opportunity to assist in support programme management, coordination, resource mobilization and monitoring and evaluation of the GEF's supported programme and BIOFIN project in the country office (CO). The specific internship duties, listed below, includes project management, support in monitoring and evaluation as well as communication. Duties and Responsibilities The intern will assist in the following duties and responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Programme Specialist, the intern will: - Support the daily implementation of GEF's supported programme and BIOFIN project in the country office (CO) through project management support; - Support the Monitoring and evaluation of UNDP E&CC programmes including data collection, analysis and reporting, organization of oversight visits, etc. - Support the production of communication materials including articles, blogs, brochures, infographics, writing engaging posts and ensuring regular updates on social media and support with production of other content for social media. - Prepare drafts of relevant background documents for programmes, such as terms of references, concept notes, briefs, reports, etc. - Support the organization in the preparation of meetings and events planned by UNDP Rwanda. - Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Competencies Good knowledge of project management and environment and climate change issues - Good knowledge of Microsoft tools (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint); - Excellent writing skills; - Good knowledge of data analysis skills - Ability to multi-task and address competing priorities; - Knowledge and understanding of gender and development issues; - Interest and motivation in working in an international organization; - Good analytical skills in gathering and consolidating data and research for practical implementation; - Outgoing and initiative-taking person with a goal-oriented mind-set; - Communicates effectively when working in teams and independently; - Good in organizing and structuring various tasks and responsibilities; - Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability; - Responds positively to feedback and differing points of view; - Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude. Required Skills and Experience Education: - Currently in the final year of a bachelor's degree (with a proof that He/she is waiting for the graduation); or - currently enrolled in a Master's degree; or - have graduated no longer than 1 year ago from a master's degree or equivalent studies. Field of study: Environment management, Biodiversity conservation, climate change, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Economics, Development studies or equivalent. IT skills: - Knowledge and a proficient user of Microsoft Office productivity tools (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint); - Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design, and other graphic design production tools is an asset. Language skills: - Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English are required; - Kinyarwanda and French an asset - Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage. INTERNSHIP CONDITIONS - UNDP will provide a stipend amount monthly in accordance with the provisions of the UNDP Internship Policy. All expenses connected with the internship (except costs associated with site visits outside of duty station, as described above) will be borne by the Intern or her/his sponsoring entity. - UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship. - Interns are responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed. - Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in UNDP during the period of the internship. - Interns must provide proof of enrolment in health insurance plan such as mutuele de sante and others. - Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity. - Interns are expected to work full time, but flexibility is allowed for education programmes. - Interns need to obtain financing for subsistence and make own arrangements for internship, travel, VISA, accommodation, etc. Disclaimer [Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)](https://jobs.undp.org/cj_us_permanent_card_holders.cfm) Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment. UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications. Applicant information about UNDP rosters Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements. Non-discrimination UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status. Scam warning The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web. 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Background Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a 'leave no one behind' approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and [inspiring stories.](https://www.undp.org/careers) 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. Job Purpose and Organizational Context: 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, forms a contiguous spectrum of deep local knowledge to cutting-edge global perspectives and advocacy. Within this context, UNDP invests in 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 the 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's staff provides technical advice to Country Offices, advocates for UNDP corporate messages, represents UNDP at multi-stakeholder fora including public-private dialogues, government, and civil society dialogues, and engages in UN inter-agency coordination in specific thematic areas. BPPS works closely with UNDP's Crisis Bureau (CB) to support emergency and crisis response. BPPS ensures that issues of risk are fully integrated into UNDP's development programmes. BPPS assists UNDP and partners to achieve higher quality development results through an integrated approach that links results-based management and performance monitoring with more effective and new ways of working. BPPS supports UNDP and partners to be more innovative, knowledge and data driven including in its programme support efforts. As per UNDP's new Strategic Plan 2022-2025, UNDP aims to catalyze unprecedented action and partnerships to provide access to sustainable, affordable, and reliable energy to 500 more million people by 2025 and accelerate the transition to renewable energy through systemic changes that lead to inclusive green economies. UNDP's Sustainable Energy Hub (SEH) is designed to respond to these challenges and harness networks, experience, and innovation. It focuses on three pillars of sustainable energy for development: - Close the gap in energy access so that marginalized people and communities gain access to sustainable, clean energy and the dignity and opportunities it brings. - Accelerate the energy transition through systemwide changes that support a green economy by bringing together the best ideas from the worlds of government, business, finance, digital, and most importantly, from people, communities and civil societies. - Scale up energy finance with the public and private sector, across global, regional and local ecosystems for finance, innovation and investment. The SEH brings together and catalyses UNDP's work on energy for development. It is a network of partners who work alongside countries to transform energy systems through integrated policy, technology, and financing shifts. It supports this transformation as inherent to the broader goal of sustainable development, and helps countries build net-zero emissions societies that put people first and leave no one behind. The Regional Energy Specialist for Europe and Central Asia (RBEC) will be based in UNDP's Regional Hub in Istanbul, Turkey and report primarily to the Director of the Sustainable Energy Hub and secondarily to the Environment Regional Team Lead for RBEC. S/he will work collaboratively with all the leads of the various teams in the Regional Hub and with the Sustainable Finance Hub. Position Purpose: The Regional Energy Specialist for Europe and Central Asia (RBEC) is responsible for leading the substantive policy advisory services to the Country Offices, supporting the provision of technical expertise in line with the regional energy transition strategies. S/he responds to requests from Country Offices under the guidance of the Director of the SEH and the Environment Regional Team Lead for RBEC and in collaboration with the Climate Hub, Finance Sector Hubs, Nature Hub, Waste Hub, and corporate support providers, such as the SDG Integration teams. Working to ensure quality and coherent policy advisory services within their region and across other regions, as well as alignment with the Strategic Plan, the Regional Energy Specialist advances the credibility and recognition of UNDP's capabilities in this knowledge domain and associated communities of practice. UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration. Duties and Responsibilities: Substantive delivery of policy development. - Develop and define strategic approaches for UNDP's work on sustainable energy, drawing on UNDP's existing work under the Sustainable Energy Hub as well as an analysis of the global/regional policy context. - Execute policy and strategy to support key results, outcomes, and outputs of the Strategic Plan as well as the RBEC Regional Program 2022-2025. - Provide sector specific and technical level policy advisory services primarily to COs and region-based teams within RBEC, that respond to needs identified by the RBEC environment team. - Provide guidance and strategic advice to the RBEC environment team and the regional GPN to support the roll-out of the RBEC strategy on energy for sustainable development. - Work with the Regional Bureau's Country Advisors to ensure relevant, timely and multi-disciplinary response to country needs for policy services. - Coordinate closely with the Sustainable Finance Hub on any relevant initiatives at the interface of energy and finance. - Collaborate substantively with COs and Regional Programmes to achieve regional/CO strategic goals and plans by supporting relevant regional initiatives and promoting synergies with the regional programmes including the climate promise with an integrated portfolio approach. - Ensure risks are monitored and managed across the portfolio of advisory engagements. - Contribute to UNDP's global and regional strategies on energy within the BPPS and beyond, engaging in policy and advocacy work with external partners where relevant. - Lead policy analysis and development of policy position papers, technical notes, internal briefing notes, and knowledge products. - Contribute to developing the capacity of national counterparts in support of achieving the Strategic Plan and other internationally agreed development goals as it relates to the Energy knowledge domains. Substantive development of tools and resources, from across UNDP's network of expertise. - Provide technical expertise in identifying tools, developing methodologies and producing knowledge management products linked to sustainable energy policies. - Provide technical expertise on the content development for regional/CO knowledge products through the analysis of data, case evidence, and research findings in accordance with corporate standards. - Contribute to the identification and scoping of technical issues warranting collaboration with HQ and regional teams to research, develop and share knowledge-based tools, such as policy positions/practice notes/concept papers and other research-based products to influence/advance policy dialogue in the knowledge domain and present UNDP's knowledge assets and capabilities at global and regional forums. - Work closely with policy teams in HQ to advance research, testing and roll-out of newly commissioned policy/business development initiatives, by providing the regional perspective/specificities as well as experience-based insights on what is of most practical value for national counterparts and regional leaders. - Design and deliver training on programming tools including by developing training packs for COs to facilitate innovation learning, foster and encourage policy innovation and continuous improvement to enhance programme delivery. Advocacy and partner engagement for effective policy positioning in the region. - Advocate the application of ground-breaking sustainable energy approaches, especially as an integrated approach to achieving the SDGs, in various regional and country fora with a view to deepen related political commitment and related reforms. - Represent UNDP in the region on partner engagements and interagency coordination in sustainable energy policy areas. - Provide technical advice on relationship management of regional and global partners and resource mobilization in line with UNDP priorities in Europe and Central Asia (RBEC) and corporate guidelines. - Support the effort of the RBEC Environment team to develop portfolio approaches building on NDC priorities and scaling-up the potential for GPN integration in line with the RBEC strategy on energy for sustainable development. - Provide technical advice on mobilizing and fostering external partnerships behind regional initiatives. - Manage the building of strategic alliances and partnerships, especially with key think tanks and non-governmental organizations. - Lead on the building of strategic alliances with International Finance Institutions, Multilateral Development Bank, Regional Development Banks, and National Development Banks to support innovative work models that can unlock finance at scale and roll-out the RBEC strategy on energy for sustainable development; Ensure UNDP/ Representation at technical inter-agency meetings, academic conferences, donor consultations and other events on climate change and energy. Advise on resource mobilization and coordinate approvals, as required. - Lead the formulation of funding proposals, donor briefings and presentations in support of UNDP resource mobilization efforts for Europe and Central Asia (RBEC). - Lead on the development of resource mobilization strategies to scale-up the work in the RBEC region on energy finance. This includes providing policy and technical advice to Regional Technical Advisors in the RBEC environment team and supporting portfolio development efforts across the team and across sources of funds. Knowledge management and community of practice networking. - Contribute to the continuous analysis, documentation, codification of regional results/lessons learned. - Review regional data, case evidence and research findings to distill pivotal lessons for UNDP globally. - Advocate and enable South-South facilitation of exchanges and experiences sharing where valuable. - Support the capacity development of UNDP staff in application of tools and practices. - Support the Environment Regional Team Lead for RBEC on regional and global communication exercises. - Coordinate with the SEH Director and the Environment Regional Team Lead for RBEC on the provision of data and briefing notes for internal or external purposes. - Support regional planning and reporting exercises. - Development and strengthening of linkages with climate change and energy communities of practice, both inside and outside of the UN system The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization. Competencies: Core [CoreBehaviouralCompetencies.pdf (undp.org)](https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.undp.org/sites/g/files/zskgke326/files/2021-12/CoreBehaviouralCompetencies.pdf&data=05|01|anne-lynn.soriano@undp.org|754e25b9a02e495e9e8408da904f65de|b3e5db5e2944483799f57488ace54319|0|0|637980967922186663|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|3000|||&sdata=Tjb+FJiXhb0we0s4SUSGbPB8rdXcf1xiiXWeF9s2fHg=&reserved=0) Achieve Results: - Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact. Think Innovatively: - Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems. - Learn Continuously - Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences. Adapt with Agility: - Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands. Act with Determination: - Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results. Engage and Partner - Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration. Enable Diversity and Inclusion: - Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity. People Management: UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated [site](https://undp.sharepoint.com/teams/OHR/competency framework/Shared Documents/Forms/Gallery View.aspx?id=/teams/OHR/competency framework/Shared Documents/People Management Competencies.pdf&parent=/teams/OHR/competency framework/Shared Documents). Cross-Functional & Technical: 2030 Agenda: Planet - Nature, Climate, Energy - Energy planning, Derisking energy investment and financial appraisal. 2030 Agenda: Planet - Nature, Climate, Energy - Market-based energy financing and practical application. 2030 Agenda: Planet - Nature, Climate, Energy - Energy access in crisis settings. Business Management - Portfolio Management - Ability to select, prioritize and control the organizations 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. Business Direction and 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. Business Management - Results-based Management - Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results. Business Management - Communication - Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience. - Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels. Required Skills and Experience: Education - Advanced University degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Energy, Climate Change, International Development, Law, International Affairs, business administration, Development Economics, or other relevant field is required. OR - A first-level university degree (bachelor's degree) in the above-mentioned fields of study, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree. 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Caritas Switzerland is one of the leading Swiss NGOs in the field of poverty reduction in Switzerland and abroad. International Cooperation programmes focus on humanitarian aid, income generation, climate change and migration. The Programme Manager will be in overall charge of the SDC-funded project: ['Nurture: Nurturing Climate Resilience in Cambodia](https://www.caritas.ch/en/nurture-nurturing-climate-resilience-in-cambodia)', which aims to improve Climate Resilient Agriculture and Water Governance in Cambodia. This task includes the responsibility to ensure and monitor that the project is implemented as planned, supervision of project staff, and financial management. The Programme Manager acts in close coordination with the two consortium partners, Caritas Switzerland Country Organization in Cambodia and HEKS/EPER in Cambodia. Your duties - Lead the project cycle management, incl. financial management and analysis for improvements/adjustments where needed - Supervise the project team of currently 27 staff: Provide overall technical back-stopping, build staff capacity, provide feedback to all project staff and do regular staff appraisals - Ensure compliance with administrative regulations in procurement, expenditures, and HR management, also considering donor requirements - Prepare timely and accurate narrative and financial reports that are in line with donor-specific contractual requirements - Representation and presentation of project progress to donor - Ensure professional coordination and networking for project interests at national and international level - Represent the project consortium in technical working groups and any other conferences and seminars on project related topics - Engage in knowledge sharing within Cambodia and contribute to Caritas Switzerlands and the consortium's global dialogue on climate change and disaster risk reduction - Facilitate networking with governmental, non-governmental, national and international organizations as a means to steer policy dialogue on climate resilient agriculture and water governance and create synergies within projects and among the donor community - Acquisition to ensure additional project funds are generated Our requirements - Minimum of 5 years experience in rural development with proven experience in water governance and climate resilient agriculture - Working experience in South-East Asia, preferably Cambodia - Track record in successfully leading large-scale, consortia-implemented projects with many stakeholders involved - Strong team leadership skills; leading, motivating and convincing others with empathy, cultural awareness and ability to delegate - Proven Financial Management skills - Knowledge of compliance standards in international cooperation - Experience in any of the following: NRM, adaptation to climate change and climate resilient agriculture, irrigation, governance and participatory approaches - Proven proposal and report writing experience, including budgets, logframe, action plan and narrative parts - Proven experience in Financial Monitoring - Open mindedness, proactiveness, and ability to engage others easily - Independent decision making and capability to solve complex analytical challenges in a timely manner - Good ITC skills: MS Office, SharePoint, social media "literacy" - Excellent communication and networking skills in cross-cultural environments with existing connections to relevant actors and stakeholders at national, regional and global level - Fluent English language skills, knowledge of (or willingness to learn) basic Khmer is considered a strong advantage Your place of work will be in Siem Reap, Cambodia, with frequent travels to project locations and the Country Offices in Phnom Penh. Starting date: July 2024 or as agreed upon. Caritas offers attractive working conditions and an open working atmosphere in an international field of activities. For the active development and implementation of the digital transformation, we count on employees with a digital and agile mindset who are keen to participate in processes of change. For further information please contact: Ms Angelika Richter, Programme Director Cambodia, Phone +41 41 419 22 36 / e-mail: arichter(at)caritas.ch or Mr Oliver Fakler, Head of Operations International Cooperation, Phone +41 41 419 24 03 / e-mail: ofakler(at)caritas.ch (from April 29th on) National and international candidates are invited to apply. We strongly encourage female candidates to apply. Thank you for your interest. We look forward to receiving your job application by 12.05.2024 latest through our web portal. [Apply now](https://apply.refline.ch/126757/1746/pub/1/index.html) Caritas Switzerland, Adligenswilerstrasse 15, 6002 Lucerne [www.caritas.ch](http://www.caritas.ch/)
AGIAMONDO is the personnel service of German Catholics for development cooperation. In the [Civil Peace Service (CPS)](https://www.agiamondo.de/en/what-we-offer/civil-peace-service/), we offer professionals the opportunity for meaningful service in cooperation with local development actors. The CPS is a personnel program for violence prevention and peacebuilding in crisis and conflict regions. It works for a world in which conflicts are settled without violence. Together with church and civil society partner organizations in Timor-Leste, AGIAMONDO wants to contribute to the civil conflict resolution there and to the sustainable and just development of the country through peacebuilding measures. Fokupers is one of the longest established civil society organisations in Timor-Leste. It was founded in 1997 to address gender-based violence and human rights violations against women and children, particularly those committed during the Indonesian occupation of Timor-Leste. Today, this non-profit organisation has been operating for almost 26 years and has expanded its services to include victim support, non-gender specific early childhood education, advocacy and the empowerment of women - both in the community and in Timor-Leste as a nation. This work is supported by the involvement of 35 community-based women's groups in ten communities. It includes the running of shelters, crèches, legal support, training and development, economic empowerment and community sensitisation. To support our partner organization, we are looking for the next possible date a Social worker for psychosocial advice (m/f/x). Your tasks - You offer professional support and advice for social workers who support victims of (domestic) violence. - You design and realise training and workshop modules that promote self-reflection among social workers. - You will develop and implement new approaches and measures to promote self-care as part of a team. - You will support and advise on the creation of digital case management. - You will deepen the professional skills of social workers in the field of psychosocial support through training and further education. - You will be responsible for the proper disbursement and administration of funds on site in accordance with donor guidelines and AGIAMONDO specifications. You will work in partnership with colleagues from the partner organisation. Your profile - You have a university degree in social work, psychology or a comparable field. An additional qualification in trauma work, advising, therapy or a similar field is an advantage and complements your profile. - You can look back on at least three years of professional experience in the relevant field, which gives you a sound understanding of the requirements of the position. - You have demonstrable practical experience and professional knowledge in the conceptualisation and design of workshops. - You have a very good command of English and are willing to learn the local language Tetum. - You are an EU citizen or Swiss national and identify with the goals and concerns of church development and peace work. The AGIAMONDO offer - Individual and comprehensive preparation - Three-year contract, social security and remuneration according to the Development Aid Act - Further training in the country, language or other professional skills as well as coaching and supervision, individual counseling Have we aroused your interest? Then apply via our[ ](https://www.agiamondo.de/en/applicants/job-market/job/educator-for-training-and-school-counselling-m-f-x)[online application portal](https://www.agiamondo.de/en/applicants/job-market/job/social-worker-for-psychosocial-advice-m-f-x/)[ ](https://www.agiamondo.de/en/applicants/job-market/job/research-associate-for-gender-and-conflict-transformation-freetown-sierra-leone-m-f-x)by 19.05.2023.
AGIAMONDO is the personnel service of German Catholics for development cooperation. In the [Civil Peace Service (CPS)](https://www.agiamondo.de/en/what-we-offer/civil-peace-service/), we offer professionals the opportunity for meaningful service in cooperation with local development actors. The CPS is a personnel program for violence prevention and peacebuilding in crisis and conflict regions. It works for a world in which conflicts are settled without violence. Together with church and civil society partner organizations in Colombia, AGIAMONDO wants to contribute to the civil conflict resolution there and to the sustainable and just development of the country through peacebuilding measures. The registered non-governmental organisation (NGO) "Centro Sociojurídico para la Defensa Territorial - SIEMBRA" supports local communities in their struggle to gain control over their territories, which is very challenging in the face of widespread dispossession and exploitation. To this end, SIEMBRA provides socio-legal accompaniment and support for various processes on the Pacific coast of Chocó, in Cajamarca, Tolima and Huila, with the aim of contributing to the defence and guarantee of rights. A particular focus is on the commitment around the Atrato River, which was granted its own legal personality by the Constitutional Court in 2016 with judgement T622. This involves restoring its natural features, such as water quality, as well as supporting the communities living there. By working with SIEMBRA, you can help to promote the enforcement of the T622 ruling by supporting the affected communities and organisations in claiming their rights through research, analysis and communication work. To support our partner organization, we are looking for the next possible date a Social scientist for socio-ecological participatory research (m/f/x). Your tasks - You will analyse and research the existing conflicts around the Atrato River, e.g. illegal mining, deforestation, fishing, land use and land conflicts. - You assess the implementation of the T622 ruling by various stakeholders and analyse the associated environmental and social consequences. - You will support discussions and negotiations with the government on the implementation of the T622 judgement. - You will contribute your expertise in the preparation of reports and analyses to support the victim groups supported by SIEMBRA in the areas of communication and advocacy. - You will contribute to the development of national and international advocacy strategies for SIEMBRA and the supported communities. - You will be responsible for the proper spending and administration of funds on the ground in accordance with donor guidelines and AGIAMONDO's specifications. You will work in partnership with the partner organisation. Your profile - You have a relevant university degree in a social science or humanities subject, such as environmental and sustainability sciences, political science, sociology or anthropology. - You have at least 3 years of international professional experience with a focus on socio-ecological issues in NGOs or social organisations. - Your methodological skills cover research processes on extractivism and/or socio-ecological conflicts and their impact on the community. - Experience in the development of, links between and input into environmental legislation and related action plans is an advantage for this position. - You will have a good knowledge of environmental conflicts, especially those related to water use (mining, fishing, erosion). - You have very good Spanish language skills. - You are an EU citizen or Swiss national and you identify with the goals and concerns of church development and peace work. The AGIAMONDO offer - Individual and comprehensive preparation - Three-year contract, social security and remuneration according to the Development Aid Act - Further training in the country, language or other professional skills as well as coaching and supervision, individual counseling Have we aroused your interest? Then apply via our[ ](https://www.agiamondo.de/en/applicants/job-market/job/educator-for-training-and-school-counselling-m-f-x)[online application portal](https://www.agiamondo.de/en/applicants/job-market/job/social-scientist-for-socio-ecological-participatory-research-m-f-x/)[ ](https://www.agiamondo.de/en/applicants/job-market/job/research-associate-for-gender-and-conflict-transformation-freetown-sierra-leone-m-f-x)by 19.05.2023.
Background Since February 24 2022, millions of civilians in Ukraine have suffered from the impact of Russia's military aggression. By the end of March 2024, almost a quarter of the population (9.7 million) were registered as displaced persons: 3.7 million are internally displaced persons (IDPs) and around 6 million (of which 90% are women and children) have found refuge in third countries. Military attacks have repeatedly been causing civilian casualties and damaging civilian infrastructure such as hospitals, schools, houses and water supply facilities along the front line and in numerous cities throughout the country. As a result, many people struggle to access food, water, medical care, education and a safe place to live. Switzerland has been supporting the population affected by the war in Ukraine since Russia's attack on 24 February 2022. Switzerland's International Cooperation (IC) has been present in Ukraine since the 1990s and can draw on many years of experience and partnerships. In response to the crisis in Ukraine, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) provided rapid humanitarian assistance with a three-pronged approach: 1) as a donor through financial contributions to partner organisations; 2) operationally as an actor implementing its own projects through the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit (SHA); 3) as an advocate for compliance with international humanitarian law. Switzerland's humanitarian programme in Ukraine is based on the vast needs in food security, protection of victims and their rights, and comprehensive health, water and sanitation services (WASH). At the same time, the action plan is based on, complementary to and coherent with Switzerland's ongoing cooperation programme in Ukraine. The programme covers four domains: 1) Peace, Protection and Democratic Institutions; 2) Sustainable Cities; 3) Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and Competitiveness; and 4) Health. Furthermore, Switzerland plays an active role in (humanitarian) donor coordination and high-level policy dialogue. The SHA WASH team supports Ukrainian service providers for water and sewage supply (Vodakanals) and several municipalities since April 2022. SDC/HA aims to provide comprehensive assistance for reconstruction and link it closely to the long standing SDC programme. It plans to further increase humanitarian aid activities with the perspective of a longer-term humanitarian programme (Nexus) with focus on critical infrastructures, enhancing sustainability and including systematic planning approaches. With the access of newly accessible areas, the assistance of SHA will be extended to the most vulnerable people and areas where gaps are not addressed/covered by other actors. Swiss Humanitarian Aid designs and plans a solid humanitarian reconstruction WASH programme, coherent with the Swiss engagement in the country, and possibly feeding into a future commitment of the whole FDFA for the recovery and reconstruction of Ukraine. Currently, a new Country Programme for Ukraine (2025-2028) is under preparation. Tasks The purpose of this assignment is to lead small and larger scale reconstruction projects and to support the Head of Reconstruction (WASH/Emergency/DRR) in the development and implementation of their Humanitarian Aid programme. The incumbent will provide his/her technical expertise to develop inclusive and technical projects in close exchange with Vodakanals, municipalities, local engineering companies. He/she should review the technical design of infrastructures, including in addressing the challenge of running infrastructures during conflict-time, but also in a perspective of adapted modernization, systematic water supply and wastewater planning as well as climate resilience. Gradual modernization of the old Soviet Ukrainian infrastructure is a major challenge but also an opportunity. Under the direct supervision of the Head Reconstruction, the incumbent will, carry out following tasks: A. Direct project implementation (50%) In collaboration with local purchaser, local engineers, Vodakanal, municipalities and private sector/companies, the incumbent will plan and implement projects as direct action. Activities aim to mitigate ruptures in critical infrastructure, development of new design and rehabilitation works with Vodakanals and municipalities through private engineering companies. Specific tasks include: · Outreach and communication with Vodakanals and other actors, in particular in newly accessible areas. Supporting in the development and enhancing of direct clear contacts and communication channels with Vodakanals, centralized and decentralized governmental and municipal project (and overall programme) entities in Ukraine · Lead and manage construction project: identification, development and conception of construction projects, tendering documentation and process, contracting of large-scale infrastructures together with Vodakanals, municipalities and others partners (private sector). · Development and review of project documents, offers and designs from Ukraine Engineer Companies and Vodakanals. Ensure qualitative, cost effective and timely implementation of activities in the field and their proper documentation. A specific effort will be put on SDC accountability towards people affected by the military aggression as well as Swiss Parliament in relation with careful and impactful use of resources. · Technical guidance and support to the engineer(s) and National Programme Officers (NPOs). · In addition to the technical implementation of direct actions, the incumbent will also support and follow up SDC partner NGO implementing WASH in Emergency and WASH in Health projects. B. Contribution to development of humanitarian aid programme / country strategy (20%) The Humanitarian Aid office is in charge of a comprehensive programme with focus on WASH, Health and protection. SHA, SDC and SECO programmes shall be closely linked and complement each other's expertise. For example, "energy efficient cities" domain has been a long-standing programme of SECO in Kyiv. The task is to build up on such experiences and networks to have a smooth shift connecting emergency relief, early recovery and development phases. - Highlight lessons learnt and challenges stemming from the implemented humanitarian direct actions to inform planning, feasibility and opportunities of early recovery and reconstruction/development future engagements. - Support Head of Reconstruction (WASH, Emergency, DRR) to develop a humanitarian reconstruction programme 2025+ and its integration in the new Country Programme in Ukraine. - Identification of new intervention axes and projects to be developed in Credit Proposals in 2024 and beyond. C. Deputizing Head of Reconstruction (WASH, Emergency, DRR) (20%) During the absence of the Head of Reconstruction (WASH, Emergency, DRR), the incumbent will deputize the overall programme, manage the WASH engineer team, NPO of Reconstruction and NPO humanitarian Aid in charge of the collaboration with State Emergency Service Ukraine. The incumbent will also attend SDC relevant meetings as well as support communication and visibility requirements. D. Technical support for SDC relief goods donated to the UA (10%) In close coordination with the SHA H-Logistics division at HQ: Advise on technical specification of materials and equipment, and if needed facilitate dialogue between HQ and Ukrainian recipients Throughout his/her tasks the incumbent shall provide to the SDC-HA and MENA-Europa communication team high quality pictures, short videos/stories, where appropriate, to heighten SDCs visibility. Carry out any other task requested by the Head of Reconstruction or the Humanitarian Programme. Qualifications and Work experience - Advanced university degree in a field such as Engineering or Environmental Science. - Minimum 5 years of experience in water/waste water networks and energy infrastructure design, construction or management through HA direct actions, as implementing partner or in the private sector, at least 2 years of experience in a humanitarian context. - Experience in program cycle management PCM of Humanitarian Aid Programme. - Deep understanding of security constraints and ability to work in a dangerous environment. - Familiarity with Ukraine humanitarian response or Soviet infrastructure considered an asset. - Experience of working in an integrated Swiss embassy an asset. - Experience in data collection/visualization/GIS sharing a plus. Language · Strong written and oral English required, Russian or Ukrainian a strong asset. Additional condition to be eligible for the job: Swiss citizenship (or Lichtenstein) or holder of a valid Swiss work permit (C) Duty Station: Kyiv, Ukraine Starting date and duration: As of June 1st, 2024 for 12 months Deadline for application: 30.04.2024 For further information please contact: Christopher Middleton, Desk Officer Ukraine (christopher.middleton@eda.admin.ch). Contact for application: Odette Mauron Field Resources H (Odette.mauron@eda.admin.ch)
Duty Station: Multiple Successful applicants should: - Have a Master's degree with a minimum of five years' experience in the respective field relevant to the ToR or possess seven years' experience with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. - Be prepared for potential deployment to crisis settings with short notice. Additionally, specific preferences include: - Proficiency in Arabic, French, or Spanish, with Russian and/or Portuguese considered advantageous. - Encouragement is particularly extended to female applicants. In addition to candidates from the Global South. Qualification: Master's Degree or equivalent in development studies, political science, public administration, international relations, other social sciences or in a related field of expertise. WHAT IS RISK ANTICIPATION? At UNDP (United Nations Development Programme), we are on a mission to end poverty, build democratic governance, rule of law, and inclusive institutions around the world. UNDP is the United Nations' global sustainable development organization working across 170 countries. The UNDP Global Policy Network (GPN) draws on expertise globally to provide more effective responses to the complex development challenges countries face in achieving the SDGs and responding to crisis in an integrated and coherent manner. Anchored in the Crisis Bureau (CB) and the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS), the GPN has the responsibility for developing all relevant policy and guidance to support the results of UNDP's Strategic Plan, which is aligned with the 2030 Agenda Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). As outlined in its Crisis Offer, UNDP is stepping up its support to countries in protracted crisis and fragility to move out of fragility through multidimensional risk analysis and integrated systems approaches. We are boosting prevention efforts and anticipatory investments based on new capabilities such as foresight, horizon scanning and early warning, while supporting innovative programming that addresses the causes and drivers of conflict, disasters and multidimensional risk. To support this work, UNDP is updating its pool of experts to support multidimensional risk analysis, early warning and anticipation. The roster of experts will be positioned to provide a continued pool of expertise to countries focusing on supporting implementation of actions and delivering results on the ground. SCOPE OF WORK, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED WORK Within the respective areas of expertise, the consultants will be expected to contribute to a combination of programme design, strategy development, capacity building, monitoring and evaluation and knowledge management related tasks. Individual responsibilities will encompass a range of tasks, including (for each area of expertise respectively), but not limited to: · Provide expert advice and tailored solutions to enhance capacities, processes and tools for multidimensional risk analysis, early warning early action, anticipation and prevention. · Conduct data-driven contextual risk analysis, following a multidimensional risk framework and in line with UNDP methodologies, guidance and policies, in support to UNDP's situational awareness, risk-informed programming and adaptive management. · Advice on the design and implementation of dedicated corporate procedures and systems to translate analytics into actionable decision intelligence, with link into business and decision-making processes aimed at facilitating early action for risk anticipation, crisis prevention and mitigation. · Lead forward-looking activities on contingency planning, scenario planning and foresight for Country Offices, Regional Hubs or HQ teams, in situations of emerging crisis risks · Facilitate the identification and formulation of anticipatory development solutions related to emerging or deteriorating contextual risks. · Support planning, organization and facilitation of expert workshops and trainings for UNDP/UN staff. DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: At UNDP, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UNDP recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need. UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNDP, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UNDP's policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UNDP personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference checks. 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Duty Station: Multiple Successful applicants should: - Have a Master's degree with a minimum of five years' experience in the respective field relevant to the ToR or possess seven years' experience with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. - Be prepared for potential deployment to crisis settings with short notice. Additionally, specific preferences include: - Proficiency in Arabic, French, or Spanish, with Russian and/or Portuguese considered advantageous. - Encouragement is particularly extended to female applicants. In addition to candidates from the Global South. UNDP seeks applicants under the following sub-profile areas of expertise and should refer to the additional qualifications noted below: 1. Ecosystem and Biodiversity Master´;s degree or higher in a discipline relevant to natural resources management, biological sciences, forestry, agriculture, agro-economics, geography, climate sciences, international development, public policy, social sciences, economics, public administration, environmental finance or other closely related fields. 2. Food and Agricultural Commodity Systems University degree in the topics of Environmental Management, Natural Resource Management, Agriculture, Agricultural Policies and Development, Responsible Business, International relations, Economy and Economic Policies, Business Management, development studies, International Development/Development Studies or related field. WHAT IS NATURE? Within UNDP's Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS), the Nature Hub is engaged in supporting developing countries to access finance from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and other sources on issues relating to biodiversity and the sustainable management of ecosystems and land-/seascapes, including forests, croplands, freshwaters, peatlands, oceans and coasts, and grasslands, among others. The Ecosystems and Biodiversity (EBD) and Integrated Landscape Management (ILM) cluster additionally provides support through global projects on related policy, finance and capacity development. The Ecosystem and Biodiversity (EBD) portfolio includes national projects in over 140 countries, with oversight and technical support provided by a Senior Technical Advisor (STA) and Regional Technical Advisors (RTAs), as well as global initiatives coordinated through the Vertical Fund portfolio unit providing policy (BES-Net), capacity (NBSAP Forum) and finance (BIOFIN) support to countries. Teams work out of different locations and regions, requiring both personnel and consultants to be flexible in order to produce results. To facilitate the identification, allocation and designation of the appropriate expertise for the technical, management, monitoring & evaluation (M&E) and support requirements of the client countries in their efforts on nature-related programming support, the Nature Hub is developing a roster of experts that would comprise of vetted capable and qualified individuals who can be called upon to provide specific project design, implementation oversight, management, M&E support, and/or other specialised thematic/substantive research and policy support as required to client countries and the global programmes supporting them, guided by the Nature Hub team of advisers. Specialized support may also involve the activation of UNDP's [Nature Pledge](https://www.undp.org/nature/nature-pledge). A screening procedure will be applied to select the prospective applicants who will be registered in the EBD Vetted Experts Roster. Beyond the EBD portfolio, Food and Agricultural Commodity Systems (FACS) are fundamental to the sustainable development of the 170 countries UNDP supports. FACS are often the largest contributor to their economies; food and nutrition is fundamental for citizen health; and FACS have a key role to play in achieving the SDGs. UNDP aims to shift to a new paradigm for food and agricultural commodity systems (FACS) based on diversified, resilient, agroecological systems and value chains which work simultaneously on achieving economic, environmental, social and health outcomes, with smallholders central to the transformation as the engine of economic development. UNDP works to transform FACS through collaborative action among stakeholders, to build trust and generate breakthrough solutions on systemic issues. With the current multiple crises of climate change, conflict, food and fertilizer shortages and the cost of living increase, UNDP is supporting governments and other national actors to transition their FACS from recovery to resilience for them to become equitable, inclusive and environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable systems. SCOPE OF WORK, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED WORK Ecosystem and Biodiversity sub-profile: The scope of work will vary depending on the assignment but would include one or various deliverables described on section 3, within national, regional and global programmes or projects led by the Nature Hub. Responsibilities and Description of the proposed work also vary depending on the assignment and will be defined in specific Terms of Reference to be posted in the Roster. These may include specific project design, implementation oversight, management, M&E support, and/or other specialised thematic/substantive research and policy support to client countries and the global programmes supporting them, guided by the Nature Hub team of advisers. This work will also include a focus on advancing integrated solutions within and across EBD and linked sustainable development themes in line with the UNDP [Nature Pledge](https://www.undp.org/nature/nature-pledge). Project and programme design and development • Gather data and undertake detailed desktop research; • Support consultations with government and other project stakeholders and implementing partners, including potentially through mission travel (see below); • Support discussions and negotiations with potential project partners and project co-financers; • Conduct logical framework analysis (LFA) exercises and other methods for project framework formulation, as the basis of the initial project design (e.g. preparation of a project information form or PIF, or a concept note); • Identify, assess, and undertake basic design of demonstrations/pilot activities (where required); • Undertake detailed design of priority project components and activities, estimation of quantitative and qualitative project baselines, beneficiaries and estimated impacts, proposed activities, budgets, scheduling, and delineation of responsibilities for activities implementation and monitoring and evaluation (e.g. preparation of full UNDP-GEF project documents); • Undertake background work on policy and institutional review, economic assessment and cost-benefit analysis to inform project design; • Design new programmatic interventions involving biodiversity and ecosystems management for sustainable development. • Assign, review and quality assure work of local consultants and experts as required. Project and programme management and implementation support • Serve as resource person in assisting project implementation by conducting capacity development activities planned for technical personnel of project partners and stakeholders (excluding projects or programmes where the consultant played a role in the design and development); • Network with and engage key stakeholders during the project implementation; • Provide technical input in preparing and implementing project activities during project implementation, in line with Government, UNDP, GEF, and other funders' technical and operational standards/guidelines; • Ensure timely and quality implementation of project activities, outputs and results; • Create and maintain tools and systems to facilitate knowledge creation, building, and communication with/to key stakeholders and beneficiaries. • Provide recommendations for expediting/improving implementation progress and results as appropriate including making available examples and best practices from other regions and initiatives Monitoring and evaluation / knowledge management • Carry out required independent monitoring and evaluation of projects and programmes (excluding evaluation of projects or programmes where the consultant played a role in designing) and make sound recommendations for adaptive management; • Prepare knowledge and communications products, such as featured articles and case studies in publications of UNDP and partner organizations, video productions, press-releases, content for BESNet, NBSAP Forum and UNDP websites etc.; • Support the development of literature on good practices and case studies for dissemination to exchange knowledge and to support dialogue and knowledge events; • Carry out knowledge management and monitoring and evaluation of effectiveness of national and sub-national policies and strategies; • Prepare and disseminate knowledge and communications products. • Provide recommendations for portfolio wide knowledge management systems as appropriate Specialized Technical Support on biodiversity & ecosystem policy and finance (including BIOFIN) • Provide specialised support to global initiatives supporting countries to implement policy and finance changes to enhance management of biodiversity and ecosystem services; • Conduct or support the conduct of economic assessments, including cost benefit analysis and/or targeted scenario analysis; • Analyse or support analyses of the impacts of subsidies and incentives on biodiversity and ecosystems, recommend scenarios to redesign subsidies and provides support to the redevelopment of subsidies; • Conduct or support the conduct of public and private sector policy, institutional and expenditure reviews, and/or costing exercises; • Develop or support the development of natural capital accounts; • Provide technical advice and inputs on inclusion of environmental and biodiversity expenditures, and of natural capital accounts more widely, in countries' systems of national accounts; • Lead or provide technical and political analyses and advice on the assessment of a wide range of financing mechanisms and the development of national financing plans (for biodiversity, landscapes, ecosystems and beyond) and on their subsequent implementation; • Provide technical assistance for the diagnosis, design, implementation and scaling up of financing mechanisms such as Payments for Ecosystem Services, Nature bonds/sukuk, conservation trust funds, debt for nature swaps, public budgets, protected area fees, taxes and tax breaks, crowdfunding, ecological fiscal transfers, disclosure frameworks, green credit schemes and others. • Provide technical leadership or input on linking the above ecosystem-specific issues to environmental issues as well as more broadly to the 2030 Agenda for sustainable Development and Finance for Development agendas; • Undertake capacity development with a range of national and regional stakeholders on biodiversity and ecosystems policy and finance. • Design and conduct trainings for personnel of UNDP Country Offices, projects and government departments on specific topics and substantive issues under ecosystem and biodiversity as requested The prospective experts who apply for the EBD Vetted Experts Roster should indicate if they have experience and expertise in all or a combination of the areas of expertise described on section 3 above, as well as related to one or more of the following subject areas below: • Biodiversity conservation and management; • Protected Area Management • Access and benefit sharing (genetic resources); • Combating poaching and Illegal Wildlife Trafficking; • Integrated Landscape Management • Nature-based Solutions; • Ecosystem management, restoration / rehabilitation; • Sustainable land management • Sustainable agriculture and food systems transformation; • Regenerative agriculture and agroecology • Sustainable forest management; • Deforestation-free commodities / biodiversity-compatible supply chains; • Freshwater ecosystems; • Marine and coastal ecosystems; • Sustainable/regenerative and innovative finance for nature-positive actions and investments (e.g., biodiversity finance, landscape finance, restoration finance etc.); • Environmental governance, environmental mainstreaming Food and Agricultural Commodity Systems sub-profile: The experts will provide technical advice in the area of Food and Agricultural Commodity Systems. The exact scope of the work will be determined on a case by case basis by the hiring unit, which may be the UNDP Regional Centers, a UNDP country office, National Counterparts and/or a Project Management Unit. Technical analysis and advisory services on: • Strengthening government policies, regulations, legislation and programs related to FACS • Provision of technical inputs into the work of the Multi-stakeholder Platforms and decision making mechanisms (for Food and Commodities) , including Action Plan development to ensure that issues related to policy, agricultural extension, food systems are adequately included. • Strategies and plans including Multi-stakeholder Collaboration for Systemic Change in Food and Commodities sectors. • Undertake gap analyses and action plans for strengthening existing food and agriculture systems to become more inclusive (e.g. gender- and youth-responsive), more sustainable (e.g. increased uptake of sustainable production practices) and more integrated (i.e. ensure multiple benefits/SDGs). • Food Systems Monitoring, learning and evaluation approaches. • Develop adaptation policy advisories, strategies, projects and programmes in the area of food and nutrition security and for the agriculture sector. • Undertake sector-wide climate change risk and vulnerability analysis, based on existing assessments and studies and construct theory of change towards viable adaptation solutions; • Undertake degradation assessments and productivity losses to determine restoration needs in agricultural production landscapes. • Effective approaches to supporting the sustainable intensification of commodity production in target landscapes • Undertake market and value chain assessments/analysis focused on climate-related losses and damages and to determine adaptation options • Best practices for farmer training and for strengthening national and sub-national extension services and strategies • Assess costs and benefits of priority actions and technology options for climate change mitigation and adaptation for the agriculture sector; • Identify financial gaps and prepare financing strategies for the sector to shift towards low carbon and climate resilient pathways. • Develop climate investment or financing strategies / frameworks / plans for the agriculture sector; • Develop training programs for food systems capacity building; • Development of knowledge products, tools, training, and awareness materials on FACS. • Support integration of inner and mindsets transformation into food systems transformation efforts. • Design and facilitate learning journeys to build inner capacities for food systems transformation. DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: At UNDP, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UNDP recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need. UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNDP, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UNDP's policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UNDP personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference checks. 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Duty Station: Multiple Successful applicants should: - Have a Master's degree with a minimum of five years' experience in the respective field relevant to the ToR or possess seven years' experience with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. - Be prepared for potential deployment to crisis settings with short notice. Additionally, specific preferences include: - Proficiency in Arabic, French, or Spanish, with Russian and/or Portuguese considered advantageous. - Encouragement is particularly extended to female applicants. In addition to candidates from the Global South. Qualification: A Master's degree, preferably in energy, climate change, international development, law, international affairs, business administration, development economics, or other relevant field, or extensive compensating experience in relevant technical fields. WHAT IS ENERGY? 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, forms a contiguous spectrum of deep local knowledge to cutting-edge global perspectives and advocacy. Within this context, UNDP invests in 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 the 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's personnel provides technical advice to Country Offices, advocates for UNDP corporate messages, represents UNDP at multi-stakeholder fora including public-private dialogues, government, and civil society dialogues, and engages in UN inter-agency coordination in specific thematic areas. BPPS works closely with UNDP's Crisis Bureau (CB) to support emergency and crisis response. BPPS ensures that issues of risk are fully integrated into UNDP's development programmes. BPPS assists UNDP and partners to achieve higher quality development results through an integrated approach that links results-based management and performance monitoring with more effective and new ways of working. BPPS supports UNDP and partners to be more innovative, knowledge and data driven including in its programme support efforts. As per UNDP's new Strategic Plan 2022-2025, UNDP aims to catalyze unprecedented action and partnerships to provide access to sustainable, affordable, and reliable energy to 500 more million people by 2025 and accelerate the transition to renewable energy through systemic changes that lead to inclusive green economies. UNDP's Sustainable Energy Hub (SEH) is designed to respond to these challenges and harness networks, experience, and innovation. It focuses on three pillars of sustainable energy for development: i) Close the gap in energy access so that marginalized people and communities gain access to sustainable, clean energy and the dignity and opportunities it bring; ii) Accelerate the energy transition through systemwide changes that support a green economy by bringing together the best ideas from the worlds of government, business, finance, digital, and most importantly, from people, communities and civil societies; iii) Scale up energy finance with the public and private sector, across global, regional and local ecosystems for finance, innovation and investment. The SEH brings together and catalyses UNDP's work on energy for development. It is a network of partners who work alongside countries to transform energy systems through integrated policy, technology, and financing shifts. It supports this transformation as inherent to the broader goal of sustainable development, and helps countries build net-zero emissions societies that put people first and leave no one behind. SCOPE OF WORK, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED WORK Within this context, the Sustainable Energy Hub is looking for a roster of experts in multiple thematic areas that will support the substantive policy and technical advisory services to UNDP Country Offices. In line with the energy objectives of the UNDP Strategic Plan 2022-2025, the experts will provide day-today research, policy advisory and strategic support to respond to requests from Country Offices under the guidance of the Sustainable Energy Hub. The key responsibilities include: - Policy advisory services and technical support for sustainable energy access and a just energy transition to respond to Country Office requests. - Substantive development of innovative tools and resources, from across UNDP's network of expertise - Advocacy and partner engagement for effective policy positioning - Knowledge management and community of practice networking UNDP, under the guidance of the Sustainable energy Hub is looking for experts in the following thematic areas: - Energy Access and Inclusive Energy Services (e.g., productive use of energy for agriculture and food systems, health services, displacement settings, water services, etc.) - Clean Cooking - Just Energy Transition - Energy Policy, Planning, and Regulation - Energy Finance, Investment, De-risking renewable energy investment framework, Market development - Renewable energy Technologies and Infrastructure (e.g., solar, wind, hydro, biomass, geothermal, etc.) - Decentralized energy systems and Smart Grids - E-mobility and sustainable transport - Social Policy and Gender Equality in sustainable Energy - Digital, Innovation in Energy Value Chain - Energy Data, Monitoring and Evaluation - Energy Project Development and Technology Transfer - Energy Efficiency and Conservation - Decarbonization - Cooling systems - Extractives Industries and Critical Minerals - Green Hydrogen for a just energy transition - Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in the Energy Sector - Energy Governance DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: At UNDP, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UNDP recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need. UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNDP, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UNDP's policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UNDP personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference checks. 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Duty Station: Multiple Successful applicants should: - Have a Master's degree with a minimum of five years' experience in the respective field relevant to the ToR or possess seven years' experience with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. - Be prepared for potential deployment to crisis settings with short notice. Additionally, specific preferences include: - Proficiency in Arabic, French, or Spanish, with Russian and/or Portuguese considered advantageous. - Encouragement is particularly extended to female applicants. In addition to candidates from the Global South. Qualification: Master's Degree in international development and/or related field. WHAT IS DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND RECOVERY? A major role of the Crisis Bureau (CB) of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is to support Country Offices (COs) in the formulation and implementation of programmes and projects in an immediate crisis and recovery context. At the same time, the CB supports the Resident Coordinators in leading early recovery efforts at the country level on behalf of the UN system. UNDP's work in the area of disaster risk reduction (DRR) and recovery is aligned with the [UNDP Strategic Plan 2022-2025](https://strategicplan.undp.org/), which recognizes the need to strengthen the capacity of countries, institutions, and people to prevent, mitigate and respond to diverse risks including crisis, conflict, natural hazards, climate change and social and economic shocks ([UNDP Signature Solution 3](https://www.undp.org/expertise): Resilience). In line with the Strategic Plan, the [UNDP Crisis Offer](https://www.undp.org/crisis/publications/undps-crisis-offer), endorsed in 2022, outlines how UNDP helps countries anticipate, prevent, respond to, and recover from shocks and crises. The overarching frame of UNDP's work on DRR and recovery is [risk-informed development](https://www.undp.org/publications/undp-approach-risk-informed-development). Through four interconnected workstreams, UNDP works towards strengthening resilience and reducing vulnerabilities by increasing risk governance capacity, refining, and expanding the understanding of DRR, fostering access to risk information, and enhancing prevention, preparedness, and recovery processes. UNDP pursues a holistic, conflict sensitive, whole-of-government and -society, gender transformative approach that leaves no one behind. SCOPE OF WORK, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED WORK Under direct guidance of the Deputy Country Director, Programme, relevant Country Office personnel, and in collaboration with the relevant technical team of the CB, the consultant will: - Provide leadership and technical inputs for the design and development of UNDP disaster risk reduction initiatives in the country office; - Support the national capacity and programme development in key thematic areas, for instance: urban risk reduction and resilience, disaster preparedness for response and recovery, risk identification/assessment, early warning systems, risk-informed development planning and budgeting, integrating disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation, gender equality and women's leadership into DRR projects/programme; - Support the Country Office in the formulation of national capacity building programmes, through system wide capacity analysis and organizational capacity assessment of national focal institutions, while ensuring relevance to UNDP's thematic and geographic strategies and priorities; - Provide policy level inputs for the development of country's disaster reduction strategies, climate change adaptation strategies, institutional/governance, and legislative systems for mainstreaming disaster risk reduction into national development planning and programming; - Substantively contribute to consultations on disaster risk reduction policies and present evidence-based inputs for policy development based on lessons learned and experiences of UNDP in disaster risk reduction; - Prepare inputs for the formulation of UNDP corporate policy, guidelines and practice notes on disaster risk reduction and recovery; - Organize orientation programmes for capacity development of the UNDP personnel at the national level; - Initiate, develop and lead implementation, monitoring and reporting of UNDP's disaster risk reduction projects; - Provide relevant substantive inputs to knowledge networking, including responding to Country Office requests for information on best practice related to disaster risk reduction; - Provide inputs for the production and dissemination of reports on UNDP activities in disaster risk reduction and recovery in the country; - Identify and follow-up on potential opportunities for resource mobilization in support of disaster risk reduction in the country; - Prepare funding proposals and briefings in support of UNDP resource mobilization efforts related to disaster risk in the country; - Participate in the organization of donor briefings and presentations, with donor representatives, for resource mobilization purposes; - Provide substantive inputs and present UNDP policy as required. DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: At UNDP, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UNDP recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need. UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNDP, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UNDP's policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UNDP personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference checks. 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Duty Station: Multiple Successful applicants should: - Have a Master's degree with a minimum of five years' experience in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Policy or Studies, Environmental Economics, International Development, Development Studies, Political Science, or other closely related field. First degree acceptable with an additional two (2) years of relevant work experience in the areas mentioned above. - Be prepared for potential deployment to crisis settings with short notice. Additionally, specific preferences include: - Proficiency in Arabic, French, or Spanish, with Russian and/or Portuguese considered advantageous. - Encouragement is particularly extended to female applicants. In addition to candidates from the Global South. UNDP seeks applicants under the following sub-profile areas of expertise and should refer to the additional qualifications noted below: · For applicants applying for Climate Change Adaptation: o Advanced degree in physical/climate sciences, environmental/geographical/geospatial sciences, environmental economics, environmental sciences, climate change adaptation/mitigation, international development with a specialization in climate change adaptation or other closely related field. · For applicants applying for Climate Change Coordination and Social Inclusion (Climate and IPLC): o Advanced degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Science or Studies, Environmental Economics, International Development, Development Studies, Indigenous Studies or Rights, Human Rights, or other closely related field. · For applicants applying for Climate Change Investment and Financing: o Advanced degree in Business/Finance, Economics, Environmental Economics, Geography, or related field. · For applicants applying for Climate Change Mitigation - Forests: o Master's degree or equivalent experience in environmental policy, environmental law,international development, development studies, engineering, economics, natural resource management, agronomy, climate-change policies and/or other closely related field. · For applicants applying for NDC Development: o Advanced university degree in environmental sciences, development studies, international development, engineering, economics, natural resources management or other closely related field. · For applicants applying for Sectoral Climate Analysis and Assessment: o Advanced university degree in environmental sciences, development studies, international development, engineering, economics, natural resources management or other closely related field WHAT IS CLIMATE? 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, forms a contiguous spectrum of deep local knowledge to cutting-edge global perspectives and advocacy. In this context, UNDP invests in the 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 the 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's Personnel provides technical advice to Country Offices, advocates for UNDP corporate messages, represents UNDP at multi-stakeholder fora including public-private dialogues, government, and civil society dialogues, and engages in UN inter-agency coordination in specific thematic areas. BPPS works closely with UNDP's Crisis Bureau (CB) to support emergency and crisis response. BPPS ensures that issues of risk are fully integrated into UNDP's development programmes. BPPS assists UNDP and partners to achieve higher quality development results through an integrated approach that links results-based management and performance monitoring with more effective and new ways of working. BPPS supports UNDP and partners to be more innovative, knowledge and data driven including in its programme support efforts. BPPS's Hubs on Nature, Climate, Energy and Waste, with the support of the Vertical Fund Programme Support, Oversight and Compliance Unit, works 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. The newly established UNDP Climate Hub is the arrowhead of UNDP's commitment to the "Climate Promise" that aims to support programming countries designing and implementing pledges under the Paris Agreement, including ambitious National Determined Contributions, with climate change mitigation and adaptation interventions fully embedded in the national development planning and budgetary processes. The Climate Hub will build on UNDP's existing over USD 4 billion country-level climate portfolio on Climate Change Policies and Strategies, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate and Forests, covering over 142 countries, as well as on UNDP's Nature portfolio, UNDP's Sustainable Finance Hub, UNDP's Digital offer and other relevant portfolios on youth, gender, health, climate security among others. The UNDP Climate Hub is responsible for: · Thought leadership on Climate and to be the custodian of UNDP policy positions on Climate; · Strategy and vision formulation; · Pipeline development in coordination with the other hubs and the Vertical Fund Programme Support, Oversight and Compliance Unit; · Provision of integrated policy and programme support to Country Offices; · Global engagement, advocacy in collaboration with BERA; · Integration across thematic areas; · Strategic Partnerships development and resource mobilization; · Lead and Support global flagship initiatives and partnerships on Climate; · Serve as focal point with relevant UN coordination mechanisms and Conventions (UN Framework Convention on Climate Change); · Cross-organization knowledge and learning; and · Innovation. All qualified candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas of climate expertise are encouraged to apply: 1. Climate Change Adaptation o CCA Experts o CCA Project Developers 2. Climate Change and Indigenous Peoples 3. Climate Change Investment and Financing 4. Climate Change Mitigation – Forests 5. Climate Change Monitoring and Transparency 6. Energy 7. NDC Development 8. Sectoral Climate Analysis and Assessment SCOPE OF WORK, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED WORK 1. Climate Change Adaptation: a) Climate Adaptation Experts · Assessing existing country and government capabilities to use climate-related information, undertake hazard/risk analyses, and help identify suitable tools and scientific approaches to cover existing gaps; and to generate climate scenarios for decision-making at local, sub-national and national levels · Take a lead role in developing and supporting appropriate methods for modelling climate-related hazards (e.g. droughts, floods, landslides/mudflows, thunderstorms/squalls, sea level rise, coastal inundation, storm surge and waves), impacts (e.g. flooded/inundated areas, crop yields, disease vectors/suitability, pest distributions), exposed assets/populations and resulting risks to infrastructure and socially vulnerable populations. In each case the approach will depend on available data, models and country/project specific technical/human capacities; · Analysing and detecting trends in relevant impact related indices from historical hydroclimate and environmental observations, as well as expected future changes in such indices under a range of emission scenarios simulated by GCMs (where available RCMs/statistical downscaling); · Providing tailored climate observations and projections to support risk assessments: surface temperatures (daily/monthly/seasonal averages and extremes), precipitation (daily/monthly/seasonal averages and extremes), heatwaves, atmospheric moisture deficit, drought indices (SPI, SPEI, PDSI), evapotranspiration, soil moisture, crop and irrigation water requirements, snow depth and other variables required to define climate related hazards; providing multi-GCM (CMIP 5/6) projections for different future time slices (2030s, 2050s, 2080s and 2100) and multiple emissions scenarios (RCP 2.6, RCP4.5, RCP8.5); providing downscaled estimates of climate change using both regional climate models (RCMs) and statistical techniques e.g. from CORDEX, NEX-GDDP, SDSM, BCSD etc; · Developing country/locally relevant hazard models for complex phenomena e.g. statistical/dynamical models for riverine and flash flooding, streamflow, mudflows, landslides, sea level rise (including wave climates and storm surge), sea surface and ocean temperatures, acidification. Model their potential change, uncertainty ranges, probabilistic distributions, and given quantitative estimates of changes in climate define levels of risk for different future periods and emission scenarios; assessing the changes in losses, damages and the costs associated with changing risks under observed and modelled changes in climate; · Supporting countries to be able to combine hazard and vulnerability/exposure information using GIS and geospatial technologies. Conduct workshops and training events on climate change risk assessments and hazard/vulnerability mapping using open source or freely available/subsidized software, and tailored to each country context (data availability, technical capacities to utilize software/models etc); developing storylines and narratives to explain complex inter-relationships between climate, social systems, economics and governance structures; · Integrating climate risk information, impact modeling (e.g. crops, flooding, health and economic models) and local/traditional knowledge to understand key mechanisms and test the effectiveness of potential adaptation strategies. Identify key thresholds beyond which existing systems are significantly affected and function less efficiently or effectively. Identify metrics for measuring/monitoring the decline of these functions and the success of adaptation initiatives; · Transferring datasets, computer code, analytic procedures and methods by conducting workshops and online tutorials with relevant national and in-country Personnel to assist in using them and building upon them for project baselines, monitoring and evaluation procedures; · Conduct technical analyses to flesh out project components, technical sections, and project log frames with well-defined indicators, targets and outputs/activities. b) Project Developers Coordinate inputs from other experts and relevant stakeholders · To liaise with the relevant experts, both within and outside a country supported to obtain their technical inputs that will inform and guide design and feasibility of the project of interest. · To participate in, and lead, discussions with key stakeholders (from the grass roots level to national policy makers and political leaders) to acquire information that is critical for the design of the project that is of interest. · To liaise with and acquire technical inputs from UNDP Personnel, at the country, regional and HQ level, as deemed relevant for the design of the project of interest. · To participate and obtain inputs from Civil Society Organizations and the private sector to inform and guide the design of the project of interest. · To participate in community level consultations to acquire input for the design of the project of interest. · Design technically robust theory of change and logical framework that are backed up with scientific and technical evidence and has consensus based on in-depth dialogue including from targeting beneficiaries. Design project concept · Conduct technical analysis, review and dialogue to detail out project components/ outcomes/ outputs/ activities/ sub-activities and inputs · Ensure that the design of project concept takes into account key criteria such as impact potential; paradigm shift potential; sustainable development; country needs; country ownership and cost-effectiveness · Ensure that all documentation prepared is evidence-based and has all the necessary references to establish proof of concept and feasibility · Prepare the project log frame with SMART indicators, clear targets, clarity of risks and assumptions, in keeping with the indicator framework for adaptation of the targeted source of financing; · Produce a draft project concept based on the consultations, research and analysis conducted. · In coordination with other technical specialists involved, under UNDP's guidance, conduct necessary consultations with relevant government agencies, stakeholders and experts to obtain comments/suggestions and incorporate these comments into the draft documents. Develop the full funding proposal and supporting documents for submission · Develop a proposal document and coordinate inputs from all consultants to prepare the full set of Annexes as part of the package for submission (with input from UNDP and Government stakeholders) · Coordinate with experts and/or relevant persons to facilitate the feasibility study, safeguards, gender, economic analysis and/or other prerequisite assessments required to develop the full proposal for the project of interest · Develop the results log frame according to the targeted funds' performance measurement framework · Develop the detailed budget for the project (with input from UNDP and Government stakeholder input) using UNDP tools and following UNDP practices · Work closely with the CO to develop the procurement plan for the project, in accordance with UNDP's rules and regulation · Work closely with the CO colleagues to present the implementation arrangements, in accordance with UNDP's rules and regulations · Develop terms of references for key project positions in consultation with UNDP Personnel · Continue to support the project refinement process post submission of the proposal towards Board approval. 2. Climate Change and Indigenous Peoples: · Develop and implement a [national] Indigenous Peoples plan or framework that identifies potential risks and impacts, risk avoidance and mitigation measures, and specifies measures for provision of culturally appropriate benefits, continued consultation and participation processes, grievance procedures, monitoring and evaluation procedures, and a budget and financial plan for implementing agreed measures; · Develop policies, guidance notes, policy briefs or similar documents to ensure the mainstreaming of IP rights, and ensure observance or implementation; · Build or strengthen partnerships and collaboration with Indigenous Peoples organizations, Civil Society Organizations, Non-Government Organizations, government agencies, donors and private sector; · Support the design or implementation of social and environmental safeguards; · Identify gaps in NDC's and in UNDP approaches in relation to Indigenous Peoples rights, and suggest recommendations for actions. · Support the monitoring of implementation of NDC's especially on indicators relating to Indigenous Peoples · Regularly disseminate relevant information relevant to Indigenous Peoples and ensure horizontal and vertical flow of information · Promote resource mobilization for IP & LC work in NDCs and explore direct granting programs of the UN; · Organize capacity building activities and implement information sharing plans · Contribute to the database on Indigenous Peoples, climate change and climate finance; · Document, promote and incorporate best practices, guidance and protocols to ensure appropriate inclusion and consideration of IP rights and their perspectives in the NDC's, and in policies; · Support increased efficacy of Indigenous Peoples advocacy at the national and international arena including at the UNFCCC COP, UNFCCC-organized negotiations and events (SBI, pre-COP, etc.), and other UN-led events and forums in the area of climate change; · Support the delivery of outputs related to IP in initiatives related to UNDP's support in implementing the Glasgow Leaders Declaration on Forests and Land Use; 3. Climate Change Investment and Finance: • Assess current policy priorities and strategies as they relate to climate change and the extent to which these strategies and policies are coherent with national development, poverty reduction and economic growth strategies; • Review institutional arrangements for promoting an integration of climate change policy priorities into budgeting and expenditure management including within and across key ministries and stakeholders; • Review the integration of climate change objectives within the budgeting process including as part of budget planning, implementation, expenditure management and financing; • Integrate climate finance concerns into the governance and management of public sector policies and programmes within and across major productive sectors including agriculture, mining, infrastructure, tourism, forestry and fisheries; • Strengthen public sector capacities needed to assess, allocate, mobilize and manage climate finance; • Provide high-quality police advice to governments to systematically integrate climate finance into national planning and budgeting processes, as well as helping to establish rule-of-law, legislation and a regulative framework for climate finance; • Analyze legal and institutional frameworks related to climate finance across sectors; • Provide technical support and training on the design and use of various approaches including Finance Assessments, Integrated National Financing Frameworks etc.; · Assess costs and benefits of priority actions and technology options for climate change mitigation and/or adaptation in Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), National Adaptation Plans (NAPs), and other related national and sectoral climate policies and plans; · Identify financing gaps and preparing a financing plan for NDCs, NAPs, and other relevant national and sectoral climate policies and plans; · Develop climate investment or financing strategies/frameworks/plans; · Conduct de-risking analysis and other targeted investment barrier analysis to guide government policy and regulations to encourage investment and financial flows for climate action from private sector. 4. Climate Change Mitigation – Forests: · Technical support for forest related GHG accounting associated with NDCs and Article 6 of the Paris Agreement · Assess and support improvements to existing measurement, reporting and verification systems and approaches (MRV) to meet requirements for the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) · Support for improving forest reference emission levels (FREL)/ forest reference levels (FRL) · Support market readiness and design of market approaches (domestic and/or international) · Support creation of REDD+ registry/ systems for tracking units/ initiatives · Develop plan for nesting subnational jurisdiction and project-level activities within context of national-level implementation and accounting · Support for the development of institutional, legal and regulatory frameworks for nesting including the adoption and implementation of international best practices · Application of relevant market-based standards, including but not limited to VCS/VERRA, ART/TREES, and California's Tropical Forest Standard. · Support for the design and implementation of social and environmental safeguards · Undertake environmental, social and gender impact assessments (country systems + assessments themselves) · Undertake stakeholder's consultation processes · Mainstream social inclusion and gender and women's empowerment principles into all supported projects and technical assistance provided to countries and stakeholders · Project and results management, including administration of oversight functions, quality assurance, and work planning and preparation of progress reports and briefs. · Development of project proposals, budgets, workplans, project design · Knowledge management to document and share lessons learned and innovative approaches across Climate & Forests Programme initiatives, technical and geographic areas and with stakeholders and external partners. · External communications, creating impact stories and milestones in coordination with BERA and external partners. · Design of benefit-sharing schemes · Support for the development of carbon ownership legislation considering the existing land tenure · Development of legal agreements for the sale and transfer of carbon rights as part of carbon markets transactions · Support the development of institutional, legal and regulatory framework and processes for international, regional and/ or domestic carbon market infrastructure · Develop business models and financial flows to support the implementation of the forest component of the NDC · Create economic scenarios with countries accessing results-based finance and carbon markets considering price/ opportunities/ NDC achievement · Create zero deforestation credit lines to support the implementation of the Paris Agreement · Provide evidence based policy design for the forest sector · Supporting interventions to enhance the sustainability of supply chains of agricultural commodities that potentially impact forests: o Improved sustainable agriculture practices (agroforestry, silvopastoralism, agroecology, improved seeds/breeds, etc.) o Agriculture traceability (product tagging, remote sensing, etc.) o Sustainable agriculture standards (sectoral, jurisdictional) · Setting up intergovernmental fiscal transfers · Land use planning · Methodologies and technologies for clean cooking / sustainable biomass energy production/consumption as a means to address forest degradation from the collection of fuelwood · Sustainable forest management practices and certification schemes · Payment for Ecosystem Services and/or other conditional cash transfer programs · Environmental law enforcement 5. Climate Change Monitoring and Transparency: · Minimum seven years of professional working experience in fields related to climate change, climate vulnerability and adaptation or closely related issues; · At least eight years of experience working on National Communications and Biennial Reports, MRV systems, NAMAs, NAPs, and/or GHG inventories at the national or international level; · Demonstrated experience in designing and/or conducting capacity building activities · Experience working with international and national climate change- focused ecosystem of NGOs, think tanks, UN agencies, UNFCCC consultative groups and partnerships (PATPA), bilateral and multilateral donors, and/or multilateral vertical funds (GEF, GCF); · Excellent organizational, diplomatic, networking, conflict resolution and communication skills; · Proven understanding of the UNFCCC negotiation process, reporting requirements, funding mechanisms, and other related issues. 6. Energy: · Provide technical support, including for the development of new GEF climate change mitigation projects and implementation support for ongoing projects · Support identification, development and writing of project idea notes and concepts · Support Climate Hub's mitigation projects' annual project implementation review (PIR) · Support the reviewing of Climate Hub's climate change mitigation projects' mid-term reviews and/or final evaluations · Support climate change mitigation team with UNDP Global Policy Papers with feedback and comments · Support the identification and sourcing of technical expertise including assisting with the preparation of TORs, identification, and evaluation of experts, and reviewing reports · Support on knowledge management including evaluating, capturing, codifying, synthesizing lessons and stimulating the uptake of best practices and knowledge, including the development of knowledge materials · Support responding to queries on programme/project progress, impacts and lessons · Support monitoring and reporting products on the climate change mitigation portfolio · Perform assessment of financial instruments in UNDP's climate change mitigation portfolio, and develop methodologies for a comprehensive review of the entire portfolio · Provide on-demand, tailored assistance on the design or implementation of financial instruments in several climate change mitigation projects. 7. NDC Development: · Develop policy advisories, strategies, projects and programmes in the in key sectors for NDC design and implementation. · Assess costs and benefits of priority actions and technology options for climate change mitigation and adaptation. Secure a multi-stakeholder and high-level engagement at national and international levels. · Identify financial gaps and prepare financing strategies for key sectors to shift towards low carbon and climate resilient pathways. · Support the development of investment plans for key sectors with private sector's and financial institutions. · Assess and support improvements to existing measurement, reporting and verification systems and approaches (MRV) to meet requirements for the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF). · Support for the development of institutional, legal and regulatory frameworks, including the adoption and implementation of international best practices. · Undertake stakeholder's consultation processes. · Project and results management, including administration of oversight functions, quality assurance, and work planning and preparation of progress reports and briefs. · Development of project proposals, budgets, workplans, project design. · Knowledge management to document and share lessons learned and innovative approaches across Climate & Forests Programme initiatives, technical and geographic areas and with stakeholders and external partners. 8. Sectoral Analysis and Assessment: · Provide sectoral analysis for NDC implementation. key sectors of focus: Energy, Transport, Forests, Ecosystems and Biodiversity, Agriculture and Food, Urban/Cities. · Undertake gap analyses and action plans for key sectors , including inclusiveness considerations (e.g. gender- and youth-responsive). · Develop policy advisories, strategies, projects and programmes in the in key sectors. · Assess and support improvements to existing measurement, reporting and verification systems and approaches (MRV) to meet requirements for the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF). · Support for the development of institutional, legal and regulatory frameworks for key sectors, including the adoption and implementation of international best practices. · Undertake stakeholder's consultation processes. Knowledge management to document and share lessons learned and innovative approaches across Climate & Forests Programme initiatives, technical and geographic areas and with stakeholders and external partners. DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: At UNDP, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UNDP recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need. UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNDP, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. 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Background: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a 'leave no one behind' approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and [inspiring stories.](https://www.undp.org/careers) 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. Job Purpose and Organizational Context: 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, forms a contiguous spectrum of deep local knowledge to cutting-edge global perspectives and advocacy. In this context, UNDP invests in the 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 the 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's staff provides technical advice to Country Offices, advocates for UNDP corporate messages, represents UNDP at multi-stakeholder fora including public-private dialogues, government, and civil society dialogues, and engages in UN inter-agency coordination in specific thematic areas. BPPS works closely with UNDP's Crisis Bureau (CB) to support emergency and crisis response. BPPS ensures that issues of risk are fully integrated into UNDP's development programmes. BPPS assists UNDP and partners to achieve higher quality development results through an integrated approach that links results-based management and performance monitoring with more effective and new ways of working. BPPS supports UNDP and partners to be more innovative, knowledge and data driven including in its programme support efforts. BPPS's Hubs on Nature, Climate, Energy, and Chemicals and Waste, with the support of the Vertical Fund Programme Support Oversight and Compliance Unit, 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, digital transformation, capacity development, human rights, gender equality, health, technology, and South-South learning. In addition to UNDP's bilateral partnerships in Nature, Climate, Energy and Chemicals & Waste, UNDP is an accredited multilateral implementing agency of the Green Climate Fund (GCF), the Multilateral Fund (MLF), the Adaptation Fund (AF) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF). As part of UNDP's partnership with these vertical funds (VFs), UNDP's Vertical Fund Programme Support Oversight and Compliance Unit supports UNDP's Nature, Climate, Energy and Waste related Hubs and provides countries specialized integrated technical services for eligibility assessment, programme formulation, capacity development, policy advice, technical assistance, training and technology transfer, mobilization of co-financing, implementation oversight, results management and evaluation, performance-based payments and knowledge management services. Sound chemical and waste management could eliminate the hazardous chemicals and waste from the key value chains, and facilitate the transition to sustainable production and consumption patterns towards circularity. Chemicals and Waste Hub has specialized technical and policy advisory teams in New York, Istanbul, Bangkok, Addis, Amman, and Panama to support clients' countries through UNDP Regional Hubs and Country Offices to put in place the right mix of regulatory and financial incentives, remove institutional and policy barriers, and create enabling environments that attract and drive public and private sector investment into sustainable development. In doing this, the Chemicals and Waste Hub assists partner countries to access, combine, and sequence resources from a range of funds, financial instruments, and mechanisms, including GEF and MLF. This position is to support the portfolio development and oversight in the chemical and waste focal area for the Africa region by working closely with the Regional Team Lead in Addis Ababa and Chemical and Waste Hub. Position Purpose: The Regional Policy and Technical Specialist is primarily responsible for providing high-quality technical policy, programming, implementation support and oversight, and knowledge and capacity development services to UNDP country offices in the region. Secondary clients might include other UN agencies, governments and inter-governmental organizations, NGO's, donors, and the like. Duties and Responsibilities: Innovation, Strategic Leadership, Dialogue and Advocacy (15%) - Provide support to establishing and maintaining a strategic understanding of, and engagement with, the substantive technical issues, institutions, and processes within the region, including establishing contact with and developing strategic partnerships with other agencies, donors, NGOs, the private sector, scientific institutions and the like; - Contributing to identification, development and implementation of new strategic programming opportunities and partnerships in the area of sound chemicals and waste management, resource efficiency, circular economy, plastic reduction and recycling; - Participating in global work-planning meetings, regional strategic planning, pipeline management exercises, etc.; - Participating in cross-substantive area technical dialogue, common strategic visioning, mainstreaming, programming, and other collaboration within the regional team; - Mobilize, foster and strengthen strategic partnerships with UN entities and other relevant regional bodies and provide substantive inputs to those partnerships in support of UNDP initiatives; - Advocate policy and programme progress that UNDP is supporting in various fora including relevant global and regional meetings (e.g., regional meeting of BRS, GFC, network meeting of the Montreal Protocol, Mercury group meeting, Plastics, etc.) and in the relevant stakeholder consultation process including academia and civil society; - Assisting in keeping the Regional Team informed of trends and issues with respect to the substantive technical area. Programming and Management (15%) - Supporting the development of strategic policy and guidance for strengthening UNDP Country Offices with chemicals and waste project design and implementation, including alignment with national priorities; - Assisting the development of and advocacy for specific policy analysis and development tools and guidance in support of programming and finance for sound chemicals and waste management; - Supporting the establishment of a trusted leadership role within the region; - Sourcing of technical expertise and support, including assisting with the preparation of TORs, identification and evaluation of experts and reviewing reports; - Contributing to regional retreats, focal area retreats, regional strategic planning, pipeline management exercises, etc.; - Promoting gender equity/empowerment in programming opportunities; - Helping to ensure that strategies and projects are aligned to country outcomes and UNDP corporate environment results in internal UNDP project tracking systems (e.g. ERBM); - Maintaining quality and accuracy in data and project management systems (e.g. PIMS+), management of Quantum Risks logs, and portfolio delivery rates; - Monitoring to ensure expected quality standards are maintained in project implementation reviews; - Supporting the RCU to internalize lessons from evaluations in programming in the region. Policy Advisory and Resource Mobilization (25%) - Track the international policy discussion and development under the Montreal Protocol and its Kigali Amendment, Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions, Minamata Convention, recommend to UNDP Country Offices, and Hub Management new policy and strategic alignment options; - Provide trainings to the partners and stakeholders in the programme countries in the region on policies and progress of the Montreal Protocol, Stockholm Convention, Minamata Convention, GEF and MLF; - Contribute the crosscutting work of plastic governance in both chemicals & waste management and ocean protection into a coherent policy and programming framework; - Foster policy innovation in the specific thematic area to enhance programme delivery; - Assist in the provision of timely quality information and technical advice on the source of funds' policies, priorities and activities; - Work with UNDP country offices and partners, draft, revise, finalize and help edit concepts and project documents for submission to donors; - Support the coordination of design, preparation, submission and approval of project proposals and requests for project development financing; - Support the liaison with potential (co)financing agencies and institutions; - Recruit technical expertise and support including assisting with the preparation of TORs, identification and evaluation of experts and reviewing reports. Development Impact, Quality Assurance, and Risk Management (30%) - Assist with inception, contracting and start-up of projects, including establishment of indicators, benchmarks and work plans; - Support UNDP country offices in the supervision, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, troubleshooting and adaptive management of approved projects, including preparing and reviewing annual reports, work plans and budget, provide technical support on major procurement process in projects; timely completion of progress implementation report, project completion report, mid-term reviews and terminal evaluation; - Maintain project and portfolio information and corporate information systems; - Develop guidance and tools for country offices to utilize in operationalizing project inception, contracting and start-up of projects, including the establishment of indicators, benchmarks and work plans; - Maintain quality/accuracy of data and documents in UNDP project management systems; - Monitor the implementation of projects to ensure expected quality standards, gender mark, stakeholder consultation, compliance with safeguards requirements and other UNDP POPP requirements; - Monitor the delivery of the work plan and budget utilization, and provide support to improve the delivery; - Provide support to UNDP Country offices and execution partners to address significant implementation challenges, identify the projects at risk and facilitate the implementation of risk mitigation measures; - Engage with UNDP Country Support Team in regional hub on project progress, delivery and troubleshooting; - Supporting UNDP HQ, country offices and partners on the communication of the project result, innovation, experience and lessons learned. Learning, Knowledge Management and Self Development (15%) - Evaluating, capturing, codifying, synthesizing lessons and stimulating the uptake of best practices and knowledge, including the development of resource kits and other knowledge materials; - Peer reviewing, commenting on, and seeking to improve, the technical quality of projects, policies, practices, guidelines, advisory notes, publications and the like; - Assisting with preparation of regional Community of Practice meetings; - Preparing and delivering training courses, as needed; - Contribute cross-regional exchange of knowledge by collaborating with policy teams in HQ to research, develop and share knowledge-based tools and guidance to help influence/advance policy dialogue in the thematic area and present such material at various fora; - Developing knowledge products of relevance to UNDP's support to countries on sound chemicals and waste management; - Developing and carrying out a personal learning plan. The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization. Competencies: Core Competencies [CoreBehaviouralCompetencies.pdf (undp.org)](https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.undp.org/sites/g/files/zskgke326/files/2021-12/CoreBehaviouralCompetencies.pdf&data=05|01|anne-lynn.soriano@undp.org|754e25b9a02e495e9e8408da904f65de|b3e5db5e2944483799f57488ace54319|0|0|637980967922186663|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|3000|||&sdata=Tjb+FJiXhb0we0s4SUSGbPB8rdXcf1xiiXWeF9s2fHg=&reserved=0) Achieve Results: - Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact. Think Innovatively: - Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems. Learn Continuously: - Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences. Adapt with Agility: - Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands. Act with Determination: - Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results. Engage and Partner: - Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration. Enable Diversity and Inclusion: - Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity People Management: UNDP People: Management Competencies can be found on the dedicated [site](https://undp.sharepoint.com/teams/OHR/competency framework/Shared Documents/Forms/Gallery View.aspx?id=/teams/OHR/competency framework/Shared Documents/People Management Competencies.pdf&parent=/teams/OHR/competency framework/Shared Documents). Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies: Business Development: UNDP Representation - Ability to represent UNDP and productively share UNDP knowledge and activities; advocate for UNDP, its values, mission, and work with various constituencies Business Management: Project Management - Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and control resources, procedures, and protocols to achieve specific goals. Business Management: Communication - Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience - Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels. 2030 Agenda: Planet: Chemicals and Waste - Ability to communicate with program countries on MEAs related to the Chemicals and Waste management and Best Practices for Sustainable Cooling Partnership Management: Relationship management - Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private partners, build, sustain and/or strengthen working relations, trust, and mutual understanding. Required Skills and Experience: Education: - Advanced University degree (Master's Degree or equivalent) in chemicals, economics, environment, finance and management or closely related field. - A first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree) in the above-mentioned fields in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience, will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree. Experience: - Minimum of 5 years' experience with a Master's degree, or 7 years' experience with a Bachelor's degree, in project/programme development and management in the Chemicals focal areas. - Knowledge of the institutions of the UN system, particularly international chemical conventions and relevant institutional mandates. - Demonstrated experience in providing policy advisory services in areas related to cooling, and/or chemicals, waste, plastics, circular economy is required. - Experience working in the Africa region is desirable - Extended general experience in UNDP operational procedures (i.e., NIM) at the national level is an advantage. - Substantive knowledge and understanding of concepts and approaches relevant to supporting results-based programme management and implementation is an advantage; - Full computer literacy ((MS office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Language: - Fluency in written and spoken English; - Second UN language, particularly French, is highly desirable. Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period. Disclaimer: [Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)](https://jobs.undp.org/cj_us_permanent_card_holders.cfm) Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment. UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications. 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IFC a member of the World Bank Group is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2023, IFC committed a record US$43.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises. For more information, visit www.ifc.org. MIGA promotes cross-border investment in developing countries by providing guarantees (political risk insurance and credit enhancement) to investors and lenders. The CAO's mandate is to assist the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)the private sector lending and insurance arms of the World Bank Groupto address complaints from people affected by IFC and MIGA activities in a manner that is fair, objective, and constructive and to enhance the E&S outcomes of activities in which these institutions play a role. CAO's Compliance Team carries out reviews of IFC/MIGA compliance with their Environmental & Social (E&S) Policies, assesses related harm, and recommends remedial actions to address non-compliance and harm where appropriate. This involves skilled fact finding, research, and analysis. The compliance team also monitors and reports on the implementation of Board approved commitments made by IFC or MIGA to address recommendations. In executing its work, the compliance team generates experience and knowledge that can assist IFC and MIGA in developing leading edge approaches to environmental and social risk management and to facilitating access to remedy. For more information visit www.cao-ombudsman.org. The Office of the Compliance Advisor Ombudsman (CAO) is looking for an Environmental and Social (E&S) Compliance Senior Specialist to join its Compliance Team. Working under the direction of the E&S Compliance Team Manager, the Specialists will lead analyses of compliance with IFC environmental and social standards with respect to complaints received by CAO, prepare reports that summarize findings and recommendations, and identify opportunities to contribute to the development of lessons learned from compliance case work. Duties and Accountabilities • Conduct analyses of compliance with IFC environmental and social standards with respect to complaints received by the CAO, applying in-depth technical and strategic expertise and judgment. • Provide technical leadership in relation to the design, organization, and data analysis of assigned CAO compliance appraisals, investigations, and monitoring processes. Serve as the author of CAO compliance reports, producing clear, well-reasoned compliance analysis and incorporating feedback from stakeholders. • Provide technical expertise on environmentally related issues. • Manage various compliance cases in parallel, ensuring appropriate allocation of resources, adherence to policy-mandated timeframes, addressing risks and obstacles. • Promote and facilitate innovation to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of processes. • Consult with those who have submitted complaints, IFC and MIGA Management, and other stakeholders, as appropriate. • Represent CAO at internal and external stakeholder meetings and events as necessary. • Attend Board meetings for any matter related to relevant compliance reviews and investigations. • Contribute to and collaborate with CAO's Advisory team in the creation and dissemination of knowledge and lessons learned as they relate to CAO's compliance work. • Coach and guide compliance employees and consultants in the execution of their roles and responsibilities. • Promote an environment of shared success and teamwork, connecting staff with peers across different practices and areas. Selection Criteria • Master's degree in a relevant field, for example, environmental sciences, environmental engineering, social sciences, etc., with a strong preference for environmental expertise. • Minimum 7-10 years of relevant experience in environmental policy and compliance analysis, particularly as it relates to the application of environmental and social standards at corporate and operational levels of international financial institutions (IFIs). • Experience working with private sector clients with exposure to emerging markets in a wide range of sectors (e.g., energy, agribusiness, extractive industries, infrastructure, and financial intermediaries). • Proven ability to interpret and apply environmental and social policies and standards of IFC, MIGA and/or other IFI, with a track record in developing, managing, and delivering best practices in compliance and audit strategies, methodologies, and techniques. • Highly developed proficiency in a range of environmental and social technical issues, and demonstrated advanced level of environmental expertise. • Demonstrated excellent judgment under high levels of scrutiny from both internal and external stakeholders, requiring the ability to present evidence-based findings in an objective, technically sound and constructive manner. • Ability to work in highly sensitive and politically charged environments and to navigate sensitive situations and manage issues of confidentiality appropriately. • Highly developed ability to engage and influence effectively and build rapport and trust with a broad spectrum of stakeholders in polarized contexts around complex issues. • Demonstrated integrity and ability to remain independent, including from Bank Management and the Board, in the exercise of her or his duties. • Excellent ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize information from multiple sources and present it concisely and clearly. • Outstanding communication skills, both written and oral, including proven experience in writing for publication and communicating information in a clear and cohesive manner. • Proficiency in English required, with other languages an asset. [World Bank Group Core Competencies](https://bit.ly/2kbIA7O) The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Learn more about working at the [World Bank](https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers) and [IFC](https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/Careers_Ext_Content/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/IFC+Careers/Working+at+the+IFC/), including our values and inspiring stories. 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IFC a member of the World Bank Group is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2023, IFC committed a record US$43.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises. For more information, visit www.ifc.org. MIGA promotes cross-border investment in developing countries by providing guarantees (political risk insurance and credit enhancement) to investors and lenders. The CAO's mandate is to assist the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)the private sector lending and insurance arms of the World Bank Groupto address complaints from people affected by IFC and MIGA activities in a manner that is fair, objective, and constructive and to enhance the E&S outcomes of activities in which these institutions play a role. CAO's Compliance Team carries out reviews of IFC/MIGA compliance with their Environmental & Social (E&S) Policies, assesses related harm, and recommends remedial actions to address non-compliance and harm where appropriate. This involves skilled fact finding, research, and analysis. The compliance team also monitors and reports on the implementation of Board approved commitments made by IFC or MIGA to address recommendations. In executing its work, the compliance team generates experience and knowledge that can assist IFC and MIGA in developing leading edge approaches to environmental and social risk management and to facilitating access to remedy. For more information visit www.cao-ombudsman.org. The Office of the Compliance Advisor Ombudsman (CAO) is looking for an Environmental and Social (E&S) Compliance Analyst to join its Compliance Team. Working under the direction of the Compliance Team Manager and E&S Compliance Specialists, the Analyst will conduct research, data analysis, and project management support for complex analyses of compliance with IFC environmental and social standards with respect to complaints received by CAO. Duties and Accountabilities: • Conduct research to support CAO compliance appraisals, investigations, and monitoring. This may include reviewing, organizing, and synthetizing data and information; preparing for and writing up interviews and meetings; and preparing for and participating in missions related to compliance processes as assigned. • Lead aspects of compliance processes with appropriate supervision and guidance. This may include appraisal processes, monitoring processes, or defined aspects of a compliance investigation as assigned. • Contribute to the writing, editing, and translation of CAO compliance reports. • Serve as liaison and consult with those who have submitted complaints, IFC and MIGA Management, and other stakeholders, as appropriate. • Support E&S Compliance Specialists in planning and monitoring progress made in compliance reviews, preparing budgets, and progress reports. • Undertake data collection and analysis and develop appropriate formats of data to disseminate knowledge products, with some senior guidance. • Promote and facilitate innovation to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of processes. • Support broader CAO office functions including in relation to reporting, strategy, communications and outreach. • Other duties as assigned by the head of the CAO compliance function and the CAO Director General. Selection Criteria • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, for example, environmental sciences, engineering, law, social sciences, etc. • Minimum 3-4 years of relevant experience in compliance analysis, preferably as it relates to the application of environmental and social standards at corporate and operational levels of international financial institutions (IFIs). • Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize information from multiple sources and present it concisely and clearly. Attention to detail is a must. • Proven project management, basic planning, and budgeting skills. • Strong written and oral communication skills. • Ability to engage, influence effectively, and build rapport and trust with a broad spectrum of stakeholders in polarized contexts around complex issues. • Ability to work in highly sensitive and politically charged environments and to navigate sensitive situations and manage issues of confidentiality appropriately. • Demonstrated integrity and ability to remain independent, including from Bank Management and the Board, in the exercise of her or his duties. • Proficiency in English required, with other languages an asset. [World Bank Group Core Competencies](https://bit.ly/2kbIA7O) The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Learn more about working at the [World Bank](https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers) and [IFC](https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/Careers_Ext_Content/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/IFC+Careers/Working+at+the+IFC/), including our values and inspiring stories. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). 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