Regional Technical Specialist at UNDP (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia)
Country: Ethiopia
City: Addis Ababa
Details
Regional Technical Specialist for Climate Change Adaptation in UNDP at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The Regional Technical Specialist for Climate Change Adaptation supports UNDP country offices in the region, collaborating with other organizations and working under the supervision of a senior specialist in Addis Ababa. Frequent travel is expected.
Key Duties and Accountabilities Regional Technical Specialist
Innovation, Strategic Leadership, Dialogue and Advocacy:
Programming and Management:
- Supporting the development of strategic policy and guidance for strengthening UNDP Country Offices with climate change adaptation 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 climate change adaptation;
- Supporting the establishment of a trusted leadership role for UNDP Climate Hub and Vertical Fund Unit 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;
Resource Mobilization:
- Assist in the provision of timely quality information and technical advice on source of funds policies, priorities and activities;
- Provide technical advice and inputs, review, quality assure 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.
Quality Assurance and Development Impact:
- Assisting with inception, contracting, and startup of projects including establishment of indicators, benchmarks and work plans;
- Developing guidance and tools for country offices to utilize in operationalizing projects inception, contracting and startup of projects including establishment of indicators, benchmarks and work plans;
- Supporting COs and RBA on country and regional priorities, liaising with other regional hub practices.
Learning, Knowledge Management and Self Development:
- 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;
- 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.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: Supervision, performance management, and development of direct reports will be required.
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Required Skills and Experience in Regional Technical Specialist
Education:
- Master’s degree or higher in environmental economics, environmental law, natural resources management, sustainable development, climate change adaptation/mitigation, international development with a specialization in climate change adaptation, environment and development, or other closely related field.
- Candidates in possession of a relevant first level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) may be considered provided they possess an additional two years of relevant work experience.
Experience:
- Master’s degree and minimum of 5 years’ experience, or Bachelor’s degree and 7 years’ experience, working with developing countries on climate change adaptation and/or community-level finance (e.g. microfinance);
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in providing technical research in support of formulation of projects/programmes/ proposals;
- Minimum of 3 years of experience with project development, implementation, and/or management in business-oriented or private sector platform (direct project management experience is preferred);
- Experience in the policy development processes associated with environment and sustainable development issues;
- Demonstrable extensive experience developing or implementing adaptation projects with financing from vertical funds (the Green Climate Fund, Adaptation Fund, Least Developed Country Fund and/or Special Climate Change Fund) is highly desirable;
- Experience working in related areas in Africa is highly desirable;
- Experience working in an international organization is an advantage, especially with knowledge of UNDP policies, procedures, and practices;
Language:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and French required.
- Fluency in Portuguese and/or other UN languages is an asset.
Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.
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Specifications
| Type of Opportunity | General Job |
|---|---|
| Deadline | 19 November,2023 |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Company Name | UNDP |
| City | Addis Ababa |