UNDP Ethiopia Regional Technical Specialist -Climate Change Mitigation | Paid Internship || Apply Now

The Ethiopia Regional Technical Specialist (RTS) works under the overall leadership of the Principal Technical Advisor (PTA) for Climate Change Mitigation, and the supervision of the Environment Regional Team Leader for Africa based in UNDP’s Regional Hub in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and in close collaboration with other Technical Specialists and Advisors at both global and regional levels.  RTSs have global responsibilities in their area of specialized technical expertise but are deployed from Regional Hubs, normally close to the countries to which they provide most support.

The Regional Technical Specialist Climate Change Mitigation will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and will be required to travel. RTSs may be periodically redeployed, in accordance with capability, consent, and due process, to a different duty station as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

Innovation, Strategic Leadership, Policy Dialogue and Advocacy 

• Contributing to a strategic understanding of, and engagement with, the substantive technical issues, institutions, and processes within the region, including establishing contact and developing strategic partnerships with other agencies, donors, NGO’s, the private sector, scientific institutions and the like.
• Keeping the Principal/Senior Technical Advisors and RTL informed of trends and issues in the region.
• Work in coordination with other RTAs/RTSs in the region to develop projects requiring technical guidance from multiple areas, including collaborations with NCE regional team members and broader GPN and RBAS teams at the Regional Hub on delivery of integrated support to Country Offices.

Ensure effective portfolio management 

• Advising in the maintenance of programme/project and portfolio information and corporate information systems.
• Facilitating the identification, and sourcing of technical expertise and support, including assisting with the preparation of TORs, identification and evaluation of experts and reviewing reports.

Establish and maintain strategic partnerships and support resource mobilization efforts 

• Advising on programme and project identification and development, including on integrated approaches and multifocal area projects.
• Providing timely and quality information and technical advice on sources of funds, policies, priorities, and activities – including the Global Environment Facility funds, the Green Climate Fund, other multilateral donors, bilateral donors, and foundations.
• Providing guidance and support in the identification and sourcing of technical expertise and support including assisting with the preparation of TORs, identification and evaluation of experts and reviewing reports.
• Facilitating liaisons with potential financing agencies and institutions.

Effectively manage development impact 

• Advising on inception and start-up of programmes/projects, ensuring the implementation teams’ understanding of technical and operational aspects of the projects, and strong technical and operational capacity of project management units.
• Supporting UNDP country offices and programme/project implementation partners in project supervision, and timely and quality implementation, providing troubleshooting and guidance for adaptive management.
• Undertaking virtual and physical supervision missions aimed at (a) verification of results and (b) troubleshooting to manage technical quality assurance risks.

Facilitate Learning, Knowledge Management and Self Development 

• Evaluating, capturing, codifying, synthesizing lessons and stimulating the uptake of best practices and knowledge, including the development of knowledge materials.
• Peer reviewing, commenting on, and seeking to improve the technical quality of programmes/projects, policies, practices, guidelines, advisory notes, publications and the like.
• Assisting with preparation of regional Community of Practice meetings.
• 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 personnel will be required.

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Required Skills and Experience of Ethiopia Regional Technical Specialist

Education:

• Advanced University degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Energy, Climate Change, Engineering, Finance, development studies or other closely related field is required. OR
• A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Certification in project management is an advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience (with a master’s degree) or 9 years’ (with a bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience working with developing countries on one or more of the following: renewable energy, energy efficiency, energy transition, energy access.
• At least of 5 years’ experience providing policy advisory services in areas related to climate change mitigation and sustainable energy is required.
• At least 5 years’ experience with the design and/or implementation of development projects/programmes to promote sustainable energy investment, including climate finance is required.
• Experience in leading/coordinating team of experts is an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in mobilizing partnerships and resources at scale is preferable.

Language:

• Fluency in English language, with exceptional writing, presentation, and communication skills is required.
• Working knowledge of French is desired.