Programme Manager [Adaptation and Resilience]

Job categories Climate, Environment

Vacancy code VA/2023/B5004/26885

Level ICS-10

Department/office NYPO, SDC, Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio

Duty station New York, United States of America

Contract type Fixed Term

Contract level P3

Duration One year initially with possibilities of extension based on performance and funds availability

Application period 13-Oct-2023 to 29-Oct-2023

Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Functional Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Chief of Staff, the incumbent will provide substantive senior-level support on member state engagement. The responsibilities of the Programme Manager include: 

1. Country Engagement

• Contribute to the design and development of targeted strategies focused on countries or regions that may be assigned;
• Ensure country strategies leverage opportunities to advance the SG’s climate action strategy;
• Build strong and diverse networks to support the execution of the countries strategies.

2. Coordinate with UN, Member States and other Stakeholders 

• Contribute to the development of a strategy to ensure a clear SG position on the topic to guide CAT and other UN entity engagement;
• Stay abreast of key Member State activity such as negotiated outcomes and formal meetings, identifying risks and opportunities to the SG’s climate action strategy.

3. Manage Strategic Initiatives 

• Support implementation of the adaptation and resilience deliverables in the SG’s climate action strategy including through developing a strategy to secure new and more ambitious commitments;
• Contribute to the development of the strategy on priority adaptation and resilience areas;
• Ensure successful follow-up delivery, growth and implementation of the highest impact initiatives launched on adaptation and resilience.

4. Support to EOSG and Manage Partnerships 

• Support development of recommendations, briefing notes, key messages and inputs into speeches for SG and DSG engagements with governments, private sector, development finance institutions and other relevant partners, with a focus on achieving a breakthrough on adaptation and resilience;
• Monitor trends and innovations in adaptation finance and implementation;
• Support management of partnerships and coalitions to secure progress on priorities;
• Perform other duties as may be required.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

*FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

*CANDIDATES WITH NO UNITED NATIONS OR UNOPS EXPERIENCE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Education:

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree), preferably in Environmental Policy or International Relations or other relevant fields is required. 
• Two (2) additional years of relevant work experience, in combination with a relevant first-level university (bachelor’s degree or equivalent), may substitute for the requirement of a master’s degree

Experience:

• At least five (5) years of relevant professional experience in programme and/or project management.
• Experience coordinating climate initiatives and/or coalition building. 

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage.