Green Climate Fund Readiness Programme Support IC

UN Environment under its Green Climate Fund Readiness Programme is providing support to 9 countries with the ultimate goal of enhancing country capacity to access GCF financing. Elements under this program are operated out of the Ecosystem Division, Climate Change Adaptation Unit. The Green Climate Fund Readiness Programme supports countries to enhance their capacities to manage and implement climate change funding. This project supports the accreditation of Nationally Accredited Entities (NAEs), the development of GCF-compliant projects, and promotes knowledge sharing between the participating countries.

Reporting to the Head of the Climate Change Adaptation Unit, the consultant will perform the following role:

• Support the preparation of funding agreements for project activities
• Support the procurement of project activities
• Design workshops and training sessions as relevant
• Manage budgets and review the work of consultants
• Provide input to Climate Change Adaptation Unit work

Deliverables & expectations: i).  Report on the support provided to management of knowledge sharing between countries

•   Includes managing preparation for activities that communicate knowledge generated by the programme, this may include preparation of reports, revision of tools, organizing of workshops, etc.

• Includes revising GCF studies, assessments, etc. as associated with the GCF project

• Includes supporting NAEs to respond to GCF inquiries, and supporting NAEs in enhancing their understanding of the GCF

• Includes keeping proper budget records, requesting payments, organizing agreements with partners, processing contract deliverables, etc.

• Support the management of knowledge sharing between countries
• Support the development of 1 GCF project
• Support the accreditation process of 4 NAEs
• Support the financial management and administrative tasks of the project

• Master’s  degree or equivalent in environmental science,  public policy, or other  related field is required, or
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in combination with 2 additional years of relevant qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of Master’s degree.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience implementing environmental/climate change projects, including providing technical support to environmental assessments, or supporting policy development
• A minimum of 5 years of experience implementing environmental/climate change projects, including managing contracting and budgets
• Experience with GIS an advantage
• Experience with United Nations policies and regulations an advantage

• Fluency in written and oral English is required.

Professionalism:
Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains calm in stressful situations.

Planning and Organizing:
Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; Uses time efficiently.

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

• Fundraising
• Research
• Training needs analysis skills
• Managing Outreach Programmes
• Report writing
• Procurement Administration
• Budget Management
• Climate Change Adaptation

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations.

With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it.

A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale. 

UNOPS - East Africa Hub

Located in Nairobi, Kenya, UNOPS East Africa Hub manages a growing portfolio of engagements, including associated strategic and operational risks. The East Africa sub-region currently consists of an established operations center in South Sudan, an office in Somalia and a portfolio of multiple transactional, procurement and infrastructure projects in Tanzania, Burundi, Uganda, Kenya and several Atlantic and Indian Ocean island states.