Officer - Cities & Readiness, Lao Country Program

PURPOSE

• To work with the NDA of Lao PDR and project management unit to implement the readiness project under the supervision of the senior program officer.
• Develops good working relationships with key cities stakeholders including MPWT, MoNRE, city-level governments, development partners, GCF accredited entities operating in Lao PDR, civil society and private sector.
• Liaises with technical advisors in GGGI and consultants to deliver readiness support.

ENGAGEMENT

• Supports line ministries and city governments to clearly articulate the climate change mitigation and adaptation needs and opportunities to pursue low-emission climate resilient urban development.
• Engages in stakeholder mapping, support private sector engagement, and connect city-level stakeholders with the technical advice and support required for project implementation.
• Provides technical support and policy advice as needed.
• Supports the NDA to convene stakeholders for consultation and capacity building.

DELIVERY

• The position understands the project cycle and is able to organize his/her analytical work to ensure that deliverables are provided in a timely manner to support subsequent work and consistent with the workplan and project cycle.
• Assesses delivery issues and works with national counterparts to build common understanding and coordination on project activities.
• Monitors project implementation, prepare periodic financial and narrative reports, and recommend adjustments to budget and work plan in consultation with the NDA if necessary

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree in economics, finance, public policy, urban planning or relevant field or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years project or policy experience in urban planning, climate change, sustainable development or other related sub-sector
• Technical knowledge of climate change – mitigation, adaptation and/or financing
• Understanding of urban development context in Lao PDR and related climate change issues
• Ability to engage the private sector and domestic financial institutions
• Ability to mainstream gender in project cycle
• Working fluency in English and Lao and ability to translate between the two languages

FUNCTIONAL

• General understanding of green growth and sustainable development and the nexus with climate change;
• Ability to apply related concepts in the urban development context of Lao PDR;
• Ability to communicate substantive issues to engage technical staff, policymakers, and leaders;
• Prior experience or ability to engage the private sector;
• Ability to build and manage complex multi-stakeholder relationships.

CORPORATE

• Able to effectively communicate, listen to others, and contribute to an environment for open communication.
• Proactive and builds collaborative working relationships with stakeholders and colleagues
• Able to work effectively with other people and teams with a high degree of cultural/professional diversity
• Maintain a high degree of professional integrity