Climate Technology Associate Specialist

Result of Service

• Technical assistance request generation, refinement and day-to-day management.
• CTCN Response Plan development and review (project documents) in collaboration with client countries and sector experts.
• Capacity building, knowledge management, and communication activities.
• Consortium Partners and Network Members engagement for delivery of CTCN technical assistance, including monitoring and evaluation.
• Outreach to new client countries and network members

Work Location

Nairobi

Expected duration

16/03/23 to 15/03/24

Duties and Responsibilities

The consultant will contribute to the following deliverables:
• Materials needed for Regional For a / virtual meetings drafted and finalized.
• Recommendations on potential requests are prepared.
• Technical review and recommendations on the design of CTCN response plans (project documents) are prepared.
• Review and quality assurance of deliverable reports provided by CTCN implementers is undertaken.
• Drafting of ToR for agreements and tendering documents.
• Evaluation of technical proposals submitted by the network.
• Review and quality assurance of Monitoring & Evaluation reports is undertaken.
• Preparation of Readiness proposals for the Green Climate Fund and other windows of financing.
• The database of partners is updated.
• New network members are identified.
• M&E materials and tools for technical assistance

Qualifications/special skills

The CTCN is the operational arm of the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism. It is hosted by UNEP. The mission of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is to stimulate technology cooperation and to enhance the development and transfer of technologies to developing countries.
The CTCN assists developing country Parties at their request, building or strengthening their capacity to prepare and implement technology projects that span the technology transfer continuum. The CTCN supports public and private sector action on mitigation and adaptation, enhancing low emissions and climate-resilient development in a manner consistent with the capabilities and priorities of countries.
In this position, the consultant will provide services for the implementation of CTCN activities in Africa and work in close coordination with the Regional Manager for Africa. The consultant will support the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) Africa team in Capacity Building and technical assistance activities.
• Proven competencies and experiences in formulating project documents related to climate change adaptation and mitigation in consultation with national stakeholders.
• Experience working with African countries is an asset.
• Availability to undertake Skype calls during the office working hours of the CTCN Secretariat in Copenhagen, Denmark.
• Strong communication and writing skills in English are required. Knowledge of other UN languages is an asset.

Languages

• Strong communication and writing skills in English are required. Knowledge of other UN languages is an asset.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.