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Technical advisor in climate change – project development

Panamá

  • Organization: UNEP - United Nations Environment Programme
  • Location: Panamá
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Environment
    • Meteorology, Geology and Geography
    • Climate Change
    • Project and Programme Management
  • Closing Date: Closed

Result of Service

Objective.

The purpose of this consultancy is to support the Climate Change Unit to deliver technical support to the Latin-American and the Caribbean countries in developing capacities to incorporate climate change into public and private national agendas to increase their ambition and resilience, in line with the Paris Agreement (PA) and the Long-Term Strategies (LTS).

Aligned with the UNEP Medium Term Strategy (2022-2025), incorporate climate change criteria into public financing and investment systems and processes and develop innovative market-based financial instruments to improve the alignment of public financing with climate change priorities and urgencies is part of the strategic activities for climate action to ensure that, by 2030, “governmental and non-governmental development actions are compatible with the long-term mitigation and resilience goals of the Paris Agreement". Specifically, training, facilitation of access to financing and knowledge development, contributing directly to result number 2: Countries and stakeholders have increased capacity, financing and access technologies to meet adaptation and mitigation goals.”

The consultant will work under the supervision of the UNEP’s Climate Ambition and Transparency Coordinator of the¿Climate Change Unit for Latin America and the Caribbean Office and will develop the following activities independently and in accordance with the guidelines and work guidance provided by the UNEP Regional Climate Change Unit.

The consultant is expected to have relevant knowledge about climate change processes, projects or public policy, and experience with multilateral climate funds so that he or she can support the Transparency and Climate Ambition team to offer advice to the relevant national authorities and can fully lead the development of the expected deliverables.

Activities

The technical consultant support will promote climate transparency in Latin-American and the Caribbean countries through the following activities:

1. Based in output 1 below, to support the formulation of project proposals for Euroclima+ (Transparency Outcome), the Green Climate Fund (GCF), The Global Environmental Facility (GEF), and the ‘NDC Partnership’, to support countries in the development of capacities related to Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) and Long-Term Strategies (LTS) implementation, climate financing, information systems, data management, innovative digital solutions, market-based instruments, and transparency. Specifically, it is expected that the technical advisor in climate change supports the elaboration of at least one project concept note for a Latin American country that is aligned to the thematic sectors funded by EUROCLIMA+: forests, energy, urban water, risk management, urban mobility, and food security.
2. Based on output 2 below, to support improving transparency and accountability of climate policy and the implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)- as part the overall transparency strategy of the EUROCLIMA+ programme- through the implementation of south-south cooperation activities, including the preparation, and launching of knowledge management webinars aimed at strengthening capacities related to monitoring and reporting adaptation advances in Latin American countries.
3. Based on output 3 below, to support the execution of already approved transparency projects aimed at reinforcing capacities for NDCs effective implementation and Article 6 compliance- as part the overall transparency strategy of the EUROCLIMA+ programme- though the development and revision of terms of reference, the preparation of bidding packages, the revision of technical products and the development of progress reports.
4. Based on output 2 below, to support the continuous update of the Transparency pathways report- funded by EUROCLIMA+- part of the Latin America UNEP’s Climate Ambition and Transparency team mission to perform technical analysis of transparency and climate ambition policies and actions for the formulation, implementation, and effective updating of the NDCs and LTS in the Latin American and Caribbean region.
5. Based on output 2 below, to support the implementation of transparency-oriented workshops or meetings with national government counterparts, and other stakeholders when necessary.
6. To facilitate, support and carry out, when necessary, the interviews or generation of information necessary for the development of the mentioned activities and deliverables.
7. To ensure coordination with relevant national institutions and government agencies to guarantee that project activities are distinct and fully complementary to other national initiatives.
8. To provide accurate and up-to-date technical advice, inputs and guidance on issues related to transparency issues for transparency projects.

General
Product No. 1.
• A workplan detailing the list of deliverables to be developed during the framework of the consultancy and the corresponding delivery dates.

Output 1
Product No. 2.
• A set of terms of reference to hire the individual consultants required to execute the regional proposal “Capacity Building to prepare for the implementation of Carbon Markets and Article 6 in Latin America”; aligned to EUROCLIMA+ mission to improve transparency and accountability of climate policy and the implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC).
• Complete procurement packages to launch two competitive-based bidding processes in the framework of the regional proposal “Capacity Building to prepare for the implementation of Carbon Markets and Article 6 in Latin America”; aligned to EUROCLIMA+ mission to improve transparency and accountability of climate policy and the implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC).

Output 2
Product No. 3.
• Reports of the webinars conducted to strengthen capacities related to monitoring and reporting adaptation advances in Latin American countries as part of EUROCLIMA+ mission to improve transparency and accountability of climate policy and the implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC).
• At least two chapters for the EUROCLIMA+ funded Transparency pathways report describing the status and effectiveness of adaptation planning instruments in the light of the accomplishment of the Paris Agreement and the NDCs for selected countries and describing the status of implementation framework of the Loss and Damages mechanism for selected countries.


Output 3
Product No. 4.
• A final version of a concept note for a Latin American country that is aligned to the thematic sectors funded by EUROCLIMA+: forests, energy, urban water, risk management, urban mobility, and food security.
• At least one progress report of an approved transparency project; aligned to EUROCLIMA+ mission to improve transparency and accountability of climate policy and the implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC).

Work Location

HOME BASED

Expected duration

6 MONTHS

Duties and Responsibilities

Purpose.

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.

The UNEP Latin America and the Caribbean Office (LACO), located in Panama City, works closely with the 33 countries of the region and its activities are integrated into the Medium-Term Strategy and the Programme of Work approved by the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA).

In 2018, The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) signed an agreement with UNEP to support critical environmental issues such as climate action, resilience to disasters and conflicts, healthy ecosystems, waste and air quality, and sustainable consumption and production. In this sense, as part of the support provided through SIDA cooperation, the development and implementation of National Determined Contributions (NDC) and Long-Term Strategies (LTS) has been identified as one of the major work areas in the next years.

In this sense, the Climate Change Unit of UNEP is recruiting a technical consultant on climate change and project development to mainstream these topics in the unit’s work, projects, and initiatives in the region. The incumbent will be supervised by UNEP’s Climate Ambition and Transparency Coordinator of the Climate Change Unit for Latin America and the Caribbean Office and will work home-based.

Qualifications/special skills

Qualifications Required

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

• Master’s degree in environmental sciences, engineering, economics, political sciences, public policy, natural sciences, international cooperation, or areas related to climate change, sustainability or national development is required.

WORK EXPERIENCE:
• At least five (5) years of experience in environment and/or climate change is required.
• At least three (3) years of specific work experience in development of climate change projects (mitigation or adaptation) for multilateral funds, including GCF is desirable.
• Experience in development and/or implementation of climate change projects and relation with national governments in LAC region is desirable.

LANGUAGE:
• Fluent in Spanish (required)
• Fluent in English. (required)

SKILLS:
• Knowledge and understanding of global and national climate change issues and theories, concepts and approaches relevant to climate finance or economic analysis for environmental sector, including innovative market-based instruments.
• Communication and team-work skills.
• Ability to identify issues, analyse and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities.
• 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.

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.

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