Application period 26-Nov-2024 to 10-Dec-2024
Functional Responsibilities:
The following responsibilities are part of the embedded incumbent role:
Coordination and communication with key stakeholders
- Ensure that communications relevant to NDC Partnership engagement are shared with relevant national, international, and local level stakeholders.
- Facilitate periodic coordination and information exchange among partners in the country, with the aim of leveraging and mobilizing their respective advantages in support of the Implementation Plan, including with the team of Climate Analytics who developed in cooperation with the government an NDC implementation plan with sectoral roadmaps.
- Organize meetings to monitor and coordinate the implementation of the Implementation Plan with stakeholders.
Operationalization of NDC Implementation Plan
- Collaborate with the NDC Partnership Support Unit and the Focal Points to manage and update the Plan in the Online Implementation Plan Tool, ensuring information remains up to date and accessible for key stakeholders.
- Identify implementing and development partners, compile their contact details (name of focal point, email address, telephone number) and follow up with them regarding their contribution to the Implementation Plan.
- Contribute to the development of the Implementation Plan Narrative and its validation by the government.
Facilitation of NDC Implementation Plan implementation
- Collaborate with the Support Unit to document changes in the operating context and provide support to the government and stakeholders in decision-making processes and new development with respect to the enabling environment.
Mobilization of resources for implementation
- Support the government in following up on and mobilizing partner financing to close its support gaps to allow for NDC implementation as per the Implementation Plan.
- Update government needs and priorities for NDC implementation in the Implementation Plan.
- Work with the Support Unit to produce an overview of support gaps to make available to partners.
- Engage with partners, including at the local/subnational level, to link needs to services and resources in accordance with the Implementation Plan.
- Assist the government in coordinating with key donors, partners, and funding mechanisms on aligning country programs and projects with the needs and gaps identified in the Implementation Plan.
- Assist and provide guidance to International and Development Partners to align climate projects and programmatic objectives with the Implementation Plan.
Tracking of Implementation Plan and Investment Plan implementation progress
- Monitor and assess implementation of the Implementation Plan and coordinate periodic reporting of partners to the NDC Partnership.
- Prepare quarterly country update reports summarizing key insights and progress updates, challenges, and recommendations for the way forward.
- Assess progress outcomes of the NDC Partnership in-country engagement and make recommendations for adjustments.
Organize and support NDC-related meetings as needed
- If requested, facilitate national country specific multi-stakeholder NDC dialogues.
- Support the government in preparing for NDC-related events such as COPs, regional climate weeks, national events, and other convenings relevant to showcase NDC progress and generate support for implementation of the NDC.
- Organize coordination meetings between the Support Unit and the government as needed.
Education/Experience/Language requirements:
Education
- Master degree in public policy (with respect to climate/environment), economics, public finance, sustainable development, or relevant fields;
- Bachelor degree in related discipline in combination with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Experience
Required
- At least 5 years of experience in climate change, environmental and/or natural resource management, development cooperation or related fields;
Asset
- Knowledge about the UNFCCC, the Paris Agreement, NDCs and SDGs and experience implementing NDCs;
- Demonstrated knowledge of environmental issues in Tunisia, including experience in the design and implementation of climate change related projects;
- Experience in working with government and national and international organizations in Tunisia;
Language
- Proficiency in French is required;
- Excellent language skills in Arabic and English in writing, speaking and reading are desirable;
- Knowledge of another official UN language (Spanish, Russian,, and Chinese Mandarin) is an asset.
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