In Country Facilitator (Home based Retainer) – Multiple Positions

Job Description

In Country Facilitator (Home based Retainer) – Multiple Positions

Location – Homebased ( Ethiopia)

Job Highlight

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and climate action on a national level. The position offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse range of stakeholders, including government officials, international partners, and local organizations, to mobilize resources and track progress towards climate goals.

Job Specific Context

Multiple positions are available in the following locations: Kigali, Rwanda; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Freetown, Sierra Leone; Saint George’s, Grenada. Applicants must be nationals of the country of the duty station for which they are applying or possess a valid work permit for that location. Information regarding the country context for each duty station can be found here.

The incumbent will support their government and will be responsible for strengthening national coordination in terms of resource mobilization and monitoring the implementation of the NDC. The Facilitator will support the focal point of the Partnership in their daily tasks of implementing the NDC and other forms of support for the NDC implementation.

The embedded facilitator will implement all tasks under the direct supervision of the NDC Partnership Country Engagement Specialist and will work in close collaboration with the different ministerial offices.

*This is a retainer national vacancy / position for twelve 12 months, maximum of 220 working days, with the possibility of an extension subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

**Multiple positions are available in the following locations: Kigali, Rwanda, Freetown, Sierra Leone, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and Saint George’s Grenada. Applicants must be nationals of the country of the duty station for which they are applying or possess a valid work permit for that location. 

***This is a Homebased position, meaning that the incumbent will not work from a UNOPS office but from the government facilities. Therefore, the incumbent will need to use his/her own laptop and software.

****Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Functions / Key Results Expected

1. 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, request for support letters or equivalent instrument. To this end, usage of existing government coordination mechanisms shall be prioritized.
• Organize meetings to monitor and coordinate the implementation of the Implementation Plan, or equivalent instrument, with stakeholders.

2. 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 Tool, ensuring information remains up to date and accessible for key stakeholders. When an Online does not exist yet, support the transition to the online tool if the government is seeking its use.
• Identify implementing and development partners, compile and periodically update their contact details (name of focal point, email address, telephone number) and follow up with them regarding their contribution to the Implementation Plan or equivalent instrument.
• When applicable, contribute to the development of the Implementation Plan Narrative and its validation by the government.

3. Facilitation of NDC Implementation Plan implementation

• Create an Annual Work Plan that sets out specific goals for the facilitator role in collaboration with the Country Engagement Specialist and Focal Point.
• 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 developments with respect to the Implementation Plan, equivalent instrument and its enabling environment.

4. 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 or an equivalent instrument.

Skills

Climate Change, Policy Analysis, Project Management, Resource Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Mobilization, Effective communication.

Skills

Climate Change, Policy Analysis, Project Management, Resource Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Mobilization, Effective communication.

Education Requirements

Required

• Master’s degree or equivalent in public policy, development, climate change, natural resource management, environmental management, or any other relevant field of study with 5 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience (7 total) may be accepted in lieu of an advanced.

Experience Requirements

Required

• At least 5 years’ experience in public and/or private sector with a focus on climate change, project management, stakeholder and donor engagement and/or preparation of cross-cutting work plan/proposal development or any related field.
• Experience in multilateral, national and grassroot governance and processes related to climate change, policy and/or Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
• Knowledge of the country’s context of policy frameworks, national plans and strategies related to climate change.

Desired

• Familiarity with UNFCCC processes including Subsidiary Body and Conference of Parties (CoP), NDC and past experience on government climate change process.
• Experience of other national contexts that indirectly contribute to climate change.
• Ability to foster formal and informal networks to strengthen cooperation between agencies, including Government, private sector participants, NGOs and other stakeholders.

Language Requirements

English, fluent.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and climate action on a national level. The position offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse range of stakeholders, including government officials, international partners, and local organizations, to mobilize resources and track progress towards climate goals.