Summary of key functions:
a. Provide
guidance and advice to UNDP managem...
Summary of key functions:
a. Provide
guidance and advice to UNDP management on issues of energy and environment,
disaster, sustainable development and climate change
b. Provide
guidance and advice to Government counterparts and facilitate knowledge
building on issues of energy and environment, disaster, sustainable development
and climate change
c. Build
and facilitate strategic partnerships in the E&E portfolio
d. Promote
UNDP’s mandate and mission particularly in relation to outcomes on sustainable
development and lowering the risk of natural disasters including from climate
change
e. Supervise
the development and achievement of results under the E&E portfolio
f. Supervise
and provide strategic direction to the UNDP GEF/MP portfolio of projects
g. Provide advice and liaise with national and local
institutions working in the areas of energy and environment, disaster,
sustainable development and climate change
1. Provide
guidance, advice and support to UNDP management, programmes and projects in
E&E by:
- Compiling,
analyzing and interpreting relevant information and data
- Conducting
strategic research on energy and environmental issues in the country and drafting
relevant reports, case studies, briefings and speeches, aimed at promoting
sustainable development pathway
- Leading
the production, consultative process and launch of relevant UNDP supported
environmental reports and contributing as required to the launch of other
key reports
- Providing
top quality analysis and substantive inputs to the UNDAF, country
programme and other important documents and processes on issues related to
E&E portfolio and within the specific area of expertise
- Providing
advice on the new emerging areas of engagement and ways to reorient the
E&E portfolio and programmes in line with national policies and
priorities
- Formulating
UNDP inputs and CO support to national energy, environment, disaster and
climate change efforts and programmes
- Supporting
the preparation of climate change reports at the national, state and
district levels
- Participating
in international, national, sub-national and inter-agency initiatives
related to energy, environment, disaster and climate change issues
- Ensuring that the concerns of women and
marginalized groups are properly mainstreamed in E&E programmes and
projects
2. Provide
guidance and advice to Government counterparts and facilitate knowledge
building by:
- Facilitating
policy dialogue on energy, environment, disaster and climate change with Government
counterparts, civil society and the private sector
- Identifying
areas where UNDP support in the area of E&E may have impact in
reaching national goals and priorities
- Supervising
UNDP teams, in collaboration with relevant Country Office units, technical
advisers and project staff
- Analyzing
relevant policies and their impact on sustainable development
- Channeling
inputs into national policies on energy, environment, disaster and climate
change and related issues
- Identifying
and promoting policy options for sustainable development
- Contributing
high quality inputs into knowledge networks and communities of practice
- Training and providing capacity development support
for UNDP staff and Government officials on energy, environment, disaster and
climate change issues
3. Build
and facilitate strategic partnerships by:
- Developing and expanding partnerships in
the area of E&E with UN Agencies, IFIs, Government institutions,
bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors, private sector and civil society
based on national priorities and UNDP strategic goals
- Preparing substantive briefs on
possible areas of cooperation
- Producing periodic updates and briefs
on country development situation to be used by stakeholders, the CO and HQ
- Undertaking selected studies/research on
emerging issues and concerns that feed into government/development partners’
processes
4. Promote
UNDP’s mandate on sustainable development outcomes and lowering the risk of
natural disasters by:
- Advocating with stakeholders on
sustainable environment and energy for all goals, Hyogo framework goals on
reducing the risk of natural disasters, climate change mitigation and
adaptation frameworks, and the overall concept of sustainable development
- Participating in relevant forums,
conferences and trainings
- Producing high quality research papers
for presentation at national and international workshops and conferences
- Contributing to the monitoring and
formulation of strategies to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Facilitating events and publications on environmental
issues
Impact
of Results
The key results of the post strengthen UNDP’s contributions to the
national policy dialogue and development results and enhance the policy impact
of UNDP programmes and projects in the area of E&E. In particular, the key results will impact the
design of programmes, and creation of strategic partnerships. The post increases visibility of UNDP in the
dialogues on energy and environment, disaster risk reduction, climate change
and sustainable development.