Donor and Policy Specialist

In this position, the consultant will provide services for the operationalization of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), and will work in close coordination with the CTCN Director.

In particular, he/she will support:

•   Draft reports to donors on CTCN activities and results as per each donor’s specification and with input from CTCN Secretariat staff and consultants;

•   Develop regional, quarterly and annual updates and reports based on results and impacts as provided in the CTCN M&E framework;

•   Prepare Advisory Board meeting organization and document preparation, with inputs from the CTCN Director and staff, twice per year;

•   Draft programme planning documents and reports at the request of the CTCN Director, and with inputs provided by CTCN Secretariat staff, for presentation to the CTCN Advisory Board, its UN Environment and UNIDO host organizations, and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change;

•   Note UNFCCC Conference of Parties guidance to the CTCN and incorporate it into aforementioned planning documents.

The consultant will contribute to the following deliverables:

The consultant will report to CTCN Director and its team.

Objective 1: Support development of reports to donors, CTCN Advisory Board, CTCN host organizations and UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Outputs:

•   Draft reports to donors on CTCN activities and results as per each donor’s specification and with input from CTCN Secretariat staff and consultants;

•   Draft programme planning documents and reports at the request of the CTCN Director, and with inputs provided by CTCN Secretariat staff, for presentation to the CTCN Advisory Board, its UN Environment and UNIDO host organizations, and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change;

•   Advisory Board and UNFCCC Conference of Parties guidance to the CTCN are incorporated into aforementioned planning documents;

Objective 2: Support the development of quarterly and annual reports based on agreed annual results and impacts as provided in the CTCN M&E framework, for communication purposes 

Outputs:

•   Regional, quarterly and annual updates, reports or impact briefs based on results and impacts as provided in the CTCN M&E framework;

Objective 3: Prepare the CTCN Advisory Board meetings in terms of logistics and planning in partnership with administrative staff

Outputs:

•   CTCN Advisory Board meeting is organized and logistics managed, with inputs from the CTCN Director and staff;

•   Agendas, presentations and documents for the Advisory Board meeting are prepared according to expected timeline, and in collaboration with CTCN Secretariat.

Specific tasks and responsibilities

The selected consultant shall carry out the following activities:

Reporting:

•   Gather data and information from CTCN Secretariat and development of reports on CTCN activities and results as per each donor’s and host organisations specification, in a timely manner.

•   Gather data and information from CTCN Secretariat and development of reports to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, in a timely manner;

•   Liaise with relevant staff and consultants in preparation for the periodic assessment of the Technology Mechanism;

Communication:

•   Support the Knowledge and Communications Manager in drafting articles and policy briefs;

•   Communicate outcomes of UNFCCC Conference of Parties guidance to the CTCN and ensure incorporation of guidance and requests in CTCN planning documents and operations;

Preparation of Advisory Board meeting and planning documents:

•   Gather data and information from CTCN Secretariat for preparation of documents and presentations for the Advisory Board meeting;

•   Organize logistics and plan the Advisory Board meeting together with administrative staff and consultants;

•   A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in the field of environment, sustainability and/or climate change

•   Experience in drafting donor reports is an asset

•   Experience in drafting project and programme plans is an asset

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

•           Demonstrated knowledge of climate change issues

•           Demonstrated experience in preparing planning and reporting documents for organizations

•           Ability to synthesize information in a clear and well-structured manner

•           Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines

•           Ability to plan, prioritize and deliver tasks effectively and on time

•           Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases.

Contract type: Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA)
Contract level: International ICA Level 2 (I-ICA 2) / ICS-10
Contract duration: Six months, with the possibility of extension 

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.