Knowledge Management Senior Advisor (Knowledge & Practice)

1. Strategy development & coordination

• Designs and advances comprehensive scientific and expert assessments of the projected movements caused by climate change and assess their impacts on livelihood, culture, and heritage.

• Coordinates public consultations to assess and incorporate the opinions, views, and the preferences of the people vis-à-vis the climate impacts on the population and their mobility as a way to adapt. 

• Leads consultations with national, regional, and global experts and practitioners to review the findings and generate policy recommendations.

• Consolidates the outcomes of the above activities into synthesis reports. 

• Ensures the knowledge and good practices are applied to other countries supported by the relevant CMIs as well as the RNI.

• Coordinates, advises, and provides clear and effective leadership to the personnel working on the project, being responsible and accountable for guiding, consolidating contributions and aligning their work to the strategic efforts of the CMIs and the RNI. 

• Ensures all operational structures, systems, and processes are in line with UNOPS policies and procedures. 

• Fosters a positive work environment, respectful of both men and women, and ensures that the highest standards of conduct are observed. 

• Manages staff recruitment, development, and evaluation. 

3. Expert approach

• Brings relevant data analysis and knowledge background and provides expert advice on achieving the strategic objectives of the CMIs and the RNI. 

• Ensures the appropriate policy and subject-matter expertise is incorporated in strategic activities. 

• Identifies emerging policy issues pertaining to the CMIs and the RNI and analyzes implications on the work of the Initiatives and makes policy recommendations on possible strategies. 

• Oversees the preparation of reports on the project activities. 

4. Project management 

• Provides strategic guidance and oversees the management of project activities, including stakeholder communications, procurement, budget management, and travel – ensuring adherence to UNOPS policies and procedures.

• Establishes annual work plans and sets objectives, supports performance management, defines standards, and expected results in collaboration with other project teams.

• Directs and oversees the organizing and planning of strategic engagements, including the Conference of the Parties (COPs) and other conferences, meetings, and activities. 

5. Communications

• Advises and leads on relevant communication efforts that help advance the project and the CMIs and RNI objectives. 

• Oversees relevant website content, social media activities, and publication activities, including outreach materials, to raise global awareness and build global momentum for the CMIs and the RNI. 

• Drafts relevant speeches and statements for the CMIs and the RNI’s high-level public appearances, media engagements, and publications. 

• Production and interpretation of data from modelling and field research.
• Inclusive consultative processes with experts and practitioners to review and draw conclusions on the findings.
• Production of synthesis reports, including options and recommendations.
• Effective communication and presentation of results of knowledge & practice work.
• Effective knowledge management & sharing across regional efforts.

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree) preferably in Political Science, Governance, Economics or other relevant fields is required.
• Two (2) additional years of relevant experience, in combination with a relevant first-level university (bachelor’s degree or equivalent), may substitute for the requirement of a master’s degree. 

• At least ten (10) years of relevant professional experience in environment, migration, economic and social affairs, public policy, climate mobility, and/or programme/project management and/or strategy is required. 
• Proven track record of active participation and engagement in the UN related to climate change and/or migration is required.
• Experience in evidence-based approach to assessing vulnerabilities of populations preferably in the context of climate, environment or sustainable development is desired.
• Experience effectively synthesizing, communicating and presenting technical and policy findings in a clear and concise manner to colleagues internally and to external non-technical audiences, including through producing briefing, speeches and strategy papers for seniors is desired. 
• Demonstrated expertise through academic or professional publications related to climate change impacts and/or climate change and migration is considered advantageous. 

Contract type: Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA) 
Contract level: International Individual Contractor Agreement (I-ICA 4 - ICSC12)
Contract duration: Ongoing contract (subject to good performance, availability of funds, organizational requirements and project duration)

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions 

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 

• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.