UNOPS supports partners to build a better future by providing services that increase the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of peace building, humanitarian and development projects. Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations.The voice, convening power and honest-broker role of the Secretary-General, as well as the expertise and capabilities of the United Nations system will need to be leveraged to support this effort. This is particularly relevant given the challenging geo-political environment as well as domestic political uncertainties in many key countries.
Responsibilities
Design and develop targeted strategies focused on countries or regions;
Support implementation of the adaptation and resilience deliverables in the SG’s climate action strategy including
Develop a strategy to secure new and more ambitious commitments
Develop a strategy on priority adaptation and resilience areas including maintaining momentum for the SG’s call to commit 50% of climate finance to adaptation, broadening coverage of early warning systems, and working with the finance lead on adaptation finance;
Lead on climate security, working closely with Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) and the relevant Member States. Develop a strategy to ensure a clear SG position on the topic to guide CAT and other UN entity engagement;
Build strong and diverse networks to support the execution of the countries’ strategies including with government, civil society, academia and private sector actors;
Stay abreast of key Member State activity such as negotiated outcomes and formal meetings, identifying risks and opportunities to the SG’s climate action strategy;
Support management of partnerships and coalitions including with Champions of Adaptation, Group of Friends on Adaptation and Resilience, Global Centre on Adaptation and the Adaptation Action Coalition among others, to secure progress on priorities;
Lead on Member State Advisory Group meetings, developing concepts to increase their effectiveness and maintain engagement;
Ensure successful follow-up delivery, growth and implementation of the highest impact initiatives launched at the 2019 Climate Action Summit on adaptation and resilience;
Support development of recommendations, briefing notes, key messages and inputs into speeches for SG and DSG engagements with governments, the private sector, development finance institutions and other relevant partners, with a focus on achieving a breakthrough in adaptation and resilience;
Monitor trends and innovations in adaptation finance and implementation;
Perform other duties as may be reasonably required and in line with the incumbent’s scope of services above.
Education:
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent), preferably in International Relations or Public Policy or other relevant fields with seven (7) years of relevant experience.
First level university degree (bachelor or equivalent) with nine (9) years of relevant experience.
Work Experience:
Relevant experience is defined as professional experience in the field of climate change or a related field required with at least three (3) years of experience working in project management combined with policy research and analysis.
Experience coordinating climate initiatives and coalition building.
Experience effectively synthesizing and communicating 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.
Experience briefing and providing strategic advice to senior principals.
Languages:
Fluency in English (read, write, speak) is required.
