UNDP Regional Technical Specialist -Climate Change Mitigation and Energy Jobs in Ethiopia

UNDP Regional Technical Specialist -Climate Change Mitigation and Energy Jobs in Ethiopia

Background

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Organizational Context

UNDP is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

UNDP’s policy work carried out at HQ, Regional and Country Office levels offers a spectrum of deep local knowledge to cutting-edge global perspectives and advocacy.

In this context, UNDP invests in its Global Policy Network (GPN), a network of field-based and global technical expertise across a wide range of knowledge domains and in support of the signature solutions and organizational capabilities envisioned in UNDP’s Strategic Plan.

Within the GPN, the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS) has the responsibility for developing all relevant policy and guidance to support the results of UNDP’s Strategic Plan.

BPPS staff provides technical advice to Country Offices; advocates for UNDP corporate messages; represents UNDP at multi-stakeholder fora, including public-private, government and civil society dialogues; and engages in UN inter-agency coordination in specific thematic areas.

The Regional Technical Specialist for Energy and Climate Change will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and will be required to travel. RTSs may be periodically redeployed, in accordance with capability, consent, and due process, to a different duty station as needed.

Position Purpose

The Regional Technical Specialist for Climate Change Mitigation and Energy is primarily responsible for providing technical, policy, and programming implementation support and oversight, and knowledge and capacity development services pertaining to the work of sustainable energy to UNDP country offices, and works with other UN agencies, governments and inter-governmental organizations, NGO’s, donors, the private sector and many others.

Duties and Responsibilities

[Innovation, Strategic Leadership, Policy Dialogue and Advocacy (25%) 1]

Contributing to a strategic understanding of, and engagement with, the substantive technical issues, institutions, and processes within the region, including establishing contact and developing strategic partnerships with other agencies, donors, NGO’s, the private sector, scientific institutions and the like;

Participating in the development and implementation of UNDP’s global and regional strategies on environment and sustainable development within the BPPS, GN and beyond; engagement in policy and advocacy work with external partners where relevant;

Providing policy development support and guidance to countries and governments;

Supporting the development of strategic UNDP policy position papers and internal briefing notes;

Facilitating policy analysis and the development of technical tools and guidance;
Maintain trusted relationships with country offices, government and non-governmental partners’ role within the region;

Keeping the NCE Regional Team informed of trends and issues with respect to the substantive technical area and contribute actively to regional NCE programming and Business plans;

Keeping the Principal/Senior Technical Advisors and RTL informed of trends and issues in the region;

Work in coordination with other RTAs/RTSs in the region to develop projects requiring technical guidance from multiple areas, including collaborations with NCE regional team members and broader GPN and RBAS teams at the Regional Hub on delivery of integrated support to Country Offices.

Portfolio Management (5%)

Assisting in the maintenance of programme/project and portfolio information and corporate information systems;

Facilitating the identification, and sourcing of technical expertise and support, including assisting with the preparation of TORs,

identification and evaluation of experts and reviewing reports.

Resource Mobilization (20%)

Supporting programme and project identification and development, including on integrated approaches and multifocal area projects;

Providing timely and quality information and technical advice on sources

of funds, policies, priorities and activities – including the Global Environment Facility funds, the Green Climate Fund, other multilateral donors, bilateral donors and foundations;

Identifying and suggesting to the PTA and regional RTL priorities and entry-points for UNDP assistance and linkage with broader UNDP priorities;

Facilitating the process of preparation, design, submission and approval of programme/project concepts and full-fledged proposals for financing;

Providing guidance and support in the identification and sourcing of technical expertise and support including assisting with the preparation of TORs, identification and evaluation of experts and reviewing reports;

Facilitating liaisons with potential financing agencies and institutions.

Development Impact (40%)

Assisting with inception and start-up of programmes/projects, ensuring the implementation teams’ understanding of technical and operational aspects of the projects, and strong technical and operational capacity of project management units;

Supporting UNDP country offices and programme/project implementation partners in project supervision, and timely and quality implementation, providing troubleshooting and guidance for adaptive management;

Undertaking virtual and physical supervision missions aimed at (a) verification of results and (b) troubleshooting to manage technical quality assurance risks;

Undertaking technical quality assurance of the Annual Work Plan cleared by the CO, ensuring alignment with the approved project document and technical robustness of proposed AWP activities in line with the approved project result framework;

Undertaking risk management oversight including conducting risk-based second-tier portfolio oversight and address escalated GEF project risks/critical issues through Action Plan;

Providing oversight for monitoring and evaluation support including quality and timely completion of the annual Project Implementation Reports (PIRs) reports and technical oversight related input during mid-term reviews (MTRs) and terminal evaluations (TEs);

Facilitate production of project communication pieces effectively showcasing socio-economic and environmental impacts of individual projects and its linkage to the UNDP Strategic Plan priorities and targets.

Learning, Knowledge Management and Self Development (10%)

Evaluating, capturing, codifying, synthesizing lessons and stimulating the uptake of best practices and knowledge, including the development of knowledge materials;

Peer reviewing, commenting on, and seeking to improve the technical quality of programmes/projects, policies, practices, guidelines, advisory notes, publications and the like;

Assisting with preparation of regional Community of Practice meetings;

Preparing and delivering training courses as needed;

Responding to queries on programme/project progress, impacts and lessons;

Developing knowledge products of relevance to UNDP-NCE’s support to countries on low emission climate resilient development in the area of energy, infrastructure and transport;


Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master’s Degree (or higher) in Engineering, Environmental Economics, Finance or Environmental Sciences or other closely related field.

Experience:

Minimum of 7 years’ experience working with developing countries on one or more of the following: renewable energy, energy efficiency, energy transition, energy access;

Experience with donor-funded development projects;

Experience working in or with developing countries;

Direct experience in the design or implementation of donor-funded development projects is an asset;

Direct experience with the design of GEF and/or GCF energy projects is preferable;
Direct experience in energy finance is an asset;

Experience working in Africa is an asset;

Direct working experience in an international organization is an advantage, as is direct knowledge of UNDP policies, procedures and practices.

Language Requirements:

Excellent knowledge of the English language, with exceptional writing, presentation, and communication skills;

Knowledge of French is an advantage.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; UNDP Regional Technical Specialist -Climate Change Mitigation and Energy Jobs in Ethiopia

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