Org. Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system, and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. The overall objective of the UNEP’s The overall objective of the UNEP’s Climate Change Division is to encourage decision-makers in government, local authorities and industry to develop and adopt policies, strategies and practices and technologies to accelerate climate action. Through its Climate Change Division, UNEP: (i) provides cutting-edge research to support science-based decision-making on climate change, (ii) works across sectors to support the transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient future, (iii) ensures a just transition to a carbon-neutral world by empowering communities to adapt to changing climatic conditions; and (iv) develops sustainable mechanisms to unlock financing to help countries both mitigate and adapt to climate change. The position is located in the Climate Change Division’s Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) Office at the Panama City, Panama duty station. Under the overall supervision of the Chief, Mitigation Branch and the direct supervision of the CTCN Director the incumbent will carry out the following duties:

Responsibilities

1. Project management and administration: • Act as the main CTCN focal point for the Latin America and the Caribbean region. • Provides technical and strategic assistance for the CTCN activities, including planning, monitoring, and external relations, and ensuring quality control of the support services and activities. • Identifies opportunities for offering targeted support for low carbon technology transfer actions. • Provides hands-on support to developing countries in the areas of Climate Technology Centre (CTC) technology request design, management and planning, implementation, information management, monitoring, and impact assessment, through direct contact and communications with Nationally Designated Entities (NDEs). • Conducts a preliminary appraisal of the requests received from NDEs, taking into account the CTCN scope and the prioritization criteria approved by the Advisory Board. • Refines requests in close consultation with NDEs, request clarification and any needed additional information from NDEs. • Works with NDEs and other host country institutions to develop response plans and relevant Terms of Reference (ToRs). • Coordinates the work of consultants, partners and sub-contractors, reviews intermediary outputs, documents and reports, ensures the timely delivery of expected outputs, and effective synergy among the various sub-contracted activities. • Monitors the timely delivery of high quality responses from solicitation of appropriate services from consortium partners and Network members • Captures and ensures the dissemination of lessons learned and results achieved, linking with the CTCN Knowledge Management System, and reporting requirements. • Identifies suitable experts/organizations (including consortium partners and network members) to respond to country requests and support developing countries on technology transfer for low carbon and climate resilient development. • Ensures that individual projects are managed through the project cycle including Monitoring & Evaluation, secure additional technical oversight where necessary. • Contributes to the reporting requirements on CTCN activities, including substantive achievements and financial performance. • Coordinates activities related to budget and funding through programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, and financial statements and prepares related documents/reports. 2. Support to the Climate Technology Centre Secretariat’s activities and services: • Participates in the organization and implementation of networking and trainings events by providing background information, preparing presentations, suggesting priorities for discussion and identifying resource speakers. • Helps identifying, analyzing and communicating on technology transfer and climate change through producing focused pieces of technical analysis on low carbon technology transfer of wider mutual interest for developing countries. • Identifying the technologies, services and approaches that would be relevant for climate change adaptation and mitigation in developing countries. • Identifying emerging technology transfer issues and ways of communicating these to policy makers and donors. • Supporting preparation of publications and outreach materials and developing new communication tools. • Drafting briefing notes and presentations for senior management on Technology Transfer issues. • Participating in training workshops, seminars and conferences. • Helps identifying and establishing synergies and collaboration with national technology centres and institutions; regional climate technology centres and networks; intergovernmental, international, regional and sectoral organizations, partnerships and initiatives that may contribute to technology deployment and transfer; and research, academic, financial, nongovernmental, private-sector and public-sector organizations, partnerships and initiatives. • Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. • Performs other tasks as may be requested by the Director of the CTCN.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to climate change adaptation and mitigation issues, technology development, deployment and transfer. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. Ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. 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. Ability to interact well with others, apply judgment in the context of assignments given, take initiative, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently. ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments. Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards. Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules. Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments. Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree, or equivalent) in engineering, technology, environmental science, public policy or related fields is required. A first-level degree in combination with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

Job – Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in environment, engineering, technology, international development, climate change or a related field is required. At least three (3) years’ experience in relevant national or international institutions dealing with climate change adaptation and mitigation issues, technology development, deployment and transfer is required. Experience within the UN system on climate change and technology transfer and experience in working with governments in developing countries are desirable. Working experience with modalities, policies and processes practiced by international agencies, financing institutions, NGOs, government agencies, and international private sector organizations is desirable. Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages

English and Spanish are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English and Spanish is required; Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable. NOTE: “Fluency equals a rating of “fluent” in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and “Knowledge of” equals a rating of “confident” in two of the four areas.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

Appointment against this project position is for an initial period of one (1) year and may be subject to extension. Candidate selected for this position will be granted a fixed-term appointment limited (“FTA-limited”) in accordance with section 2.2 (b) of administrative instruction ST/AI/2013/1 on Administration of fixed-term appointments. Renewal of appointment is contingent upon continued existence of mandate and availability of funding. If this position is discontinued, the incumbent will be separated from service. United Nations Secretariat staff members who meet the definition of “internal candidate” in staff rule 4.10 who are selected for this position will be reassigned or transferred to the position, without a lien to their parent position. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. When completing the Candidate Profile form, ensure ALL fields, ALL professional experience and contact information are completed and up to date. This information is the basis for the hiring manager to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position and to contact you. Individual Contractors and Consultants who have worked within the UN Secretariat in the last six months are ineligible to apply for or be appointed to any professional and higher temporary or fixed-term positions, within six months of the end of their current or most recent service. For such positions, at least six months need to have elapsed between the end of a consultancy or individual contract and the time of application and consideration for an appointment as a staff member under the Staff Rules and Regulations of the United Nations. At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application. On-line applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. If the problem persists, please seek technical assistance through the Inspira “Contact Us” link.

United Nations Considerations

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