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UNOPS · 1 day ago

In Country Facilitator - Liberia

Monrovia, CA

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

UNOPS is committed to supporting climate action and sustainable development, and they are seeking an In Country Facilitator for Liberia. This role involves coordinating and facilitating the implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) by collaborating with various stakeholders and managing resources to achieve climate goals.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Coordination and communication with key stakeholders

Ensure that communications relevant to NDC Partnership engagement are shared with relevant national, international, and local level stakeholders

Facilitate periodic coordination and information exchange among partners in the country, with the aim of leveraging and mobilizing their respective advantages in support of the Implementation Plan, request for support letters or equivalent instrument. To this end, usage of existing government coordination mechanisms shall be prioritized

Organize meetings to monitor and coordinate the implementation of the Implementation Plan, or equivalent instrument, with stakeholders

Operationalization of NDC Implementation Plan

Collaborate with the NDC Partnership Support Unit and the Focal Points to manage and update the online NDC Implementation Plan, ensuring information remains up to date and accessible for key stakeholders

Identify implementing and development partners, compile and periodically update their contact details (name of focal point, email address, telephone number) and follow up with them regarding their contribution to the Implementation Plan or equivalent instrument

Facilitation of NDC Implementation Plan implementation

Create an Annual Work Plan that sets out specific goals for the facilitator role in collaboration with the Country Engagement Specialist and Focal Point(s)

Collaborate with the NDC Partnership Support Unit to document changes in the operating context and provide support to the government and stakeholders in decision-making processes and new developments with respect to the Implementation Plan, equivalent instrument and its enabling environment

Mobilization of resources for NDC implementation

Support the government in following up on and mobilizing partner financing to close its support gaps to allow for NDC implementation as per the Implementation Plan

Update government needs and priorities for NDC implementation. When Implementation Plans are available, these should be regularly updated

Work with the NDC Partnership Support Unit to produce an overview of support gaps to make available to partners

Engage with partners, including at the local/subnational level, to link needs to services and resources in accordance with the Implementation Plan

Assist the government in coordinating with key donors, partners, and funding mechanisms on aligning country programs and projects with the needs and gaps identified in the Implementation Plan, other planning/coordination instruments, as applicable, and requests for support

Assist and provide guidance to development and implementing partners to align climate projects and programmatic objectives with the Implementation Plan or other support planning/coordination instruments as applicable

Tracking of the NDC Implementation Plan and NDC Investment Plan implementation progress

Monitor and assess implementation of the NDC Implementation Plan and coordinate periodic reporting of partners to the NDC Partnership

Prepare quarterly country update reports summarizing key insights and progress updates, challenges, and recommendations for the way forward

Assess progress outcomes of the NDC Partnership in-country engagement and make recommendations for adjustments

Organize and support NDC-related meetings

Facilitate national country specific multi-stakeholder NDC dialogues

Support the government in preparing for NDC-related events such as COPs, regional climate weeks, national events, and other convenings relevant to showcase NDC progress and generate support for implementation of the NDC

Organize coordination meetings between the Support Unit and the government as needed

Qualification

Climate change expertiseStakeholder engagementPublic policy knowledgeResource mobilizationProject managementUNFCCC familiarityNetworking skills

Required

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) preferably in related fields with 7 years of relevant experience OR

Master's degree (or equivalent) preferably in public policy, development, climate change, natural resource management, environmental management, or any other relevant field of study with 5 years of relevant experience

At least 5 years' experience in public and/or private sector with a focus on climate change, stakeholder and donor engagement and/or preparation of cross-cutting workplan/proposal development or any related field

Experience in multilateral, national governance and processes related to climate change, policy and/or Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)

Knowledge of the country's context of policy frameworks, national plans and strategies related to climate change

Preferred

Familiarity with UNFCCC processes including Subsidiary Body and Conference of Parties (CoP), NDC and past experience on government climate change process

Experience of other national contexts that indirectly contribute to climate change

Ability to foster formal and informal networks to strengthen cooperation between agencies, including Government, private sector participants, NGOs and other stakeholders