Climate Change Adaptation Programme Officer at

1 month ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Full time

The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world's 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 environment.

Functional Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Global Coordinator Adaptation Policy and Partnerships, specific areas of work for the Climate Change Adaptation Programme Officer will include:

Provide assistance and project management, monitoring and reporting for specific implementation phases of the Adaptation and Resilience Programme Coordination Project across UNEP divisions.

Organize adaptation webinars, virtual conferences, events/sessions and regular communications with project partners, taking care of the logistics and liaising with the relevant UNEP team for technical content.

Support the implementation of the UNEP pledge to the UNFCCC's Nairobi work programme (NWP), including the Lima Adaptation Knowledge Initiative (LAKI):

Support the implementation of LAKI phase II in subregions,
Support the scaling up of the LAKI to new subregions,
Coordinate and provide inputs to relevant NWP processes.
Support the development, delivery and organization of workshops, trainings, webinars, and other events.

Support the development, and coordination of partnership and policy influencing activities for adaptation and resilience:

Internal (e.g., GAN, Copenhagen Climate Center, relevant UNEP offices and programmes, GAN Europe network)

External (e.g., Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action, Climate Resilience Food Systems Alliance, and other climate adaptation programmes and networks, etc.) and strengthen UNEP engagement with organizations and groups engaged on adaptation.

Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications/special skills

The candidate should possess a master's degree in environment-related sciences, climate change or related fields is required.

A first level university degree (bachelor or equivalent) with two (2) additional years of professional experience will be accepted in lieu of a Master's degree.

At least five years' experience working in the field of climate change adaptation, ecosystem management and sustainable development is required

Experience in policy engagement and coordination in the area of climate change adaptation, nature-based solutions and ecosystem management is required.

Experience in planning and organizing workshops and conferences on climate change or energy with an international audience, particularly on-line events.

Strong Knowledge of the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) processes and the international climate governance related to the Paris Agreement, in particular adaptation and loss and damage.

Experience in project management and coordination.
Experience in institutional analysis and arrangement will be a strong asset.
Sensible multicultural awareness and ability to work in an interdisciplinary and international environment is desired
Knowledge of nature-based solutions is desired IT (Information Technology) and programming skills (e.g., excel, etc.) is desired
Experience working with emerging and developing countries is desired

Languages

The working language at UNEP is English. Therefore, fluency in English is required, with an emphasis on both speaking and writing skills. Fluency in either Spanish and/or French is highly desired. Additional fluency in any other UN language is an asset.

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