Climate Early Warning Systems Portfolio Specialist at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Task description
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Officer/Portfolio Manager, the UN Volunteer will work on a portfolio of projects strengthening Climate Information and Early Warning Systems (CIEWS) in different countries, through the following tasks:

• Analyse documents/communications/reports to determine baselines with regard to CIEWS in targeted countries.
• Analyse potential contributions of CIEWS to the Climate Action agenda at country level.
• Support the management of the project on “Strengthening Climate Information and Early Warning Systems for science-based climate solutions”, including components supported by the Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF).
• Draft a variety of documents including reports, studies, and results-based project documentation based on identified country needs and following applicable standards.
• Revise project documentation based on review comments from internal and external partners.
• Support management, monitoring, and reporting of assigned projects with Implementing Partners to ensure they are on track and any issues are resolved promptly.
• Maintain an overview of the status of assigned project portfolio, issue alerts, and propose remedial measures when necessary.
• Document lessons learnt in the implementation of CIEWS projects, including the SOFF-supported work.
• Manage a document repository of individual country project files, projects documentation, budgetary and finance records, progress reports, national technical reports, regional advisor mission reports, and correspondence. Etc.
• Support administrative coordination of projects implementation activities, involving extensive liaison with the diverse organizational units to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances.

Eligibility criteria

• Age 27 - 80

Expected start date: 01/11/2024

Requirements
Required experience

• 3 years of experience in relevant field is required, of which 2 years of experience related to implementing Climate Early Warning Systems or related projects;
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to carry out desk research independently using a variety of sources;
• Excellent writing skills in English are essential;
• High Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
• Sound security awareness;

Required education level

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in sustainable development, environment, and/or climate change;

Competencies and values

Professionalism:

• Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and rec-ommendations; shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional com-petence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commit-ments, 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 perspec-tives 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 appro-priate 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.

Communication:

• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly inter-prets messages from others and responds appropriately; proven interpersonal skills; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors lan-guage, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing infor-mation and keeping people informed; good spoken and written communication skills, in-cluding ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, artic-ulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, vol-unteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; ability to maintain composure and remain helpful towards the staff, but objective, without showing personal interest; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of differ-ent target groups.
• Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes sol-idarity, compassion, reciprocity, and self-reliance; and commitment towards the UN core values.

Dealine: 08/08/2024