WEFE Nexus and Capacity Development Specialist- Environment and Energy
Organizational Context
Libya faces significant challenges in integrating climate change impacts across its water, energy, food, and ecosystem sectors. Limited institutional capacity, a lack of updated baseline data, and insufficient coordination mechanisms impede the development of effective integrated strategies. The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness project is designed to strengthen governance and institutional frameworks, promoting integrated strategies for climate change, water, energy, and food security, with a specific emphasis on the WEFE nexus.
Job Purpose
The National Specialist (Environment and Energy) will provide crucial technical and coordination support for implementing project activities focused on the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus, with a strong emphasis on the environment and energy sectors. This role involves contributing to the development of a GCF concept note and a pre-feasibility assessment for a proposed WEFE Nexus climate-smart agriculture project, ensuring the integration of environmental sustainability and energy considerations. Furthermore, the specialist will support capacity development initiatives, including Training of Trainers (ToT) programs and their subsequent replication within relevant government institutions. The incumbent will also play a key role in coordinating and implementing other project activities, offering technical support to advance the project's overall objectives.
Responsibilities
Provide technical and operational support for organizing and coordinating meetings, interviews, and consultations with key stakeholders and respondents within the environment and energy sectors. Review pertinent studies, reports, policies, and available information related to the environment and energy sectors to aid in the development of the WEFE Nexus concept note. Offer technical review and input for the GCF concept note and pre-feasibility study of the proposed WEFE Nexus Climate-Smart Agriculture Project, paying close attention to environmental and energy aspects. Assist in the collection, compilation, analysis, and validation of technical data and information necessary for project activities and related assessments. Deliver technical and coordination support to the project team for the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of project activities, including support for capacity development initiatives and stakeholder engagement processes.
Work Experience
Requires at least 7 years of experience in climate change adaptation, with a preference for experience related to agriculture, water resources, or food systems. A strong understanding of national and regional climate policies, climate risk assessments, and their intersection with agriculture, water, energy, and food security strategies is essential. Excellent analytical, conceptual, and creative thinking skills are necessary, along with strong writing and synthesis abilities. Prior experience working with UN agencies is considered an advantage.
Skills
Key competencies include Results Focus, Teamwork, Communication, Building Effective Relationships, and Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement. Essential technical skills involve an excellent understanding of national and regional climate policies, climate risk assessments, and their intersection with agriculture, water, energy, and food security strategies. Strong analytical and conceptual skills with the ability to think creatively are required. Excellent writing and synthesis skills are also crucial. Experience working with UN agencies is an advantage.