CT-GSP Transparency Network Coordinator for the Asia Network
Organizational Context
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority. The Climate Transparency Global Support Programme (CT-GSP) strengthens developing countries' capacity to implement the Paris Agreement's Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF). This role, as a Transparency Network Coordinator (TNC), is integral to the CT-GSP Project Technical Units, focusing on strengthening regional networks for capacity-building and peer learning.
Job Purpose
The Transparency Network Coordinator (TNC) for the Asia Network is responsible for the effective operation and coordination of CT-GSP activities within the region. This involves fostering a community of countries, enhancing peer learning, and ensuring efficient country-level engagement to support the implementation of the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) under the Paris Agreement. The role facilitates experience-sharing, reduces the learning curve for countries adopting new procedures, and acts as a crucial link between national implementation and global programme activities. The TNC ensures continuous engagement with countries, identifies and addresses capacity needs, coordinates support, and facilitates knowledge transfer, contributing to the overall goals of UNEP and the CT-GSP.
Responsibilities
The Transparency Network Coordinator (TNC) is responsible for managing and engaging with countries within the Asia Network to strengthen capacity for implementing the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF). Key duties include maintaining continuous engagement with participating countries, identifying and monitoring regional and country-specific transparency capacity needs, and translating these needs into targeted regional activities and direct country support. The TNC will facilitate peer-to-peer learning and South-South cooperation, coordinate capacity-building initiatives and technical assistance, and strengthen coordination with regional and international support providers. Additionally, the role involves maintaining accurate regional information, systematically documenting activities, results, and lessons learned for project management and reporting, and ensuring network activities align with the CT-GSP workplan and technical standards.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of professional experience in climate transparency, MRV/ETF systems, climate-change capacity-building, or regional coordination is required. Demonstrated experience working with national governments, coordinating multi-country or regional programs, and organizing workshops or stakeholder consultations is essential. Experience supporting climate transparency initiatives and managing multiple country engagements simultaneously is also necessary.
Skills
Climate transparency, MRV/ETF systems, capacity-building, regional coordination, technical cooperation, stakeholder engagement, workshop facilitation, project management, reporting, knowledge management, communication.