In Country Facilitator (Home basd Retainer) - Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (PNG)
Organizational Context
The UNOPS Global Portfolios Office (GPO) supports sustainable development, climate action, and peacebuilding globally. The Water, Environment and Climate (WEC) portfolio manages significant funds for environmental initiatives. The NDC Partnership, jointly hosted by WRI, UNOPS, and UNFCCC, is a global coalition focused on advancing the Paris Agreement through country-driven climate and development action.
Job Purpose
This role serves as the NDC Partnership's in-country liaison in Papua New Guinea, facilitating communication and coordination between the country, the NDC Partnership Support Unit, and various international and local partners. The primary purpose is to ensure the smooth implementation of the Country Engagement Process by supporting ongoing coordination efforts. The facilitator plays a crucial role in strengthening national coordination for resource mobilization and monitoring the implementation of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), directly supporting the focal point in daily tasks and other forms of support for NDC implementation.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include coordinating and communicating with national, international, and local stakeholders to share relevant information and facilitate information exchange among partners. This involves organizing meetings to monitor and coordinate the implementation of the NDC Implementation Plan. The role also entails updating and operationalizing the NDC Implementation Plan, including managing it in online tools and identifying/tracking partner contributions. Facilitating the actual implementation of the plan through annual work plans and supporting decision-making processes is crucial. Additionally, the facilitator will support resource mobilization by following up on partner financing, updating government needs, and engaging with partners to align services with the Implementation Plan. Tracking progress, preparing quarterly reports, and assessing outcomes are essential, along with organizing and supporting NDC-related meetings and dialogues.
Work Experience
Requires at least 5 years of experience in the public or private sector focusing on climate change, project management, stakeholder engagement, and/or work plan development. Experience with multilateral, national, and grassroots governance related to climate change and NDCs is essential, as is knowledge of the country's climate policy frameworks. Familiarity with UNFCCC processes and experience fostering networks are desirable.
Skills
Climate Change, Policy Analysis, Project Management, Resource Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Effective Communication