In Country Facilitator
Organizational Context
The UNOPS Global Portfolios Office (GPO) supports sustainable development, climate action, and peacebuilding globally. The Water, Environment and Climate (WEC) portfolio within GPO manages a significant project portfolio. The NDC Partnership, jointly hosted by WRI, UNOPS, and UNFCCC, strengthens country-led climate and development action. This role is embedded within the Ministry of Environment and Tourism in Botswana, supporting the NDC Partnership's Country Engagement Strategy.
Job Purpose
This role serves as the primary interface between the NDC Partnership and Botswana, facilitating communication and coordination between the Partnership's Support Unit, its global members, and the Government of Botswana. The facilitator's core purpose is to ensure the smooth and effective implementation of the Country Engagement Process. This involves supporting ongoing coordination efforts, aligning partner support with national priorities, mobilizing resources, and assisting in the implementation and monitoring of Botswana's climate action commitments, including its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs). The position aims to strengthen national capacity for climate action and sustainable development.
Responsibilities
The In-Country Facilitator is responsible for strengthening governance and multisectoral coordination for climate action by supporting the National Climate Change Committee and its working groups, and enhancing coordination with key line ministries. The role involves advancing NDC 3.0, BTR, and NAP processes, and facilitating engagement with non-state actors like the private sector and civil society. Resource mobilization includes mapping development partner activities, convening coordination meetings, identifying support gaps, and assisting in engaging with climate funds and development finance institutions. Policy alignment involves supporting the operationalization of the NDC Implementation Plan, coordinating sectoral working groups, and reviewing policy drafts for climate integration. Monitoring and reporting include developing systems for tracking NDC implementation, collecting and analyzing data, and preparing progress reports. Capacity building involves supporting training programs and developing knowledge products.
Work Experience
Requires at least 5 years of professional experience in climate change policy, environmental management, or sustainable development, with practical experience in climate change planning and implementation (adaptation and mitigation). Proven experience in coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives and facilitating policy processes, ideally within the Government of Botswana, is essential. Experience in resource mobilization and climate finance is desirable.
Skills
Climate Change, Funding, Policy Analysis, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Effective Communication