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, part of GPO, manages significant funds for environmental initiatives. The NDC Partnership, jointly hosted by WRI, UNOPS, and UNFCCC, is a global coalition focused on strengthening capacity and collaboration for country-owned climate and development action.
Job Purpose
This role serves as the NDC Partnership's primary liaison in Libya, facilitating communication and coordination between the country and global NDC Partnership members. The In-Country Facilitator is crucial for ensuring the smooth implementation of the Country Engagement Process, supporting ongoing coordination efforts between the NDC Partnership Support Unit, various partners, and the Libyan government. The incumbent will provide authoritative advice on policies and procedures, adapt existing approaches to meet evolving needs, and manage projects or programs within established frameworks to advance Libya's climate action goals and the implementation of its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC).
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include coordinating and communicating with national, international, and local stakeholders to ensure effective engagement with the NDC Partnership. This involves facilitating information exchange, organizing meetings for monitoring and coordination, and prioritizing the use of existing government coordination mechanisms. The role involves operationalizing the NDC Implementation Plan by managing and updating it in the online tool, identifying and tracking partners, and contributing to plan development. It also includes facilitating the plan's implementation by creating annual work plans, documenting contextual changes, and supporting decision-making processes. Resource mobilization is a key function, supporting the government in securing partner financing, updating needs and priorities, and engaging with donors and partners to align projects with the Implementation Plan. Finally, the facilitator will track implementation progress, prepare quarterly reports, assess engagement outcomes, and organize/support NDC-related meetings and events.
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 proposal development. Experience with multilateral, national, and grassroots governance related to climate change and NDCs is essential. Knowledge of Libya's climate change policy frameworks and strategies is also required. Familiarity with UNFCCC processes and experience aligning country programs with climate goals is desirable.
Skills
Climate Change, Funding, Policy Analysis, Project Management, Report Writing, Stakeholder Engagement