Climate Information Services Consultant at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Specific tasks and responsibilities

• Under the general supervision of the Head, Climate Services and Capacity Building Unit, in the Early Warnings and Assessment Division, the specific duties and responsibilities of the incumbent will be as follows:
• Analyze documents/communications/reports to determine baselines with regard to CIEWS in the context of climate science and transparency in targeted countries.
• Identify and contribute to the enhancement of strategic partnerships, technical support and capacity building with regard to CIEWS in the context of climate science and transparency.
• Contribute to the development of funding requests under the project document on “Strengthening Climate Information and Early Warning Systems for science-based climate solutions”, including for the Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the SOFF-United Nations Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office (UNMPTF) gateway, ensuring alignment with project requests and facilitating collaboration with SOFF Secretariat.Draft a variety of documents including reports, presentations, studies and results-based project documentation based on identified country needs related to CIEWS in the context of climate science and transparency and following applicable standards.
• Review a variety of documents including National Frameworks for Climate Services, Meteorological Acts, Market Assessment Reports, National Financing Policies, Climate Data Strategies, Early Warning System Standard Operating Procedures, etc. referencing best practice examples
• Develop a robust database of evidence for results-based management in project oversight
• Revise project documentation based on review comments from internal and external partners.
• Maintain an overview of the status of assigned project portfolio, issue alerts and propose remedial measures when necessary.
• Document lessons learnt in the implementation of the projects. Develop communication products, including web-based stories, newsletters, and briefs, for dissemination to various stakeholders, including, coordinating with the UNEP communications unit.

Qualifications/special skills

• A 1st level degree related to Environment, Climate Change, International Studies or other relevant field is required.
• An advanced higher degree (Master’s or equivalent) related to sustainable development, environment climate change or other relevant field an advantage.
• At least 2 years of professional work experience at the national and/or international level in project design and climate services or other relevant programme is required
• Experience in designing and implementing country projects is desirable.