IndirizzoJob categoriesProgramme Management
Vacancy codeVA/2024/B5004/27616
LevelICS-11
Department/officeGPG, SDC, Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio
Duty stationHome based
Contract typeInternational ICA
Contract levelIICA-3
DurationUntil the 31st of December 2024 with possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability
Application period23-Feb-2024 to 08-Mar-2024
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.
Functional Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Senior Programme Manager, the incumbent will carry out the following activities:
Strategy development & coordination
Strategy development & coordination
- Drive the planning and implementation of national climate mobility deep dives in collaboration with partner institutions and stakeholders
- Prepare climate mobility country profiles in consultation with the findings of modeling and field research results
- Conduct technical assessments of frontline communities to identify solutions and adaptation measures needed to address their challenges in the context of climate mobility
- Conduct mapping exercises to identify and build a policy ecosystem consisting of regional, national, and local partners and stakeholders
- Guide the construction of a digital platform based on the data and knowledge from the modeling and field research
- Ensures the alignment of the project efforts to build partnerships for advancing the agency of frontline communities with the overall programmatic efforts of the Climate Mobility Initiatives.
- Support the knowledge management efforts and drive synergy across various regional Climate Mobility Initiatives
- Track project progress and ensure deliverables are on schedule and fully support the project objectives
- Support the implementation of flagship projects that advance innovative solutions to address the challenges faced by communities at the frontline of climate crisis
- Brings expertise in building communities of practice and in particular supporting the participation of youth groups in policy ecosystems and stakeholder consultation processes
- Ensures the appropriate policy and subject-matter expertise is incorporated in programmatic activities.
- Oversees the preparation of reports on the project activities.
- Designs and organizes strategic engagements, including the Conference of the Parties (COPs) and other conferences, meetings, side events and activities.
- Advises and leads on relevant communication efforts that help advance the project objectives.
- Oversees relevant website content, social media activities, and publication activities, including outreach materials, to raise global awareness and build global momentum.
- Drafts relevant speeches and statements for high-level public appearances, media engagements, and publications.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY Education:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree) preferably in Economic Development, Engineering, Data Science or other relevant fields is required.
- Two (2) additional years of relevant experience, in combination with a relevant first-level university (bachelor’s degree or equivalent), may substitute for the requirement of a master’s degree.
- At least seven (7) years of relevant professional experience in environment, migration, water security, green solutions and skills, socio economic issues, public policy, climate mobility, and/or programme/project management is required.
- Proven track record of active participation and engagement in the UN work related to climate change and/or migration is required.
Desirable experience (the following experience is optional candidates who do not have it are welcome to apply):
- Experience in advocacy and organizing events in international fora such as the COP, is desired.
- Experience effectively synthesizing, communicating and presenting technical and policy findings in a clear and concise manner to colleagues internally and to external non-technical audiences, including through producing briefing, speeches and strategy papers for seniors is desired.
- Fluency in oral and written English is required.
- Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage.
