UNDP Jobs - 63129- International Advisor for the Climate Change, Ener

International Advisor for the Climate Change, Energy Efficiency and Environment Cluster

Location :

Chisinau, MOLDOVA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

01-Apr-2016

Application Deadline :

05-Feb-16 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

up to 520 working days

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

April 1, 2016 – March, 2018

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

Under the supervision and overall guidance of the Deputy Resident Representative (DRR), the International Advisor for the Climate Change, Energy Efficiency and Environment Cluster, UNDP Moldova (Energy and Environment Cluster Lead) acts as advisor to Senior Management on all aspects of CO programme in the area of Energy and Environment. The incumbent manages the Energy and Environment programme practice area. The main role is to plan, implement and manage the country programme in the area of responsibility including continued resource mobilization for the sector. The International Advisor leads the Energy and Environment team in strategic planning, identification of new programme areas and mobilization of the resources to support new areas and creative responses to emerging challenges and opportunities, provision of substantive inputs to the development of the new UNDAF and CPD.

International Advisor leads and supervises Energy and Environment programme team and works in close collaboration with Programme and Operations teams in the CO, Programme staff in other UN Agencies, UNDP HQs staff and Government officials, technical advisors and experts, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society to successfully implement the UNDP programme.

Duties and Responsibilities

The main objective of this assignment is to provide advisory and managerial support to the UNDP Senior Management in efficiently managing the Green Sustainable Energy & Resilience. In particular, the Advisor is expected to: (i) support in managing the Environment and Energy portfolio and ensure synergies and complementarities with Inclusive & Sustainable Growth, as well as with Good Governance & Rule of Law clusters; (ii) participate in establishing strategic partnerships and mobilize resources for energy and environment related initiatives; (iii) provide technical inputs and relevant policy advice on energy and environment matters; (iv) contribute to the upstream policy dialogue with the Government on promoting green growth through environmentally friendly production and consumption practices, promotion of energy efficiency and clean technologies, implementation of climate mitigation and adaptation measures, etc.

In order to achieve the stated objective, the International Advisor will have the following responsibilities:

Provides substantive support in the pipeline development in the specific areas of environment management, climate change, energy efficiency and green sustainable development ;
Supports transposition of 'Green economy principles' into practical initiatives;
Leads the effective management of the Energy and Environment Portfolio focusing on projects’ quality assurance, timely and efficient implementation, monitoring and reporting and provides expert advisory support to UNDP Senior Management and national counterparts.

For detailed information, please refer to the Terms of Reference at http://www.undp.md/jobs/jobdetails/1186/.

Competencies

Technical work

Thorough understanding of environmental and energy efficiency areas;
Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in governance and operational management of energy and environment initiatives;
In depth knowledge and experience on project cycle management;
Experience in drafting strategic documents.

Partnerships:

Maturity and confidence in dealing with senior and high-ranking members of international, regional and national institutions;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Good oral communication skills and conflict resolution competency to manage inter-group dynamics and mediate conflicting interests of varied actors;
Excellent written communication skills, with analytic capacity and ability to synthesize project outputs and relevant findings for the preparation of analytical documents.

Results:

Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Advanced university degree in energy efficiency and/or environmental management, disaster risk management, or a closely related field.

Experience:

10 years relevant work experience in energy efficiency and environment management, or related fields;
At least 2 years of experience in providing policy advice to the government officials in the area of energy efficiency and environment management;
Demonstrated solid knowledge of environmental financing and project cycle management;
Good knowledge of Rio Conventions requirements;
Experience in the policy development process associated with environment, climate change and sustainable development would be an asset

Language:

Excellent English writing skills are essential. Knowledge of Romanian and/or Russian would be an asset.

Important notice:

The applicant who has the statute of Government Official / Public Servant, prior to appointment will be asked to submit the following documentation:

A no-objection letter in respect of the applicant received from the government; and
The applicant is certified in writing by the government to be on official leave without pay for the duration of the Individual Contract.

A retired government official is not considered in this case a government official, and as such, may be contracted.

The detailed Terms of Reference and Procurement Notice can be found at http://www.undp.md/jobs/jobdetails/1186/.