UNDP Jobs - 70964- Senior Expert (National Consultant) for GCF Readin

Senior Expert (National Consultant) for GCF Readiness Support to Timor-Leste

Location :

Dili, Timor Leste

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

20-Mar-2017

Application Deadline :

13-Mar-17 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

130 days

Languages Required :

English Portuguese

Expected Duration of Assignment :

130 days

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

The Green Climate Fund (GCF), which was established as an operating entity of the UNFCCC financial mechanism, is expected to become the main global fund for financing climate change mitigation and adaptation measures. While it has been agreed that Direct Access will be one of the modalities for the disbursement of the funds, it is recognized that certain levels of capacity will be required of governments and other actors involved in accessing the GCF. For the GCF to succeed, national capacities and mechanisms need to correspond to the GCF requirements while also aligning with country planning, budgeting, programming and Measuring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) systems.

The National Designated Authority (NDA) of Timor-Leste to the GCF has requested United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to serve as delivery partner for readiness and preparatory support provided by the GCF. The objective of such support is to strengthen the NDA’s capacity to engage with GCF and effectively access finance to respond to national climate change and development priorities, in a strategic, coordinated, and participatory manner. This support will be implemented under the Direct Implementation Modality at the country level, and will achieve the following GCF Readiness Outcomes, as articulated in Annex II: “Revised Country Readiness Logical Framework” of this document: 1) Country capacity strengthened; and 2) Stakeholders engaged in consultative processes.

UNDP Timor-Leste is looking for a Senior National Expert to work on a full time basis based in the National Directorate for Climate Change (NDCC) in the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Environment (MCIE) to support NDA in implementing the GCF Readiness Project. The Senior National Expert will work closely with the International Experts – Institutional Capacity Development Specialist and Climate Public Finance Specialist - to implement the activities under the two Outcomes of the GCF Readiness Project.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of NDA and Head of the Unit, Resilience Building (RBU), the Senior National Expert’s responsibilities will be mainly categorized into the following six groups;

Support the International Consultant during the initial assessments and stock taking exercises;
Support the NDA in undertaking the activities listed in the GCF’s Readiness Project;
Coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Project;
Coordinate and liaise with national counterparts;
Write all project related (financial and technical activity) reports; and
Monitoring and Tracking of the project activities against the approved workplan.

On all project related matters, the Senior National Expert will report to the National Director of the NDCC, MCIE in as well as the Climate Change Advisor (CCA) of UNDP. The detailed Responsibilities of the Senior National Expert will be as follows:

Coordinate with NDCC, MCIE as well as the UNDP CCA in planning, development and implementation of all project activities;
Work closely with the International Experts for Outcome 1 and Outcome 2;
Overall tracking and monitoring of expenditure;
Tracking and monitoring of the effectiveness of project interventions;
Manage the technical activities of the GCF Readiness Project.
Identify goods and services to support project activities as need be;
Monitor events as determined in the Project Monitoring Schedule Plan, and update the plan as required;
Other capacity strengthening and GCF Readiness related activities as deemed necessary by NDA and/or UNDP not explicitly stated in this section.

Outcome specific duties and responsibilities are as follows:

Outcome 1:

Based on the guidelines developed by the International Consultant, the Senior National Expert will:

Develop a Capacity Development Plan based on the priorities (capacity gap analysis) identified;
Develop structure and ToR for the NDA;
Establish support roles for the NDA and national coordination mechanisms;
Develop mechanisms of screening, prioritizing and recommending proposals to GCF Secretariat;
Develop Project Monitoring Schedule Plan,
Implement “No-Objection Procedures”;
Establish and implement a stakeholder consultation mechanism in compliance with the GCF Board’s requirements.

Outcome 2:

Based on the guidelines developed by the International Consultant, the Senor National Expert will:

Support the NDA in providing leadership on the development of readiness processes in the Country;
Preparation and definition of a strategic framework;
Determination of initial relevant readiness programming priorities and needs assessments to support the development of a work programme;
Establish coordination with the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process as it develops, and identify strategic investment priorities based on the Stocktaking Exercise undertaken by International Consultant;
Draft the Initial Country Programme Framework;
Identification of initial potential projects for proposals and implement Screening procedures identified under Outcome 1;
Establish and test robust Financial Management System and Monitoring and Evaluation Framework;
Undertake awareness raising activities among the stakeholders;
Develop guidelines and manuals in Tetun for easy reference to the GCF requirements and mandatory

Competencies

Demonstrates strong analytical skills;
Promotes team work, contributes towards building team consensus;
Builds strong relationships with stakeholders, and responds positively to feedback;
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
Good knowledge of Results Based Management;
Demonstrated strong interpersonal and motivational skills and sensitivity to the local environment as well as the ability to work with minimal supervision;
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages;
Ability to work under pressure and time constraints;
Ability and willingness to travel within and outside Timor-Leste.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

PhD or Masters degree in Public Administration, Public Finance Management, Economics, Project management, or other related fields. (15 Points)

Required Skills and Experience (45 Points)

Minimum 5 years of experience in policy analysis, advice and capacity development related to climate and/or development finance, and public policy/finance/budget management;
Experience in managing and coordination with national counterparts, partners or donors;
Knowledge of local governance structures and networks;
Familiarity with M&E systems;
Experience working with a cross-section of stakeholders, including senior government officials at national and state level;
Proven experience in institutional and skill-based capacity development;
Knowledge in designing and field testing surveys and other data collection instruments; and
Experience of working in the area of environmental management will be an added advantage;

Language:

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Tetun language (max 10 points).

TOR and application documents can be downloaded from UNDP CO website at http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=36043 . Please note that all documents submitted online must be uploaded only in one set of document as the system allows only for one time document uploading.