Under the direct supervision of the Regional Development Coordination Officer, and the overall guidance of the Deputy Regional Director, the incumbent will be responsible for:
Responsibilities
Providing technical support in the development of
CCAs and the elaboration of UN-CF framework including mainstreaming the 6
transition pathways for UN-CFs developed in 2024-2025 to accelerate SDG
implementation in Africa in collaboration Sub-programmes heads and Divisions.
Technical and advisory support between RDC Unit and
the Results Groups on the ground, UN Resident Coordinators and National
Institutions.
Providing technical backstopping on the reinvigorated
UNCT FP system for Africa Office in alignment with the agency’s delivery model
to strengthen country engagements and UNEP’s visibility.
Facilitate the smooth continuation of RDCO work and
activities before and following the recruitment of the new RDCO.
Technical capacity building on UNCT mechanism in response to calls from UN RCOs and Sub-Regional Heads based on requests received from UNCTs and member states within their jurisdiction.
Provide technical support for CCA and UN-CF end cycle
quality assessments (Peer Support Group-PSG) to authorize the finalization of
the UN-CF development process at country level.
Support the Regional Director (RD) and Deputy
Regional Director (DRD) in their roles of high-level political representation
across the region (elaboration of briefing notes, country briefs, strategic
readouts).
Support the RD and DRD in high-level political
engagements including daily support to the UNEP UN Reform Group supported by
Policy and Programme Division (PPD).
Provide technical guidance to UN Volunteers and
Junior Professional Officer (JPO) on UN INFO and UNCT reporting as a strategic
work area that requires prompt and continuous support in collaboration with the
Sub-Regional Heads.
Technical support to the RD and DRD in liaison with
the sub-regional heads regarding UNCT work.
Backstop resource mobilization and environmental
financing to support the UN-RC system to integrate innovative financing for SDG
implementation while simultaneously developing bankable pipeline of national
projects.
Support the Africa Office in the implementation of
the key priorities as identified by the prioritization process
underdevelopment.
REPORTING ARRANGEMENTS The UNEP Africa Office will
contract the Consultant to undertake the assignment as described in this Terms
of Reference. The IC will report to the Africa Office Regional Development
Coordinator Divya Datt. Monthly payment will be subject to submission of
progress reports approved by the RDCO for all the duties and responsibilities
articulated in the Terms of Reference (ToR).
Qualifications/special skills
Academic Qualifications:
A first University Degree in a field related to the
environment science, conservation, natural resource management, project
management, economics or related field is required.
Experience:
At least 2 years at the international level in
sustainable development and implementation of environmental related programmes,
projects and activities is required.
Experience in Development Coordination in Africa. The
incumbent should possess a good understanding of the achievements so far, challenges
and key opportunities in the region.
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