UNV Programme Associate

UN Entity: UNEP 

Assignment Context:
This UNV assignment is part of the UN Environment Programme’s (UNEP) Regional Office for West Asia projects supporting Qatar in preparing its Initial Biennial Transparency Report (BTR1) and minor support for Qatar SNC (BUR).

Project Description: The projects aim to enhance climate change awareness and knowledge in Qatar, directly assisting in national planning and policy formulation by mainstreaming vulnerability, adaptation, and mitigation measures. Key stakeholders include the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, governmental agencies, and research institutions. Expected outcomes are enhanced national capacity for climate change reporting and transparency, improved integration of climate considerations into development plans, and increased stakeholder understanding of climate impacts and mitigation. Ultimately, these reports will contribute to Qatar's social and economic development by reducing climate vulnerabilities, providing mitigation options in key sectors, and strengthening emissions reduction tracking towards its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). 

Task description:
Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Regional Coordinator for Climate Action or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Programme Associate will:

•    Compile and assess information related to averting, minimizing, and addressing loss and damage associated with climate change impacts.
•    Document adaptation strategies, policies, plans, goals and actions to integrate adaptation into national policies and strategies.
•    Compile information on cooperation, good practices, experience and lessons learned in adaptation actions and processes.
•    Provide technical and logistical support for project activities, including preparation of material for workshops, meetings, and training sessions
•    Conduct targeted research to support in the preparation of the adaptation chapter with the BTR 

Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required
Arabic, Level: Fluent, Required

Required Experience:
One month experience at the national and/or regional  level, in environmental policy analysis, national development planning, or stakeholder engagement, or other relevant programmes; experience with climate change mainstreaming is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization;

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Environmental Management, Climate Change Studies, Environmental Economics, or any related field. Master’s degree is an Asset.  
• Strong understanding of climate change concepts, including adaptation, mitigation, loss and damage, climate finance, climate justice, and climate resilience. 
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills.
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including authorities at different levels. 
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment.
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines.
• Have affinity with or interest in climate change policy [fill in relevant area of the host agency’s work], volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Area(s) of specialization:
Agriculture, Development programmes, Natural and life sciences

Inclusivity statement:
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy.

Living conditions and remarks
As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. This position is based in UN house, Beirut, Lebanon. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan. National UN Volunteers are expected to be culturally sensitive and adjust to the prevailing culture and traditions.

Benefits Package:
• Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) at the amount of USD 1,285.25
• Annual and learning leaves
• Medical and life Insurance
• Free access to different learning platforms.
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