GEF (Global Biodiversity Framework Early Action Support) Project(s) Coordinator-NPSA 8
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Background Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories. 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. UNDP is seeking the support of a Project(s) Coordinator to support the GBF EAS Project. The global project supports developing, middle-income, and small island nations in their commitments to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), including early action on the post-2020 global biodiversity framework (GBF), National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) and National Reporting. Working in collaboration with UN Environment (UNEP), the CBD Secretariat, and the GEF Secretariat, this project provides technical and financial support to GEF-eligible Parties to CBD. Depending on the policy cycle, the type of technical support and the amount of financial support delivered to Parties may vary. CBD Parties are currently being mobilized to take early action on the GBF by focusing on four components: national biodiversity planning and alignment, policy frameworks, monitoring and reporting frameworks, and biodiversity finance. These components, among others that may emerge, are aimed at ensuring that CBD Parties have the technical and financial support they require to work towards a robust, fully resourced, NBSAP, including a strong monitoring system, that is fully aligned with the GBF. Duties and Responsibilities Responsibilities include supporting UNDP Programme Officer for Sustainable Growth, Energy, Environment and Gender to: Project coordination and implementation
- Coordinate implementation of the project components.
- Liaise with national partners upon request, including one-on-one calls and technical support
- Define, gather, organize, and analyze key project data
- Support communication with key project partners
- Gather and analyze national data and use it to support the development of project progress reports, donor reports, trainings, and presentations
- Track national progress to achieve project components
- Support the implementation of additional ongoing or emerging projects as assigned
- Plan and deliver/ coordinate the delivery of the national inception workshop and facilitate national consultations and meetings
- Develop Terms of Reference for National and International Experts to provide specific technical support.
- Develop technical guidance documents, tools, and trainings biodiversity and policy, including – but not limited to – NBSAP target alignment, policy review, biodiversity finance, gender mainstreaming and women’s empowerment, stakeholder engagement,
- Develop reports and policy recommendations related to the targets in the emerging post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework
- Support the development of automated process to develop customized tools
- Support the implementation of additional ongoing or emerging projects as assigned
- Support literature reviews, knowledge management, compilation of information, and gathering of data on topics pertinent to the project, such as, but not limited to biodiversity and ecosystem in national, local and international contexts, sustainable development, Indigenous people and local communities; social entrepreneurship; engagement in global policy processes.
- Develop capacity building material, such as webinars, online courses, identifying relevant topics, dates and speakers for webinars and online courses
- Support user management of the Learning for Nature platform and NBSAP Forum in multiple languages through moderation and promotion
- Promote access and use of spatial data, notably via the platform UN Biodiversity Lab
- Support the Learning for Nature platform to ensure the delivery of the technical components of the program through the platform
- Ensure an active and smooth utilization of the NBSAP Forum ( by GEF-eligible Parties, including sharing best practices and resources, the broad circulation of job offers and learning opportunities and dynamic discussions.
- Administrate the virtual technical program, including a calendar of activity, which will include webinars, release of technical guidance, peer-exchange, massive open online courses, and self-paced online courses, among other opportunities.
- Support identifying the most suitable date, time, language, and communication channel
- Support the preparation of capacity building engagements at UNDP-participating events, such as CBD Conferences of Parties, Open-Ended Working Groups, SBSTTAs; virtual events such as the UN Nature for Life Hub, and global conferences, among other opportunities.
- Prepare and share content for NBSAP Forum, including events, publications, job offers and learning opportunities and share all recording of webinars and training sessions organized by UNDP and CBD on the NBSAP Forum
- Support the drafting of press releases, talking points, PowerPoint presentation, social media communications, blogs and video messages related to the capacity building materials, text and photos, photo essays for NBSAP Forum website
- Support the translation of communication materials into Spanish as needed
- Develop and document best practices and lessons learned from across the UNDP portfolio, including on policy review and policy alignment
- Develop case studies to showcase successful policy alignment examples between national targets and the post-2020 global biodiversity framework targets
- The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization
- Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
- Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
- Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
- Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
- Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
- Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
- Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination
- Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent in Social Science, Social Development, Programme Management, Educationis requiredor;
- A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree
- Minimum Up to 2 years (with master’s degree) or 2 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience at the national and/or international level project management, technical assistance/ development assistance ,in a higher education institution or related works.
- Demonstrated experience and good understanding and working experience with thematic areas related to sustainable development and the SDGs is highly desired.
- Prior experience with the United Nations, in particular UNDP, is desirable.
- Previous experience in project management, technical assistance/development assistance or related work and experience in a higher education institution.
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