Dutystation: Suva, Fiji
Functional responsibilities
Under the guidance of the Senior Programme Manager, contribute ideas for enabling access to and assisting in preparing requests for technical assistance that recognize the capacity constraints of SIDS.
Collaborate with Regional Coordinators in the creation of an enabling environment for demand-driven technical assistance, contributing expertise on tailored support for SIDS at a global level.
Provide expertise to support SIDS in identifying their needs, and propose tailored measures to address them in collaboration with global and regional roles.
Guide SIDS in the preparation of demand-driven technical assistance requests, explaining the guidelines, discussing initial ideas and reviewing and refining draft requests.
Liaise with in-country focal points in SIDS to identify capacity gaps that can be filled through technical assistance.
Sharing learnings within the Secretariat to support an improved technical assistance workflow in SIDS contexts.
Undertake outreach efforts as required, to grow and expand the inclusiveness of the membership network, including with OBNEs based and operating in SIDS.
Monitor portfolio implementation of technical assistance in SIDS, supporting the deployment of adaptive management measures as needed.
Assess the timeliness, appropriateness and outcomes of assistance provided to small island developing States, for effectiveness and continuous improvement.
Identify, assess and engage with the Senior Programme Manager to manage risks and issues that may impact the effective delivery of technical assistance in SIDS, in coordination with corporate functions.
Provide inputs to Santiago network’s regular and annual reporting on specific measures to support SIDS, and recommendations based on experience.
In collaboration with Regional Coordinators, organize scoping workshops for SIDS to support the identification of needs and provide tailored support for demand-driven technical assistance.
Serve as a focal point for actors in SIDS to match country-specific needs with capacity-building efforts for local and community-based stakeholders in SIDS.
Implement strategies for engaging and maintaining partnerships in small island developing States, in coordination with central and regional functions.
Liaise with relevant stakeholder groups and entities at all levels (local, national and regional) as they relate to the provision of technical assistance in SIDS.
Leverage Santiago network communication channels to encourage engagement of stakeholders in SIDS.
Facilitate the development, provision and dissemination of knowledge and information on a wide range of topics relevant for loss and damage in SIDS
Collect information, data and case studies on loss and damage priorities in SIDS, to inform context-specific delivery of technical assistance.
Provide information on the technical assistance catalysed in SIDS for Santiago network’s regular reporting.
Uphold and model team values, fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive, work environment, cultivating collaboration between regional and global functions.
Collaborate with regional and central functions in the fulfillment of Santiago network mandate and objectives.
Contribute to the development and implementation of the Santiago network’s strategic, policy, and operational frameworks.
Represent the Santiago network in international fora and meetings in SIDS, contributing to advance the delivery of its mandate and objectives.
Others, as required by the supervisor.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
An advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent), preferably in development studies, international relations, political science, environmental sciences and climate change, economics, social sciences, or related areas, is required.
A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in programme management in the areas of development, loss and damage, disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, or related climate change processes is required.
Within those five (5) years, a minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated experience working with a range of stakeholders in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), is required.
Familiarity with UNFCCC processes and the loss and damage agenda is highly desirable.
Fluency in oral and written English is required.
Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
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UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world.
Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development.
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