The incumbent will serve as the NDC Partnership’s interface in Liberia and operate as a liaison between the country and other NDC Partnership members. The role is one of coordination and supportive facilitation. They play a key role in ensuring the smooth implementation of the NDC implementation process, by supporting ongoing coordination efforts between the Support Unit of the NDC Partnership, the various partners, and the government of Liberia.
The incumbent will support the Environment Protection Agency of Liberia and will be responsible for strengthening national coordination in terms of resource mobilization and monitoring the implementation of the NDC. The Facilitator will support the focal points of the NDC Partnership in their daily tasks of implementing the NDC and other forms of support for the NDC implementation.
The embedded facilitator will coordinate closely with the Executive Director of the Environment Protection Agency of Liberia through Liberia’s Technical Focal Point to the NDC Partnership on day-to-day technical and administrative aspects. The facilitator will also engage the respective Focal Point in the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning to leverage the role of national economic planning in NDC processes and implementation. The embedded facilitator will also work with the NDC Partnership Country Engagement Specialist and any other embedded advisors that may be present in Liberia
The embedded facilitator will implement all tasks under the direct supervision of the NDC Partnership Country Engagement Specialist and will work in close collaboration with the different ministerial offices. This is a retainer national vacancy/position for twelve 12 months, maximum of 220 working days, with possibility of an extension depending on satisfactory performance and on availability of funds.
*This is a Homebased position, meaning that the incumbent will not work from a UNOPS office but from the government facilities. Therefore, the incumbent will need to use his/her own laptop and software.
**As this is a Local Position, in order to be eligible, the incumbent should be a national of Liberia or have a valid residence permit in Liberia.
***Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
The embedded facilitator will coordinate and facilitate the NDC implementation processes in Liberia under the supervision of the UNFCCC Focal Point and The NDC Country Technical Focal Point at the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia. This shall include the collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, the Central Bank of Liberia and the nine (9) NDC sectorial institutions. The facilitator will coordinate and support development and implementing partners that are providing support for the implementation of Liberia’s NDC using existing coordination mechanism and or where absent, set up the coordination mechanism to foster a coordinated approach amongst the partners and various government institutions.
1. Coordination and communication with key stakeholders
Ensure that communications relevant to NDC Partnership engagement are shared with relevant national, international, and local level stakeholders.
Facilitate periodic coordination and information exchange among partners in the country, with the aim of leveraging and mobilizing their respective advantages in support of the Implementation Plan, request for support letters or equivalent instrument. To this end, usage of existing government coordination mechanisms shall be prioritized.
Organize meetings to monitor and coordinate the implementation of the Implementation Plan, or equivalent instrument, with stakeholders.
2. Operationalization of NDC Implementation Plan
Collaborate with the NDC Partnership Support Unit and the Focal Points to manage and update the online NDC Implementation Plan, ensuring information remains up to date and accessible for key stakeholders.
Identify implementing and development partners, compile and periodically update their contact details (name of focal point, email address, telephone number) and follow up with them regarding their contribution to the Implementation Plan or equivalent instrument.
3. Facilitation of NDC Implementation Plan implementation
Create an Annual Work Plan that sets out specific goals for the facilitator role in collaboration with the Country Engagement Specialist and Focal Point(s).
Collaborate with the NDC Partnership Support Unit to document changes in the operating context and provide support to the government and stakeholders in decision-making processes and new developments with respect to the Implementation Plan, equivalent instrument and its enabling environment.
4. Mobilization of resources for NDC implementation
Support the government in following up on and mobilizing partner financing to close its support gaps to allow for NDC implementation as per the Implementation Plan.
Update government needs and priorities for NDC implementation. When Implementation Plans are available, these should be regularly updated.
Work with the NDC Partnership Support Unit to produce an overview of support gaps to make available to partners.
Engage with partners, including at the local/subnational level, to link needs to services and resources in accordance with the Implementation Plan.
Assist the government in coordinating with key donors, partners, and funding mechanisms on aligning country programs and projects with the needs and gaps identified in the Implementation Plan, other planning/coordination instruments, as applicable, and requests for support.
Assist and provide guidance to development and implementing partners to align climate projects and programmatic objectives with the Implementation Plan or other support planning/coordination instruments as applicable.
5. Tracking of the NDC Implementation Plan and NDC Investment Plan implementation progress
Monitor and assess implementation of the NDC Implementation Plan and coordinate periodic reporting of partners to the NDC Partnership.
Prepare quarterly country update reports summarizing key insights and progress updates, challenges, and recommendations for the way forward.
Assess progress outcomes of the NDC Partnership in-country engagement and make recommendations for adjustments.
6. Organize and support NDC-related meetings
Facilitate national country specific multi-stakeholder NDC dialogues.
Support the government in preparing for NDC-related events such as COPs, regional climate weeks, national events, and other convenings relevant to showcase NDC progress and generate support for implementation of the NDC.
Organize coordination meetings between the Support Unit and the government as needed.
