Job Description
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and climate action on a national level. The position offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse range of stakeholders, including government officials, international partners, and local organizations, to mobilize resources and track progress towards climate goals.
The incumbent will support the Ministry of Environment and Water, and will be responsible for strengthening national coordination in terms of resource mobilisation and monitoring the implementation of the NDC. The Facilitator will support the focal point of the Partnership in their daily tasks of implementing the NDC and other forms of support for the NDC implementation.
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 Yemen or have a valid residence permit in Yemen.
****Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
The incumbent will serve as the NDC Partnership’s interface in the country 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 Country Engagement Process, by supporting ongoing coordination efforts between the Support Unit of the NDC Partnership, the various partners of the Partnership, and the government of Yemen.
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 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.
- Coordinate NDC development with related processes, including LT-LEDs, NAP, the Fourth National Communication, Sendai Framework, and other ongoing initiatives such as vulnerability studies.
- Support the implementation of the private sector engagement strategy to foster public-private partnerships and catalyze private investment in climate-resilient infrastructure.
- Support the implementation plan through collection of qualitative and quantitative data from the various stakeholders to supplement the NDC related documents and studies.
2. Operationalization of NDC Implementation Plan
- Collaborate with the NDC Partnership Support Unit and Focal Points to manage and update the Plan in the Online Tool, ensuring information remains up to date and accessible.
- 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.
- When applicable, contribute to the development of the Implementation Plan Narrative and its validation by the government.
- Operationalization of NDC Implementation Plan and Country Programming
- Collaborate with the NDC Partnership Support Unit and Focal Points to manage and update the Plan in the Online Tool, ensuring information remains up to date and accessible.
- Contribute to the Country Programming and the National Climate Platform, ensuring strategic alignment between national priorities (NDC 3.0) and international support frameworks.
- Under the supervision of CCU, Co-lead the climate readiness needs assessment and other baseline assessments required to inform country climate programming and institutional strengthening.
- Identify implementing and development partners, compile contact details, and follow up 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.
- Collaborate with the 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.
- Facilitation of NDC Implementation and Technical Advisory
- Provide technical knowledge and foundational expertise across climate change sub-sectors within the country (mitigation and adaptation) to ensure national plans are aligned with objectives of the national priorities.
4. Mobilization of resources for 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 or an equivalent instrument.
- Update government needs and priorities for NDC implementation. When Implementation Plans are available, these should be regularly updated.
- Work with the 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 International and Development Partners to align climate projects and programmatic objectives with the Implementation Plan or other support planning / coordination instruments as applicable.
- Support the development of priority projects within the national pipeline, with a specific focus on accessing vertical funds (GCF, AF, GEF) through high-quality proposal design.
5. Tracking of Implementation Plan and Investment Plan implementation progress
- Monitor and assess implementation of the 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.
- Support the Climate Change Unit (CCU) in monitoring and overseeing ongoing climate change projects, ensuring technical alignment with national goals and effective coordination between the CCU and external partners.
- Support the CCU in development, maintenance and operation of the MRV system.
- Support the CCU in development and improvement of the GHG National Inventory through coordinating better data collection, as well as strengthening the national capacity of different sectors to collect GHG data.
6. Organize and support NDC-related meetings as needed
- If requested, facilitate national country specific multi-stakeholder NDC dialogues and workshops with government, private sector, and civil society.
- 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.
- Contribute to other national and international meetings as a part of the national team as requested by the CCU.
