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Programme Manager [Adaptation]

New York City

  • Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
  • Location: New York City
  • Grade: Mid level - P-3, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Environment
    • Climate Change
    • Project and Programme Management
    • Managerial positions
  • Closing Date: 2024-11-03

Job categories Programme Management
Vacancy code VA/2024/B5004/29102
Level ICS-10
Department/office GPO, NYPO, Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio
Duty station New York, United States of America
Contract type Fixed Term
Contract level P3
Duration One (1) year initially with possibilities of extension based on performance and funds availability
Application period 21-Oct-2024 to 03-Nov-2024
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Functional Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Director of Climate Ambition, the incumbent will provide substantive support on member state engagement. The responsibilities of the Programme Manager [Adaptation] include:

Strategies development and follow-up

  • Contribute to the design of targeted strategies focused on countries or regions;
  • Support implementation of the adaptation and resilience deliverables in the SG’s climate action strategy. 
  • Contribute to developing a strategy to secure new and more ambitious commitments.
  • Contribute to developing a strategy on priority adaptation and resilience areas, including maintaining momentum for the SG’s call to commit 50% of climate finance to adaptation, broadening the coverage of early warning systems, and working with the finance lead on adaptation finance.

Partnerships

  • Assist in building strong and diverse networks to help support the implementation of the countries' strategies, working with government, civil society, academia, and private sector actors.
  • Assist in tracking key Member State activities, including negotiated outcomes and formal meetings, and help identify potential risks and opportunities related to the SG’s climate action strategy.
  • Provide support for managing partnerships and coalitions, such as the Champions of Adaptation, Group of Friends on Adaptation and Resilience, Global Centre on Adaptation, and the Adaptation Action Coalition, to aid in advancing key priorities.

Programme Management

  • Assist with preparing and coordinating Member State Advisory Group meetings, including developing materials to enhance their effectiveness and maintain engagement.
  • Support the follow-up and implementation of key initiatives launched at the 2019 Climate Action Summit, with a focus on adaptation and resilience efforts.
  • Provide assistance in drafting recommendations, briefing notes, key messages, and inputs into speeches for SG and DSG engagements with governments, the private sector, development finance institutions, and other relevant partners.
  • Help monitor trends and innovations in adaptation finance and implementation.
  • Perform additional duties as needed, aligned with the scope of the role.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

*FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
*CANDIDATES WITH NO UNITED NATIONS OR UNOPS EXPERIENCE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
Education

  • Advanced university degree (Master's degree), preferably in International Relations or Public Policy or other relevant fields with five (5) years of relevant experience.

OR 

  • First-level university (bachelor’s degree or equivalent) with seven (7) years of relevant experience.

Experience required:

  • Relevant experience is defined as professional  experience in climate change or a related field is required, with at least three (3) years of experience working in project management combined with policy research and analysis. 

Desirable experience (the following experience is optional candidates who do not have it are welcome to apply)

  • Experience coordinating climate initiatives and coalition building is desirable.
  • Strong familiarity with the Paris Agreement, UNFCCC negotiation processes, and the UN development system will be considered an asset. 
Language requirements
  • Fluency in oral and written English is required.
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