Result of Service• A Malawi NAP Project successfully executed as per financing proposal to advance the Malawi NAP Process. • Eswatini NAP Project successfully executed as per financing proposal to advance the Eswatini NAP Process. • Timely execution and reporting on project delivery • Malawi and Eswatini NAP processes executed in line with UNFCCC LEG NAP technical guidelines. • Malawi and Eswatini NAP processes that increases climate financing for adaptation and increases integration of adaptation into sector policy, plans and budgets Work LocationHome base Expected duration12 Months Duties and ResponsibilitiesOrganization Setting: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. The UNEP/Climate Change Division works with international and national partners, providing technical assistance and advisory services for the implementation of environmental policy, and strengthening the environmental management capacity of developing countries and countries with economies in transition. The Government of Malawi, through the Environmental Affairs Department (EAD), Ministry of Forestry and Natural Resources, has successfully obtained a grant of USD 2,849,018 from the GCF for a three-year project entitled “Advancing the NAP process: climate resilience for sustainable development in Malawi” to build capacity to advance National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process in Malawi. The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) is the Delivery Partner for the project, with the role of supporting and overseeing the project implementation. The Kingdom of Eswatini, through the Ministry of Tourism and Environmental affairs (MTEA), under the auspices of the Eswatini Meteorological Services, has successfully obtained a grant of USD 2,796,359 from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for a three-year project to build capacity to advance National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process in Eswatini. Both projects are being implemented by a small project team headed by a National Coordinator, based at EAD and MTEA, respectively. The NAP project will support multi-sectoral, medium- to long-term adaptation planning and budgeting and promote the integration of climate change adaptation aspects into development planning processes and policies. Systems for developing and sharing climate risk and vulnerability information will be reinforced, and sustainable financing mechanisms for climate change adaptation initiatives are set to be developed. 1. Duties and Responsibilities: The consultant will undertake the following duties: Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of UNEP Head, Climate Change Adaptation Unit or his/her designated mandated representative(s) as well as the NAP project Coordinator within the EAD of Malawi and MTEA of Eswatini Specifically, the CTA will: Project Management: • Provide overall technical backstopping, operational guidance and support to the National Project team to ensure that project objectives are being met and that activities are carried out within agreed deadline and under high technical standards • Assist the Project Coordinator in planning the implementation of project activities, and in any adjustment to the projects Results Framework, Work Plans and Budgets that might be required and in line with corporate requirement and GCF rules • Provide quality assurance and technical review of projects outputs such as technical reports, studies, assessments, training materials, and knowledge products. • Draft or review, as requested, ToRs for technical consultancies and sub-contracts, and assist in the selection and recruitment process • Provide technical guidance and supervisory function to the work carried out by national and international consultants hired by the projects • Assist the Project Manager and coordinate the preparation of the annual GCF Annual Progress Report (APR) other M&E reports and reviews required by UNEP, the GCF and Government departments Adaptation Planning: • Provide lead technical support in guiding the Malawi National Adaptation Planning processes in accordance with the UNFCCC’s Least Developed Expert Group (LEG) on adaptation released guidelines for National Adaptation Plans (2012) , Green Climate Fund (GCF)’s guidance on adaptation planning approaches as well as existing supplementary guidelines including UNEP Ecosystem based Adaptation (EbA) NAP guidelines with particular focus on ensuring that: -Climate science informs risk assessments and identification of adaptation options - Appraisal of adaptation options are based on economic, social and environmental cost and benefits to guide prioritization and trade-offs - Priority adaptation strategies and measures are integrated into national, sub-national plans, sectoral strategies, public budget processes, and national and sectoral monitoring and reporting systems. • Closely collaborate with and support the work of the national and international NAP project consultants to deliver quality outputs, • Oversight and technical inputs provided toward the specialist consolidating and developing the NAP document • Perform any other tasks within the context of the NAP project as may be requested by the Project Team, the Project Steering Committee, and the UNEP Task Manager. Monitoring and Progress Controls Clear description of measurable outputs, milestones, key performance indicators and/or reporting requirements which will enable performance monitoring Reporting lines The Chief Technical Advisor will report to the UNEP Task manager under the Climate Change Adaptation Unit. Qualifications/special skillsAn advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent)disaster risk reduction, environmental planning or management, natural resources management, public policy and management, international Development, adaptation planning, geography and urban and regional planning, public policy and management, international development or related fields is required. A first-level university degree, combined with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. A minimum of 5 years’ work experience in a technical lead or planning position on development/climate/natural resources management programmes, preferably in a developing country context is required. A minimum of 2 years’ international work experience in either institutional strengthening, stakeholder engagement and capacity building or development/climate/natural resources management programmes is required Sound Communication skills both written and spoken is desirable Experience in teamworking and collaborating with different stakeholders is desirable Experience managing for results and supporting development of budgets, work plans, and procurement plans is desirable LanguagesFor this post, fluency in spoken and written English is required Additional InformationNot available. No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). 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