Result of ServiceInternalize new approved projects, respond to executing partner queries, review executing partner reports, provide adaptive management and monitor projects within UNEP's portfolio of GEF projects in the Asia region. Work LocationHome based Expected duration12 Months Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority. It 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. This consultancy is in UNEP’s Climate Change Division, Mitigation Branch, GEF Mitigation Unit, Asia and Pacific team, and will be home-based. UNEP’s Climate Change Division works with a portfolio of Global Environment Facility (GEF) enabling activity and medium- and full-size climate change mitigation projects in Asia. The projects, which are in different stages of development (concept, design, implementation, closure), are executed by different partners under the leadership of national governments. The Division, in its role as an implementing agency, provides technical and financial oversight and ensures adherence to GEF guidelines. Under the supervision of the Task Manager for Asia and the Pacific, GEF Mitigation Unit, Mitigation Branch, Climate Change Division, the specialist is required to manage part of UNEP's portfolio of GEF mitigation projects in the Asia region, and in particular, projects which are implemented in Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Maldives. These projects focus on climate mitigation, in the areas of long-term decarbonization, electric mobility, energy efficiency and sustainable cities, and climate transparency. Specific tasks and responsibilities The consultant will undertake the following duties: Project management of projects under execution • Support the internalization of approved projects (tentatively 10189 Thailand EE Housing, 11095 Indonesia NZNPA, 11096 Thailand NZNPA, 10150 CBIT Thailand) • Prepare reports for the Task Manager on the progress and risk situation of assigned projects in the Asia region portfolio, and submit to the Task Manager strategy documents to mitigate identified project risks; o Track project agreements: - support new agreements and amendments thereof; o Technical overview/inputs: Assess project implementation status, identify capacity needs and link with strategic partners; o Financial reviews support: Reviewing financial and progress reports submitted by EAs, provide guidance on areas for improvement; o Support in following up on financial closures/ cancellations of projects. • Prepare and send half-yearly report templates to Executing Agencies for projects in the Asia region portfolio, hold meetings with these agencies and send guidance emails to ensure correct and timely completion of the reports, and review such reports to ensure their timely completion; • Prepare and send project implementation review report templates to Executing Agencies for projects in the Asia region portfolio, hold meetings with these agencies and send guidance emails to ensure correct and timely completion of the reports, and review such reports to ensure their timely completion; • Provide inputs for facilitating the technical and financial closure of projects; New project development • Identification and preparation of matrix of relevant stakeholders in the areas of CCM including but not limited to energy efficiency, sustainable cities, cooling, electric mobility and ETF • Conduct research needed for project proposals for GEF-9 CCM projects, in the above-mentioned areas • Identify a list of at least 5 potential new project ideas and project concepts for GEF-9, in the above-mentioned areas Project documentation • Develop draft legal agreements for new projects and project extensions; • Prepare documents for UNEP project internalization and revision processes, and provide inputs to ensure completed UNEP clearance and approval processes; • Prepare project supervision plans and risk logs for projects and periodically update them. Request the Executing Agencies to update their procurement plans and review such plans, providing inputs to finalize them; • Prepare project revision documents for technical and financial revisions for projects, ensuring that project revision documentation is complete for UNEP approval; • Review expenditure reports together with the finance team to ensure (a) correct amounts have been charged; (b) expenditures are aligned with project deliverables and thus acceptable; (c) expenditure is not exceeding the budget line allocations and overall budget. Send feedback emails to Executing Agencies for the agency to complete the document correctly. • Review cash advance requests in collaboration with the finance team. Provide guidance to Executing Agencies for them to complete the document correctly. Portfolio management • Prepare databases for the uploading of information to the Integrated Planning, Management and Reporting (IPMR) solution system and upload information to the system; Performance indicators: • All deliverables are completed in a timely manner and approved by the Task Manager for Asia and the Pacific. Qualifications/special skills• Advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: management, engineering, law, business administration, environmental management, urban planning and development, policy, economics, development, energy, climate or development finance, or a related discipline; ● A first level degree with additional two (2) years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree; ● Minimum five years of experience in managing projects related to climate change, environment or development is required; ● Experience in working with national governments of the Asia region is required. ● A minimum of five years experience in working with national governments of the South-East Asia region is desirable ● Experience working with GEF, GCF or UNEP projects is desirable. Languages● English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this consultancy, fluency in oral and written English is a required. Knowledge of Bahasa or Thai language is desirable 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). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.