Result of Service

The consultant will report to the LAC Manager, in close cooperation with the CTCN Director and its team. Objective 1: Strengthen capacities of National Designated Entities of the CTCN in LAC and other stakeholders on climate technologies. Outputs: – Provide support to the conceptualization of regional CTCN capacity building activities, including the implementation of the same; – Lead the organization and preparation of CTCN networking activities in LAC, such as the CTNC regional Forum, trainings, networking events, CTCN national consultative processes, and other events and activities planned by CTCN in LAC; – Build and maintain strong relationships with NDEs and foster new relationships with regional players active in LAC; – Support the identification of relevant regional events at which CTCN activities could be profiled and represented CTCN in regional and national events and platforms and internal meetings as and when required; – Provide support to the CTCN Knowledge Management team by creating synergies between exiting regional web-based knowledge sharing platforms and CTCN web based knowledge management systems Objective 2: Ensure effective implementation of regional collaborative activities and additional partnership opportunities. Outputs: – Provide the LAC Manager with local and regional intelligence in support to the development of official assistance requests by reviewing Technology Needs Assessments, Nationally Determined Contributions and relevant national plans in LAC countries and maintaining a database of relevant climate technology initiatives and programmes in client countries from the region, e.g. Global Environmental Facility (GEF), Green Climate Fund (GCF), UN agencies, NGOs, regional banks and multi-lateral funding/development agencies; – Contribute to strengthen the relationship of CTCN with key partners: focal points (NDEs), consortium partners and network members; – Provide support in development and building of Climate Technology Network through identification and introduction of applications of possible CTC Network service provider members from LAC; – Draft concept notes on collaboration between the CTCN and other stakeholders (universities, private sector, donors, etc.); – Review PCAs between the CTCN and Consortium Partners. Objective 3: Ensure sound coordination and high quality of responses delivered by the CTCN in LAC Outputs: – Review requests submitted by countries to the CTCN and provide recommendations on request eligibility, prioritisation, refinement and response development; – Provide support in design, coordination and implementation of the technical assistance response plan to the NDEs, and provide technical input as needed; – Review the work of the Implementation Team and ensure compliance with work plan timelines and deliverable schedules; – Review and provide recommendations on the quality of deliverables, including completion reports; – Prepare monthly activity plans and progress reports The performance will be measured through analyzing the quality of documents produced, the respect of deadlines and the success of activities supported by the consultant.

Work Location

Panama City, Panama

Expected duration

12 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is co-hosted by the UN Environment Programme and is considered to be part of the UN Framework Commission on Climate Change Technology Mechanism. The mission of the CTCN is to stimulate technology cooperation and to enhance the development and transfer of climate technologies to developing countries. The CTCN assists developing country Parties at their request, building or strengthening their capacity to prepare and implement climate technology projects that span the technology transfer continuum. The CTCN supports public and private sector action on mitigation and adaptation, enhancing low-carbon and climate-resilient development in a manner consistent with the capabilities and priorities of recipient countries. In this position, the consultant will provide services for the operationalization of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), and will work in close coordination with the CTCN Director and the Regional Manager in the LAC region. In particular, he/she will support: • Capacity building, knowledge management, and communication activities on climate change mitigation and adaptation technologies; • Mitigation and joint mitigation-adaptation technical assistance request generation and refinement; and technical assistance day-to-day management; • CTCN Response Plan development and review (project documents) in collaboration with client countries and sector experts; • Relationships with NDEs and new relationships with regional players in LAC; • Consortium Partners and Network Members engagement for delivery of CTCN technical assistance, including monitoring and evaluation; • CTCN Knowledge Management team and deliveries such as webinars and other web-based trainings; • Local and regional intelligence The consultant will contribute to the following deliverables: • Materials needed for Regional Forum, tranings, networking events, CTCN National consultative process, and other regional events organized by CTNC to be conducted throughout 2021 are drafted and finalized; • Recommendations on potential mitigation and joint mitigation-adaptation requests are prepared; • Technical review and recommendations on the design of CTCN response plans (project documents) are prepared; • Review and quality assurance of deliverable reports provided by CTCN implementers is undertaken; • Drafting of ToR for agreements and tendering documents; • Evaluation of technical proposals submitted by the network; • Review and quality assurance of Monitoring & Evaluation reports is undertaken; • Preparation of Readiness proposals for the Green Climate Fund and other windows of climate financing; • The database of partners and their adaptation-related activities is updated.

Qualifications/special skills

Education University degree in engineering, environmental science, international development, international public or related area. A Master in a relevant field or a Bachelor along with 2 years of experience in the international development of climate change Work Experience • At least 5 years professional experience in the field of environment, natural resources management and international development is required. • At least 2 years of professional experience in climate change issues and economic development levels of the different countries in Latin america and Caribbean is required. • Experience of preparing briefing notes, planning documents and/or other project coordination tools is an asset. • Experience in design and delivery of technology transfer and/or knowledge sharing is an asset. • Experience of working with International Organizations is an asset; • Experience of working with public organizations at national or regional level is an asset; • Understanding and experience with UN Programs, their development and implementation activities is an advantage c. Key Competencies • Good knowledge of climate change mitigation and adaptation related issues in LAC is an asset; • Good knowledge of the international arena of climate change is an asset; • Good written and oral communication skills; • Ability to synthesize information in a clear and well-structured manner; • Ability to plan, prioritize and deliver tasks effectively and on time; • Record of working harmoniously in teams.

Languages

Strong communication and writing skills in English and Spanish is required.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE 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.