ABOUT THE COMPANY:

UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results.

JOB SUMMARY

The loss or abandonment of livelihoods and assets resulted from the crisis over the past ten year, combined with a low adaptive capacity to shocks like climate change impacts and disasters, significantly heightens vulnerability for affected populations.

Environmental degradation and climate change have additionally heightened economic and social vulnerabilities. Syria has emerged as a hotspot for climate change, with more frequent and severe droughts exacerbated by climate-induced disasters. Climatic shifts such as decreasing rainfall, rising temperatures, an increasing number of warm days, and more frequent extreme events mainly flood and dust storms. have considerable socio-economic repercussions, compromising livelihoods, agricultural productivity, water availability, community health, and the post-crisis recovery of both urban and rural agricultural areas.

The country’s vulnerability to environmental degradation and climate change is exacerbated by low adaptive capacity, damaged infrastructure, limited institutional capabilities, rapid and uncontrolled resettlement by Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), returning refugees (5.6 million registered Syrian refugees and 6.7 million IDPs) and an increased level of poverty. Many achievements in socio-economic and environmental progress achieved in the previous two decades have been severely reversed, with this vulnerability expected to intensify in the future. Hence, the imperative to build climate resilience nationwide.

All projects within Climate Adaptation unit represents a strategic response to the pressing development challenge posed by the heightened vulnerability of the Syrian population due to environmental degradation and the impact of climate change contribute to strengthening the resilience of 14 governorates in Syria through facilitating a green early le recovery.

The adaptation activities are strategically focused on enhancing Water, Land Resources Management and Agriculture and Rural development, improving and Solid Waste Management, supporting evidence-based planning and response, Disaster Risk Management and Early Warning systems and building the capacity of key actor at local and national level.

In pursuit of sustainable Early Recovery, the projects aspire to achieve several overarching results as follows:

• Enhanced capacities across the country at national and sub-national levels to improve governance and to address key climate change concerns via both the public and private sectors.
• Syrians can return to their homes in a dignified manner whereby their rights are protected, especially the most vulnerable populations including women, children, and those with disabilities.
• Increased opportunities for building and improving livelihoods are widely available throughout the country.
• Increased effective resource management, particularly in water, ensures that communities have dependable access to safe drinking water sources. Natural water systems are safeguarded, and there is a concerted effort to prevent the release of untreated wastewater into these systems through implementing local wastewater treatment plant that reduce pollution.
• The agricultural sector is equipped to cultivate crops in a manner that reduces vulnerability to climate change-related shocks, particularly drought, thereby contributing to food security and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities.
• Youth have increased access to funding to support their entrepreneurship activities and help their nascent start-ups.
• Women’s role in local resource governance and resource management is empowered and their capacities to effectively participate in equitable and sustainable resource management is enhanced.

The design and implementation of the Climate Adaptation projects activities is guided by an inclusive and participatory approach. The initiatives not only align with climate adaptation and mitigation strategies but also bridge the gap between localized efforts and global climate goals. By addressing immediate challenges in crisis-affected communities, the project interventions simultaneously enhance resilience against future shocks, encompassing socio-economic and ecological impacts. This holistic approach places a strong emphasis on gender equality, fosters youth employment, and aligns seamlessly with broader regional and global sustainability priorities. the implementation of the projects is in partnership with local actors including UN agencies, NGOs, CBOs, and FBOs.

• Provide technical advice and do the technical tender evaluation for projects related to the Climate Adaptation project.
• Provide technical follow-up on the implementation of Climate Adaptation projects, including regular travel (where security permits) to the targeted areas.
• Review the initial designs of Climate Adaptation projects (activities) received from the field, evaluate them, and assess their feasibility both technically and economically.
• Follow up technically with the local authorities and the field team to prepare proper design and tender documents.
• Provide technical follow-up for implementing projects related to the Climate Adaptation project and attend meetings on-site when needed.
• Monitor the implementation effectiveness of the projects.
• Carry out the thematic and technical assessments in specific areas in accordance with UNDP developed “Environment, Nature and Climate Change strategy”.
• Provide all reports, deliverables, and communications in both English and Arabic languages as needed.
• Provide written feedback as needed.
• Assist the Project Manager in updating the risk register for risks associated with the related projects.
• Daily follow-up and monitoring of the progress in implementation of the works related to the project’s activities and certifying the completion through submission of technical progress reports.
• Follow up on procurement needed ensuring value for money, transparency, and competition as per UNDP rules and regulations, including preparation or clearing the terms of references and condition books for technical works related to the project.
• Provide regular reports and briefs related to project activities, as needed.
• Document lessons learned and shared experience with UNDP related team.
• Engage with the government and other partners to identify new joint opportunities and provide technical support to the Partnership Unit.
• Develop a monitoring plan and mechanism to track projects’ activities, including site visits.
• Prepare and share monthly performance progress with the Project Manager.
• Generate a Database for local market material prices for the items and works related to the climate adaptation projects and update it regularly.
• Additional tasks may be requested subject to the workload within the unit.

Institutional Arrangement

Reporting to the Project Manager (Climate Adaptation project)

How to Apply
Step 1: Please re-read this job description from the beginning to the end.
Step 2: Click the APPLY FOR JOB button at the end of this job advert.
Step 3: After going to parent website, please read instructions carefully and ensure you apply as soon as possible.

Good luck!