Overview

The Climate, Peace and Security Advisor will lead UNOAU's work on the linkages between climate change, peace and security, including in the areas of analysis, coordination, advocacy, and partnerships.

Tasks Summary

• Provide strategic analysis and policy advice on climate change, peace and security in Africa.
• Promote integration of climate considerations into UNOAU and AUC work.
• Support the AUC in designing policy initiatives.
• Monitor and report on policy developments regarding climate, peace and security.
• Enhance coordination and cooperation on climate, peace and security between UNOAU and the African Union.
• Serve as UNOAU's technical focal point on climate, peace and security.
• Support the AUC in engagement with member states, RECs/RMs, and UN agencies on climate security.
• Contribute to the production and dissemination of knowledge.
• Support the African Union in mainstreaming climate, peace and security approaches.
• Contribute to reports and research activities related to climate, peace and security.
• Identify funding gaps and develop proposals for resource mobilization.
• Collaborate with AU and UN entities on climate finance advocacy and support for peacemaking/peacebuilding.
• Participate in conferences, seminars and academic fora.
• Draft notes, background papers, talking points, speeches, and other correspondence.
• Perform other related duties, as required.
• Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provides insights through graphs, charts, tables, and reports using data visualization methods.

Experience Requirements

A minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in the areas of climate, peace and security, climate change, environment, political affairs, diplomacy, international relations, law, conflict prevention and peacebuilding, disarmament, peace and security, conflict resolution, development, or related areas is required. Experience in political analysis, conflict resolution and strategy development is required. Demonstrable experience in political outreach, facilitation, analysis, advice, and reporting is required. Demonstrable experience in drafting and editing analytical reports is required. Experience working in an international organization or non-governmental organization is required. Experience working in Africa or in a conflict or post-conflict setting is desirable. Experience working on/with the African Union and/or African Sub-regional Economic communities is desirable. Proven policy, advisory and advocacy experience and track record of engagement with senior officials in the UN or similar international organization, government and external partners is desirable. Experience in aid coordination, aid management and working with UN Country Teams or similar organization is desirable. Experience with multidimensional risk assessments using advanced data analytics is desirable.

Qualification Requirements

Advanced university degree (Master's or Doctorate degree, or equivalent) in political sciences, international relations, conflict studies, political economy, climate, environment or related fields is required. A first-level degree (Bachelor's degree of equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.