Overview
Provide on-the-ground support to the project team for the effective delivery of NDC PAF support to the Government of Moldova, focusing on climate change mitigation in the Energy, IPPU and Waste sectors and strengthening institutional capacity.
Tasks Summary
- Support the organization of workshops and events, manage related logistics, coordinate relevant stakeholders, and contribute to the preparation and delivery of consultation workshops, train-the-trainer sessions, and associated outputs.
- Report on advances to the Project Manager at UNEP-CCC.
- Support the Project manager on activities for planning, coordination, and execution.
- Ensure that the process is aligned with national needs and in close coordination with sectoral institutions.
- Support the coordination of and liaise with other local consultants hired for this project.
- Liaise with local stakeholders, including the Ministry of Environment (Ministerul Mediului) of the Government of Republic of Moldova.
- Substantially support the development of a Capacity Needs Assessment.
- Substantially support the development and delivery of tailored training programmes.
- Substantially support the recruitment and embedding of sectoral advisors.
- Act as primary focal point for all sectoral meetings, calls, and workshops.
- Ensure gender considerations are integrated into mitigation activities.
- Maintain close coordination with UNEP-CCC team and other local consultants.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum of 2 (two) years of experience in implementing national climate-related programmes, preferably with national learning institution or association, or similar organizations in Moldova.
- Experience gathering relevant data and information related to climate change mitigation (Desirable).
- Experience working with public institutions in Moldova related to climate change planning (Desirable).
Qualification Requirements
Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in development studies, social studies, business, management, administration, or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
