Overview
The role involves providing technical advice and managing the implementation of projects in Palau and Nauru, focusing on climate-smart agriculture and Green Climate Fund objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure project deliveries are done on time and manage project implementation to ensure timely production of all relevant outputs at an acceptable standard.
- Provide direct advice on the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to FAO personnel, counterparts and partners at all levels.
- Prepare and regularly update the project implementation plans.
- Participate in multidisciplinary teams to assist with the preparation of key project deliverables, in line with GCF guidelines.
- Facilitate the preparation of relevant baseline studies, analyses, evaluations and assessments to support reviews of policies and legal frameworks, and development of concept notes.
- Coordinate the compilation of all relevant documentations required for the delivery of project outputs.
- Coordinate inputs and responses to comments on policies and Concept Note.
- Design and deliver training programmes, in collaboration with other project consultants, including the development of supporting materials and resources.
- Lead the development of technical specifications for the selection of a Service Provider to deliver the visioning and co-design processes.
- Review all GCF-related project documentation for quality and consistency with GCF and FAO requirements.
- Provide comments and suggestions for revision of project outputs.
- Liaise with relevant FAO (and other organizations, as needed) to obtain guidance and advice on specific elements of Concept Note.
- Coordinate with all project stakeholders, including government agencies, communities and private sector actors.
- Ensure the timely delivery of project reports to FAO and the Project Steering Committee.
- Respond to ad-hoc questions and perform other duties as required.
Required Experience
- Five years of relevant experience in project or programme management, including experience in capacity development related to climate change development, climate finance and development of national plans and strategies.
- Extensive experience minimum of 5 years in providing technical advice in relation to GCF investments.
- Demonstrated project management experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of GCF modalities and procedures, including requirements and guidelines.
- Demonstrated engagements with Country Strategic Frameworks, and/or related document development.
- Demonstrated experience with the Green Climate Fund’s investment criteria including the development of project Concept Notes/Funding Proposals to the GCF and other donor agencies.
- In-depth understanding of climate finance issues, at the international level and regional scales, with knowledge of the current climate finance architecture of the Green Climate Fund.
- Experience working with a cross-section of stakeholders, including senior government officials in small and vulnerable states (SIDS and LDCs).
- Experience in working in Pacific region will be an advantage.
- Strong writing skills and language proficiency.
- Work experience in more than one location or area of work.
Qualifications
• Advanced degrees from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in Economics, Finance, International Development/Relations, Environmental Science or related fields.
