The UNDP Iraq is looking for a Programme Advisor in Climate Change.
As programme advisor, you will be based in Amman, Jordan, with periodic and extended travels to Iraq. You will be relocated to Iraq when the security situation permits.
Background:
There are many indications that climate change will have a severe impact on Iraq. Challenges will include reduced quality and quantity of water, desertification, loss of biodiversity, pollution, increased GHG emissions, and so forth.
Iraq, receiving more than 85% from its water from the outside of the country is furthermore is challenged to explore diverse ways to interact with its neighbors who equally have made increasing demands on the water resources.
UNDP Iraq has been engaging with the GoI on a number of initiatives to strengthen water resource management, domestic water use, pollution and environmental management in the Marshlands.
In Iraq furthermore, some 600 million cubic feet of natural gas is flared off every day. Iraq is the fourth-worst offender in the world in this regard and consequently contributes to the depreciation of the country’s own environment and to the overall climate change. UNDP intends to address in partnership with the GoI the need to strengthen public management systems to ensure that they are adaptive, responsive, and effective in implementing complex inclusive climate-resilient and low carbon intensity measures.
Four areas, namely Climate Change, Energy, Water, and Disaster Risk Reduction, are the current focus of the Climate Change, Energy and Natural Resource Management (CCE & NRM) sub-cluster within Economic Recovery and Crisis Prevention (ERPA) Pillar of UNDP Iraq.
The Programme Advisor will work on the further expansion of the CCE & NRM sub-cluster; will report directly to the Head of ERPA; and is expected to provide policy and strategic support. S/he will also advise the ERPA senior management team consisting of the Head of ERPA and Programme Advisors collectively working towards the following objectives:
The UNDP Iraq is looking for a Programme Advisor in Climate Change.
As programme advisor, you will be based in Amman, Jordan, with periodic and extended travels to Iraq. You will be relocated to Iraq when the security situation permits.
Background:
There are many indications that climate change will have a severe impact on Iraq. Challenges will include reduced quality and quantity of water, desertification, loss of biodiversity, pollution, increased GHG emissions, and so forth.
Iraq, receiving more than 85% from its water from the outside of the country is furthermore is challenged to explore diverse ways to interact with its neighbors who equally have made increasing demands on the water resources.
UNDP Iraq has been engaging with the GoI on a number of initiatives to strengthen water resource management, domestic water use, pollution and environmental management in the Marshlands.
In Iraq furthermore, some 600 million cubic feet of natural gas is flared off every day. Iraq is the fourth-worst offender in the world in this regard and consequently contributes to the depreciation of the country’s own environment and to the overall climate change. UNDP intends to address in partnership with the GoI the need to strengthen public management systems to ensure that they are adaptive, responsive, and effective in implementing complex inclusive climate-resilient and low carbon intensity measures.
Four areas, namely Climate Change, Energy, Water, and Disaster Risk Reduction, are the current focus of the Climate Change, Energy and Natural Resource Management (CCE & NRM) sub-cluster within Economic Recovery and Crisis Prevention (ERPA) Pillar of UNDP Iraq.
The Programme Advisor will work on the further expansion of the CCE & NRM sub-cluster; will report directly to the Head of ERPA; and is expected to provide policy and strategic support. S/he will also advise the ERPA senior management team consisting of the Head of ERPA and Programme Advisors collectively working towards the following objectives:
- Contribute to the sector policy development relevant to ERPA- defined practice areas to contribute to the achievement of national objectives;
- Ensure effective internal coordination within each sub-cluster and across ERPA Pillar to achieve better synergies in addressing UNDP Country Office priorities.
- Ensure optimal coordination with donors and effective utilization of resource mobilization tools to strengthen partnerships and attract resources
- Ensure ‘rights-based’ programming of resources; and
- Facilitate Results-Based Management (RBM) and reporting
Requested skills and experience
Education:
- Advanced Degree in management, natural resource management, social science or related field.
Experience:
- Min. 10 yrs experience in any of the following areas: natural resource management, energy, environment, agriculture or climate change, preferably working in post conflict or conflict countries.
- Proven experience in senior management positions for at least 5 years.
- Proven ability to direct multi-disciplinary teams in a multilateral work environment.
- Track record with of successful programme management preferably with 7 years minimum within the UN, WB or international donor community.
- Experience with and knowledge of UNDP policies and procedures is a must.
- Experience with UN or international organization working in Iraq would be an advantage.
- Experience in usage of computers, office software packages (MSWord, Excel, Power point, Internet).
Technical skills required:
- Knowledge of strategic planning processes, programming;
- Knowledge of fund raising, project and programme document drafting;
Language Requirements:
- Articulate proficiency and command of the English language, both written and oral.
- Knowledge of Arabic language would be a strong asset.
Previous UN Experience:
- UNDP experience is preferred
Other requirements:
- Possessing of the appropriate degree of experience and maturity, with the corresponding communication skills so as to effectively interact with Ministers, Ambassadors, senior UN officials and stakeholders.
- Willingness to undertake regular field visits and interact with different stakeholders in Iraq is a must.
- Ability to maintain managerial and operational goals in a fluid environment.
- Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Knowledge of Prince2 and other Results Based Management software would be an asset.
- Knowledge of PeopleSoft software (ATLAS) is also an asset.
For application and more specific information on the competencies and requirements, follow this link.
The application deadline is November 10, 2011
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.