Location : Bridgetown, BARBADOS
Application Deadline : 22-Nov-13
Additional Category Environment and Energy
Type of Contract : Service Contract
Post Level : SC-4
Languages Required : English
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 09-Dec-2013
Duration of Initial Contract : One (1) Year
Expected Duration of Assignment :One (1) Year
Background
Grenada is particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of projected climate changes. Extreme events such as hurricanes experienced in the recent past are likely to become more intense in the future. Two major droughts occurred in the past years with substantial adverse effects on the water and agriculture sectors. Projections indicate a strong likelihood of declining rainfall in all seasons in the future. Furthermore, Grenada is expected to suffer severe negative impacts as a consequence of sea level rise. 1 meter sea level rise – which can be expected even under strong mitigation globally – may inundate crucial infrastructure and other coastal assets along the coast. Whilst Grenada has developed many policies and strategies over the years relating to adaptation there remain substantial gaps and challenges in a strategic approach to adaptation, implementation of measures and co-ordination across sectors and scales.
The Programme on Integrated Climate Change Adaptation Strategies (ICCAS)will be implemented in coordination between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the German Society for International Cooperation (Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit) (GIZ). These agencies are the Programme-implementing organisations on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU) for specific components as outlined below.
The overarching Programme goal is to increase resilience of vulnerable communities and ecosystems to climate change risks in Grenada. The objective of the Programme is to increase resilience of vulnerable communities and ecosystems to climate change risks in Grenada through the following interlinked Programme components:
Component 1: Strengthened capacity of the Government of Grenada to mainstream adaptation considerations into national development planning supporting inter-sectoral mechanisms for climate change adaptation also including the private sector. (Responsible party: GIZ)
Component 2: Improved planning, management and efficient use of the water and coastal zone resources thought the establishment of integrated water resource management approaches and the formulation policies and management plans. (Responsible party: GIZ)
Component 3: Increased adaptive capacity of communities through the implementation of concrete community-based adaptation activities and incentives in the islands of Grenada, Carriacou and Petit Martinique. (Responsible party: UNDP)
Component 4:
(4.1) Enabled access to public (bilateral and multilateral) and private funding for climate change measures (Responsible party: GIZ)
(4.2) Strengthened understanding and awareness of climate change risks and adaptation measures (adaptation plan) and disseminate lessons learned and best practices at the local, national, regional and international levels. (Responsible party: UNDP)
Duties and Responsibilities
The Technical Officer (TO) is a full-time, Programme-funded staff member, responsible for the day-to-day technical supervision of implementation undertaken under the ICCAS Programme. She/he will render technical support to the Project Coordinator and other government counterparts in the implementation of Components 3 and 4.2. She/he will render technical support to the Project Coordinator and other government counterparts in the implementation of Components 3 and 4.2.
The TO will coordinate the provision of the required technical inputs, reviewing and preparing Terms of Reference and reviewing the outputs of consultants and other sub-contractors. She/he will report directly to the Project Coordinator.
The TO will conduct all necessary advisory activities to smoothly implement the UNDP aspects of the Programme and will provide guidance on the day-to-day implementation of these Programme activities. The TO will be responsible for the technical oversight of the pilot projects, and will provide guidance and orientation with a view to ensuring that these are fully aligned and harmonised with work undertaken within the main Programme. She/he shall be responsible for delivery of all requested reports from and on behalf of the project.
In carrying out her/his responsibilities, she/he will advocate and promote the work of adaptation to climate change in Grenada and will also closely work and network with the relevant government agencies, UNDP, the private sector, NGOs, and other civil society organisations.
Specific Duties:
The Technical Officer shall:
Project implementation
- Provide technical expertise and strategic guidance to all UNDP project components, assuming quality control of interventions, and support the Project Coordinator (PC) in the coordination of the implementation of planned activities under the components as stipulated in the UNDP project document/work plan;
- Provide technical inputs into the work of the multi-stakeholder coordination mechanism at all levels and other relevant institutions;
- Give input into the development of technical training packages for all target groups and provide peer review function; in certain cases carry out selected training events;
- Advise on key policy and legal issues pertaining to the project;
- Develop Terms of Reference for consultants and sub-contractors, and assist in the selection and recruitment process; recommend best candidates and approaches; provide technical peer review function to sub-contractors; provide training and backstopping where necessary;
- Provide technical supervisory function to the work carried out by the other technical assistance consultants hired by the project, ensuring that technical contracts meet the highest standards;
- Coordinate the work of all consultants and sub-contractors, ensuring the timely delivery of expected outputs, and effective synergy among the various sub-contracted activities;
- Assist in mobilising staff and consultants in the conduct of a mid-term project evaluation, and in undertaking revisions in the implementation plan and strategy based on evaluation results;
Project management and monitoring
- Provide hands-on support to the PC, project staff and other government counterparts in the areas of project management and planning, management of site activities, monitoring, and impact assessment;
- Assist the PC in the preparation and revision of the implementation plan and strategy as well as Annual Work Plans of all UNDP project components;
- Assist the PC in monitoring the technical quality of project M&E systems (including AWPs, indicators and targets).
- Assist the PC in adjusting the project Results Framework, as required and in line with corporate requirements;
- Assist the PC in the preparation of the Annual Progress Report (APR), inception report, technical reports, quarterly progress and financial reports of Components 3 and 4.2 for submission to UNDP, the Programme Steering Committee, and Government Departments, as required;
Relationship building
- Assist the PC in liaising with Programme partners, donor organisations, NGOs and other groups to ensure effective coordination of project activities;
- Engage on and contribute to policy dialogues at all levels, including the national level;
Communication
- Assist in knowledge management, communications and awareness raising, and document lessons from project implementation
- Make recommendations to the PC for more effective implementation and coordination of Programme activities
Administrative procedures
The TO will be physically based at the PMU in Grenada's Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Forestry, Fisheries and Environment. The TO reports directly to the PC. Project implementation will utilise UNDP procurement, monitoring and reporting procedures.
Competencies
- Strong skills in monitoring and evaluation
- Proven experience drafting technical reports or scientific papers
- Proven experience in developing consultancy works on climate change and adaptation
- Excellent working knowledge of English and track record in producing communications and reports in English
- Knowledge and understanding of climate change issues and early warning systems
- Exposure to multilateral projects
In addition, evidence of the following is desirable:
- Previous experience with UNDP projects
- Experience working and collaborating with governments
- Experience working in the Caribbean
- Ability to effectively coordinate a large, multidisciplinary team of experts and consultants
Required Skills and Experience
- MSc. in natural resource management, climate change, environmental management, environmental economics or related discipline
- 10 years of professional experience, of which at least 5 are at international level, and 3 are in climate change adaptation
- Demonstrated experience in working with climate information systems and adaptation planning processes
- Demonstrated experience in project development, implementation and management
Note: Only Nationals of Grenada are eligible to apply.
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.
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