National Action Lead

Dutystation: Home based

Functional responsibilities

In 2024 in Oslo, the Steering Committee discussed how to take forward work in support of Pillar 3 - ‘National Climate and Forests Action’. The Secretariat has consulted with interested members on the development of a strategic document that sets the route towards the implementation of Pillar 3 - ‘National Climate and Forests Action’.

The National Action Lead will support the implementation and full operationalization of the strategic document, including its work plan, supporting FCLP members in achieving the Glasgow Leaders’ Declaration commitment.

Scope of Work

1. Provide policy and strategic support to FCLP members to operationalize Pillar 3 - ‘National Climate and Forests Action’, including:

• Develop an implementation plan based on the agreed strategy and work with members to agree the work plan.
• Coordinate implementation with FCLP members and partners.
• Support the preparation of documents, presentations, analysis, and plans for Pillar 3 implementation.
• Support alignment between FCLP and other global alliances.
• Support engagement between global south country members, establishing an adequate space for their interaction.

2. Provide policy and strategic support to FCLP members that design and/or are implementing country packages:

• Support the organization of meetings, dialogues, and events linked to country packages, including support to country package co-lead governments.
• Support the International Working Group (IWG) as well as the Country Package Advisory Group (PAG).
• Identify and coordinate work with new and existing partners to support the country package process.
• Support the design of tools and materials for country package dissemination and lessons learned.

Monitoring and Progress Controls

A work plan will be developed based on the UNOPS PER cycle and serve as the overarching document to monitos progress and record performance.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

*FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Education

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) preferably in environment, policy, law, international relations, economics or related field with five (5) years of relevant experience is required; OR
• First level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) preferably in environment, policy, law, international relations, economics or related field with seven (7) years of relevant experience.