NDC Partnership In-Country Facilitator – Belize (Partnerships Analyst) - Homebased Retainer

Dutystation: Belmopan, Belize

Functional responsibilities

The following responsibilities are part of the embedded incumbent role:

Coordination and communication with key stakeholders

1. Ensure that communications relevant to NDC Partnership engagement are shared with relevant national, international, and local level stakeholders.

2. Facilitate periodic coordination and information exchange among partners in the country, with the aim of leveraging and mobilizing their respective advantages in support of the Implementation Plan, request for support letters or equivalent instrument. To this end, usage of existing government coordination mechanisms shall be prioritized.

3. Organize meetings to monitor and coordinate the implementation of the Implementation Plan, or equivalent instrument, with stakeholders.

Operationalization of NDC Implementation Plan

1. Collaborate with the NDC Partnership Support Unit and the Focal Points to manage and update the Plan in the Online Partnership Plan Tool, ensuring information remains up to date and accessible for key stakeholders. When an Online Partnership Plan does not exist yet, support the transition to the online tool.

2. Identify implementing and development partners, compile and periodically update their contact details (name of focal point, email address, telephone number) and follow up with them regarding their contribution to the Implementation Plan or equivalent instrument.

3. When applicable, contribute to the development of the Implementation Plan Narrative and its validation by the government.

Facilitation of NDC Implementation Plan implementation

1. Create an Annual Work Plan that sets out specific goals for the facilitator role in collaboration with the Country Engagement Specialist and Focal Point.

2. Collaborate with the Support Unit to document changes in the operating context and provide support to the government and stakeholders in decision-making processes and new developments with respect to the Implementation Plan, equivalent instrument and its enabling environment.

Mobilization of resources for implementation

1. Support the government in following up on and mobilizing partner financing to close its support gaps to allow for NDC implementation as per the Implementation Plan or an equivalent instrument.

2. Update government needs and priorities for NDC implementation. When Implementation Plans are available, these should be regularly updated.

3. Work with the Support Unit to produce an overview of support gaps to make available to partners.

4. Engage with partners, including at the local/subnational level, to link needs to services and resources in accordance with the Implementation Plan.

5. Assist the government in coordinating with key donors, partners, and funding mechanisms on aligning country programs and projects with the needs and gaps identified in the Implementation Plan, other planning / coordination instruments, as applicable, and requests for support.

6. Assist and provide guidance to International and Development Partners to align climate projects and programmatic objectives with the Implementation Plan or other support planning / coordination instruments as applicable.

Tracking of Implementation Plan and Investment Plan implementation progress

1. Monitor and assess implementation of the Implementation Plan and coordinate periodic reporting of partners to the NDC Partnership.

2. Prepare quarterly country update reports summarizing key insights and progress updates, challenges, and recommendations for the way forward.

3. Assess progress outcomes of the NDC Partnership in-country engagement and make recommendations for adjustments.

Organize and support NDC-related meetings as needed

1. If requested, facilitate national country specific multi-stakeholder NDC dialogues.

2. Support the government in preparing for NDC-related events such as COPs, regional climate weeks, national events, and other convenings relevant to showcase NDC progress and generate support for implementation of the NDC.

3. Organize coordination meetings between the Support Unit and the government as needed.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

• Bachelor degree in public policy (climate/environment), environmental science,sustainable development, or a similar field, in combination with additional 2 years of relevant work experience OR
• Master’s degree in similar fields with no additional years of relevant work experience is desirable but not required.

Required

• With a Bachelor Degree, at least 2 years of experience in climate/environment and sustainable development or related areas in Belize is required.

Asset

• Familiarity with the Paris Agreements and in-depth knowledge of national climate change policies, strategies and plans;

• Demonstrable experience working in climate change tasks in Belize, including, but not limited to, mitigation and adaptation action, government policy and legal frameworks.

• Demonstrated experience working with MRV, M&E, and results-based management tools and systems;

• Experience working with stakeholders in Belize’s public sector, private sector and civil society;

• Excellent writing, editing, digital, and oral communication skills;

• Proficiency in English is required.