In Country Facilitator (Home based Retainer)
Quick answer
UNOPS is hiring a mid-level In Country Facilitator (Home based Retainer) in Samoa to support the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and serve as the NDC Partnership’s interface, with a contract of 12 months, maximum of 220 working days, with possibility of extension.
- Role
- In Country Facilitator (Home based Retainer)
- Organization
- UNOPS
- Location
- Home based, Samoa
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The incumbent will closely support the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, and serves as the NDC Partnership’s interface and liaison between the country and the NDC Partnership Support Unit and membership. The role is one of coordination and supportive facilitation.
What you'll do
- Support with stakeholder mapping and management of a stakeholder and contacts database.
- Facilitate periodic coordination and information exchange among partners in the country.
- Support the development and implementation of the NDC.
- Engage with in-country partners to identify and align priorities and needs.
- Support the government in preparing for NDC-related events.
- Support NDC Partnership and Hub related country missions or visits.
What it takes
- Master's degree or equivalent in public policy, development, climate change, natural resource management, environmental management, or any other relevant field of study with 5 years of relevant experience.
- At least 5 years’ experience in public and/or private sector with a focus on climate change, project management, stakeholder and donor engagement and/or preparation of cross-cutting workplan/proposal development or any related field.
- Experience in multilateral, national and grassroots governance and processes related to climate change, policy and/or Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
- Experience with UNFCCC processes including Subsidiary Body and Conference of Parties (CoP), NDC and past experience on government climate change process.
- Experience in supporting NDC development and/or implementation and/or expertise in any of these sectors: energy, adaptation, waste, AFOLU, transport, marine, or agriculture.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is home based in Samoa.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field with 5 years of experience, and experience in climate change, project management, and stakeholder engagement.
How do I apply?
Applications must be received before midnight CET on the closing date of the announcement.
Is the job remote?
Yes, the job is home based.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNOPS's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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