Background
The Philippines is one of the most vulnerable countries in the world, mostly from climate change impacts. The country has enunciated policies and programmes to reduce these risks, among others the finalization of its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC), the Philippines Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, the National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP). It has also institutionalized a climate budget tagging process for all agencies and developed tools and mechanisms to mainstream climate change and vulnerability assessments in various levels of programming. However, to achieve the desired transformation, funding would be needed not only from government but from private sector as well. Business decisions and investment priorities should be aligned with the countryโs ambition to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve adaptation of communities to protect people, assets, and communities at risk. The government has been at the forefront of this initiative through several policy measures. These include, the Central Bankโs Sustainable Finance Framework, the Securities and Exchange Commissionโs Guidelines on Environmental, social and Governance reporting, and more recently, the Sustainable Finance Roadmap issues by the Interagency Task Force on Sustainable Finance, led by the Department of Finance.
In order to support the initiatives on increasing public and private sector investments towards mitigating impacts of climate change and improving resilience of national and local government agencies and communities, UNDP is implementing the Project: Accelerating Green and Climate Finance in the Philippines: Nature Based Solutions (Climate Finance PH-NBS). ย With funding support from the Government of Canada, the Project aims to increase private sector investments into gender responsive nature-based solutions for climate resilient technologies, innovations, practices and approaches. This, in support of a just transition to resilient and low emission development that sustains nature and ecosystems and protects the rights of all who are affected and at risk. This Project will contribute to the realization of the economic prize offered by investments in nature-based solutions in the Philippines.
To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the project has four main components.
Component 1: Gender-sensitive platforms for data-driven policymaking and regulatory strengthening for climate finance. Component 2: Design and implementation of Innovative Green and Climate Finance Solutions. Component 3: Capacity building of banks and non-bank financial institutions to increase finance flows to gender sensitive, green, and climate solutions. Component 4: Independent monitoring system on gender and SDG impacts of green and climate investments.ย
Duties and Responsibilities
The Project Analyst will report to the Project Management Specialist of the Climate Finance Team for support related with these Projects and to the Programme Analyst and Team Leader for other UNDP CO-related support.
Specific Functions:
Provides day-to-day operational management for the project focusing on achievement of the following results:
Support effective resource utilization and partner and supplier management to enable timely and high impact delivery focusing on achievement of the following results:
Identify and collaborate with new potential project partners and maintain productive relationships with existing partners to ensure high-impact delivery. This includes day-to-day management of rosters and directories of project consultants/ service providers, responsible parties, and other partners.ย Draft terms of references (TORs), technical specifications, and/or programs of work, and collaborate with the UNDP Procurement and Operations Teams in undertaking the procurement and contract management of the project consultants and suppliers.ย Contribute to project development, resource mobilization, producing communication materials, and research.ย Conduct field visits and co-facilitate training sessions or workshops (if necessary)ย Document proceedings during stakeholder consultations and workshops.ย Coordinate closely with project consultants, contractors, and suppliers and oversee their timely and quality delivery of outputs, address issues hampering their performance, and manage and mitigate risks; and,ย Effectively apply UNDP financial oversight through the Quantum enterprise management system, including processing requisitions, receipts, and payments.Maximize partnerships and advocacy by engaging, developing, and maintaining partnerships and linkages with government and non-government organizationsโincluding civil society organizations, industry associations, and academic institutionsโwhose participation in the project will be critical to success.
Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:ย Identification of sources of information related to programme implementation-related issues. Identification and synthesis of good practices and lessons learned directly linked to the project.ย ย Support in maintaining an effective network with development partners and government at the national level and sub-national level; and,ย Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.Provides effective over-all support to other initiatives of the Climate Action Team, as may be needed.ย
Assist the Programme Team Leader in providing oversight to select Projects, including ensuring timely and quality submission of Project technical and financial reports, conduct of quality assurance activities, implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation (M and E) Plan and financial monitoring.ย Assist the Programme Team Leader in selecting project preparation activities as part of resource mobilization.The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.ย
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Competencies
Core competencies:
Achieve Results: Level 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline Think Innovatively: Level 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvementsย Learn Continuously: Level 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback Adapt with Agility: Level 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexibleย Act with Determination: Level 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident Engage and Partner: Level 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships Enable Diversity and Inclusion: Level 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discriminationCross-Functional & Technical competencies:
Cross-Functionalย ย ย ย
existing concepts to new situations, and to develop new concepts to generate workable solutions and new approaches. Knowledge of relevant concepts,
conceptual models, and theories that can be useful in addressing new situations. Communication. Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience. Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels
2030 Agenda: Planetย ย ย ย
Nature, Ecosystems and Biodiversity Nature. Climate change adaptation policy and planning: National Adaptation Plansย
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Development Studies, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics and other relevant degrees is required.ยOR A first-level university degree (bachelorโs degree) in combination with an additional two (2) years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree
Experience:
Applicants with a masterโs degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience. Applicants with a bachelorโs degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two years of professional experience in providing strategic and coordination support to project development, project management, monitoring and evaluation, and knowledge management in development cooperation or related areas Work experience in developing and/or implementation of sectoral net-zero carbon roadmaps, innovative sustainable finance instruments, and/or Environmental and Social Governance (ESG)/sustainability strategies is an advantage. Previous working experience with international organizations and familiarity in working on Official Development Aid (ODA) projects; working with UN is an advantage. Proficiency in standard software applications Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc. is desired. At least two (2) years of experience working in projects with a specific focus on Climate Change and/or Biodiversity Management is desired.ยRequired languages:
Fluency in spoken and written English and Filipino requiredEqual opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.ย
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Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority
UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.ย
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