Transparency Network Coordinator for the Central Asia and the Caucasus

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda and promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system. UNEP was established in 1972 and has since grown to become a key advocate for the global environment, with a mission to encourage sustainable development through sound environmental practices. UNEP operates in over 150 countries and employs thousands of professionals dedicated to environmental issues, climate change, and sustainable development. The organization plays a crucial role in coordinating responses to environmental challenges and fostering international cooperation.

Job Overview:
The Transparency Network Coordinator (TNC) will play a pivotal role in enhancing the Climate Transparency Global Support Programme (CT-GSP) by fostering a network community among countries in Central Asia and the Caucasus. The TNC will be responsible for proactive outreach, facilitating peer learning, and ensuring efficient engagement at the country level. This position requires the coordinator to maintain up-to-date transparency data and enable timely support for countries. The TNC will also engage in international and national travel for workshops, country missions, and coordination meetings, ensuring that the CT-GSP activities are effectively implemented and aligned with the approved workplan and project procedures. The role emphasizes the importance of building a community of transparency stakeholders and facilitating knowledge sharing to enhance the capacity of countries in implementing the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) under the Paris Agreement.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The TNC will have a comprehensive set of responsibilities, including:

• Maintaining continuous engagement with participating countries and ensuring timely acknowledgment of country requests.
• Identifying and monitoring country and regional transparency capacity needs, translating these needs into regional activities and targeted support.
• Providing technical, needs-based support to countries in relevant ETF areas.
• Facilitating peer-to-peer learning and South-South cooperation among network countries.
• Coordinating regional capacity-building initiatives, technical assistance, and quality reviews.
• Strengthening coordination with regional and international transparency support providers.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date regional transparency information and systematically documenting activities and results for project management and reporting.
• Organizing regional activities and ensuring that they are implemented in accordance with the approved CT-GSP workplan and project procedures.
• Proactively managing multiple country engagements and workstreams simultaneously, fostering partnerships with other support providers, and contributing to the overall learning and knowledge management of the programme.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in fields such as climate change, environmental sciences, public policy, or international relations. A first-level university degree combined with additional relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree. Additionally, candidates should have a minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in climate transparency, MRV/ETF systems, or related fields. Demonstrated experience working with national governments, coordinating multi-country programmes, and facilitating workshops is essential. Candidates should also have experience in project monitoring, results reporting, and preparing technical reports or training materials. Experience with UN agencies or GEF-funded projects is desirable, and certification as an expert reviewer for BTR Reviews is a plus.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes an advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in climate change, environmental sciences, engineering, public policy, economics, statistics, international relations, development studies, or another relevant field. A first-level university degree combined with additional relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree, allowing for flexibility in the educational requirements based on practical experience.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in areas such as climate transparency, MRV/ETF systems, climate-change capacity-building, and regional coordination. Candidates should have demonstrated experience working with national governments and officials, as well as coordinating multi-country or regional programmes. Experience in organizing workshops, peer-learning activities, and stakeholder consultations is also essential. The ability to manage multiple country engagements and workstreams simultaneously is crucial for success in this role.

Languages:
Fluency in written and spoken English is required for this position. Knowledge of additional languages relevant to the Transparency Network is considered an asset, as it may enhance communication and collaboration with diverse stakeholders across the region.

Additional Notes:
The position is home-based and is expected to be full-time for a duration of 11 months. The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process, ensuring that applicants are not required to provide any financial information or payments. The role involves international and national travel within the assigned region for various programme activities, and the TNC will be expected to adhere to the applicable rules and procedures of the contracting agency.