NDC Update Facilitator

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Position Title: NDC Update Facilitator
Location: Mexico
Country: Mexico
Deadline Date: Not specified

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is a global development network established in 1965, working in over 170 countries to eradicate poverty and reduce inequalities. UNDP focuses on sustainable development, democratic governance, and resilience to crises and shocks. The organization is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that all personnel are empowered to contribute to its mission. UNDP emphasizes a 'leave no one behind' approach, particularly increasing representation of underserved populations. It does not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination and conducts rigorous background checks on selected candidates.

Job Overview:
The NDC Update Facilitator will play a crucial role in supporting the Government of Mexico in updating its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) under the Paris Agreement. This position involves designing and managing multi-stakeholder consultation processes to gather inputs for the NDC formulation, ensuring active participation from various societal actors. The facilitator will promote inclusive and constructive dialogue, adapting consultations to the needs of different groups. The role also includes coordinating consultations with specific interest groups, such as civil society organizations, academic communities, the private sector, and local governments, to systematize their perspectives and ensure transparency in communication. Additionally, the facilitator will focus on integrating cross-cutting issues such as gender equality and social inclusion into the NDC formulation process, ensuring that the voices of marginalized populations are adequately represented. The position requires collaboration with local organizations and leaders to promote inclusive methodologies and respectful engagement with priority populations, including Indigenous peoples, youth, and women. The facilitator will also assist in the integration of these perspectives into the final NDC document, generating reports and technical documents that summarize the outcomes of consultations and highlight challenges and proposals related to the NDC update.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and manage multi-stakeholder consultation processes: Plan, coordinate, and facilitate consultations to gather inputs for the NDC formulation, ensuring diverse societal actors can participate actively.
• Manage consultations with specific interest groups: Coordinate consultations with key stakeholders, including civil society organizations, academic communities, the private sector, and local governments, and communicate their perspectives transparently.
• Facilitate consultations for priority populations: Ensure that the voices and needs of marginalized groups, such as Indigenous peoples, youth, and women, are reflected in the NDC.
• Integrate cross-cutting issues: Coordinate consultations on gender equality, social inclusion, and human rights, ensuring these perspectives are integrated into the NDC formulation.
• Assist in integrating NDC 3.0: Collaborate in incorporating cross-cutting perspectives into the final NDC document, ensuring that mitigation and adaptation measures consider the differentiated impacts on vulnerable groups.
• Generate reports and technical documents: Prepare reports and presentations that document the progress, challenges, and proposals related to the consultations.
• Perform other functions as necessary for the efficient operation of the office and organization.

Required Qualifications:
Minimum academic requirements include a secondary education diploma or a university degree (Bachelor's level) in Social Sciences, Political Science, Gender Studies, Human Rights, or Environmental Sciences with a focus on relevant issues. A Master's degree in the mentioned areas is desirable. Candidates must have a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience (with secondary education) or 4 years (with a Bachelor's degree) in facilitating consultation processes and citizen participation related to climate action. At least 5 years of experience in implementing gender perspectives and human rights approaches in climate policy formulation is desirable. Candidates should have experience in designing and facilitating participatory processes and coordinating multi-stakeholder consultations, as well as knowledge of the Escazú Agreement and other regulations related to public participation. Excellent writing skills and the ability to coordinate multiple actors from various sectors are essential.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess at least a secondary education diploma or a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields such as Social Sciences, Political Science, Gender Studies, Human Rights, or Environmental Sciences. A Master's degree in these areas is preferred, indicating a higher level of expertise and understanding of the complexities involved in climate action and policy formulation.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience for candidates with a secondary education diploma or 4 years for those with a Bachelor's degree. This experience should be in facilitating consultation processes and citizen participation in climate action topics. Additionally, candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in implementing gender perspectives and human rights approaches in climate policy formulation, demonstrating a strong background in these critical areas.

Languages:
Fluency in Spanish and English is mandatory for this position, as effective communication in both languages is essential for coordinating consultations and engaging with diverse stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
This position will be supervised by the Specialist in Mitigation and Adaptation Actions for the third update of Mexico's NDC and the National Programme Officer for Environment, Energy, and Resilience. The role is part of a collaborative team working closely with the Government of Mexico, particularly the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat), to develop a robust and participatory NDC aligned with the Paris Agreement. The position may involve travel and engagement with various stakeholders across different sectors.