Agency : UNDP
Grade : P4
Vacancy : Type Temporary
Practice Area : Crisis management / Country Management Support
Bureau :
Regional Bureau for Arab States
Contract Duration : 6 months
Education & Work Experience : Master's Degree - 7 year(s) experience OR Bachelor's Degree - 9 year(s) experience
Required Languages : Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
Desired Languages : Knowledge of Arabic is a strong asset.
Organizational Context:
UNDP is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end poverty, reduce inequalities, and build resilience to crises and disasters. Working with our vast network of experts and partners in over 170 countries, we help nations to create integrated and lasting solutions for people and the planet.
UNDP Syria operates in a highly complex and challenging environment, shaped by over a decade of conflict, widespread displacement, economic instability, and recurrent natural disasters. The Syria Country Programme focuses on three critical areas: 1) Promoting socio-economic recovery and social cohesion; 2) Strengthening local governance and basic social services; and 3) Supporting climate change adaptation and natural resource management.
The programme emphasizes an area-based approach to tailor interventions to the specific needs of local communities and supports the vision of sustainable peace and recovery for all Syrians.
Climate change mitigation and adaptation pillar focuses on enhancing community resilience to climate change, environmental degradation, and natural disasters, including efforts to address Syria’s vulnerability to recurring shocks. It promotes equitable access to energy and water resources, supports renewable energy solutions, and integrates climate adaptation and mitigation strategies across all interventions.
Through inclusive approaches, the pillar aligns environmental sustainability with recovery efforts, addressing both immediate needs and long-term ecological balance.
The United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and the UNDP Country Programme Document (CPD) 2022–2025 are fully aligned with the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs. They prioritize resilience-building efforts while addressing the pressing humanitarian-development nexus. UNDP Syria aims to bridge immediate recovery needs with long-term development goals, focusing on inclusive governance, equitable access to basic services, sustainable livelihoods, and climate action.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Syria faces a complex interplay of climate change, environmental degradation, and energy challenges intertwined with both natural and human factors. Increased environmental stress due to unpredictable rainfalls pattern, excessive water use and pollution, deforestation, overgrazing and soil erosion are likely to negatively impact in the country’s agricultural production and livelihoods. The protracted crisis severely damaged infrastructure in the country.
Water plants and electricity infrastructure such as transmission grids and power plants need significant rehabilitation work so as not to hinder economic recovery and development.
The situation in Syria illustrates a critical nexus between climate change, environmental degradation, and energy crises. Addressing these intertwined issues requires comprehensive strategies that incorporate sustainable practices while also considering the socio-political context shaped by over a decade of crisis. Efforts toward environmental recovery and resilience must be prioritized to ensure sustainable growth for the Syrian population amidst socio-economic challenges.
With this regard, UNDP Syria is looking for a qualified Chief Technical Specialist (CTS) – Climate Change, and Environment who will provide high-level technical and strategic support to the Team Leader in overseeing the climate and energy portfolio, with a specific focus on integrating climate financing mechanisms (e.g., GCF, GEF, Adaptation Fund, blended finance) and advancing low-carbon and climate-resilient development pathways across key sectors incorporating considerations of climate resilient growth and sustainable development of Syria.
Under the overall guidance of the UNDP Syria Resident Representative and direct supervision of Deputy Resident Representative, and in close collaboration with the Climate team leader, the CTS is required to closely coordinate with the CTSs in the different thematic areas such as Governance, Rule of Law and Human rights, Anti-corruption, Economic Recovery, Social Protection and Development, Banking/Financial Institutions and Private Sector Development to ensure coherence and alignment of UNDP’s interventions across different sectors.
The CTS will closely liaise with various stakeholders such as caretaking authorities, ministries, technical advisors and experts, Programme team leads, project managers, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors, UN agencies, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), private sector, financial institutions, banks, etc.
UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. This is a recognition of interconnected nature of development risks & crises that the world is facing and that call for assembling of multidisciplinary teams for an integrated & systemic response.
Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across issues, units, functions, teams and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration.
Key Duties and Accountabilities include:
Develop a policy and strategic s) to ‘’integrate environment considerations into the national recovery strategy and framework:
Assess the current capacities and needs related to environmental issues (including climate change mitigation and adaptation and environmental degradation) and energy constraints considering a rapid update/survey to establish a baseline for strategic interventions within the broader recovery strategy and framework.
Develop a policy and strategic s) with evidence-based recommendations and global best practices adopted to the local context, targeting improvements to environment-related issues and energy access.
Provide top-quality policy advisory service to national authorities with evidence-based recommendations to facilitate informed decision-making for the formulation of national policies and strategies:
Advocate national authorities on implementing climate-related strategies, plans and actions including Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), low carbon, climate resilient investments and improved access to electricity to achieve sustainable growth of Syria.
Advise on entry points to achieve a mixture of short, medium and long-term results that produce tangible improvements related to climate change, environment and energy sectors.
Promote inclusive development by ensuring policy recommendations reflect the principles of inclusivity, equity, and sustainability and address the needs of marginalized communities such as women, persons with disabilities (PWDs), youth and other minority/vulnerable groups in line with the UN human rights principles.
Facilitate coherence and alignment of the policy and strategic
across multiple areas in close coordination with the other UNDP technical advisors, UN agencies, caretaker authorities, and UNDP programme teams.
Support the development of enabling environments for green investment, including regulatory reforms and fiscal incentives.
Strengthen the institutional capacity of national and local governments for strategic planning, policy formulation, and decision-making related to environment and climate change issues:
In-depth analysis of government capacities to plan, monitor, coordinate and deliver environment-related programmes and projects
Develop programme/project activities to support capacity-building initiatives for government institutions to improve planning, monitoring, coordination, and service delivery based on the in-depth analysis.
Provide technical assistance to national authorities and ministries both at the national and governorate levels to strengthen their capacity and promote national ownership of environmental and climate change initiatives. Empower CSOs and local networks to actively participate in strategic planning, policy formulation, and implementation of environment and climate action at national and local levels.
Advise and ensure climate Financing Mobilization:
Identify and structure financing opportunities from multilateral, bilateral, philanthropic, and private sources.
Develop innovative climate finance models, including public-private partnerships and blended finance structures.
Guide the preparation of climate finance tion (e.g., funding proposals, investment plans, theories of change).
Ensure provision of top quality advisory services and facilitation of knowledge building and management:
Identify policy-driven issues; and identify and synthesize best practices and lessons learned directly linked to programme country policy goals.
Establish/strengthen national and international advocacy networks. Implement relevant, high -impact advocacy with key partners.
Coordinate and ensure integrated support in development of policies and institutions to address country problems and needs in collaboration with the Government and other strategic partners.
Support policy advisory services that contribute to inclusive societal digital transformation and take digital technology risks and opportunities or futures signals into account.
Provide sound contributions to knowledge networks, communities of practice, and digital knowledge platforms.
Organize and deliver training for the operations/projects staff on programme related matters.
Other Duties:
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in Climate Change, Environment, Natural Resource Management, Energy Policy, Development Economics or relevant field is required. OR
A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree
Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:
Minimum of 7 years (with Master’s degree) or 9 years (with Bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience in a combination of related fields such as national and international climate policies and measures, including climate and green growth, energy and project management, or a related field is required.
Experience in the area of mainstreaming climate change adaptation and mitigation measures into development policies and interventions is required.
Demonstrated ability to lead consultations with senior government officials and facilitate discussions among a wide group of stakeholders is required.
Previous experience in the region and/or in conflict/post-conflict contexts is required.
Demonstrated experience in understanding of the regional and Syrian context, including the roles and functions of different stakeholders at the regional, national and local levels is an advantage.
Proven experience in programme/project management, resource mobilization, monitoring and evaluation with the UN/UNDP is desirable.
Experience in the use of computer applications and software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) as well as web-based management systems is required.
Demonstrated research and analysis skills in the related field of study is an asset.
Extensive knowledge of UNDP policies, procedures, and practice is desired.
Proven track record of effective communication and consensus-building skills in a multicultural environment is an asset.
Experience in initiating and facilitating UN and multi-stakeholder partnership arrangements is desired.
Demonstrated ability to deliver results under time pressure and with competing priorities is an asset.
Proven track record of knowledge of climate change related international treaties and policies such as Paris Agreement, Climate Action Initiatives and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) is desired.
Languages:
Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
Knowledge of Arabic is a strong asset.
COMPETENCIES
Core Competencies:
Achieve Results:
LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact
Think Innovatively:
LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems
Learn Continuously:
LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences
Adapt with Agility:
LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands
Act with Determination:
LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results
Engage and Partner:
LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration
Enable Diversity and Inclusion:
LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity
Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies:
Business Direction & Strategy: System Thinking
Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system.
Business Management: Portfolio Management
Ability to select, prioritise and control the organization's programmes and projects in line with its strategic objectives and capacity.
Ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives with regular activities for optimal return on investment.
Knowledge and understanding of key principles of project, programme, and portfolio management.
Business Management: Partnerships Management
Build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies.
Business Management: Customer Satisfaction/Client Management
Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs. Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. Look for ways to add value beyond clients' immediate requests. Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.
Business Management: Communication
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: Planet: Sustainable Energy Hub Energy access
Energy access
2030 Agenda: Planet: Climate
Climate Change Adaptation: Climate Change & Health
Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.
가공 전 API 원문 보기
Agency : UNDP Grade : P4 Vacancy : Type Temporary Practice Area : Crisis management / Country Management Support Bureau : Regional Bureau for Arab States Contract Duration : 6 months Education & Work Experience : Master's Degree - 7 year(s) experience OR Bachelor's Degree - 9 year(s) experience Required Languages : Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Desired Languages : Knowledge of Arabic is a strong asset. Organizational Context: UNDP is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end poverty, reduce inequalities, and build resilience to crises and disasters. Working with our vast network of experts and partners in over 170 countries, we help nations to create integrated and lasting solutions for people and the planet. UNDP Syria operates in a highly complex and challenging environment, shaped by over a decade of conflict, widespread displacement, economic instability, and recurrent natural disasters. The Syria Country Programme focuses on three critical areas: 1) Promoting socio-economic recovery and social cohesion; 2) Strengthening local governance and basic social services; and 3) Supporting climate change adaptation and natural resource management. The programme emphasizes an area-based approach to tailor interventions to the specific needs of local communities and supports the vision of sustainable peace and recovery for all Syrians. Climate change mitigation and adaptation pillar focuses on enhancing community resilience to climate change, environmental degradation, and natural disasters, including efforts to address Syria’s vulnerability to recurring shocks. It promotes equitable access to energy and water resources, supports renewable energy solutions, and integrates climate adaptation and mitigation strategies across all interventions. Through inclusive approaches, the pillar aligns environmental sustainability with recovery efforts, addressing both immediate needs and long-term ecological balance. The United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and the UNDP Country Programme Document (CPD) 2022–2025 are fully aligned with the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs. They prioritize resilience-building efforts while addressing the pressing humanitarian-development nexus. UNDP Syria aims to bridge immediate recovery needs with long-term development goals, focusing on inclusive governance, equitable access to basic services, sustainable livelihoods, and climate action. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Syria faces a complex interplay of climate change, environmental degradation, and energy challenges intertwined with both natural and human factors. Increased environmental stress due to unpredictable rainfalls pattern, excessive water use and pollution, deforestation, overgrazing and soil erosion are likely to negatively impact in the country’s agricultural production and livelihoods. The protracted crisis severely damaged infrastructure in the country. Water plants and electricity infrastructure such as transmission grids and power plants need significant rehabilitation work so as not to hinder economic recovery and development. The situation in Syria illustrates a critical nexus between climate change, environmental degradation, and energy crises. Addressing these intertwined issues requires comprehensive strategies that incorporate sustainable practices while also considering the socio-political context shaped by over a decade of crisis. Efforts toward environmental recovery and resilience must be prioritized to ensure sustainable growth for the Syrian population amidst socio-economic challenges. With this regard, UNDP Syria is looking for a qualified Chief Technical Specialist (CTS) – Climate Change, and Environment who will provide high-level technical and strategic support to the Team Leader in overseeing the climate and energy portfolio, with a specific focus on integrating climate financing mechanisms (e.g., GCF, GEF, Adaptation Fund, blended finance) and advancing low-carbon and climate-resilient development pathways across key sectors incorporating considerations of climate resilient growth and sustainable development of Syria. Under the overall guidance of the UNDP Syria Resident Representative and direct supervision of Deputy Resident Representative, and in close collaboration with the Climate team leader, the CTS is required to closely coordinate with the CTSs in the different thematic areas such as Governance, Rule of Law and Human rights, Anti-corruption, Economic Recovery, Social Protection and Development, Banking/Financial Institutions and Private Sector Development to ensure coherence and alignment of UNDP’s interventions across different sectors. The CTS will closely liaise with various stakeholders such as caretaking authorities, ministries, technical advisors and experts, Programme team leads, project managers, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors, UN agencies, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), private sector, financial institutions, banks, etc. UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. This is a recognition of interconnected nature of development risks & crises that the world is facing and that call for assembling of multidisciplinary teams for an integrated & systemic response. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across issues, units, functions, teams and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration. Key Duties and Accountabilities include: Develop a policy and strategic s) to ‘’integrate environment considerations into the national recovery strategy and framework: Assess the current capacities and needs related to environmental issues (including climate change mitigation and adaptation and environmental degradation) and energy constraints considering a rapid update/survey to establish a baseline for strategic interventions within the broader recovery strategy and framework. Develop a policy and strategic s) with evidence-based recommendations and global best practices adopted to the local context, targeting improvements to environment-related issues and energy access. Provide top-quality policy advisory service to national authorities with evidence-based recommendations to facilitate informed decision-making for the formulation of national policies and strategies: Advocate national authorities on implementing climate-related strategies, plans and actions including Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), low carbon, climate resilient investments and improved access to electricity to achieve sustainable growth of Syria. Advise on entry points to achieve a mixture of short, medium and long-term results that produce tangible improvements related to climate change, environment and energy sectors. Promote inclusive development by ensuring policy recommendations reflect the principles of inclusivity, equity, and sustainability and address the needs of marginalized communities such as women, persons with disabilities (PWDs), youth and other minority/vulnerable groups in line with the UN human rights principles. Facilitate coherence and alignment of the policy and strategic across multiple areas in close coordination with the other UNDP technical advisors, UN agencies, caretaker authorities, and UNDP programme teams. Support the development of enabling environments for green investment, including regulatory reforms and fiscal incentives. Strengthen the institutional capacity of national and local governments for strategic planning, policy formulation, and decision-making related to environment and climate change issues: In-depth analysis of government capacities to plan, monitor, coordinate and deliver environment-related programmes and projects Develop programme/project activities to support capacity-building initiatives for government institutions to improve planning, monitoring, coordination, and service delivery based on the in-depth analysis. Provide technical assistance to national authorities and ministries both at the national and governorate levels to strengthen their capacity and promote national ownership of environmental and climate change initiatives. Empower CSOs and local networks to actively participate in strategic planning, policy formulation, and implementation of environment and climate action at national and local levels. Advise and ensure climate Financing Mobilization: Identify and structure financing opportunities from multilateral, bilateral, philanthropic, and private sources. Develop innovative climate finance models, including public-private partnerships and blended finance structures. Guide the preparation of climate finance tion (e.g., funding proposals, investment plans, theories of change). Ensure provision of top quality advisory services and facilitation of knowledge building and management: Identify policy-driven issues; and identify and synthesize best practices and lessons learned directly linked to programme country policy goals. Establish/strengthen national and international advocacy networks. Implement relevant, high -impact advocacy with key partners. Coordinate and ensure integrated support in development of policies and institutions to address country problems and needs in collaboration with the Government and other strategic partners. Support policy advisory services that contribute to inclusive societal digital transformation and take digital technology risks and opportunities or futures signals into account. Provide sound contributions to knowledge networks, communities of practice, and digital knowledge platforms. Organize and deliver training for the operations/ projects staff on programme related matters. Other Duties: The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization. QUALIFICATIONS Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in Climate Change, Environment, Natural Resource Management, Energy Policy, Development Economics or relevant field is required. OR A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree Experience, Knowledge, and Skills: Minimum of 7 years (with Master’s degree) or 9 years (with Bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience in a combination of related fields such as national and international climate policies and measures, including climate and green growth, energy and project management, or a related field is required. Experience in the area of mainstreaming climate change adaptation and mitigation measures into development policies and interventions is required. Demonstrated ability to lead consultations with senior government officials and facilitate discussions among a wide group of stakeholders is required. Previous experience in the region and/or in conflict/post-conflict contexts is required. Demonstrated experience in understanding of the regional and Syrian context, including the roles and functions of different stakeholders at the regional, national and local levels is an advantage. Proven experience in programme/project management, resource mobilization, monitoring and evaluation with the UN/UNDP is desirable. Experience in the use of computer applications and software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) as well as web-based management systems is required. Demonstrated research and analysis skills in the related field of study is an asset. Extensive knowledge of UNDP policies, procedures, and practice is desired. Proven track record of effective communication and consensus-building skills in a multicultural environment is an asset. Experience in initiating and facilitating UN and multi-stakeholder partnership arrangements is desired. Demonstrated ability to deliver results under time pressure and with competing priorities is an asset. Proven track record of knowledge of climate change related international treaties and policies such as Paris Agreement, Climate Action Initiatives and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) is desired. Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of Arabic is a strong asset. COMPETENCIES Core Competencies: Achieve Results: LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact Think Innovatively: LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems Learn Continuously: LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands Act with Determination: LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results Engage and Partner: LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies: Business Direction & Strategy: System Thinking Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system. Business Management: Portfolio Management Ability to select, prioritise and control the organization's programmes and projects in line with its strategic objectives and capacity. Ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives with regular activities for optimal return on investment. Knowledge and understanding of key principles of project, programme, and portfolio management. Business Management: Partnerships Management Build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies. Business Management: Customer Satisfaction/Client Management Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs. Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. Look for ways to add value beyond clients' immediate requests. Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns. Business Management: Communication 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: Planet: Sustainable Energy Hub Energy access Energy access 2030 Agenda: Planet: Climate Climate Change Adaptation: Climate Change & Health Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.