Gender and Climate Change Analyst (Home-Based) [Open to All Applicants] at UNDP

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Gender Mainstreaming, Climate Change, Data Management, Coordination, Report Writing, Stakeholder Engagement, Capacity Building, Knowledge Management, Project Planning, Technical Support, Monitoring, Partnership Development, Research, Policy Development, Training, Communication

Industry

International Affairs

Description

Office/Unit/Project Description 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’s policy work carried out at HQ, Regional and Country Office levels, forms a contiguous spectrum of deep local knowledge to cutting-edge global perspectives and advocacy. In this context, UNDP invests in the Global Policy Network (GPN), a network of field-based and global technical expertise across a wide range of knowledge domains and in support of the signature solutions and organizational capabilities envisioned in the Strategic Plan. Within the GPN, the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS) has the responsibility for developing all relevant policy and guidance to support the results of UNDP's Strategic Plan. BPPS's staff provides technical advice to Country Offices, advocates for UNDP corporate messages, represents UNDP at multi-stakeholder fora including public-private dialogues, government, and civil society dialogues, and engages in UN inter-agency coordination in specific thematic areas. BPPS works closely with UNDP's Crisis Bureau (CB) to support emergency and crisis response. BPPS ensures that issues of risk are fully integrated into UNDP's development programmes. BPPS assists UNDP and partners to achieve higher quality development results through an integrated approach that links results-based management and performance monitoring with more effective and new ways of working. BPPS supports UNDP and partners to be more innovative, knowledge and data driven including in its programme support efforts. BPPS’s Hubs on Nature, Climate, Energy and Waste, with the support of the Vertical Fund Programme Support, Oversight and Compliance Unit, works with governments, civil society, and private sector partners to integrate nature, climate, energy and waste related concerns into national and sector planning and inclusive growth policies, support country obligations under Multilateral Environmental Agreements, and oversee the implementation of the UN’s largest portfolio of in-country programming nature, climate change, energy and waste. The newly established UNDP Climate Hub is the arrowhead of UNDP’s commitment to the “Climate Promise” that aims to support programming countries designing and implementing pledges under the Paris Agreement, including ambitious National Determined Contributions, with climate change mitigation and adaptation interventions fully embedded in the national development planning and budgetary processes. The Climate Hub will build on UNDP’s existing over USD 4 billion country-level climate portfolio on Climate Change Policies and Strategies, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate and Forests, covering over 142 countries, as well as on UNDP’s Nature portfolio, UNDP’s Sustainable Finance Hub, UNDP’s Digital offer and other relevant portfolios on youth, gender, health, climate security among others. The UNDP Climate Hub is responsible for: Thought leadership on Climate and to be the custodian of UNDP policy positions on Climate; Strategy and vision formulation; Pipeline development in coordination with the other hubs and the Vertical Fund Programme Support, Oversight and Compliance Unit; Provision of integrated policy and programme support to Country Offices; Global engagement, advocacy in collaboration with BERA; Integration across thematic areas; Strategic Partnerships development and resource mobilization; Lead and Support global flagship initiatives and partnerships on Climate; Serve as focal point with relevant UN coordination mechanisms and Conventions (UN Framework Convention on Climate Change); Cross-organization knowledge and learning; and Innovation. UNDP is recruiting a Gender and Climate Change Analyst to support integrating gender equality aspects into the Climate Strategies and Policy Team (CSPT) areas of work, mainly within the Climate Promise from pledge to impact programme and related outcomes on NDC enhancement and implementation. Scope of Work The Gender and Climate Change Analyst will support the CSPT in integrating gender equality considerations by developing and facilitating the following: Ensure Project Planning, Coordination and Technical Support Support the development and coordination of project work plans and budgets related to gender and climate programming in line with UNDP’s POPP/PPM policies and Gender Equality Strategy. Coordinate day-to-day activities related to gender mainstreaming in climate strategies, ensuring timely implementation of deliverables and technical outputs in line with workplans and partner expectations. Provide technical guidance and inputs on gender equality in climate policy instruments, including NDCs, Climate Action Plans, Gender Action Plans, and related sector strategies. Ensure all assigned activities are delivered in a gender-responsive manner and meet quality, budgetary and timeline expectations. Ensure Stakeholder Engagement, Partnerships and Coordination Support in liaising with UNDP Country Offices, government counterparts, civil society, and partner institutions to ensure inclusive and participatory processes in gender and climate-related programming. Support mapping of key stakeholders and gender-climate networks, and contribute to strengthening partnerships for peer exchange, learning, and collaboration. Facilitate engagement with technical experts, women’s organizations, and national gender institutions to ensure national ownership and relevance of gender-responsive climate actions. Support coordination of partner consultations, side events, and country dialogues related to gender and NDC implementation. Ensure Monitoring, Reporting and Results Management Contribute to updating results frameworks and indicators for gender equality in CSPT’s programmes, and support development of data collection methodologies and reporting mechanisms. Analyze progress reports and ensure timely submission of inputs for internal reporting and knowledge products. Identify and track risks and challenges in implementation, and propose corrective actions as needed in coordination with the supervisor. Facilitate Knowledge Management and Capacity Building Document and synthesize lessons learned and best practices related to gender integration in climate policies and finance. Support the development of training materials, briefing notes, case studies, and toolkits to enhance institutional capacity and awareness. Facilitate virtual and in-person capacity building sessions and technical exchanges between countries and partners on gender-responsive climate action. Contribute to UNDP and partner knowledge platforms, communities of practice, and global advocacy efforts around gender and climate. The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization. Institutional Arrangement The Gender and Climate Change Analyst reports directly to the Climate Change and Gender, Programme Specialist. S/he will be part of the larger Climate Strategies and Policy Team (CSPT) and Climate Hub. Competencies Core 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 improvements 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 flexible 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 discrimination 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 2030 Agenda: Planet Climate: Climate change adaptation policy and planning: National Adaptation Plans. Climate: Climate Strategies and Policy: NDC enhancement 2030 Agenda: People Gender: Gender and Environment Business Management Project Management: Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals Digital Data collection: Being skilled in Data Sorting, Data Cleaning, Survey Administration, Presentation and Reporting Including collection of Real-Time Data (e.g. mobile data, satellite data, sensor data). Minimum Qualifications of the Successful IPSA Min. Education requirements Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent ) in Sustainable Development, Environmental Management, Social/Political Sciences, Gender or Development Policy or other related expertise areas is required. Or A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas stated above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree Min. years of relevant work experience Minimum of 2 years (with master’s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of experience in gender mainstreaming in climate change/environment required, particularly conducting research, summarizing material related to development areas and write ups for reporting or dissemination. Required skills Experience and knowledge of gender mainstreaming and climate change Experinece in data management and quality assurance Experience in facilitating and coordination of meetings effectively and efficiently Proven ability to prepare clear and concise briefs, talking points, reports, and knowledge products for various stakeholders. Demonstarted ability to collect, clean, and analyze data, and report findings in a structured and policy-relevant format. Experience organizing and supporting multi-stakeholder workshops, peer-to-peer exchanges, and virtual consultations. Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with a diverse set of stakeholders, including governments, civil society, and UN partners. Desired skills Proven track record of strong analytical and research skills, this includes ability to conduct literature reviews, synthesize findings, and generate policy-relevant insights on gender and climate change, especially in the context of NDCs. Demonstrated ability to integrate gender considerations into climate mitigation and adaptation programming, policies, and instruments. Familiarity with key instruments and processes, such as the UNFCCC, NDCs, and Gender Action Plans Experience supporting climate policy processes at national or international levels, especially in relation to NDC enhancement, Climate Action Plans, or Long-Term Strategies with a gender lens. Proven track record of sound understanding of climate finance and gender-responsive budgeting, this includes familiarity with how climate finance instruments and public budgets can be aligned with gender equality goals. Experience working with UN agencies or multilateral development organizations, knowledge of UNDP programming frameworks and interagency coordination mechanisms Experience developing knowledge products, toolkits, or capacity-building materials and ability to design practical, user-oriented resources that support implementation of gender-responsive climate actions. Experience in particularly useful for engaging with francophone or Latin American partner countries. Familiarity with results-based management (RBM) and gender indicators, to support tracking, reporting, and evaluating the impact of gender-responsive climate interventions. Required Language(s) Fluency in English required Knowledge of French or Spanish will be considered an asset Equal 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. UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all. 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. Right to select multiple candidates UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements. Scam alert UNDP does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. For further information, please see www.undp.org/scam-alert.

Responsibilities

The Gender and Climate Change Analyst will support the Climate Strategies and Policy Team in integrating gender equality considerations into climate programming. This includes project planning, stakeholder engagement, monitoring, and knowledge management related to gender-responsive climate actions.