Programme Specialist - Climate and Security Risk

at  United Nations Development Programme UNDP

Job Identification
20423
Locations
Panama City, Panama
Posting Date
09/24/2024, 09:53 AM
Apply Before
10/08/2024, 10:59 PM
Job Schedule
Full time
Agency

EDUCATION:

• Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in Political Science, Conflict Studies, Political Economy, Climate, Environment, or other related Social Sciences. 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.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 7years of progressively responsible experience in the areas of climate security, climate change, environment, conflict prevention and/or peacebuilding; candidates in possession of only a first level university degree (bachelor’s or equivalent) require a minimum of 9 years relevant work experience.
• Experience working with the UN/UNDP and/or other international institutions on climate security, climate change, environment, conflict prevention and/or peacebuilding is required.
• Experience of climate change, environment, conflict prevention and/or peacebuilding programmes in Latin America and the Caribbean is desired.
• Experience in conflict and political analysis, and strategy development required.
• Programme design and management, and results monitoring experience within United Nations system in climate security, climate change, conflict prevention, peacebuilding will be considered an asset.
• Proven policy, advisory and advocacy experience, and track record of engagement with senior officials in the UN, government and external partners is desired.

DISCLAIMER

Important information for US Permanent Residents (’Green Card’ holders)
Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.
UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.
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Non-discrimination.
UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

POSITION PURPOSE

As a member of the Conflict Prevention, Peacebuilding and Responsive Institutions Team (CPPRI) and the Regional Hubs in Bangkok, Dakar, Istanbul and Panama, the Programme Specialist – Climate and Security Risk will provide technical guidance on climate, environment, peace, and security. S/he works with teams in the Crisis Bureau, as well as across UNDP’s Global Policy Network (GPN) particularly with NCE, the Regional Hubs, Country Offices and Global Policy Centers, supporting the development of substantive approaches, products, and tools on responsive, accountable, and effective institutions to support policy and programming services to UNDP Country Offices.
The Programme Specialist – Climate and Security Risk will have dual reporting lines, respectively to the Regional Hubs for Bangkok, Dakar, Istanbul, or Panama and to Conflict Prevention, Peacebuilding & Responsive Institutions/ Climate Security Team (CPPRI/CS).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Programme Specialist – Climate and Security Risk for Africa/ Asia and the Pacific/ Europe and Central Asia/ Latin America and the Caribbean will be responsible for the following duties:

• Policy and programming
• Partnerships
• Resources and funds mobilization
• Communications and advocacy