UNEP - United Nations Environment Programme · Copenhagen, Denmark, Denmark
The Strategy Development Specialist will support the development of the CTCN fourth Programme of Work and contribute to the Joint Work Programme of the Technology Mechanism. This role involves consultations with stakeholders, reviewing relevant documents, and preparing drafts of the Programme of Work. The incumbent will also develop strategies for dissemination and outreach to mobilize resources. The position is based in Copenhagen, Denmark, and requires collaboration with various teams and stakeholders.
Candidate Requirements:
• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in international development, environment, economy, and/or or related field.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in the fields of climate change and environmental issues, which includes experience on climate technology issues.
• Familiarity with UNFCCC process is required.
• Proven experience and success in developing organisational level strategy documents that links the strategic visions of the organisation and present solutions.
• Experience in working for a UN or multilateral organization particularly in supporting a constituted body or a mechanism is desirable.
• Knowledge and understanding of the work of Technology Mechanism activities is an asset.
• Ability to synthesize information in a clear and well-structured manner, as well as ability to plan, prioritize and deliver tasks effectively and on time. Also ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and respect for a multi-cultural workplace.
Languages
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
Work Location
Copenhagen, Denmark
Expected duration
8 months
Duties and Responsibilities
The objective of the assignment is to support the development of the CTCN fourth Programme of Work and contribute to the development of Joint Work Programme of Technology Mechanism. This position is located within CTCN, Climate Change Division, Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) Secretariat based in Copenhagen, Denmark. The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties: A – Support the development of CTCN fourth Programme of Work.
• Review of relevant documents, including: COP/CMA decisions on the new/revised mandates of the CTCN, recent decisions by the COP and CMA relevant to the CTCN in particular Belem Technology Implementation Programme, Third Independent Review of the CTCN, first periodic assessment of Technology Mechanism, the current CTCN Programme of Work (2023-2027) and annual operating plan reports and UNEP’s Medium Terms Strategy document (2026-2029), UNEP’s proposal for hosting CTC submitted to UNFCCC in March 2026, and other documents deemed relevant.
• Facilitate a consultation within CTCN team in a team-workshop setting to draw lessons learned from the implementation of current Programme of Work and previous ones, as applicable, and to seek input from CTCN teams on improvements, modalities, and strategic priorities for the fourth PoW.
• Identify key and relevant stakeholders to be consulted, in consultation with relevant CTCN teams.
• Propose an approach outlining methodologies, tools, and timelines for the development and validation of the fourth PoW.
• Conduct inclusive and participatory consultations with identified stakeholders using agreed methods and tools.
• Review integration and alignment with the Technology Framework of the Paris Agreement (as guided by the Advisory Board) and link to the current CTCN Theory of Change which may need to be amended, in consultation with CTCN Monitoring and Evaluation specialist.
• Prepare draft of PoW identifying CTCN mandates, vision and strategic objectives and priorities of CTCN Fourth PoW, highlighting appropriate modalities to be deployed based on CTCN revised functions, elaborating targets for outputs and impacts associated with the work of the CTCN.
• Develop strategies for dissemination and outreach to mobilize resources.
• Collaborate with various teams and stakeholders.
B – Contribute to the Joint Work Programme of the Technology Mechanism.
• Support the development of the Joint Work Programme of the Technology Mechanism.
• Collaborate with various teams and stakeholders.
Additional Information
Not available.
No Fee
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