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Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
About the Organisation
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Job Title
Engagement and Partnership Specialist (Environment and Local Action) [Retainer] job at UNOPS
Job Description
The Engagement and Partnership Specialist is a part-time position for 12 months based in Tokyo, Japan. The consultant will support partner engagement and development for the SGP Programme in particular COMDEKS and will work under the direct supervision of the SGP Global Manager and under the direction of the UNDP Nature Hub Director. As an integral member of the Nature Hub, he/she will also be expected to collaborate with UNDP Nature Hub senior leadership and other UNDP teams as appropriate. He/she will be expected to take on additional tasks assigned by the direct supervisor and senior management, as necessary.
In order to strengthen partnership building and communication with Japanese COMDEKS donors and partners, and the UNDP Tokyo Representative Office (TRO), the Engagement and Partnership Specialist will be home-based in Tokyo with regular office presence at the UNDP TRO. The consultant will work in close coordination with colleagues from the UNDP Nature Hub, SGP CPMT and UNDP TRO.
The specialist will have dual reporting lines and will report to the SGP Global Manager, and the Deputy Director of the UNDP TRO under the overall direction of the Director, Nature Hub. The Consultant’s main functions will be to act as the COMDEKS and Nature Hub focal point based in Tokyo, Japan. Key responsibilities include liaison, communication, coordination and partnership building with COMDEKS donors, partners and the UNDP TRO; new partnership development for nature-local action related programming; support on knowledge management; overall programme implementation; monitoring and reporting; administrative and operational tasks.
Duties and Responsibilities
COMDEKS Partnership management (40%)
Maintain strong and effective communication with COMDEKS donors (Ministry of Environment and the Keidanren Nature Conservation Council) and other key Japanese -based partners (e.g. UN University, International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative etc.) to support the implementation of COMDEKS Phase 4, creating synergy with TRO’s partnership-related initiatives.
Arrange meetings with stakeholders and partners in Japan, including Government officials, other UN agencies, private sector, research institutions, academia, NGOs and civil societies, to promote COMDEKS and local action agenda of the Nature Hub. Take notes and prepare reports on meetings, events etc.
Provide regular updates to COMDEKS donors and participate in COMDEKS board meetings and other partnerships meetings and coordination activities.
Collect inputs from SGP country teams, and support the preparation of donor reports and other reporting documents as requested by the donors and partners.
Provide advice and guidance to country offices on COMDEKS implementation as needed.
Plan and manage the organization of events, meetings and workshops on COMDEKS- globally and in Japan.
Partnership Development and Resource Mobilization (40%)
Support the Nature Hub and TRO on partnership development in support of upscaling local action for environmental management and implementation of the Nature Pledge.
Support development of funding proposals for implementation of the Nature Pledge for donors and related engagement activities.
Support on any other engagement and partnership development activities relevant to UNDP, including internal and external events, meetings, partnerships and communication activities.
Knowledge management and communications (20%)
Develop communication and knowledge products on COMDEKS.
Coordinate with the SGP CPMT and UNDP TRO teams to translate COMDEKS content, stories and knowledge products.
Support CPMT, donors, partners and SGP country teams with reviewing materials in Japanese and English.
Support on engagement with Japanese media as needed and manage general inquiries about the Nature Pledge and COMDEKS.
Contribute to and support knowledge product and communication campaigns of the Nature Hub which amplifies partnerships in Japan and globally.
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Qualifications and Competencies
Advanced university degree (master or equivalent) in development, international relations, communications, environment, or related fields. A Bachelor’s degree in combination with an additional two/three years of experience is acceptable.
Work Experience Language
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Minimum of 05 (five) years of professional experience in formulating, coordinating and/or implementing environment and/or development project/programme in developing countries.
Demonstrated experience in donor and partner engagement and resource mobilization
Desirable (The following experience is optional. Candidates who do not have it are welcome to apply)
A minimum of 05 (five) years of professional experience with the UN system or an international organization, preferably providing program support in the design, administration and implementation of programmes that serve local communities is highly desired.
Extensive knowledge of and experience working in the areas of biodiversity conservation and ecosystem management, land degradation, climate change and/or community development is highly desired.
Demonstrated experience in donor and partner engagement and resource mobilization.
Demonstrated international event planning and management is desired.
Familiarity with the GEF Small Grants Programme, and other UNDP implemented initiatives at the local level is an advantage.
Fluency in English (read, write, speak) is required.
Fluency in Japanese (read, write, speak) is required.
Knowledge of other UN languages is an asset.
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