NDC Partnership In-Country Facilitator (Partnerships Specialist) Lao PDR (Homebased - Retainer)

The following responsibilities are part of the embedded incumbent role:

Coordination and communication with key stakeholders

• Ensure that communications relevant to NDC Partnership engagement are shared with relevant national, international, and local level stakeholders.

• Facilitate periodic coordination and information exchange among partners in the country, with the aim of leveraging and mobilizing their respective advantages in support of the Partnership Plan, request for support letters or equivalent instrument. To this end, usage of existing government coordination mechanisms shall be prioritized.

• Organize meetings to monitor and coordinate the implementation of the Partnership Plan, or equivalent instrument, with stakeholders. 

Operationalization of NDC Partnership Plan

• Collaborate with the NDC Partnership Support Unit and the Focal Points to manage and update the Plan in the Online Partnership Plan Tool, ensuring information remains up to date and accessible for key stakeholders. When an Online Partnership Plan does not exist yet, support the transition to the online tool.

• Identify implementing and development partners, compile and periodically update their contact details (name of focal point, email address, telephone number) and follow up with them regarding their contribution to the partnership plan or equivalent instrument.

• When applicable, contribute to the development of the Partnership Plan Narrative and its validation by the government.

Facilitation of NDC Partnership Plan implementation 

• Collaborate with the Support Unit to document changes in the operating context and provide support to the government and stakeholders in decision-making processes and new developments with respect to the Partnership Plan, equivalent instrument and its enabling environment.

Mobilization of resources for implementation 

• Support the government in following up on and mobilizing partner financing to close its support gaps to allow for NDC implementation as per the Partnership Plan or an equivalent instrument.

• Update government needs and priorities for NDC implementation. When Partnership Plans are available, these should be regularly updated.

• Work with the Support Unit to produce an overview of support gaps to make available to partners.

• Engage with partners, including at the local/subnational level, to link needs to services and resources in accordance with the Partnership Plan.

• Assist the government in coordinating with key donors, partners, and funding mechanisms on aligning country programs and projects with the needs and gaps identified in the Partnership Plan, other planning / coordination instruments, as applicable, and requests for support.

• Assist and provide guidance to International and Development Partners to align climate projects and programmatic objectives with the Partnership Plan or other support planning / coordination instruments as applicable. 

Tracking of Partnership Plan and Investment Plan implementation progress 

• Monitor and assess implementation of the Partnership Plan and coordinate periodic reporting of partners to the NDC Partnership. 

• Prepare quarterly country update reports summarizing key insights and progress updates, challenges, and recommendations for the way forward.

• Assess progress outcomes of the NDC Partnership in-country engagement and make recommendations for adjustments.

Organize and support NDC-related meetings as needed 

• If requested, facilitate national country specific multi-stakeholder NDC dialogues.

• Support the government in preparing for NDC-related events such as COPs, regional climate weeks, national events, and other convenings relevant to showcase NDC progress and generate support for implementation of the NDC.

• Organize coordination meetings between the Support Unit and the government as needed.