NDC Support and Youth Engagement Officer - Tonga (Project Management Support Officer) Homebased Retainer

The following responsibilities are part of the embedded incumbent role:

Stakeholder Engagement

1. Conduct regular stakeholder mapping, and manage a stakeholder contacts database. 

2. Lead engagement with youth stakeholders, including being the main contact person and relationship manager.

3. Lead on the organization of youth-centred meetings and workshops where required. 

4. Represent MEIDECC at youth engagements where appropriate. 

5. Provide timely technical advice and recommendations to the broader MEIDECC team regarding youth engagement.

6. Identify opportunities for youth outreach activities, and lead on the planning and delivery of activities such as school visits or youth forums to raise awareness about climate change and NDCs.

7. Conduct regular reviews of broader MEIDECC stakeholder engagement approaches and provide recommendations for youth inclusion (for example, reviewing agendas/programmes including for format and content). 

8. Participate in regional and global Youth Engagement Forums (virtual) delivered by the NDC Partnership and its members, providing a Pacific youth voice in to regional and global fora. 

Coordination and Communication Support

1. Participate in relevant stakeholder meetings, document key discussion and outcomes, and facilitate communication between the Department of Climate Change MEIDECC and stakeholders.

2. Assist in organising and facilitating and documenting workshops, trainings and events and supporting the Department of Climate Change, MEIDECC at national events.

3. Draft, circulate and archive meeting agendas, invitations and other relevant documents for NDC-related engagements.

4. Lead in the drafting of knowledge resources, such as briefing papers, fact sheets, toolkits, social media content, newsletters and other outreach tools to support NDC awareness and education.

5. Maintain and document a repository of relevant NDC resources, tools and knowledge products for easy access by team members and stakeholders.

6. Lead on NDC information sharing to youth stakeholders, including reviewing technical content and format and adapting it for a youth audience. 

Awareness and Capacity Building

1. Lead on the implementation of  the Youth Awareness Strategy including overseeing the implementation plan.

2. Ensure that youth voices are documented and included in the development and implementation of the Department of Climate Change, MEIDECC activities.

3. Develop educational materials and resources tailored for youth that address climate change, sustainability and the importance of their participation in decision making.

4. Identify additional youth capacity building needs and develop project proposals as required. 

5. Facilitate youth capacity building initiatives and events under the Youth Awareness Strategy as required.

6. Contribute to the ongoing review and implementation of the NDC Partnership’s Youth Engagement Plan, engaging with the NDC Partnership’s Washington Head Office on an ad hoc basis. 

7. Contribute to peer-exchange dialogue and initiatives to support improved youth engagement in NDCs across the Pacific Region. 

Monitoring the progress of country engagement

1. Lead on the monitoring and reporting of the Youth Awareness Strategy. 

2. Assist in monitoring, documenting and evaluating the progress of youth engagement initiatives and their impact on climate change awareness and action in Tonga.

3. Prepare and document periodic reports summarizing key insights, challenges and recommendations for enhancing youth engagement in the climate agenda.

• A Master degree preferably in environmental science/management, natural resource management, engineering, social sciences, administration or other relevant field of study. 

• A Bachelor degree  in combination with additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of a university degree.

Required

• With a Master’s degree, no professional experience is required (however it is considered an asset)

• With a Bachelor degree, at least 2 years of experience in climate change or environmental issues in a Tongan context is required. 

Asset 

• Experience in working with youth groups, understanding their needs, and facilitating their participation in projects is an asset.

• 2 years’ experience with a focus on climate change, policy, project management, stakeholder or donor engagement. 

• Experience in multilateral, national or grassroot governance and processes related to climate change, policy or Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs);

• Demonstrated experience in fostering networks with key state and non-state stakeholders.