Climate Change and DRM Associate

UNDP is the UN's global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. We are on the ground in some 170 countries and territories, working with them on their own solutions to global and national development challenges. As they develop local capacity, they draw on the people of UNDP and our wide range of partners. UNDP has been supporting the Kyrgyz people in their struggle against poverty since it opened an in-country office in 1993. https://www.kg.undp.org/content/kyrgyzstan/en/home.html

UNDP's Strategic Plan (2018-2021) has been designed to be responsive to the wide diversity of the countries we serve. The diversity is reflected in three broad development contexts: eradicating poverty; structural transformations; and building resilience.

The UNV will be part of the UNDP Kyrgyzstan Climate Change, Environment and DRM team located in Bishkek Office supporting ministries, government institutions, academic institutions, local governments, civil society organizations, development partners, UNDP partners and other entities. The UNV will be a liaison person between KOICA and UNDP to improve the communication and visibility of partnership. UNV will support to project identification and development including on integrated approaches and multifocal area projects, providing timely quality information and technical advice on source of funds policies, priorities and activities – including the Green Climate Fund, other multilateral donors, bilateral donors and foundations; He/She will support to identify priorities and entry-points for KOICA-UNDP partnership and monitor the agreed KOICA-UNDP follow up action (including the current joint with KOICA project development for submission to GCF and new Disaster Risn reduction project proposal)

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of [Team Leader UNDP Climate Change, Environment and DRM ], the UN Volunteer Climate Change and DRM will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

Duties and Responsibilities (% of the time)
1 Policy Support and Research - 30%
‐ Conduct research and prepare inputs for policy briefs and analyti-cal papers on climate change, environment, energy, and disaster risk management (DRM).
- Assist in identifying and assessing challenges and opportunities within the cluster’s thematic areas to inform strategic program-ming.
‐ Support the development of innovative concept notes, project proposals, and policy recommendations to address pressing is-sues in climate change and DRM.


2 Contribute to programme and project management - 30%
‐ Provide thematic inputs to the preparation of terms of reference, talking points, meeting briefs, and project reports.
‐ Contribute to planning, implementation, and monitoring of cluster projects by offering technical guidance and ensuring alignment with programmatic objectives.
‐ Assist in quality assurance processes during programme de-sign, implementation, and progress monitoring.
‐ Draft progress reports, monitoring and evaluation docu-ments, and other project-related deliverables.

3 Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Building - 20%
‐ Identify and engage key national and local stakeholders to enhance programme ownership and foster strategic partner-ships.
‐ Collaborate with government counterparts, donors, NGOs, and private sector actors to ensure effective coordination and alignment of activities.
‐ Act as a focal point for liaison with partners, facilitating smooth communication and collaboration on project-related matters.
‐ Provide technical input and guidance to partners in thematic support areas like climate change adaptation, energy effi-ciency, and sustainable environmental practices.

4 Knowledge Management and Communication - 20%
‐ Contribute to knowledge-sharing activities, including partici-pation in knowledge networks and communities of practice related to climate change, environment, and DRM.
‐ Assist in the development of communication materials such as brochures, videos, infographics, and social media content to highlight programme achievements and raise awareness.
‐ Document and share success stories, lessons learned, and best practices from programme implementation.
‐ Support the organization of awareness-raising events, work-shops, and trainings for both internal and external audiences.

As an active UNDP team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to the United Nations Development Programme and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including:
• Programme and Project management;
• Programme and Projects design;
• Nurturing of strategic partnerships and resource mobilization;
• Knowledge building, quality periodic reports and advocacy.