NGCF Coordination Specialist
Lao
- Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
- Location: Lao
- Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
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Occupational Groups:
- Managerial positions
- Closing Date: 2025-09-04
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- Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
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FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.
Organizational Setting
Lao PDR faces ongoing challenges in accessing and effectively utilizing climate finance due to fragmented coordination among key stakeholders, limited institutional capacity, and evolving policy frameworks. The NDA plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between international climate finance mechanisms, such as the Green Climate Fund (GCF), and national development priorities. However, effective coordination with the GCF Secretariat and among ministries, agencies, and financial institutions remains a key barrier to ensuring streamlined climate finance governance.
Reporting Lines
Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative, direct supervision of the Assistant FAOR-Programme, technical guidance of the Lead Technical Officer (LTO), and in close coordination with the national project team, the incumbent will perform the following tasks\:
Technical Focus
To address these challenges, the GCF Coordination Specialist will be stationed within the National Designated Authority (NDA) Office at Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) and play a pivotal role in strengthening NDA’s coordination with the GCF Secretariat and national inter-agency collaboration, facilitating climate finance processes, and ensuring effective policy and financial alignment across stakeholders.
This position is essential in improving the coordination mechanisms (such as the Environment and Climate Finance Sub-committee) and tools (such as the Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) system) for the NDA to perform its role, in close coordination with the GCF Secretariat, and ensuring that Lao PDR maximizes opportunities to mobilize and implement climate finance effectively. The incumbent will also assist in the strategic planning and continuous improvement of Lao PDR’s engagement with the GCF based on strengthened national climate finance coordination efforts.
Tasks and responsibilities
• Support frequent and smooth communication and coordination between NDA and GCF Secretariat
• Facilitate correspondence, documentation exchange, and follow-up on GCF requirements
• Assist in maintaining up-to-date information on GCF policies, procedures, and opportunities
• Support NDA in biannual and annual reporting to GCF
• Assist in preparation of progress reports and compliance documentation
• Help compile and organize information required for GCF reporting requirements
• Support NDA in ensuring effective GEF and GCF coordination and synergized programming
• Assist in identifying opportunities for integrated programming across climate funds
• Support coordination/synergies with the Global Environmental Facility (GEF), Adaptation Fund and other climate finance mechanisms
• Support NDA in implementation of the country programme including review of concept notes and proposals
• Assist in tracking pipeline development and project status
• Support quality control processes for project submissions
• Contribute to all project outputs as needed
• Support coordination meetings and stakeholder engagement activities
• Assist in capacity building and training activities related to GCF processes
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by supervisor
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• University degree in Environment, Climate Change, Economics, and/or related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience in GEF, GCF, AF and other climate funds, climate finance mechanisms
• Working knowledge of English (spoken and writing skills, C1)
• National of Lao.
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• Good understanding of GEF, GCF, AF and other climate funds
• Experience working with government institutions in Lao PDR
• Understanding of project cycle management
• Previous experience with international climate finance mechanisms
• Knowledge and experience with NDA work
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
- Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
- Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http\://www.whed.net/
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- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
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