Result of Service
In this position, the consultant will support: 1. Donor engagement and reporting a. Objective: contribute to the development of funding proposals and the required reports to donors, including the financial mechanism of the Convention, bilateral, multilateral, and private-sector channels, philanthropic sources as well as financial and in-kind contributions from the host organization(UNEP) and participants in the Network b. Outputs: Draft proposals to engage partners including financial institutions, private sector and philanthropic sources, and UNEP; reports to donors on the CTCN activities and results as per reporting requirements with inputs from the CTCN team 2. Private Sector Engagement a. Objective: Establish Partnerships with the Private Sector and Philanthropic organizations in line with UNEP’s policies and procedures. b. Outputs: 3. Liaise with the Advisory Board on relevant matters. a. Objective: Support reporting and tracking of CTCN impacts and performance and contribute to the preparation and planning of the CTCN Advisory Board meetings in collaboration with the other members of the CTCN team b. Outputs: Liaise with relevant staff and consultants in preparation for the periodic assessment of the Technology Mechanism, the development of the CTCN annual operating plan, the development the joint annual report and other documents for the advisory board in relations to resource mobilization. 4. Implementation of Resource Mobilization Strategy a. Objective: Implement, Monitor and report on the resource mobilization strategy of CTCN b. Outputs: Liaise with relevant staff and consultants in preparation for the implementation of resource mobilization matters
Duties and Responsibilities
The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is hosted by the UN Environment Programme and is the implementation arm of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Technology Mechanism. The mission of the CTCN is to stimulate technology cooperation and to enhance the development and transfer of climate technologies to developing countries. The mission of the CTCN is “to stimulate technology cooperation and enhance the development and transfer of technologies and developing country parties at their request.” The CTCN assists developing country Parties at their request, building or strengthening their capacity to prepare and implement climate technology projects that span the technology transfer continuum. The CTCN supports public and private sector action on mitigation and adaptation, enhancing low-carbon and climate-resilient development in a manner consistent with the capabilities and priorities of recipient countries. At the 27th UN Conference of the Parties (COP 27) of the UNFCCC , the CTCN launched its third Programme of Work (2023-2027) and the first joint work programme with the Technology Executive Committee (TEC) to accelerate the deployment of transformative climate technologies in key areas including national systems of innovation (NSI), digitalization, energy system, water-energy-food nexus among others. At its twenty-second advisory board meeting, the board endorsed its updated Resource Mobilization and Partnership strategy and stressed the importance of communicating the impacts of the CTCN’s work to donors for effective resource mobilization and diversification of its funding sources including the financial mechanism of the Convention, bilateral, multilateral, and private-sector channels, philanthropic sources as well as financial and in-kind contributions from the host organization(UNEP) and participants in the Network. To support its resource mobilization efforts, the secretariat is looking for a consultant to respond to various reporting requirements to COP/CMA based on CTCN’s Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) framework including related support for the Advisory Board and strengthen relationships with donors through strategic communication of the CTCN’s impacts and lessons learned. The consultant will be supervised by the Director of CTCN. The objective of the consultancy is to respond to various reporting requirements to COP/CMA based on CTCN’s M&E framework and strengthen relationships with donors and partners through strategic communication of the CTCN’s impacts and lessons learned. This position is located within Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) Secretariat based in Copenhagen, Denmark. The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties: Strategic Action 1 – Sustain, strengthen and diversify engagement with donor Parties. The following actions are intended to foster more proactive outreach and stronger engagement with former, current, and new potential bilateral donor Parties. Actions to be implemented 1.1 Conduct a stakeholder mapping of former and existing engagement with bilateral donor Parties and potential new donors to enable more tailored strategies to be developed for managing engagement with each stakeholder. 1.2 Develop and implement an execution plan outlining specific objective, targeted bilateral donors, and desired outcomes for engagement, with a view to: - Retain the top donor Parties - that is donors which presently contribute the majority of CTCN funding. - Secure new commitments from donor Parties, including those that have not yet made contributions to the CTCN. - Revitalize relationships with former donor Parties who no longer contribute to the CTCN, including analysing their reasons for no longer funding the CTCN and incorporating lessons learned. 1.3 Leverage technical cooperation (e.g., pro-bono and in-kind) throughout the CTCN network and with donor Parties to develop further capabilities (technical assistance, capacity-building, strategic matchmaking, south-south and triangular cooperation) that do not rely on ongoing operational expenditure from the Secretariat’s core budget. 1.4 Monitor the progress of bilateral donor engagement efforts and evaluate the effectiveness of the strategies applied and, if needed, adjust approaches. 1.5 Strengthen engagement with UNEP’s resource mobilization unit. Strategic Action 2– Strengthen efforts to mobilize resources from the private sector and philanthropic organizations. Actions shall be implemented in alignment with UNEP’s Strategy for Private Sector Engagement and partner assessment and selection processes, mindful that both the private and philanthropic sectors operate under different modalities compared to the CTCN’s traditional donor base. The actions will capitalize on the CTCN’s extensive experience engaging with the private sector outside of resource mobilization efforts. Indeed, the CTCN engages actively with the private sector for the implementation of technical assistance projects and the delivery of capacity-building activities. Technical assistance activities also involve active engagement with local businesses or local business associations to generate enabling business environments for climate technology development and transfer. Actions to be implemented 2.1 Identify engagement points suitable for private sector and philanthropic engagement and define administrative procedures for engagement. 2.2 Develop promotional materials/ credible business cases that use appropriate vocabulary and language that resonates with private sector partners and the philanthropic sector. 2.3 Conduct a mapping of private sector and philanthropic opportunities, drawing on existing profiles of private sector and philanthropic organizations having collaborated with UNEP, and identify synergies between the CTCN’s work and their priorities. 2.4 Draft an execution plan for engagement with identified key prospects and connections, including UNEP partner due diligence requirements and considerations of the key prospect’s mode of operations and vision of issues related to climate, profitability and long-term sustainability. Successful engagement with a first group of prospects, including entities the CTCN is currently in touch with, will enable more rapid development of subsequent prospects. 2.5 Leverage technical cooperation (e.g., pro-bono and in-kind) throughout the CTCN network and with donor Parties to develop further capabilities (technical assistance, capacity building, strategic matchmaking, South-South and triangular cooperation) that do not rely on ongoing operational expenditure from the Secretariat’s core budget. Strategic Action 3–Increase visibility and outreach and strengthen communication of CTCN impacts. Communications are pivotal to propel resource mobilization. Tailored campaigns and messaging are crucial to gain and maintain global attention and engage with the donors’ community (public and private). Work in this area is already underway, with the current planned delivery of a series of specifically tailored communications outputs on individual strategic areas and the update of the CTCN website. The CTCN will make strategic use of communication in its ongoing efforts to mobilize resources, including effective planning and research to ensure targeted audiences are well-defined and interests well-understood. Actions to be implemented 3.1 Develop a communication and outreach strategy to provide guidance on delivery mechanisms, messaging and distribution of attractive and quality information on CTCN activities. 3.2 Participate in strategic events and organize joint events with partners and donors, including side events organised at high-visibility events such as the UN General Assembly, the UNFCCC Conference of the Parties and subsidiary body meetings, the UNFCCC Regional Climate Weeks and other international climate-technology related events; 3.3 Develop promotional materials/ solid business cases to assist Board members and other stakeholders in their communication with potential donors regarding the CTCN. 3.4 Maximize opportunities to promote donor visibility, including through events, publications and social media outreach as well as offering highly visible pledging opportunities to new and returning donors. 3.5 Provide donors with evidence on the impact of (potential) investments. 3.6 Support reporting and tracking of CTCN impacts and performance for the advisory board through the development of the CTCN annual operating plan, the development of the joint annual report and other documents for the advisory board in relations to resource mobilization. Action 4. Performs other tasks as may be requested by the Director of the CTCN
Qualifications/special skills
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environment studies; engineering, climate policy, or related area is required Progressively responsible experience in the field of climate technology, environmental engineering, and/or climate change is required At least three (3) years relevant experience with national or international institutions dealing with climate change adaptation and mitigation issues, technology development, deployment and transfer is required Experience in resource mobilization, development of partnership with private sector and philanthropic organization, is required Experience in drafting project and programme plans and in drafting donor reports is an asset Understanding and experience with UNFCCC activities is an asset
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
