Result of Service
Contributing to the efficient implementation of the project “Agreements, processes, and tools to move towards a climate-resilient society in El Salvador” by executing the tasks outlined in the Term of Reference. Specific tasks and responsibilities The Project Integration specialist consultant will contribute to the effective implementation of the project by performing the following tasks: Outcome 3.1: Adaptation planning governance and institutional coordination strengthened: • Output 3.1.3. Country ownership and technical capacities strengthened to lead the NAP process; • Output 3.1.4. Monitoring and reporting system established for the adaptation national priorities; • Output 3.1.5. Learnings from the NAP process adequately collected, stored and shared. Activity 1.1: Partner with the National Project Coordinator to develop and refine project work plans, optimize budget allocation, streamline procurement strategies, and generate detailed progress analyses to meet project milestones efficiently. Activity 1.2: Monitor progress of project activities and identify corrective measures to overcome operational constraints. Activity 1.3: Contribute to the preparation, monitoring, evaluation of compliance of the Procurement Plan, Implementation Plan, and the project budget. Activity 1.4: Provide technical expertise to generate relevant communication inputs on the NAP portfolio websites, as well as to prepare, publish and disseminate relevant policy and climate change adaptation documents. Activity 1.5: Contribute with the financial Management and monitoring of the Project Cooperation Agreement (PCA) with the Fundación Iris de Centroamérica. Responsibility: The consultant, working closely with the National Project Coordinator, will engage with key national and international stakeholders—such as executing entities, civil society organizations, and private sector partners—to design and enhance project activities, ensuring alignment with budgetary constraints and project timelines. The consultant will develop strategic materials and maintain direct coordination with government leadership to facilitate the successful execution of project activities. They will oversee project documentation and manage critical processes to ensure the timely and efficient achievement of project milestones. Outcome 3.2 Evidence basis produced to design adaptation solutions for maximum impact: • Output 3.2.1. Understanding of risks and impacts related to climate change increased, both at the sectoral and subnational levels; • Output 3.2.2 Set of nationally agreed adaptation strategies to reach adaptation objectives; • Output 3.2.3. National Adaptation Plan and prioritized thematic adaptation plans produced; • Output 3.2.4 Mainstreaming adaptation at sectoral and subnational levels. Activity 2.1: Provide guidance and expertise in the process of developing terms of reference, recruitment and hiring of individual consultants, consultancy firms and procurement of goods and services carried out in accordance with the project proposal, and the procedures of UNEP; and monitor their work and deliverables, in coordination with MARN. Activity 2.2: Provide technical expertise and advice of Project Steering Committee and other relevant meetings, workshops, training, consultations and communications efforts (as necessary). Activity 2.3: Provide technical expertise to field missions for the dissemination of relevant information on climate change adaptation. Activity 2.4: Collaborate with the PMU in identifying opportunities for mainstreaming adaptation planning at the municipal level. Responsibility: The consultant, in collaboration with the Regional Subprogramme Coordinator for the Climate Change Unit in UNEP LACO and the National Project Coordinator, will contribute to the development and implementation of project activities, including the coordination and facilitation of national, regional, and local meetings, as well as the development of technical presentations to advise project planning, information synthesis, and strategic outreach efforts. This will promote the project’s objectives and ensure streamlined execution of all recruitment processes. Outcome 3.3 Private sector engagement in adaptation catalyzed: • Output 3.3.1 Tools created and capacities strengthened to foster climate-resilient decisions into private sector business models; • Output 3.3.2 An enabling environment for the participation of the private sector in the implementation, monitoring and financing of adaptation strategies is fostered. Activity 3.1: Provide guidance to the PMU in identifying opportunities for private sector stakeholders in each of the four zones of the country. Activity 3.2: Conduct the aligning of the strategic long-term vision of climate change adaptation for private sector. Activity 3.3: Handle framework indicators and monitor risks for private sector. Responsibility: The consultant, in collaboration with the Regional Subprogramme Coordinator for the Climate Change Unit in UNEP LACO and the National Project Coordinator, will collaborate on the coordination and development of participatory events with the private sector and its results. The consultant is therefore expected to collaborate in the identification of lessons learned with private sector. Outcome 3.4 Adaptation finance increased: • Output 3.4.1 Sources, mechanisms and operational steps are identified to mobilize financial resources for national adaptation priorities. Activity 4.1: Conduct the collection of information for determining financing options, sources and mechanisms for the implementation of the NAP and the thematic plans. Activity 4.2: Collaborate with the PMU in preparing the financial strategy of NAP and thematic plans. Responsibility: The consultant, in collaboration with the Regional SubProgramme Coordinator for the Climate Change Unit in UNEP LACO and the National Project Coordinator, will conduct the organization, synthesis, and analysis of data obtained from studies and activities across the components, for calculating the estimated costs of implementation for the NAP and thematic plans.
Work Location
SAN SALVADOR, EL SALVADOR
Expected duration
9 MONTHS
Duties and Responsibilities
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. The UNEP Latin America and the Caribbean Office (LACO), located in Panama City, Panama works closely with the 33 countries of the region, and its activities are integrated into the Medium-Term Strategy and the Programme of Work approved by the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA). In terms of addressing climate change, UNEP aims to support countries in compliance of the objectives of the Paris Agreement and the priority actions defined in the countries Nationally Determined Contributions. The overall objective of UNEP´s Sub-programme on Climate Change is to strengthen the ability of countries to move towards climate-resilient and low emission strategies for sustainable development and human well-being. The expected accomplishment regarding climate change adaptation is that adaptation approaches, including an ecosystem-based approach, are implemented, and integrated into key sectoral and national development strategies to reduce vulnerability and strengthen resilience to climate change impacts. Furthermore, the UNEP´s Sub- programme on Climate Change is also committed to ensure that crosscutting issues such as gender equity and women empowerment are effectively undertaken in the development of its tasks to guarantee an equitable development in line with its adaptation objectives. In this context, the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN) and UNEP have agreed on the implementation of the project “Agreements, processes, and tools to move towards a climate-resilient society in El Salvador” framed within the Readiness program of the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The project aims to strengthen institutional engagement and capacities to plan, finance, implement, monitor, and report strategic adaptation processes, considering stakeholders at multiple levels. The project seeks to achieve its objective through 4 components: • Adaptation planning governance and institutional coordination strengthened. • Evidence basis produced to design adaptation solutions for maximum impact. • Private sector engagement in adaptation catalyzed. • Adaptation finance increased. To fulfill the objectives of the project, UNEP Latin America and the Caribbean Office is recruiting a Project Integration Specialist Consultant to provide technical and financial expertise to the Project Management Unit (PMU) in the implementation of the project. The Project Integration Specialist Consultant will operate under the overall supervision of the UNEP Sub Coordinator of Climate Change at LACO in coordination with MARN El Salvador. The incumbent will work from Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, full time basis and to be located in the MARN in San Salvador, El Salvador. Additionally, he/she will work in close collaboration with the UNEP Adaptation team, other national consultants and government and non-governmental counterparts. Travel might be needed for consultation processes.
Qualifications/special skills
ACADEMIC • Bachelor’s degree in business/public administration, finance, accounting, industrial engineering or any other related field is required. PROFESSIONAL: • Three (3) years of relevant working experience performing project management and/or project support and/or operational tasks is required. • Previous experience with budget management and financial reports is desirable. • Experience in planning, implementation or monitoring and report of national or sectorial plans, programs, and projects related to climate change or environment is desirable. • Previous experience with international cooperation agencies or the United Nations System is desirable. LANGUAGE: • Fluency in Spanish is required. • Fluency in English is required. SKILLS: • Proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, Power Point, Excel and Outlook) software applications. Proficiency in design and layout software packages is desirable- • Ability to communicate complex issues in a language and format that is appropriate to specific target audiences. • Ability to analyze and have critical thinking on financial and administrative management. • Strategic vision to analyze project´s expenditures, and their contribution to the compliance of objectives and scope established. • Ability to work with different stakeholders, their interests and priorities, in favor of the project’s progress. • Excellent interpersonal communication skills and experience in stakeholder engagement and public relations. COMPETENCIES: • Professionalism: Ability to apply knowledge of various United Nations administrative, financial and human resources rules and regulations in work situations. He/she shows pride in work and in achievements; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. • Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors’ language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. • Teamwork: Is able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team to achieve organizational goals and to take leadership when appropriate; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. • Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
Additional Information
Not available.
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.
