Avis de recrutement : Recrutement d’un(e) Collaborateur(trice) de projet – Analyse des risques climatiques en Allemagne.

Responsibilities 

Under the authority of the Director of UNU-EHS, the guidance of the Head of MCII Division, and the supervision of the risk analytics lead, the successful candidate will be entrusted with the following tasks:

1. V20-UNOPS vulgarization project

• Coordinate the climate vulnerability monitor vulgarization publication project for the climate risk analytics team (50%);
• Ensure the timely preparation and submission of inputs to meet the project’s requirements;
• Supervise the work of consultants, write ToRs and support recruitment efforts;
• Prepare specific project-related activities as required under the supervision of the project lead;
• Prepare and participate in field missions, including workshops in target countries.

2. ERA-GIZ non-monetary valuation

• Actively support the climate risk analytics team in applying the ECA framework for non-monetary impacts (e.g. Egypt and Thailand) (50%);
• Ensure the timely preparation and submission of inputs to meet the project’s requirements;
• Prepare specific project-related activities as required under the supervision of the project lead;
• Prepare and participate in field missions, including workshops in target countries.

3. Fundraising and networking

• Coordinate with and effectively support the climate risk analytics team efforts in proposal writing related to climate risk and analytics;
• Establish a network of relevant stakeholders, including private sector actors, public sector decision-makers, NGOs, community-based groups, research institutions as well as UN organisations.

4. Publications

• Participate actively in writing and (co-)authoring of publications and scientific papers;

5. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Key Performance Indicators

• Timely and quality coordination of inputs for the V20-UNOPS and ERA-GIZ project.
• Timely and quality development of inputs related to non-monetary valuation in the context of the ERA-GIZ project.
• Timely and quality delivery on new project activities in the context of the V20-UNOPS project.
• High quality and level of engagement with project implementation partners.
• UNU-EHS/MCII are seen as a reliable and trustworthy partners by research partners, governments, donors, and civil society.

Competencies

Values:

• Inclusion —Take action to create an environment of dignity and respect for all, regardless of age, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, geography, grade, language, nationality, racial identity, religion, sex, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, social origin or any other aspect of identity;
• Integrity — Act ethically, demonstrating the standards of conduct of the United Nations and taking prompt action in case of witnessing unprofessional or unethical behaviour, or any other breach of UN standards;
• Humility — Demonstrate self-awareness and willingness to learn from others;
• Humanity — Act according to the purposes of the United Nations: peace, dignity and equality on a healthy planet.

Behaviours:

• Connect and collaborate — Build positive relationships with others to advance the work of the United Nations and work coherently as One UN;
• Analyse and plan — Seek out and use data from a wide range of sources to understand problems, inform decision-making, propose evidence-based solutions and plan action;
• Deliver results with positive impact — Hold oneself and others accountable for delivering results and making a positive difference to the people and causes that the United Nations serves;
• Learn and develop — Pursue own learning and development and contribute to the learning and development of others;
• Adapt and innovate — Demonstrate flexibility, agility and the ability to think and act in novel ways.

Education and certification

• Master’s degree in Geography, Development Economics, Sustainability Studies, Risk Management, Insurance, or a related field with a background in insurance and/or climate adaptation;

Experience

Required

• one (1) year of proven professional experience, in the context of risk analytics, climate change adaptation, climate insurance or similar;

• Initiative seeker with an interest to professionally expand into new ways of applying and disseminating quantitative climate risk analysis and insurance;

• Experience with disaster risk financing, climate risk vulnerability and adaptation measures in data scare environments;

• Excellent command of geographical Information system software (e.g. ArcGIS, QGis);
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

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Application Deadline: 12 April 2023