UNDP National Climate Change Technical Specialist Jobs 2022 – Uganda NGO Jobs. UNDP Uganda looking for “National Climate Change Technical Specialist“. Applicants with a Master’s degree may apply on or before Dec. 13, 2022.
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UNDP National Climate Change Technical Specialist Jobs 2022
The UNDP has published a job vacancy announcement on Nov. 30, 2022 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of National Climate Change Technical Specialist to be based in Kampala, Uganda.
Recruiter | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) |
Position | National Climate Change Technical Specialist |
Location | Kampala, Uganda |
Country | Uganda |
Total Vacant Post | N/A |
Qualification | Master’s degree |
Experience Required | Minimum 05 years |
Application Deadline | Dec. 13, 2022 |
Eligibility Criteria
Education:
- A minimum of Master’s degree in environmental science and management, climate science, geographic studies, international development or a related field;
- A first-level university degree in the above areas with 7 years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree
Experience:
- A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the field of climate change (preferably on adaptation), environmental management and/or Earth Science discipline, climate science applied to development;
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience related to environmental assessments, climate risk and vulnerability assessments, climate modelling, geographical information system (GIS) and/or risk mapping, in particular at the local level is required;
- Essential knowledge and skills required for entry into position. (Please do not duplicate what has been covered in the responsibilities & competency section)
- Knowledge of climate change issues and its potential impacts on local economic development particularly for the most vulnerable is required
- Knowledge or experience in context developing solution on climate action on how to tackle climate change adaptation and resilience in Uganda is highly desirable
- Experience of designing, developing, and using knowledge products, mentoring, training, or outreach, in the context of climate change is highly desirable
- Work experience with central government and Ministry of Water and Environment and knowledge of government systems is highly desirable
- Knowledge of the UNFCCC process and the role of climate finance is an advantage
- Strong networking capabilities and ability to associate him/herself with a range of actors (inter alia central and local governments; policy makers; national statistics office and donors, local communities, women and youth) with a view to building relations and facilitating links;
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience working on policy, regulatory and technical specialist services with national and local counterparts will be considered as an asset;
- Experience with a UN organization/agency is desirable;
Language:
- Fluency in written and spoken English and in other major languages spoken in Uganda.
Other Details
- Job Identification: 7193
- Locations: Kampala, Uganda
- Posting Date: 11/28/2022, 02:45 PM
- Apply Before: 12/13/2022, 10:29 AM
- Job Schedule: Full time
- Agency: UNCDF
- Grade: NOC
- Vacancy Type: Fixed Term
- Practice Area: Nature, Climate and Energy
- Bureau: Regional Bureau for Africa
- Contract Duration: 1 Year with Possibility for extension
- Education & Work Experience: Master’s Degree – 5 year(s) experience OR Bachelor’s Degree – 7 year(s) experience
- Required Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English and in other major languages spoken in Uganda.
- Desired Languages: Knowledge of another UN language is an asset
- Vacancy Timeline: 2 Weeks
- Mobility required/no mobility: no mobility required
How to Apply UNDP National Climate Change Technical Specialist Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/requisitions/job/7193
The Closing Date: Dec. 13, 2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Particulars | Details Link |
Job Advertisement | Download |
Official Website | www.undp.org |
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