Technical Project Expert

The Technical Project Expert will provide technical support to enhance the capacity of the National Designated Authority (NDA) and key stakeholders in Mauritius to improve interinstitutional coordination and engagement with the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The expert will support formulation, development and implementation of climate change adaptation and mitigation concept notes and funding proposals, raise awareness of GCF funding windows, and facilitate knowledge transfer and skill development among local stakeholders and communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall technical backstopping, operational guidance and support to the PMU to ensure effective implementation of the project objectives within agreed deadline and under high technical standards.
• Support Project Coordinator in planning the implementation of project activities, and in any adjustment to project workplans and budgets as required and in line with GCF requirements.
• Provide quality assurance and technical review of projects outputs such as technical reports, studies, assessments, training materials, and knowledge products.
• Provide support with the hiring of staff and affiliate workforce.
• Participate in interview panels for the recruitment of affiliate personnel (but not staff members).
• Provide technical input and review assistance to ongoing studies and reports commissioned by the project.
• Support the Project Coordinator in the preparation of GCF Interim Progress Reports (IPRs), other M&E reports and reviews required by FAO, GCF and implementing partner, Ministry of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries.
• Provide technical advice to strengthen the capacities of the NDA staff, the key stakeholders and focal points of relevant ministries and authorities on the GCF processes, climate investment instruments, and criteria of the GCF.
• Design and deliver training programmes, in collaboration with other project consultants, including the development of supporting materials and resources related to the access to GCF resources and submission of projects.
• Provide technical advice in preparation of GCF accreditation application and supporting documents to the potential DAEs.
• Support the design of project concepts in sectors such as agriculture, renewable energy, water resources management, or others in line with project deliverables.
• Liaise with relevant FAO units (and other organizations, as needed) to obtain guidance and advice in the formulation of the Concept Notes relevant to access climate finance.
• Lead field missions including coordinate with all project stakeholders, government agencies, local communities and private sector actors.
• Ensure the timely delivery of project reports to the Project Steering Committee and Project Team.
• Submit an end-of-assignment report detailing contributions and outcomes.
• Perform any other related duties and activities as required.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in climate change/environmental science, climate economics/finance, project finance, natural resource management, or a related field; Consultants with a bachelor's degree need two additional years of relevant professional experience.
• At least ten (10) years of relevant experience in climate mitigation/adaptation and/or agriculture, water and energy related work.
• Working knowledge of English.
• Very good organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work in a harmonious and efficient manner in a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective working relationships with the project team.
• Relevance of experience in writing high-quality written materials for a wide variety of audiences.
• Experience working with GCF and UN agencies is an advantage.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in GCF Readiness projects/grants monitoring or implementation and GCF reporting processes.
• Good understanding of results-based projects management, reporting, and evaluation.
• Experience in developing and implementing capacity building activities for multiple stakeholders.
• Experience working in developing countries and advising government and non-government stakeholders.

Skills

• Climate Change Mitigation
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Environmental Sciences
• Climate Economics
• Project Financing
• Natural Resource Management
• GCF Readiness Projects
• GCF Reporting Processes
• Result-based Project Management
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Capacity Building
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Technical Writing
• Analytical Skills
• Institutional Coordination
• Agriculture Knowledge
• Water Resources Management
• Energy Sector Knowledge
• Experience with UN Agencies

Languages

English