Consultant, Climate Change

The consultant will work in the International Development Programme of the Division of Programmes of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). In performing her duties, the consultant will report to the Programme Manager for International Development.

Accountabilities:

Within delegated authority, the consultant will be responsible for the following:

• Develop strategies to promote internal coordination on climate change within the IPU Secretariat and support the implementation of the IPU campaign on climate change.
• In cooperation with UNEP, other partners and targeted parliaments, organize and implement the various activities to strengthen parliamentary capacities and engagement in climate change.
• Ensure continued implementation of the MOUs signed with UNEP and UNFCCC respectively.
• Ensure regular exchanges and strengthen cooperation with UNDRR, Adaptation at Altitude, London School of Economics, Arizona State University and other partners.
• Explore opportunities to fund IPU’s climate change activities.
• Monitor project expenditures within approved funding and keep administrative records in respect of project activities.
• Draft activity reports for submission to donors and IPU governing bodies.
• Provide material on project activities and results for publication on the IPU website and in other media.
• Provide support to preparation of IPU publications in the area of climate change.
• Organize seminars/webinars and other types of meetings with parliamentary audiences.
• Provide, as requested, other assistance in areas relevant to IPU’s work on international development.

Key deliverables:

• 1-2 national capacity building activities on climate change are conducted.
• A guidance note on green parliaments is developed.
• A briefer on parliamentarians, climate change and mountains is finalized.
• A global virtual parliamentary briefing on COP28 is organized.
• Preparations for the Parliamentary Meeting at COP28 and relevant side events are supported.
• Webinars are organized to promote IPU’s work on climate change, including on health and climate linkages and the IPU’s climate change campaign.
• Internal guidance and coordination support is provided to IPU colleagues in the area of climate change.
• Support is provided to organization of relevant events at the 147th IPU Assembly.
• Support is provided to IPU officials in terms of speeches, briefings and notes for file, and support is provided to the climate change campaign as required.
• The IPU funding proposal on climate change is updated and presented to potential donors, as appropriate.
• Reports on the implementation of the activities are prepared and submitted to IPU governing bodies and donors.
• Provide, as requested, other assistance in the area of climate change.

Work implies frequent interaction with the following:

• Parliamentarians, Secretaries General/Clerks of parliament, parliamentary staff.
• United Nations and other partner organizations officials.
• Members of the IPU Secretariat.

Competencies:

• Professionalism: Good knowledge of global development issues and current political affairs. Knowledge of the functioning and structure of national parliaments is desirable.
• Planning and organizing: Demonstrated organizational skills; ability to establish priorities, and to plan and monitor own work plan and meet deadlines. Demonstrated use of initiative in facilitating the production of a complex work product. Personal attributes of self-motivation, tact, sound judgment and a preparedness to accept responsibility.
• Communication: Ability to write and to communicate orally in a clear and concise manner.
• Technological awareness: Advanced knowledge of MS Office; advanced use of the internet.
• Teamwork: Aptitude for human contacts and resourcefulness. Team spirit. Adaptability to varying working environments and conditions.
• Commitment to continuous learning: Willingness to keep abreast of new developments in the relevant fields and to develop own skills.

Requirements:

• University degree in political science, law, international relations, or related fields.
• Good knowledge of project management tools and techniques.
• At least 3 years of proven experience in managing projects in an international environment. Demonstrated ability to achieve expected results and outcomes.
• Demonstrated awareness about key global climate change and financing concepts and their place in international development/SDGs.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently, and as part of a team.
• Excellent reading, writing and speaking skills in English and a working knowledge of French. Additional languages are an asset.
• Work experience with projects involving parliamentarians.

Dates and conditions:

The consultancy will run from 10 April to 31 August 2023 (86 working days). The consultant can be based at the IPU Headquarters in Geneva or home-based.