Climate Change and Sustainability Specialist

La mission fondamentale de l’UNICEF est de promouvoir les droits de chaque enfant, partout, dans tout ce que l’Organisation fait – à travers les programmes, les plaidoyers et les opérations. La stratégie d’équité, soulignant les enfants et familles les plus défavorisés et exclus, traduit cet engagement en faveur des droits des enfants en action. Pour l’UNICEF, l’équité signifie que tous les enfants ont l’opportunité de survivre, de se développer et d’atteindre leurs pleins potentiels, sans discrimination, préjugé ou favoritisme. Dans la mesure où tout enfant a une chance inégale dans la vie – dans une dimension sociale, politique, économique et civique – ses droits sont enfreints. Il y a de plus en plus d’évidences pour la santé, l’éducation et la protection des citoyens les plus défavorisés d’une société – luttant contre les inégalités – non seulement vont donner l’opportunité de réaliser leur potentiel à plus d’enfants, mais aussi vont conduire à une croissance soutenue et à la stabilité des pays. C’est pourquoi la concentration sur l’équité est si vital. Ceci accélère le progrès vers la réalisation des droits humains de tous les enfants, qui est le mandat universel de l’UNICEF, comme décrit dans la Convention relative aux droits des enfants, tout en soutenant le développement équitable des nations.

United Nations Volunteers should benefit from the duty of protection and care of the host entity equal to that of all its staff. The host entity’s support to the UN Volunteer includes, but is not limited to:
Preliminary briefings on the organisation and the professional context including security, emergency procedures, cultural best practices and orientation to the local environment;
Administrative support on arrival, including opening bank accounts, applications for residence permits and other official procedures required by the host government or host entity;
Adequate guidance, mentoring and coaching by a supervisor, including the provision of a clear work plan and performance evaluation;
Access to office space, office equipment, IT support and all other systems and tools required to achieve the objectives of the assignment, including an email address of the host entity;
Access to the host entity’s institutional knowledge, training and learning programs;
The inclusion of the volunteer in the safety plan;
The management of their leave;
Daily subsistence allowance for official travel, if applicable;
Any changes to the assignment description between the actual recruitment of the UN Volunteer and his/her arrival at his/her duty station or during the assignment must be formalized with the UNV programme.

Under the direct supervision of WASH Specialist Climate the United Nations Volunteer will:

Knowledge Management and Exchange:
Strengthen programs through data analysis and accurate reporting on climate change and sustainability;

Program Development and Management:
Contribute to program development and monitoring;
Support work plans and recommend new approaches on climate change and sustainability Effective;

Resource Utilization:
Assist in fund reporting and monitoring on climate change and sustainability cross-cutting funding;

Monitoring and Evaluation:
Conduct field visits and evaluations for program assessment.
Prepare status reports and participate in sector reviews on climate change and sustainability;

Rights-Based Approach:
Ensure quality and coherence in rights-based programs on climate change and sustainability;

Capacity Building and Sustainability:
Support capacity building for UNICEF staff, government and local partners on climate change and sustainability ;

Advocacy and Policy Dialogue:
Advocate for children’s and women’s rights perspectives in the context of climate change and sustainability. Engage in policy dialogue at national and community levels;

Partnership and Collaboration:
Develop partnerships for data exchange and program implementation on climate change and sustainability. Coordinate with internal and external counterparts for effective collaboration. Maintain linkage to regional networks and collaborate with HQ for overall coordination.

Expected results:
Contributed to the development of well-structured programs with clear objectives and plans for implementation, resulting in measurable progress towards sustainability goals ;
Contributed to improved monitoring and reporting of climate change and sustainability results across sections ;
Contributed to improved understanding of climate change and sustainability across stakeholders ;
Enhanced data collection, analysis, and reporting leading to better-informed decision-making processes within climate change and sustainability programs ;
Contributed to the inclusion of children and youth in the revision of national and international strategies and agreements on climate change and environment ;
Contributed to ensuring that information on climate change and resilience is child sensitive ;
Fostered partnerships and collaborations with diverse stakeholders, facilitating knowledge exchange, resource sharing, and coordinated efforts towards common climate change and sustainability goals ;
Ensured that programs were designed and implemented in alignment with human rights principles, particularly focusing on the rights of children and women, resulting in more equitable and inclusive outcomes ;
Engaged in advocacy efforts at various levels, contributing to the integration of children’s and women’s rights perspectives into climate change policies and initiatives, leading to more inclusive and impactful approaches ;
The Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) lens is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment ;
A report on achievements in the field of peace and development volunteerism during the assignment, such as the number of volunteers mobilized, participation in activities and contribution to capacity development.