National Climate Change Data and Monitoring Specialist

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• Conduct a capacity and institutional assessment of government institutions related to data collection and monitoring of climate change data. 
• Develop and Implement a capacity building program based on the gap analysis

• Review of existing monitoring and reporting systems on climate change such as the monitoring systems within the Climate Unit and Planning Unit of ROM, Planburo, NIMOS/NMA, SBB and other data at the level of other Ministries.
• Liaise with the staff of ROM, NIMOS/NMA and other key actors in order to understand their needs as to data collection and data sharing.
• Liaise with the FCMU Unit within SBB in order to share data collection, reporting and verification on deforestation and land use change.
• Undertake 5 stakeholder workshops to exchange information and build ownership on data collection, data sharing and data storage
• Undertake an institutional needs assessment for the establishment of a uniform and national monitoring and reporting system on climate action and climate finance flows. 
• Determine the needs and budgets for the equipment (IT server, GIS software,…) and start the procurement of this equipment.
• Provide recommendations to align these reporting systems and to ensure uniformity, and liaise with the Ministry of ROM and donor organizations in order to support decisions on alignment
• Design, test and operationalize a monitoring and reporting framework for climate actions and climate finance flow. 
• Design a clear monitoring and reporting framework for follow up on the NDC and the NAP.
• Ensure the integration of gender consideration into the above-mentioned tasks and project outputs.

• B.Sc. or Master’s Degree in Spatial Planning, Environment, Forests, Climate Change, GIS or a related subject.
• At least 5 years of experience in data storage, GIS and MRV systems.
• Working knowledge of English
• National of the country or a resident with valid work permit

• Good analytical skills and conceptual thinking
• Experience in preparing and delivering training workshops
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Strong analytical skills and ability in both oral and written communication. 
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and present ideas clearly and effectively. 
• Able to gather and process data and information. 
• Good understanding of GIS, data collection and sharing, forestry, natural resource/environmental management, and developments at national and local levels. 

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