Project Associate Climate Risk Finance & Policy

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Job Description

The MCII ‘Policy, Governance and Strategies’ team works on the international level (e.g. in the context of the UNFCCC, G7, G20, or the World Bank and IMF), with national governments, as well as with local civil society organizations to promote sound financial management of climate risks. Currently, the team supports the Vulnerable Twenty Group of Finance Ministers (V20) on their financial protection agenda and their contributions to the Global Shield against Climate Risks. Additionally, the team is advising the Sustainable Insurance Facility Project Office, hosted in UNEP FI PSI. Other projects include the technical advisory to civil society organizations (CSOs) to support the formation of multi-stakeholder partnerships on climate and disaster risk finance and insurance (CDRFI), research on localized impacts of loss and damage, and the elaboration of guidance documents on climate risk management and CDRFI integration in national strategies and policies.

Responsibilities:

Under the authority of the Director of UNU-EHS and the direct supervision of the Head of the MCII division, the successful candidate will be entrusted with the following tasks:

Support research activities in the MCII Policy, Governance & Strategies Team:

Support the preparation of research material and written inputs, such as academic and non-academic contributions on relevant topics, including climate risk management, climate disaster risk finance and insurance, financial protection against climate risks, loss and damage from climate change, and climate finance.
Identify new/emerging research questions coming out of different policy debates, incl the V20, UNFCCC, G20, G7.

Support ongoing projects of the Policy, Governance & Strategies Team:

Assist in project management by preparing project documentation, project meetings, reporting, supervising external experts, and other tasks.
Draft memos, policy briefs, blog posts, policy-papers and other written outputs as needed by the projects.
Actively expand project opportunities based on ongoing engagement.

Stakeholder management:

Coordinate outreach to various stakeholders for inputs on the global Climate and Disaster Risk Finance and Insurance (CDRFI) agenda including the Global Shield against Climate Risk.
Maintain communication with key MCII stakeholders.

Event support:

Prepare the agenda, timelines and required documents to support the successful management of events.
Manage logistics and provide on-site support during field-missions and conference engagements.
Represent the organization at relevant expert meetings, and conferences as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Key Performance Indicators:

Timely and quality implementation and delivery of project activities.
Timely and quality development of relevant research material.
Quality and level of engagement with partners.
UNU is seen as a reliable and trustworthy partner by research partners.

Qualifications:
Education and certification:

Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in economics, disaster risk management, political science or other relevant academic studies.

Required skills and experience:

Required:

Excellent analytical skills and first experience on relevant topics;
A minimum of 1 year of relevant working experience;
Proven ability to structure work processes and successfully deliver project results;
Background or experience on climate risk management, disaster risk financing, climate change adaptation; loss and damage; and/or climate risk insurance topics;
Fast-paced individual, initiative seeker with a strong hands-on attitude who brings practical thinking towards achieving results;
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Strong team player with strong interpersonal skills committed to working in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;

Desired:

Work experience / knowledge of: UNFCCC-related processes, including loss and damage; climate vulnerable countries / ministries;
Experience in project management and stakeholder interaction;
Demonstrated critical thinker with a strong interest to provide social innovation in the frame of MCII’s mission;
Track-record of demonstrated abilities in public speech, including clear and effective communication and presentation skills;
Existing professional networks consisting of contacts to academic partners, disaster risk management organizations, relevant development actors and/or UN organizations.
This position requires the candidate to travel as needed by the project work-plan;

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English is required.
Knowledge of another UN official working language, especially French and Spanish, is an asset.

Source: https://careers.unu.edu//o/project-associate-climate-risk-finance-policy-psa3

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