Project Coordination Analyst- NPSA9 || Regular with 50% engagement

Job Description

BackgroundUNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.Cooling is essential to human health, food security, economic productivity, and is becoming more important due to increasing global mean temperatures accompanied by more extreme heat waves. If unmanaged, this will result in a cycle of increasing emissions from fossil-fueled energy consumption and high global warning refrigerants. Cooling is currently estimated to consume 20% of the world?s electricity consumption. Under 2019?s the Rome Declaration, parties to the Montreal Protocol stressed the importance of national action and international cooperation to promote the development of sustainable cold chains to reduce food loss. Many vaccines require a proper ?vaccine cold chain?, a challenge that has been particularly highlighted by Covid-19 pandemic. As such, sustainable cooling is essential for the green recovery, ozone layer protection and combatting the climate change. Financed by the International Climate Initiative (IKI), UNDP participated in the CoolUp programme to provide a development service for the programme implementation in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey. The Cool Up programme aims to increase sustainable cooling technologies in different cooling segments of the building sector (AC in residential and RAC in commercial buildings) in the MENA countries of Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Turkey. The programme promotes conditions towards sustainable cooling solutions by market pull instruments (such as policy instruments, financial schemes) and technology push instruments (such as showcasing new technologies in markets where they have particular advantage) in order to increase demand for sustainable cooling products. In order to strengthen UNDP?s integrated development service for the Cool Up programme implementation at national level, UNDP Egypt would like to engage an National Project Coordinator to provide day-to-day coordination and technical support on activities towards sustainable cooling transition in Egypt and the MENA regionDuties and ResponsibilitiesThe National Project Coordinator will be responsible for the day-today coordination of UNDP?s support to the CoolUp programme in Egypt, in coordination with the Energy and Environment Specialist at UNDP 2 Egypt; and will also provide technical support for the CoolUp programme implementation at the regional level in close coordination with UNDP?s International Cooling Expert and the MPU/Chemicals Project Specialist. Key duties and responsibilities include:

• ? Primary responsibility for the day-today coordination of UNDP?s support to the CoolUp programme in Egypt.
• ? Support the MPU/Chemicals Project Specialist and the International Cooling Expert for the preparation and implementation of annual work plans, including activity and financial plans for Egypt and support coordination with partners and stakeholders.
• ? Support monitoring of risks and project impact indicators and timely actions to reduce risks and issues.
• ? Provide inputs and participate in CoolUp technical working group meetings (i. Policy; ii. Finance; iii. Technology and Market).
• ? Facilitate inputs for regulatory gap analysis and policy recommendations, including support for energy efficiency for appliances and cooling integration into Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
• ? Support review of cooling financing market assessments, technology feasibility studies and business models for relevant sustainable cooling technologies on existing/new financing or IFI schemes.
• ? Facilitate on the selection, design, implementation and performance monitoring of the cooling technology demonstration projects.
• ? Provide support for the capacity building trainings on sustainable cooling and technical input/review for relevant technical curriculum for vocational schools and technical education.
• ? Support development of programme?s key knowledge management products, participate in internal/external events and dissemination activities, and support preparation of UNDP progress reports.
• ? UNDP may request technical support for UNFCCC COP27 presidenncy on energy efficiency related issues as well as other relevant sustainable cooling assignments at national or regional level to foster south-south cooperation and project level exchanges in line with Cool Up programme objectives.

CompetenciesCore:

• Achieve Results: LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact
• Think Innovatively: LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop 3 new ideas to solve complex problems
• Learn Continuously: LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons,
• diversify experiences Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands
• Act with Determination: LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results
• Engage and Partner: LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration
• Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies: Thematic Area:Climate and Energy Sustainable Cooling Ozone Layer Protection, Ozone and climate-friendly technologies, Sustainable cooling applications Nature, Climate and Energy Energy Energy efficiency concepts, renewable energy, access to energy; technologies and practical application Nature, Climate and Energy Environmental Governance Multilateral Environmental Agreements (e.g. UNFCCC, Montreal Protocol and its Kigali Amendment and ParisRequired Skills and ExperienceEducation:

• Advanced Degree (MSc or Bachelor) degree in engineering, economics, energy, or related field.

Experience:

• Min. years of relevant Work experience :

- At least two years of working experience in the energy sector or four years with Bachelor?s degree, preferably cooling systems. Required skills and competencies - Proven knowledge on energy efficiency in line with UNFCCC and/or the refrigerant transition in line with Montreal Protocol is required.

• Desired additional skills and competencies :

- Knowledge on clean energy technologies and energy efficiency is preferred.- Knowledge on natural refrigerants is desirable.- Experience in sustainable cooling and/or energy efficiency regulations is desirable.- Knowledge and experience in energy sector integration into NDCs of Paris Agreement is desirable.- Previous experience at international settings, preferably within UN systems is desirable.

• Required Language(s):

- Excellent writing and oral communication skills in English and Arabic.DisclaimerImportant information for US Permanent Residents (Green Card holders)Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.Applicant information about UNDP rostersNote: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.Scam warningThe United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

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