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The goal of the Capacity-building Initiative for Transparency-Global Support Programme is to provide streamlined support and capacity building at the country, regional, and global levels to enable Non-Annex I countries under the UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement to better respond to reporting requirements and to catalyze increased ambition within country NDCs to contribute to the stated temperature goal of well below 2 degrees and if possible 1.5 degrees. In addition, the CBIT GSP is seeking to strengthen south-south cooperation and peer learning in the different transparency networks to facilitate timely development and submission of BTRs, and NCs. The main objective of the transparency networks is hence to facilitate sustainable development of technical and institutional capacities through the exchange of experiences and adoption of best practices. The networks facilitate the exchange of knowledge through a diverse range of tools and mechanisms (e.g., virtual networks, webinars, thematic workshops, bilateral exchanges, mutual learning, etc.). 

In this context, UNEP-CCC and UNEP are seeking the expertise of an individual contractor with significant field experience in the Pacific to ensure that the networks deliver the expected support to the member countries. The Network Coordinator will have direct work experience in one or more of the Pacific network participating countries, in the areas of climate policy, climate negotiations and climate transparency. He/she will be fluent in the English language. He/she will work under the direct supervision of the CBIT-GSP project coordinator. As such, the Pacific Network Coordinator will deliver the following outputs, as specified below. The consultant will be engaged to coordinate the Pacific Transparency Network and provide technical assistance to network countries on the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) as needed. The Network Coordinator will have direct work experience in one or more of the Pacific network participating countries, in the areas of climate policy, climate negotiations and climate transparency. He/she will be fluent in the English language. He/she will work under the direct supervision of the CBIT-GSP project coordinator. 

The main objectives of the consultancy are as follows: • To maintain and foster a Regional Network for the Pacific Island Countries with a focus in Transparency • To coordinate and implement various support activities for the Pacific Island countries in line with their needs and priorities • To facilitate the understanding and implementation of the modalities, procedures, and guidelines set out in the Enhanced Transparency Framework in the Pacific. Read more about the detailed responsibilities here.

The Pacific Network Coordinator will contribute to strengthening the CBIT GSP support in the Pacific region, fostering and nurturing a network community of Pacific Island countries, enhancing peer learning, and ensuring efficient country-level engagement. Through proactive outreach, regular bilateral meetings, and maintaining up-to-date transparency data, the coordinator will enable timely and effective country support. Additionally, network engagement will facilitate experience-sharing, reducing the learning curve for countries implementing new procedures and best practices.

Work Location

Remote, based in Pacific region

Expected duration

9,5 months