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Under supervision of the Programme Specialist for Climate Change, the consultant will facilitate efficient coordination of programme preparation and implementation in Timor-Leste to contribute to the elaboration of the Climate-Social Services Regional Programme. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience and knowledge in project coordination and climate-related initiatives, ensuring the achievement of project preparation and implementation objectives within the stipulated timeframe.

 

WORK ASSIGNMENT:

1.1.  Coordinate and prepare for visits from Korean third-party evaluation teams (agenda, field visit briefing kits, and logistics, etc.)

1.2.  Review existing climate-related data for the development of the Children’s Climate Risk Index (CCRI) and support finalization of AARC report

1.3.  Tacking the project preparation and project implementation progress, challenges, and proposed solutions to UNICEF country office.

1.4.  Support monthly EAPRO and TLCO climate progress meetings and ensure timely follow-up on agreed action points.

1.5.  Support GCF concept note/proposal development

1.6.  Continue compilation of geospatial data to inform site prioritization

1.7. Facilitate and document consultations with NDA, ministries, and communities for GCF project development

 

2.1.  Review existing climate information systems and databases in Timor-Leste to strengthen the inclusion of child-sensitive preparedness within social services.

2.2.  Draft list of  project site, selection rationale and geographic targeting for both KOICA and GCF project.

2.3.  Track and analyze national climate change policies, such as the NDC and NAP, to help mainstream child-responsive climate policies and actions into these framework.

2.4.  Tacking the project preparation and project implementation progress, challenges, and proposed solutions to UNICEF country office.

2.5.  Support monthly EAPRO and TLCO climate progress meetings and ensure timely follow-up on agreed action points.

2.6.  Support compilation of national evidence, policies, and baseline data for GCF proposal

2.7. Facilitate and document consultations with NDA, ministries, and communities for GCF project development

 

3.1.  Support TLCO focal points in facilitating consultations with relevant national stakeholders to obtain approvals for infrastructure-related activities

3.2.  Draft 2026 Annual Work Plan

3.3.  Prepare monthly report on the project preparation and project implementation progress, challenges, and proposed solutions to UNICEF country office.

3.4.  Support monthly EAPRO and TLCO climate progress meetings and ensure timely follow-up on agreed action points.

3.5.  Support GCF concept note/proposal development

3.6. Facilitate and document consultations with NDA, ministries, and communities for GCF project development

 

4.1.  Support the preparation of Annual financial and technical reports, and compile progress updates from each sector

4.2.  Support finalization of 2026 Annual Work Plan

4.3.  Prepare monthly report on the project preparation and project implementation progress, challenges, and proposed solutions to UNICEF country office.

4.4.  Support monthly EAPRO and TLCO climate progress meetings and ensure timely follow-up on agreed action points.

4.5.  Support GCF concept note/proposal development

4.6. Facilitate and document consultations with NDA, ministries, and communities for GCF project development

 

5.1.  Prepare a lessons-learned brief and checklist for 2026 implementation

5.2.  Provide technical support on awareness raising and behavior change in Climate Smart Social Services

5.3.  Prepare monthly report on the project preparation and project implementation progress, challenges, and proposed solutions to UNICEF country office.

5.4.  Support monthly EAPRO and TLCO climate progress meetings and ensure timely follow-up on agreed action points.

5.5.  Support GCF concept note/proposal development

5.6. Facilitate and document consultations with NDA, ministries, and communities for GCF project development

 

6.1.  Support 2026 climate infrastructure activities (review ToR, calling for bids, requesting for expression of interest, and partnership finalization etc.)

6.2.  Prepare monthly report on the project preparation and project implementation progress, challenges, and proposed solutions to UNICEF country office.

6.3.  Support monthly EAPRO and TLCO climate progress meetings and ensure timely follow-up on agreed action points.

6.4.  Support GCF concept note/proposal development

6.5. Facilitate and document consultations with NDA, ministries, and communities for GCF project development

 

7.1.  Support donor field mission planning (develop briefing kits, logistics plan, and field visit agendas, translation and arrange community consultation)

7.2.  Prepare monthly report on the project preparation and project implementation progress, challenges, and proposed solutions to UNICEF country office.

7.3.  Support monthly EAPRO and TLCO climate progress meetings and ensure timely follow-up on agreed action points.

7.4.  Support GCF concept note/proposal development

7.5. Facilitate and document consultations with NDA, ministries, and communities for GCF project development

 

8.1.  Support field mission planning (develop briefing kits, logistics plan, and field visit agendas, translation and arrange community consultation)

8.2.  Prepare monthly report on the project preparation and project implementation progress, challenges, and proposed solutions to UNICEF country office.

8.3.  Support monthly EAPRO and TLCO climate progress meetings and ensure timely follow-up on agreed action points.

8.4.  Support GCF concept note/proposal development

8.5. Facilitate and document consultations with NDA, ministries, and communities for GCF project development

 

DELIVERABLES:

1.1.  Progress Report 1 (includes all activities carried out during the reporting period and the monthly work plan)

1.2.  Weekly workplan (submission after team meeting)

1.3.  TL Climate Task Force Update Meeting Tacking Spreadsheet   

1.4.  EAPRO Climate Change Task Force meeting notes

 

2.1.  Progress Report 2 (includes all activities carried out during the reporting period and the monthly work plan)

2.2.  Weekly workplan (submission after team meeting)

2.3.  Site Section list and rationale two pager and location map

2.4.  TL Climate Task Force Update Meeting Tacking Spreadsheet  

2.5.  EAPRO Climate Change Task Force meeting notes

 

3.1.  Progress Report 3 (includes all activities carried out during the reporting period and the monthly work plan)

3.2.  Weekly workplan (submission after team meeting)

3.3.  TL Climate Task Force Update Meeting Tacking Spreadsheet  

3.4.  EAPRO Climate Change Task Force meeting notes

3.5.  Drafted 2026 Annual Work Plan

 

4.1.  Progress Report 4 (includes all activities carried out during the reporting period and the monthly work plan)

4.2.  Weekly workplan (submission after team meeting

4.3.  TL Climate Task Force Update Meeting Tacking Spreadsheet  

4.4.  EAPRO Climate Change Task Force meeting notes

 

5.1.  Progress Report 5 (includes all activities carried out during the reporting period and the monthly work plan)

5.2.  Weekly workplan (submission after team meeting

5.3.  2025 lesson Learned report

5.4.  TL Climate Task Force Update Meeting Tacking Spreadsheet

5.5.  EAPRO Climate Change Task Force meeting notes 

 

6.1.  Progress Report 6 (includes all activities carried out during the reporting period and the monthly work plan)

6.2.  Weekly workplan (submission after team meeting

6.3.  TL Climate Task Force Update Meeting Tacking Spreadsheet

6.4.  EAPRO Climate Change Task Force meeting notes

 

7.1.  Progress Report 7 (includes all activities carried out during the reporting period and the monthly work plan)

7.2.  Weekly workplan (submission after team meeting

7.3.  TL Climate Task Force Update Meeting Tacking Spreadsheet  

7.4.  EAPRO Climate Change Task Force meeting notes

 

8.1.  Progress Report 8 (includes all activities carried out during the reporting period and the monthly work plan)

8.2.  Weekly workplan (submission after team meeting.

8.3.  TL Climate Task Force Update Meeting Tacking Spreadsheet  

8.4.  EAPRO Climate Change Task Force meeting notes

8.5. Handover note (submission 1 week before contract ends)

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To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

• A Bachelor’s degree in Climate Studies, Environmental Science, Social Science, or related fields. Advanced degree (Master’s level) is a strong asset
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the development, coordination, or implementation of climate change-related projects, particularly those involving climate finance institutions such as the Green Climate Fund (GCF) or similar mechanisms.
• Demonstrated experience in Climate Information and Early Warning Systems (CIEWS), climate data management, or climate vulnerability assessments is a strong asset.
• Proven experience working with government institutions, international development organizations, or NGOs in Timor-Leste, particularly in areas related to climate change, disaster risk reduction, or environmental policy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively liaise and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, including government counterparts, donors, and technical experts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to prepare clear and concise reports, technical briefs, and presentations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience managing project-related documentation, timelines, and reporting tools
• Fluency in English is required.

For every Child, you demonstrate UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS). 

To view our competency framework, please visit  here. 

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.

According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Remarks:  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. 

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws. 

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.