Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Programme - Climate Change Analyst

The UNDP JPO Programme equips outstanding young leaders with the skills and experience required to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and make a positive difference in the world. As a pathway into the world of development, the programme offers young professionals excellent exposure to multilateral cooperation and sustainable development while providing a valuable entry point into the UN system.

During their assignments, JPOs benefit from the guidance of experienced UNDP staff members and are actively involved in supporting the design and implementation of UNDP’s programs within UNDP’s headquarters, regional or country offices.

Job Purpose:

Following the ratification of the Paris Agreement in February 2017, Haiti is preparing for the implementation of its Nationally Determined Contributions and continuing its transition to a green and more sustainable economy.  Haiti has made substantial progress in its national planning and mainstreaming climate change into sectoral plans, but face implementation and coordination challenges, as the country advance towards meeting its national climate change goals. The Country office supports the Government in preparing for NDC implementation and in developing their national adaptation strategies, by facilitating access to climate and environmental finance and by supporting knowledge management and awareness raising.

In collaboration with the Environment team at the country office, the JPO will support the provision of technical advice within the Country Office, assisting UNDP and partners to achieve quality programme and project design and implementation, with attention to innovation and knowledge management. S/he will support the organization and preparation of multi-stakeholder fora and conferences, and engage in UN inter-agency coordination as requested.