Project Coordination Analyst- NPSA9

Background
UNDP 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 region
Duties and Responsibilities
The 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.
Competencies
Core:
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 Paris
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
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.