Project Analyst [Open to internal and external applicants]

Overview

Provide specialized knowledge and expertise in climate and disaster risk reduction (DRR) policy and its integration into adaptation planning. Analyze existing policies, assess the regulatory landscape, and support the development of adaptation and DRR policies, strategies, and action plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialized knowledge and expertise in climate and disaster risk reduction (DRR) policy and its integration into adaptation planning.
• Analyze existing climate and DRR policies, frameworks, and regulations.
• Assess the regulatory landscape to ensure alignment of adaptation and DRR policies with national and international climate commitments and goals.
• Support the development of climate change adaptation and DRR policies, strategies, and action plans.
• Establish mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of adaptation policies.
• Analyze financial mechanisms and funding opportunities for climate adaptation and DRR policies and projects.
• Advocate for the integration of climate adaptation and DRR considerations into relevant sectoral policies, plans, and programs.
• Support establishment of the institutional setting and procedures for mainstreaming adaptation and resilience into development planning in Kazakhstan.
• Collaborate with relevant government, and stakeholders to facilitate the implementation of adaptation policies, practices and strategies.
• Engage with policymakers, government officials, NGOs, and community leaders to build consensus and support effective DRR and climate adaptation polices.
• Coordinate between various stakeholders involved in DRR and climate adaptation policies development and implementation.
• Translate complex policy concepts into accessible language and communicate the importance of DRR and adaptation policies to different audiences.
• Design and conduct capacity-building activities related to climate and DRR policy.
• Prepare technical reports, policy briefs, and communication materials.
• Facilitate knowledge and capacity building, knowledge sharing and advocacy relevant to the project.
• Organize training, workshops, and capacity building activities.
• Identify, synthesize and document best practices and lessons learned.
• Participate in and ensure sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
• Support establishment of knowledge platforms for the project.
• Promote advocacy on development trends and opportunities to collaborate in coordination with the project partners, stakeholders, and UNDP communications staff.

Required Experience

Applicants with a master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience at the national or international level in DRR and international development, analysis, or related roles, preferably within adaptation projects or related fields. Desired additional skills: Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advanced knowledge of web-based management systems such as ERP. Relevant years of demonstrated experience in DRR policy and capacity building development, analysis, and integration into development planning. Relevant years of proven experience in development of DRR or climate change adaptation strategies, and integration of best practices into policies. Experience in working with legal frameworks, regulations, and international agreements related to DRR, climate change adaptation. Experience in coordinating/developing nationwide and regional policy documents regarding DRR. Experience working in a DRR environment requiring liaison and collaboration with multiple actors, including government representatives, donors, and other stakeholders. Proven track record in implementing regional Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) projects.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in International Relations, Civil Protection, Legal Studies, Military Sciences, Environmental Policy, Climate Studies, Natural Sciences, Disaster Risk Reduction, Disaster Science, Emergency and Disaster Management, Crisis and Resilience Management, Fire Safety Engineering, Emergency or Disaster Medicine, Environmental and Occupational Safety, Economic Science, or a related field, is required. A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

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