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Engaging government, private sector, development partners, other commissions, and other key stakeholders to facilitate project implementation

Strategic level planning to guide implementation of the GCM program activities including development of planning documents.

Provide technical backstopping for project partners on climate change mitigation in general but specifically on carbon markets and/or carbon pricing.

Communication of project activities for visibility and awareness to political and commissioning partners and other stakeholders.

Logistical support towards the delivery of GCM program activities.

Contributing to and supporting close integration of the energy and climate sector in Uganda as well as the broader cluster processes.

The Junior Climate Change Advisor performs the following tasks:

A. Specific Tasks

Coordination and technical backstopping

Support engagements with public and private partners and relevant stakeholders on topics of carbon markets, article 6 of the Paris Agreement, climate change mitigation and NDC implementation. Partners may include Designated National Authorities and UNFCCC focal points of project countries, line ministries of environment, private sector institutions etc.

Support the identification of potential carbon finance projects as well as carbon pricing instruments and works closely with potential partners to guide their development.

Assist the coordination of project activities with the East African Alliance on Carbon Markets and Climate Finance, NDC-Partnership, UNFCCC Regional Collaboration Center Kampala, relevant development partner initiatives, as well as GIZ programs inside and outside the project countries.

Contribute to planning, coordination and documentation of workshops, trainings and other project activities

Provide technical support to the commissioning donor agencies e.g. The German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), providing input for mid-term and annual reports, state of the art analysis, project progress reports, concepts and policy briefs.

Communication and Knowledge management

Keep well-informed about current developments in international climate discussions on carbon markets and or carbon pricing particularly on Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and the voluntary carbon markets

Developing and disseminating materials on project activities and developments in the carbon markets and climate change topics to enhance visibility of the project among relevant stakeholders

Preparing communication materials such as project fact sheets and power point presentations

Drawing up periodic reports, organising and updating project documentation and maintaining project databases

Analysis and research

Regularly research and review the latest developments and best practices in international climate policy and provide technical guidance in the development and implementation of climate change policies and strategies at both national and regional level (Eastern Africa).

Other Duties/Additional Tasks

Act professionally in a corporate work environment

Be pro-active and able to work independently

Acquaint him/herself with GIZ planning, implementation and reporting procedures and their variations

Represent the interest of the GIZ-assisted measures and always act on its behalf

Perform other duties and tasks at the request of management