IISD Policy Advisors on Climate and Health - Kuala Lumpur

Long-term contract
Localisation Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Full remote
2 yrs of exp.
Posted on 08-16-2024

International Institute for Sustainable Development

An award-winning think tank championing sustainable solutions to the world's most pressing problems. Our mission is to promote human development and environmental sustainability.

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Scope and Deliverables

The Policy Advisors will support the Friends of Climate and Health Secretariat by nurturing relationships with country delegates and providing countries with technical support on climate change and health.

IISD Policy Advisors on Climate and Health will be expected to:

  • Develop relationships with countries—and in particular, country negotiators in the UNFCCC—to build a network of engaged countries in the Friends dialogues and activities.
  • Support countries with onboarding, technical support, and advice, as well as monitoring and understanding country priorities and positions.
  • Support the Secretariat with Friends meetings (e.g., advise on meeting agendas, facilitate strategic planning).
  • Provide the Secretariat and countries with technical support on UNFCCC processes and consult with technical experts and institutions as and when needed.
  • Regularly communicate with the Secretariat and countries to share updates and views.
  • Ensure that diversity, equity, and inclusion are considered in all engagement on climate and health, including by providing support to low- and middle-income countries where appropriate.
  • Attend UNFCCC sessions, including COP 29 and COP 30.
Profile

Applicants should:

  • Currently or have previously worked on projects or processes related to the UNFCCC.
  • Demonstrate a good understanding of multilateral negotiations and the UN system.
  • Have established relationships and experience working with national governments (please specify regional focus, if any, in your cover letter).
  • Demonstrate complete fluency in understanding and speaking English and have recent experience in writing in English. Strong written and conversational language skills in other UN languages are a plus.
  • Work well in small, highly collaborative groups.
  • Have the flexibility to travel to international meetings for periods of up to 2 weeks at a time.

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