Background
Kosovo's citizens are the poorest in Europe with an average annual per capita income (PPP) of $7,400. Unemployment, around 45%, is a significant problem that encourages outward migration and a significant informal, unreported economy, followed by improper use of natural resources. The poverty makes Kosovo especially vulnerable to any climatic changes.
In Kosovo, framework laws in the area of Climate Change are either in place or in the process of adoption. The institutions needed to implement EU standards are also in place but their capacity to implement and enforce legislation at central and local levels must be strengthened. The budget devoted to the sector is insufficient, while at the same time environmental and climate change mitigation and adaptation concerns are not mainstreamed into other policies.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical input to UNDP and institutions for developing actions plans and climate change strategy implementation in Kosovo.
- Support in planning, developing and implementing the developed action plans.
- Support the sectorial government agencies to strengthen monitoring and reporting skills of the GHG data gathering.
- Assist in the preparation of terms of reference related to project activities.
- Facilitate in organizing study tours, trainings, workshops, and conferences.
- Assist in establishing the National Climate Change Committee and set up of LECRDS homepage hosted by Ministry of Environment and
Spatial Planning.
- Provide technical advice and support to SLED project staff and partners.
- Assist and advice on gender issues related to environment and climate change.
- Participate in training/workshop events, sharing knowledge.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or equivalent in business administration, law, environment, economics, energy, development, or a closely related field
- 2 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in climate change, environment, energy efficiency and other relevant
fields; and relevant experience in a supporting governmental institutions in implementation of donor projects;
- Experience in the policy development process associated with environment, climate change and sustainable development;
- Knowledge of the EE measures and EU treaty Committee requirements;
- Basic knowledge of GHG monitoring and reporting procedures;
- Knowledge and experience of gender equality and women’s empowerment will be considered an asset;
- Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and
database packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.
- Fluency in both oral and written English and Albanian. Knowledge of Serbian language is an advantage.
Deadline: 20 July 2014
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