h3Job Description /h3 pIn Line With The Commitment To Safeguard Capacity And Support Personnel Already In The Organization, a Majority Of UNDP UNCDF/UNV Vacancies Are Advertised Using a Tiered Application Process Whereby /p ul liTier 0: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026. /li liTier 1: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments /li liTier 2: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers /li liTier 3 or no tier indicated: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates /li /ul pPlease make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply. /p h3Background /h3 pUNDP is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP’s policy work carried out at HQ, Regional and Country Office levels, forms a contiguous spectrum of deep local knowledge to cutting‑edge global perspectives and advocacy. In this context, UNDP invests in the Global Policy Network (GPN), a network of field‑based and global technical expertise across a wide range of knowledge domains and in support of the signature solutions and organizational capabilities envisioned in the Strategic Plan. /p pWithin the GPN, the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS) has the responsibility for developing all relevant policy and guidance to support the results of UNDP's Strategic Plan. BPPS's staff provides technical advice to Country Offices, advocates for UNDP corporate messages, represents UNDP at multi‑stakeholder fora including public‑private dialogues, government and civil society dialogues, and engages in UN inter‑agency coordination in specific thematic areas. BPPS works closely with UNDP's Crisis Bureau (CB) to support emergency and crisis response. BPPS ensures that issues of risk are fully integrated into UNDP's development programmes. BPPS assists UNDP and partners to achieve higher quality development results through an integrated approach that links results‑based management and performance monitoring with more effective and new ways of working. BPPS supports UNDP and partners to be more innovative, knowledge and data driven including in its programme support efforts. /p pThe UNDP Rome Centre for Climate Action and Energy Transition (the “UNDP Rome Centre”) is the key platform for the strategic engagement between UNDP and the Italian Government. It focuses on the critical policy areas of climate finance, youth engagement in climate action, and energy for development. /p pThe central focus of the UNDP Rome Centre is to promote sustainable growth and resilient economic development through the mobilization of finance for climate mitigation and adaptation projects. This focus is shared by all the Centre’s programmes, /p h3Duties And Responsibilities /h3 pUnder the supervision of Director - BPPS, and the overall guidance of the Centre’s Steering Committee, the Director of the Rome Centre for Climate and Energy will be responsible for the strategic supervision of the Centre, for the external outreach and representational activities of the Centre, and the incumbent will be the representative of UNDP in Italy, tasked with coordinating the overall strategic partnership with Italy, with curating the partnership and strengthening the role of the Centre as the overall platform of collaboration between UNDP and Italy. /p pUNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration.



/p ul liProvision of Technical Leadership of the Rome Centre for Climate Energy /li liLead the conceptualization of the activities and outreach of the Rome Centre for Climate and Energy. /li liLead the organization and reporting for regular meetings with the donor(s), as appropriate. /li liPromote, advocate for, and represent UNDP at key events. /li liIdentify new partnerships and strengthen existing ones through innovative approaches to partnership development. /li liMaintains collaboration and coordination within the GPN and with relevant organizational units in UNDP to ensure programmatic integration and sharing of best practices. /li liLiaise with UNDP senior management, technical partners, on interventions and initiatives on the relevant focus areas of the Centre. /li liRepresentation, Partnerships Resource Mobilization /li liLead and coordinate the development of strategic partnerships and resource mobilization plans, particularly with the Government of Italy, relating to and strengthening UNDP’s position in climate action and energy transition, as well as support Strategic Plan implementation. /li liRepresent UNDP in relevant forums/mechanisms, as requested. /li liRepresent UNDP at a senior level in key policy fora and interactions, fostering close liaison and collaboration with UN system partners on climate action and energy transition issues. /li liCultivate and expand partnerships with bilateral, multilateral, emerging donors, International Financial Institutions (IFIs), and the private sector on climate action and energy transition, as well as broader development issues, actively seeking resource commitments and exploring new financing modalities. /li liIdentify, develop, and sustain partnerships with think tanks, academia, INGOs, NGOs, and development partners to leverage knowledge, expertise, and resources for climate and energy transition issues. /li liProvide top quality advisory services and lead knowledge building and management /li liDeliver high-quality intellectual leadership on UNDP’s agenda by integrating climate action and energy transition issues into sustainable development knowledge products. /li liProvide the relevant conceptual inputs related to the activities of the Centre for Climate and Energy /li liCoordinate after‑action reviews and draw lessons to enhance support mechanisms. /li liContribute to organizational learning in crisis knowledge domains. /li liCoordinate with UN and other International Organizations in Rome to advance UNDP priorities and principles. /li liPromote broader development effectiveness and the UN coherence agenda through new partnerships. /li liOversight and Management of the UNDP Rome Centre /li liEnsure effective management of Rome‑based operations and full alignment with overall UNDP strategies, provide consistent and comprehensive support and advisory services for collaboration and integration (inclusive of human and financial resources, administrative, IT, and security matters). /li liEnsure all personnel in Rome are effectively matrixed through proper span of control, reflecting the integrated office structure. /li liPrepare and execute meetings for UNDP senior leadership when visiting Rome and facilitate contacts with Rome‑based agencies, contributing as needed to agendas, related briefing notes at HQ. /li liProvides Rome Centre related support to UNDP Country Offices as needed or when suitable opportunities arise /li liSupport the BPPS managed programmes and teams based in Rome, where required. /li /ul pThe incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization. /p pSupervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: Manage and supervise Rome Centre Team Leads and Administrative Assistant. /p h3Competencies /h3 h3Core /h3 ul liAchieve Results: LEVEL 4: Prioritize team workflow, mobilize resources, drive scalable results/strategic impact /li liThink Innovatively: LEVEL 4: Easily navigate complexity,



encourage/enable radical innovation, has foresight /li liLearn Continuously: LEVEL 4: Create systems and processes that enable learning and development for all /li liAdapt with Agility: LEVEL 4: Proactively initiate/lead organizational change, champion new systems/processes /li liAct with Determination: LEVEL 4: Able to make difficult decisions in challenging situations, inspire confidence /li liEngage and Partner: LEVEL 4: Construct strategic multi‑partner alliances in high stake situations, foster co‑creation /li liEnable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 4: Create ethical culture, identify/address barriers to inclusion /li /ul h3People Management /h3 pUNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated site . /p h3Cross‑Functional Technical /h3 ul liBusiness Development - ul liKnowledge Generation: Ability to research information and to turn it into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need. Ability to apply existing concepts to new situations, and to develop new concepts to generate workable solutions and new approaches. Knowledge of relevant concepts, conceptual models, and theories that can be useful in addressing new situations. /li liUNDP Representation: Effectively represent and advocate for UNDP, its values, mission, work, and positions with various constituencies/audiences, shares UNDP knowledge and activities. /li /ul /li liBusiness Director Strategy - System Thinking: Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system. /li liBusiness Management - Portfolio Management: Ability to select, prioritize and control the organization's programmes and projects in line with its strategic objectives and capacity Ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives with regular activities for optimal return on investment. Knowledge and understanding of key principles of project, programme, and portfolio management. /li liPartnership Management - Resource Mobilization: Ability to identify funding sources, match funding needs (programmes/projects/initiatives) with funding opportunities, and establish a plan to meet funding requirements. /li li2030 Agenda: Partnerships - Sustainable Energy: Just Energy Transition. /li li2030 Agenda: Planet - Climate: Climate Strategies and Policy: Policy and Institutional Building. /li /ul h3Required Skills and Experience /h3 ul liAdvanced University Degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Economics, International Relations, Natural or Social Sciences or relevant disciplines related to Sustainable Development and International Policy are required. OR /li liA first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas stated above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree. /li /ul h3Experience /h3 ul liA minimum of 15 years (with master’s degree) or 17 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant leadership work experience related to sustainable development, climate change and/or “green” transition is required. /li liDemonstrated experience in achievement of substantive results at the nexus of policy and programming and tangible demonstrations in strategic programming, policy analysis and advice, resource mobilization, and advocacy are required. /li liExperience in interagency and international co‑operation, negotiation of partnerships, and mobilization of resources is required. /li liDemonstrate experience in management of programmes is required. /li liExperience in leadership positions and the ability to advocate for effective solutions are preferred. /li liProven experience and in‑depth knowledge of developing countries’ contexts, managing complex situations, including the ability to influence/advance dialogue and present such material at global and regional for a is desired. /li liPrior experience of working on issues related to developing countries or countries with economies in transition is an asset. /li liPrior experience of working at cabinet level in national /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr

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