CT-GSP Transparency Network Coordinator for the Central Asia and the Caucasus Network in Paris

Organizational context: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority. UNEP-CCC supports developing countries in transitioning to low-carbon development and integrating climate resilience. The Climate Transparency Global Support Programme (CT-GSP) strengthens regional transparency networks to foster capacity-building, peer learning, and knowledge sharing under the Paris Agreement's Enhanced Transparency Framework.

Job purpose: The Transparency Network Coordinator (TNC) is a key operational focal point for the CT-GSP, responsible for managing and coordinating one of ten regional transparency networks. This role ensures effective engagement with participating countries, identifies and addresses their capacity needs related to the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF), and facilitates peer-to-peer learning and South-South cooperation. The TNC translates identified needs into regional activities and targeted country support, providing technical assistance and coordinating capacity-building initiatives. By connecting global expertise with national implementation, the TNC facilitates knowledge transfer and ensures country experiences inform global programme development, contributing to the overall success of the CT-GSP in supporting developing countries' climate transparency efforts.

Responsibilities: The Transparency Network Coordinator (TNC) is responsible for managing and coordinating a regional transparency network, serving as the primary operational link between the CT-GSP programme and national focal points. Key duties include maintaining continuous engagement with participating countries, identifying and monitoring their capacity needs for implementing the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF), and translating these needs into targeted regional activities and direct country support. The TNC will facilitate peer-to-peer learning and South-South cooperation, organize regional capacity-building events, and provide technical assistance. Responsibilities also encompass coordinating with regional and international support providers, maintaining accurate regional information on transparency, stakeholders, and support activities, and systematically documenting all activities, results, lessons learned, and evidence for project management and reporting. This includes managing the Climate Transparency Platform and ensuring network activities align with the CT-GSP workplan and technical standards.

Education: An advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in a relevant field such as climate change, environmental sciences, public policy, or economics is required. A first-level degree with significant additional professional experience may be considered. A qualification as a certified expert reviewer for UNFCCC BTR Reviews is a plus.

Work experience: A minimum of five years of progressive professional experience in climate transparency, MRV/ETF systems, climate change capacity-building, or regional coordination is required. Demonstrated experience working with national governments, coordinating multi-country programs, and organizing workshops/consultations is essential. Experience supporting climate transparency initiatives and managing multiple country engagements simultaneously is also necessary.

Skills: Climate transparency, MRV/ETF systems, capacity-building, regional coordination, stakeholder engagement, peer learning facilitation, technical assistance, project management, monitoring and reporting, knowledge management, communication.

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