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Demonstrates integrity and fairness, by modeling the UN/UNDP’s values and ethical standards;
Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of UNDP;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Functional
Demonstrated ability for facilitation and coordination skills;
Demonstrated entrepreneurial abilities and demonstrated ability to work in an independent manner;
Background knowledge about the SDGs, United Nations and UNDP;
Good teamwork and interpersonal skills;
Flexibility and ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure;
Excellent computer skills especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
Knowledge of working with virtual meeting platforms/technologies.
Managing Relationships
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strategic partnerships;
Demonstrated well developed people management and organizational management skills;
Excellent communications and networking skills with strong relationships across institutions in Jordan.
Knowledge Management and Learning
Seeks and applies knowledge, information and best practices from within and outside of UNDP;
Judgment/Decision-Making
Mature judgment and initiative;
Ability to contribute to the strategic direction to the project implementation process;
Required Skills and Experience
Education
A University degree in the fields of climate change, environmental management, Climatology, public administration or relevant related fields.
Experience
5 years of total experience in fields related to climate change, and in particular, demonstrable skills in carrying out stakeholder coordination; Prior experience working with the key climate change stakeholders will be an advantage; the candidate will have a solid knowledge of climate governance in Jordan;
Language requirement: Proficient in both written and oral English and Arabic;
Computer skills: Demonstrable skills in office computer use - word processing and spread sheets. The candidate will also be conversant with virtual meetings platforms and technologies.
