[Hiring] In Country Facilitator @United Nations Office for Project Services

Role Description

This position presents an excellent opportunity to contribute to the implementation of Samoa Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and the advancement of national climate action priorities. The role offers a unique platform to work closely with government institutions, international development partners, and national organisations to strengthen coordination, mobilise resources, and track progress towards Samoa’s climate and development goals.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent preferably in public policy, development, climate change, natural resource management, environmental management, or any other relevant field of study with 5 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related discipline with 7 years of relevant experience.

Requirements

• At least 5 years’ experience in public and/or private sector with a focus on climate change, project management, stakeholder and donor engagement and/or preparation of cross-cutting workplan/proposal development or any related field.
• Experience in multilateral, national and grassroots governance and processes related to climate change, policy and/or Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
• Knowledge of the country’s context of policy frameworks, national plans and strategies related to climate change.

Benefits

• This is a retainer national vacancy/position for twelve (12) months, maximum of 220 working days, with possibility of an extension depending on satisfactory performance and on availability of funds.
• This is a Home based position, meaning that the incumbent will not work from a UNOPS office but from the government facilities.
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Functions / Key Results Expected

• Coordination and communication with key stakeholders
• Support with stakeholder mapping and management of a stakeholder and contacts database.
• Support with Government-led dissemination of information to stakeholders.
• Ensure that communications about the NDC Partnership's engagement in the country are shared with relevant stakeholders (local, national, and international).
• Facilitate periodic coordination and information exchange among partners in the country.
• Assist and advise international and development partners to align climate projects with programmatic goals.
• Strengthen coordination mechanisms for the whole of government and whole of society coordination for issues relating to NDCs.
• Support the development and implementation of the NDC.
• Engage with in-country partners to identify and align priorities and needs.
• Collaborate with the Support Unit to document changes in the operating environment.
• Utilize the NDC Partnership’s Knowledge Portal, tools and guidelines.
• Support in the delivery of multi-stakeholder trainings, coordination meetings and workshops.
• Monitoring the progress of country engagement
• Monitor the progress of in-country engagement and provide periodic updates to NDC Partnership members.
• Prepare quarterly country update reports summarizing key insights and progress.
• Evaluate the results of the NDC Partnership's engagement in the country and make recommendations for improvement.
• Organizing and assisting with NDC-related meetings as needed by the Focal Point
• Facilitate multi-stakeholder dialogues on NDC at the national level.
• Support the government in preparing for NDC-related events.
• Support NDC Partnership and Hub related country missions or visits.

Skills

• Climate Change
• Communication
• Facilitation
• Government Relations
• Interagency Coordination
• Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning
• Project Management
• Proposal Writing
• Stakeholder Engagement

Competencies

• Develops and implements sustainable business strategies.
• Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences.
• Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit.
• Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners.
• Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others.
• Open to change and flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions.
• Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner.

Experience Requirements

• Familiarity with UNFCCC processes including Subsidiary Body and Conference of Parties (CoP).
• Experience of other national contexts that indirectly contribute to climate change.
• Ability to foster formal and informal networks to strengthen cooperation.
• Experience in supporting NDC development and/or implementation.
• Experience in data management and coordination specifically related to electricity, energy, GHG emissions.
• Experience with systems modelling or similar.
• Experience in developing national-level project proposals and concept notes.

Language Requirements

• English - Fluent - Required

Additional Information

• UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
• UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.
• Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the selection process.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity.
• UNOPS evaluates all applications based on the skills, qualifications and experience outlined in the vacancy announcement.
• UNOPS has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment, and other forms of abusive conduct.

Terms and Conditions

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses before providing services to UNOPS.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions.

General Information

• Position Title: In Country Facilitator (Home based Retainer) - Apia, Samoa
• Job Category: Partnerships
• Duty Station(s): Home based
• Seniority Level: Mid Level
• ICS Level: ICS 10
• Contract Type: ICA - LICA - Specialist - Retainer
• Contract Level: LICA 10
• Posting Start Date: 17-Sep-2026
• Posting End Date: 16-Oct-2026
• Duration: 12 months, maximum of 220 working days, with possibility of an extension depending on satisfactory performance and on availability of funds.