Junior Professional Programme 2022 - JPO CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES FOR THE UN RESIDENT COORDINATOR SYSTEM (RCS) in MOZAMBIQUE JPO-post - Expert associé en changement climatique et resources environnemental pour le Resident Coordinator System des Nations Unies en Mozambique The Junior Professional Officers (JPO) Programme, also known as the Associate Experts Programme, is a multilateral technical cooperation initiative sponsored by the Directorate General for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid of Belgium. The Programme originaates from a United Nations Economic and Social Council resolution adopted in 1961 which approved and encouraged the collaboration of volunteers, financed by their respective countries of origin, in implementing development cooperation initiatives and programmes. 
Belgium joined the Programme in 1963, and over the years has developed it into a Programme, extending its sponsorship to the Multilateral partnerl organizations with which the Belgian Government stipulated in specific agreements
 The Junior Professional Officers (JPO) Programme, also known as the Associate Experts Programme, is a multilateral technical cooperation initiative sponsored by the Directorate General for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid of Belgium. The Programme originaates from a United Nations Economic and Social Council resolution adopted in 1961 which approved and encouraged the collaboration of volunteers, financed by their respective countries of origin, in implementing development cooperation initiatives and programmes. 
Belgium joined the Programme in 1963, and over the years has developed it into a Programme, extending its sponsorship to the Multilateral partnerl organizations with which the Belgian Government stipulated in specific agreements The Junior Professional Officers (JPO) Programme, also known as the Associate Experts Programme, is a multilateral technical cooperation initiative sponsored by the Directorate General for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid of Belgium. The Programme originaates from a United Nations Economic and Social Council resolution adopted in 1961 which approved and encouraged the collaboration of volunteers, financed by their respective countries of origin, in implementing development cooperation initiatives and programmes. Essential Qualifications and Experience required for this position:
-Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in the field of Natural Sciences, Environmental Sciences, economics, development studies, or any other related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
-A minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in the field of climate change and environment. Experience in Southern Africa is an asset Experience of work with the UN is an asset
-English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Portuguese is an advantage.
 - Draft background notes, briefings and reports on climate change and environmental issues in Mozambique for internal and external audiences;
- Support the UNCT in the design of common planning tools (CCA, CF, UN Strategies, etc) and in the implementation and monitoring of joint initiatives
- Support the UN family in preparing and responding to natural disasters in connection with national authorities and OCHA
- Draft communication materials for external audiences for awareness raising and advocacy purposes on climate change and environmental resources;
- Support monitor and evaluate progress made in the implementation of climate change and environmental resources related UN projects and programmes through UNINFO;
- Engage with UN Agencies with mandates related to climate change and environmental resources to ensure up-to-date information sharing between Agencies, UNCT and the RC;
- Engage with the regional office on issues related to climate change and environmental resources in Mozambique;
- Provide regular substantive analysis and briefing notes on programmatic matters related to UN projects and/or programmes in the area of climate change and the environmental resources;
- Support and provide advice to the RC and the UNCT on environmental and climate change issues and UN engagement;
- Support the UNCT with any joint programming proposals and join resource mobilisationinitiatives in the area of climate change and environmental resources;
- Provide support to the UNCT and the RC in their engagement with National Authorities, Ministries and non-institutional organizations with a mandate on climate change and environmental resources;
- Perform any other required duties as requested by the RC. It enables young professionals in the possession of a university degree with 2 years of relevant experience and not over the age of 32 years to gain in-field training and experience with the multilateral partnerorganzations of Belgium for a period of maximum three years.
This post of Junior Professional Officer in Climate Change and Environmental Resources was designated for Belgian nationals, younger than 33 years