Technical Focus
This project aims to enhance institutional frameworks, strengthen climate governance, and improve financial mechanisms to enable Lao PDR to attract and manage climate finance efficiently. Given the complexity and cross-sectoral nature of the project, a National Institutional Specialist is needed to oversee the project implementation, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and reporting, ensure institutional coordination and stakeholder engagement, and facilitate knowledge-sharing and capacity-building efforts.
Tasks and responsibilities
Overall Project Implementation and Management
• Lead overall project implementation, M&E, and reporting under NDA and FAO technical guidance
• Develop and lead the implementation of detailed project work plans and ensure timely delivery of all project outputs
• Coordinate the Project Management Unit (PMU) activities and ensure effective collaboration among all project staff and consultants
• Contribute to the Terms of Reference (TOR), invitations for proposals and the preparation/management of Letters of Agreement (LoA) and/or contracts to deliver certain project outputs
• Ensure compliance with FAO rules and procedures as well as GCF requirements
Institutional Capacity Building Coordination
• Lead all institutional capacity building activities
• Coordinate the design and delivery of training workshops for NDA office and ministerial focal points particularly on GCF project design and management
• Support development of online training modules in Lao language for sustainability
• Support the further development and operationalization of the MRV systems, ensuring line ministries and stakeholders’ inputs
• Facilitate knowledge transfer and capacity building across participating institutions
Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination
• Work closely with the NDA office and Department of Climate Change (DCC) to engage the Technical Working Group on Climate Change (TWGCC) and Environment and Climate Finance Sub-committee (ECFSC)
• Coordinate with 13 key ministries and agencies that are members of TWGCC
• Ensure effective multi-stakeholder engagement processes with 50% women participation targets
• Support the NDA in organizing regular coordination meetings and coaching for ECFSC and TWGCC
Strategic Framework Development Support
• Support updating of the GCF Country Programme document
• Draft the Terms of Reference and contribute to the Readiness Needs Assessment process
• Coordinate consultation and validation workshops with diverse stakeholders
• Ensure integration of gender, environmental and social safeguards, and indigenous peoples’ considerations
Quality Control and Reporting
• Provide quality control for all consultation activities and deliverables
• Prepare Annual Progress Reports (APR), meeting FAO and GCF requirements and coordinate with NDA for validation
• Ensure proper documentation of all project activities and lessons learned
• Support completion report preparation at project end
Project Monitoring and Adaptive Management
• Monitor project implementation against logical framework indicators
• Identify and address implementation challenges proactively
• Coordinate biweekly team meetings and document progress
• Support adaptive management approaches as needed
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• Advanced degree in Public Administration, Environmental Policy, Development Studies, or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in climate change, institutional development, and project management
• Working knowledge of English
• National of Laos
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Selection Criteria
• Experience working with government agencies, international organizations, and donors.
• Strong leadership, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Salary
Competitive
Monthly based
Location
Vientiane Capital, Vientiane Prefecture, Laos
Vientiane Capital, Vientiane Prefecture, Laos
