Climate, Environment and Sustainability Officer

About The Job Duties And Responsibilities Summary of key functions: Ensures provision of consistent and high quality analysis and strategic policy advice on Climate, Environment and Sustainability to the Smart SDGs Cities Programme and other relevant UN-Habitat projects & programmes in Ghana Provides effective programme development, oversee and support implementation on Climate, Environment and Sustainability programs in cities Ensures the provision of advocacy and strategic partnership building a favorable environment on Climate, Environment and Sustainability transformation in cities Facilitates knowledge building, management and sharing on Climate, Environment and Sustainability in cities Ensures provision of consistent and high-quality strategic policy advice on Climate, Environment and Sustainability to the Smart SDGs Cities Programme and relevant UN-Habitat projects & programmes in Ghana, focusing on the achievement of the following results: Coordinates and conducts climate and environment data analysis, especially in support to the Metropolitan, Municipalities and Districts Authorities (MMDAs) targeted by the Smart SDG Cities Programme in Ghana, including case evidence and research findings to inform data collection. Develops training materials and provides training to data collectors and analysts in MMDAs on climate and environment data collection and analysis Offers constructive solutions to climate adaptation issues faced by cities engaged in the Smart SDG Cities Programme through participatory planning processes, and supports their incorporation into cities’ strategic plans and investment pipelines. Supports mainstreaming climate and environment issues in capacity building of relevant institutions represented in the Smart SDG Cities including those responsible for planning, law enforcement and the delivery of basic urban services, by developing methodology to assess local institutions and analyse gaps, and developing and implementing training courses that helps build local capacity. Monitors the Smart SDG Cities Programme, in areas of climate and environmental sustainability; develops methodology to measure and report on change and impact; trains and supports local institutions in doing so Keeps abreast with national, regional and global climate, environment and sustainability issues, studies, findings/news, including by participating to policy-based and scientific networks, and contributes to planning and policy recommendations. Incorporates results of the government’s multi-sectoral climate and environment strategies, policy statements and pronouncements into programmes and projects 2 Provides Effective Programme Development And Management Advice On Climate, Environment And Sustainability In Cities, Focusing On The Achievement Of The Following Results Provides guidance to the Smart SDG Cities Programme and the UN-Habitat country programme in Ghana in general to ensure that sound climate and environment analysis informs programme desi