Organizational Context
The Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF), founded in 2009, is an independent intergovernmental organization of countries most threatened by climate change, headquartered in Accra, Ghana. It is composed of leaders of 68 governments1 from Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, Middle East and the Pacific, who together represent 1.74 billion people.
Position Purpose
The purpose of the consultancy is to support the liaison and research needs for the development of the Climate Prosperity Plans (CPPs), especially in Francophone member countries.
Reporting Relationships
The Analyst reports to the Managing Director and Director for Country Platforms.
Duties and Responsibilities
The CPP Analyst will focus on supporting the development of the Climate Prosperity Plans (CPPs), especially in Francophone member countries, in the following areas:
– Provide in-country support, draft documents and contact relevant institutions and partners as required in the development of the CPPs;
Support research as well as analysis of quantitative and qualitative data from CPP consultations;
– Prepare drafts of documents including concept notes, briefers, event programs, meeting records etc.;
– Support in establishing and maintaining effective communication channels with relevant stakeholders for the development of the CPPs;
– Liaise with the CPP countries, especially the respective national committees dedicated to CPP development and the CVF-V20 Secretariat;
– Support the CVF-V20 Secretariat to facilitate engagements with the member countries developing the CPPs;
– Monitor and report on the progress, achievements, and challenges of liaison activities to relevant stakeholders;
– Assist in managing and organizing administrative tasks, including document management, data entry, and filing;
– Work alongside CVF-V20 colleagues in national, regional and global engagements;
– Track the development of the Climate Prosperity Plans and assessing their effectiveness in achieving intended goals;
– Perform other research, programmatic, organizational or communications tasks as requested by the supervisor;
– Any other analytical and related assignment with regard to the above activities and CVF-V20 key activities.
All CVF-V20 personnel will be expected to contribute, from time to time, to responsibilities and duties outside of their core functions during specific phases of work where major events and activities demand contributions of all or much of the organization’s personnel. Work during such phases may also be subject to alternative direction and supervision.