The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) provides governments at all levels with the most up-to-date, robust scientific information to help them develop climate policies. Created in 1988 by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), IPCC reports are a key input into international climate change negotiations. As an intergovernmental entity, IPCC is made up of members of the United Nations or WMO, totalling 195 countries.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct administrative supervision of the Deputy Secretary-General of WMO, the incumbent will serve the Members of the IPCC and work with the Chair of the IPCC on the implementation of the work programme and budget of the IPCC. The specific responsibilities include:
Secretariat and the Technical Support Units:
Supervise the staff in and be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the IPCC Secretariat;
Provide guidance to the Technical Support Units of the IPCC Working Groups and Task Forces, and facilitate coordination between the activities of the Secretariat and the Technical Support Units.
Sessions of the IPCC and its bodies:
In consultation with the Chair of the IPCC:
Negotiate with host governments to arrange for the meetings of the IPCC and of its Bureau, the Executive Committee, Working Groups and various working mechanisms;
Efficiently and effectively plan, coordinate, finalize and distribute pre-session and in-session documentation for the sessions of the IPCC and its Bureau in a timely manner;
Plan the management and effectively conduct the business of meetings of the IPCC, the Bureau and the Executive Committee;
Deliver accurate and timely reports of the sessions of the IPCC plenary and its Bureau; and
Prepare documentation on the IPCC Work Programme and Budget for the sessions of the IPCC and as needed for the sessions of the IPCC Bureau;
Finance:
Manage and monitor the expenditures of the Trust Fund in accordance with the relevant regulations, rules and policies and in accordance with the decisions of the Panel;
Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting of the Trust Fund’s activities and financial position;
Develop and present budget estimates to the Panel in line with Panel decisions;
Facilitate and support financial audit activities associated with the Trust Fund;
Ensure internal controls within the purview of the IPCC Secretariat are sufficient and effective;
Carry out fund-raising activities in accordance with the directives of the Panel and the IPCC Financial Procedures;
IPCC products:
Arrange for the translation and publication of the IPCC products in coordination with the Technical Support Units, as appropriate;
Liaison:
Oversee the implementation of the IPCC communication strategy and the information management for the IPCC;
In consultation with the Chair of the IPCC, liaise with relevant Multilateral Environmental Agreements, including the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), as well as related international assessment bodies and scientific programmes, and arrange IPCC representation at the meetings of such bodies, as appropriate;
Maintain close interaction with the management and relevant offices of both the UNEP and WMO to enable smooth and effective implementation of the day-to-day functions of the IPCC Secretariat;
If requested, arrange for appropriate senior level reporting to IPCC’s co-sponsor governing bodies;
Developing/transitional economy countries:
Promote the participation of developing countries in the work of the IPCC; and
Carry out other relevant duties as required.