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In Country Facilitator (Home based Retainer) - St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda
UNOPSUnited NationsPartnershipsMid LevelICA - LICA - Specialist - Retainer
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**Job Highlight**
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to climate action and sustainable development in Antigua and Barbuda. The position offers a chance to work directly with the government and international partners, influencing policy and project implementation in a critical area. The role provides exposure to high-level climate change initiatives and the opportunity to build strong relationships with key stakeholders.
**About the Region**
The UNOPS Global Portfolios Office (GPO) brings together diverse expertise to help partners deliver impact worldwide. With hubs in New York, Geneva, and Vienna, and expert teams operating globally, GPO leads multi-regional initiatives that advance sustainable development, climate action, and peacebuilding - including in some of the world’s most challenging environments. By leveraging our collective expertise and global networks, GPO supports UNOPS’ strategic priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals across more than 130 countries. We work closely with major global partners - including governments, international financial institutions, and UN agencies - to deliver a wide range of services, such as project management, fund management, hosting services, and HR support.
**About the Country/Multi-Country Office**
As part of the Global Portfolios Office, UNOPS Geneva provides comprehensive solutions in secretariat hosting, operational support, and fund management. We manage global programmes, including the Water, Environment and Climate (WEC) Portfolio, offering project management, procurement, HR, and financial services. Geneva hosts the secretariats of eight global partnerships focused on health (RBM, Stop TB, ATscale), nutrition (SUN), water/sanitation (SHF), humanitarian leadership (GELI), urban development (Cities Alliance), and disaster displacement (PDD). We also provide fund management for EIF and UN Water, and operational support to Geneva-based partners like the Global Fund and UNHCR. The EU-UNOPS Lives in Dignity (LiD) Grant Facility is also based here.
**Job Specific Context**
The facilitator will be embedded in the Department of the Environment of Antigua and Barbuda. He/she will be responsible for further strengthening the capacity of the DOE to implement projects in its new accreditation scope and size, develop projects for the implementation of the NDC, complete the NDC 3.0, support the DOE in project implementation and further develop and enhance the just transition of the workforce in the areas of infrastructure, renewable energy and resilient housing. The facilitator will also support the DOE in terms of resource mobilization and monitoring the implementation of the Partnership Plan. He/she will support the focal points of the Partnership in their daily tasks of implementing the Partnership Plan, NDC 3.0, LT-LEDS and other forms of support to the NDC implementation. Quarterly country updates will be produced by the NDC Coordinator and Government will share quarterly updates to wider stakeholders.
The embedded facilitator will serve as the NDC Partnership’s interface in the country and operate as a liaison between the country and other NDC Partnership members. The role is one of coordination and supportive facilitation. They play a key role in ensuring the smooth implementation of the NDC Country Engagement Process, by supporting ongoing coordination efforts between the Support Unit of the NDC Partnership, the various partners of the Partnership, and the Government.
The incumbent will be responsible for strengthening national coordination in terms of resource mobilization and monitoring the implementation of the NDC. The Facilitator will support the focal point of the Partnership in their daily tasks of implementing the NDC and other forms of support for the NDC implementation.
The embedded facilitator will implement all tasks under the direct supervision of the NDC Partnership Country Engagement Specialist and will work in close collaboration with the different ministerial offices.
• This is a retainer national vacancy / position for twelve 12 months, maximum of 220 working days, with possibility of an extension depending on satisfactory performance and on availability of funds.
• This is a Homebased position, meaning that the incumbent will not work from a UNOPS office but from the government facilities. Therefore, the incumbent will need to use his/her own laptop and software.
• As this is a Local Position, in order to be eligible, the incumbent should be a national of Antigua and Barbuda or have a valid residence permit in the country.
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
**Role Purpose**
The In-Country Facilitator will serve as the NDC Partnership’s interface in Antigua and Barbuda, operating as a liaison between the country and other NDC Partnership members. The role is one of coordination and supportive facilitation, ensuring the smooth implementation of the NDC Country Engagement Process by supporting o
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