| Overview : The Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt (GoE) will serve as the host of the 27th Conference of the Parties (CoP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). COP27 will take place from 7 to 18 November 2022 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. As the CoP27 President, at several forums throughout 2022, Egypt will bring together nearly 200 country parties in a neutral and conducive space to advance the international negotiations on climate change. Egypt is also expecting to submit a revised National Climate Change Strategy and Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) in 2022.
GoE has sought the support of the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) to increase the predictability and visibility of CoP 27, prepare negotiations, build momentum, and guarantee positive outcomes in collaboration with a wide range of both national and international stakeholders. The proposed activities will dovetail with UNFCCC Secretariat support and the coordinated offer by the United Nations system. In coordination with development partners, UNDP has established the project “Supporting CoP27 hosted in Egypt” including the following activities: i) Enhance GOE Capacities for COP27 delivery; ii) Support consultations; iii) Advance and showcase initiatives for climate action ahead and during COP; iv) ensure well organized/coordinated UNDP participation.
Since the projects anticipates several campaigns and events, communication will have a particularly strong role and will be integral part of the project implementation.
The Communication Specialist will ensure the communication components of the project are delivered effectively. The assignment will help project delivery is visible and on message in full coordination with UNDP regional and headquarters communication efforts and messages.
Under the overall guidance of the Resident Representative and direct supervision of the Head of Communication/Communication Analyst, with day-to-day coordination with the communication team and Climate Change Team Leader/Assistant Resident Representative, the Communication Specialist will be responsible for timely implementation of communication activities and alignment with UNDP communication at the regional and global level. The Communication Specialist will work in close collaboration with UNDP Regional Bureau for Arab States (RBAS), UNDP Headquarters, technical advisors and experts, communications focal points from other UN agencies and multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors ensuring successful project implementation.
In addition, the Communication Specialist will be required to mentor CO communication and other staff, share experiences and lessons from other context and other COs. |
