In Country Facilitator (Homebased Retainer) - Monrovia, Liberia

In Country Facilitator (Homebased Retainer) - Monrovia, Liberia | UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services

In Country Facilitator (Homebased Retainer) - Monrovia, Liberia

UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services Remote | Home Based - May require travel National ICSC-10 level Speaks English

Application deadline: March 22, 2026

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Summary by Impactpool

The In Country Facilitator will serve as a liaison for the NDC Partnership in Liberia, coordinating the implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and climate action initiatives. This role involves engaging with various stakeholders, including government officials and international partners, to mobilize resources and track progress towards climate goals. The facilitator will support the Environment Protection Agency of Liberia and ensure effective communication and collaboration among partners. This is a based position for 12 months, with the possibility of extension based on performance and funding availability.

Candidate Requirements:

Bachelor's degree with 7 years of experience or Master's degree with 5 years of experience

Experience in climate change and stakeholder engagement

Knowledge of national climate policy frameworks

Fluency in English

Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders

General Information

Position Title

In Country Facilitator (Homebased Retainer) - Monrovia, Liberia

Job Category

Partnerships

Duty Station(s)

Home based

Seniority Level

Mid Level

ICS Level

ICS 10

Contract Type

ICA - LICA - Specialist - Retainer

Contract Level

LICA 10

Posting Start Date

02-Mar-2026

Posting End Date

22-Mar-2026

Duration

12 months, maximum of 220 working days, with possibility of an extension depending on satisfactory performance and on availability of funds

Job Highlight

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and climate action on a national level in Liberia. The position offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse range of stakeholders, including government officials, international partners, and local organizations, to mobilize resources and track progress towards climate goals.

About the Region

The UNOPS Global Portfolios Office (GPO) unites the New York Portfolios, including the Peace and Security team (PSC); the Geneva Office; and the Vienna-based Water, Environment and Climate (WEC) teams, to maximize global impact, foster efficiencies and streamline global programmes. Leveraging our collective expertise and networks, GPO supports UNOPS' strategic priorities and the SDGs across over 130 countries. We deliver project management, fund management, advisory services, project implementation, and HR services, working closely with major global partners. Our thematic focus includes sustainable development, climate action, health, peace & security, and humanitarian action.

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.

About the Project Office

WEC Background:

The Water, Environment and Climate (WEC) portfolio, based in Vienna, and with offices based globally is part of the UNOPS Global Portfolio Office. The Portfolio has built strong partnerships and is effectively managing a portfolio of over 500 million USD over the last 15 years to support key initiatives with fund management, project implementation and administrative support.  

 WEC effectively operationalizes partners' agendas with global approaches, as well as regional and country specific activities focused on climate action, protection and conservation of the environment. Partners profit from WEC’s ability to operationalize and/or scale up their important substantive agendas, including in support of key multilateral environmental and climate agreements, such as the Paris Agreement, the Cartagena Convention as well as the Sustainable Development Goals. 

About the Group

The NDC Partnership:

The NDC Partnership is a global coalition, bringing together more than 250 members, including more than 130 countries, developed and developing, and more than 110 institutions to deliver on ambitious climate action that helps achieve the Paris Agreement and drive sustainable development. Governments identify their NDC implementation priorities and the type of support that is needed to translate them into actionable policies and programs. Based on these requests, the membership offers a tailored package of expertise, technical assistance and funding. This collaborative response provides developing countries with efficient access to a wide range of resources to adapt to and mitigate climate change and foster more equitable and sustainable development. The NDC Partnership Support Unit is jointly hosted by the World Resources Institute (WRI), the UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and the UN Climate Change Secretariat (UNFCCC). For this project, the Consultant will be contracted through UNOPS.

Job Specific Context

The incumbent will serve as the NDC Partnership’s interface in Liberia 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 implementation process, by supporting ongoing coordination efforts between the Support Unit of the NDC Partnership, the various partners, and the government of Liberia. 

The incumbent will support the Environment Protection Agency of Liberia and 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 points of the NDC Partnership in their daily tasks of implementing the NDC and other forms of support for the NDC implementation. 

The embedded facilitator will coordinate closely with the Executive Director of the Environment Protection Agency of Liberia through Liberia’s Technical Focal Point to the NDC Partnership on day-to-day technical and administrative aspects. The facilitator will also engage the respective Focal Point in the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning to leverage the role of national economic planning in NDC processes and implementation. The embedded facilitator will also work with the NDC Partnership Country Engagement Specialist and any other embedded advisors that may be present in Liberia

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 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 Liberia or have a valid residence permit in Liberia. 

***Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Role Purpose

The embedded facilitator will coordinate and facilitate the NDC implementation processes in Liberia under the supervision of the NDCP Country Engagement Specialist. The facilitator will work in close collaboration with the UNFCCC Focal Point and The NDC Country Technical Focal Point at the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia as well as the collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, the Central Bank of Liberia and the nine (9) NDC sectorial institutions. The facilitator will coordinate and support development and implementing partners that are providing support for the implementation of Liberia’s NDC using existing coordination mechanism and or where absent, set up the coordination mechanism to foster a coordinated approach amongst the partners and various government institutions.

Functions / Key Results Expected

1. Coordination and communication with key stakeholders

Ensure that communications relevant to NDC Partnership engagement are shared with relevant national, international, and local level stakeholders.

Facilitate periodic coordination and information exchange among partners in the country, with the aim of leveraging and mobilizing their respective advantages in support of the Implementation Plan, request for support letters or equivalent instrument. To this end, usage of existing government coordination mechanisms shall be prioritized.

Organize meetings to monitor and coordinate the implementation of the Implementation Plan, or equivalent instrument, with stakeholders.

2. Operationalization of NDC Implementation Plan

Collaborate with the NDC Partnership Support Unit and the Focal Points to manage and update the online NDC Implementation Plan, ensuring information remains up to date and accessible for key stakeholders. 

Identify implementing and development partners, compile and periodically update their

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