Work Opportunities
Work Opportunities
Applications for employment are equally welcome from women and men. Persons wishing to apply for employment at the South Centre should be nationals of a member country of the Group of 77 and China and be under the age of 62 years.
Vacancies are filled based on open competition and are advertised by means of vacancy notices and are also posted on the website as well as occasionally advertised in the press.
Vacancy Announcement: Program Coordinator, Trade and Development
The South Centre is seeking to recruit a Program Coordinator for its Trade and Development Program. The Program Coordinator shall report to the Executive Director of the organization.
Applicants should send their CVs and a motivation letter in English at applications@southcentre.int (stating the Job title within this vacancy announcement) no later than CET 24.00 hrs. on 20 May 2021.
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Vacancy Announcement: Consultant – International ESS, Gender and Climate Expert (Lebanon’s Green Climate Fund Readiness Project)
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is the world’s largest dedicated fund helping developing countries to act on climate change. It was established by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2010. By channeling climate finance to developing countries, the GCF plays a crucial role in serving the goals of the Paris Agreement on climate change, adopted in 2015.
The Ministry of Environment in Lebanon is currently leading the implementation of the “Strengthening and enhancing Lebanon’s institutional arrangements and capacity to enable and optimize access to the Green Climate Fund” project (2020-2022) which aims at supporting Lebanon to efficiently tap into the fund.
The International ESS, Gender and Climate Expert will be engaged in a fixed-price consultancy contract for a one-year duration, with the possibility for continuation for the second year depending on agreement and progress with deliverables. Once selected, a Special Services Agreement (SSA) will be signed with the awarded consultant in accordance with the regulations in force for the South Centre for such Special Services Agreements.
The selected candidate will work under the direct supervision of the National Technical Coordinator at the Ministry of Environment and the Coordinator of the Sustainable Development Climate Change and Gender Programme at the South Centre.
Application should be sent in English at applications@southcentre.int (stating ‘ESS & Gender – Lebanon’ in the subject) no later than CET 24.00 hrs. on 12 August 2020.
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Vacancy Announcement: Consultant – International Climate Finance Expert (Lebanon’s Green Climate Fund Readiness Project)
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is the world’s largest dedicated fund helping developing countries to act on climate change. It was established by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2010. By channelling climate finance to developing countries, the GCF plays a crucial role in serving the goals of the Paris Agreement on climate change, adopted in 2015.
The Ministry of Environment in Lebanon is currently leading the implementation of the “Strengthening and enhancing Lebanon’s institutional arrangements and capacity to enable and optimize access to the Green Climate Fund” project (2020-2022) which aims at supporting Lebanon to efficiently tap into the fund.
The International Climate Finance Expert will be engaged in a fixed- price consultancy contract for a one-year duration, with the possibility for continuation for the second year depending on agreement and progress with deliverables. The selected candidate will work under the direct supervision of the National Technical Coordinator at the Ministry of Environment and the Coordinator of the Sustainable Development Climate Change and Gender Programme at the South Centre.
Application should be sent in English at applications@southcentre.int (stating ‘Climate Finance Expert – Lebanon’ in the subject) no later than CET 24.00 hrs. on 02 August 2020.
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Internship Opportunities
The South Centre’s internship programme offers an opportunity for students and young professionals to gain an understanding of the technical areas that the South Centre deals with. The South Centre regularly offers internships in:
- Trade for Development
- Health, Intellectual Property and Biodiversity
- Sustainable Development and Climate Change
- South-South and Triangular Cooperation
All internship applications should include an Internship Application Form duly filled.
* NOTE: Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, internships will take place remotely unless the situation improves and regular work resumes in the South Centre’s headquarters in Geneva (Switzerland).
CURRENT INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
- Editorial Internship (DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 11 APRIL 2021)
- GCF Readiness Program – Internship (for Lebanese nationals ONLY)
Request for Proposals
Request for Proposals: National Communications Firm – Lebanon’s Green Climate Fund Readiness Project
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is the world’s largest dedicated multilateral fund helping developing countries to act on climate change. It was established by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2010. By channeling climate finance to developing countries, the GCF plays a crucial role in serving the goals of the Paris Agreement on climate change, adopted in 2015, and supporting such countries in meeting their climate change targets.
Objectives of the consultancy:
– Design and implement a public communication strategy to enhance and disseminate awareness, knowledge and understanding on GCF and climate finance among relevant stakeholders and mainstream GCF across the wider audience.
– Increase the Readiness Project’s exposure and its efficiency in engaging national and international stakeholders.
Download the Terms of Reference (TOR) below:
Request for Proposals: National Communications Firm – Lebanon’s Green Climate Fund Readiness Project
RE-ADVERTISEMENT – Request for Proposals: Strengthening and enhancing Lebanon’s institutional arrangements and capacity to enable and optimize access to the Green Climate Fund
(Open to Lebanese firms only)
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is the world’s largest dedicated fund helping developing countries to act on climate change. It was established by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2010. By channeling climate finance to developing countries, the GCF plays a crucial role in serving the goals of the Paris Agreement on climate change, adopted in 2015. The Ministry of Environment in Lebanon is currently leading the implementation of the “Strengthening and enhancing Lebanon’s institutional arrangements and capacity to enable and optimize access to the Green Climate Fund” project (2020-2022) which aims at supporting Lebanon to efficiently tap into the fund.
The consultancy has one primary objective, and one secondary objective:
– The primary objective is to design an effective and efficient No-Objection Procedure for Lebanon as per GCF guidelines and requirements and based on international best practices and lessons learned.
– The secondary objective is to backstop the project management unit by undertaking specific assessments and analysis that will support the drafting of the Gap Assessment Report.
Offers should be sent in English at applications@southcentre.int (stating No-Objection Procedure – Lebanon in the subject) no later than CET 24.00 hrs. on 19 August 2020.
*Prior applicants need not re-apply. Your applications continue to remain under consideration.
Download the Terms of Reference (TOR) below: