In Country Facilitator (Home Based Retainer) - Tripoli, Libya

About the role

The In Country Facilitator supports Libya's Ministry of Environment and the NDC Partnership national focal point in advancing the implementation of Libya's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). Working from home, the role strengthens coordination across government ministries, development partners and other stakeholders, helps turn national climate priorities into implementation and investment planning, identifies support gaps, facilitates resource mobilization and partner follow-up, and tracks progress and reports on country engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and communicate with national, international and local stakeholders, organize meetings to monitor the Implementation Plan and prioritize existing government coordination mechanisms.
• Update the NDC Implementation Plan in the Online Tool with the Support Unit and Focal Points, maintain partner contact details and follow up on contributions.
• Create an Annual Work Plan with the Country Engagement Specialist and Focal Point, and document changes in the operating context.
• Help mobilize partner financing, update government needs and priorities, and produce an overview of support gaps for partners.
• Guide international and development partners so their projects align with the Implementation Plan, and assist the government in coordinating with donors and funding mechanisms.
• Monitor implementation progress, prepare quarterly country update reports, and organize NDC-related meetings, dialogues and events such as COPs and regional climate weeks.

Required profile

• Master's degree (preferably public policy, development, climate change, natural resource or environmental management) with 5 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree with 7 years of relevant experience.
• At least 5 years in public or private sector, focusing on climate change, project management, stakeholder and donor engagement, and cross-cutting work plan or proposal development.
• Experience in multilateral, national and grassroots governance related to climate change, policy and NDCs.
• Knowledge of the country's climate policy frameworks, national plans and strategies.

Required skills

• Desired: familiarity with UNFCCC processes, including Subsidiary Bodies and the Conference of the Parties.