Programme Officer (Climate and Environment)

The incumbent will work directly under the deputy country director and would provide technical assistance to strategic outcomes (SO) managers of 3 pillars of the Ghana Country Strategic Plan (2024 – 2028). The purpose of this assignment will be to provide technical assistance to colleagues and partners in climate related interventions under SO1 (crisis response and emergency preparedness and response), in climate and environmental sustainability as well as energy efficiency matters under the Social Protection and Food systems portfolios (SO2 and SO3).
This will include programme development, review of effectiveness of initiatives including activities previously implemented or initiated. The incumbent reviews and analyses would also form the basis of concept note development for resource mobilisation. The position would be based in Accra with travel to the field, providing guidance to different WFP programme outcomes as well as coordinating with relevant external stakeholders if required.

Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Country Director the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

1. Support programme teams in integrating climate adaptation, environmental sustainability and disaster risk reduction considerations into programme activities.
2. Support the design, implementation, monitoring and reporting of climate resilience, en-vironmental sustainability and clean energy initiatives aligned with WFP programme objectives, climate change policies and international safeguards.
3. Support the development and implementation of clean cooking solutions linked to school feeding programmes, including the promotion of energy-efficient cooking stoves and sustainable fuel alternatives.
4. Assist in the planning and coordination of activities aimed at strengthening climate-smart and sustainable food systems, with a focus on improving food security, nutri-tion, and livelihoods.
5. Support colleagues to engage with government institutions, development partners, the private sector, and local communities on climate, environment, and clean energy ini-tiatives.
6. Contribute to the preparation of concept notes, project proposals, technical reports, presentations, and other programme documentation.
7. Under the agroforestry project funded by the Changing Lives Transformation Fund (CLTF), Support the implementation and coordination of agroforestry activities aligned with Ghana’s environmental policies and climate adaptation priorities, including activi-ties promoting climate-smart and environmentally sustainable livelihood opportunities.
8. Identify opportunities to strengthen agroforestry and regenerative practices to restore ecosystems, enhance resilience to climate shocks.

WORKPLAN
During the first month of the assignment, the UN Volunteer will work closely with his/her direct supervisor to finalize an agreed-upon work plan. The work plan should outline key objectives and activities and include regular check ins with the supervisor to review progress and receive performance feedback.