DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the overall guidance of the SOFF Secretariat Deputy Director and Head of Partnerships, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

1) SOFF POSITIONING AND ADVOCACY:
- Consolidate and analyse information, contribute to technical papers and briefing materials on policy issues about SOFF positioning within the global climate finance architecture, including SOFF collaboration and complementarity with the Green Climate Fund, Global Environment Facility, Climate Investment Funds, Adaptation Fund and the CREWS initiative.
- Prepare substantive inputs to the development of SOFF strategies, scenarios and options, supporting policy formulation specifically around the UNFCCC and COP process.
- Support preparation and provide input for for the SOFF Steering Committee meetings.
- Leverage opportunities to position SOFF through flagship reports and hydromet related events led by SOFF co-founders WMO, UNDP and UNEP and partners, and support SOFF positioning in strategic initiatives such as the UN Early Warnings for All initiative.

2) SOFF COMMUNICATION:
- Lead implementation of the SOFF communication strategy and regularly update it in line with the SOFF resource mobilization and outreach strategy, laying out SOFF engagement with relevant stakeholders and respective activities to maximize SOFF visibility at specific events.
- Liase with SOFF Steering Committee Members and the SOFF co-founders for efficient and aligned communication including press releases and provide talking points for Seniors and VIPs.
- Keep the broad range of stakeholders up to date and provide them with latest developments, strategies, and key communication messages.
- Produce, write and design tailored communication material and multimedia products, including for effective storytelling to ensure SOFF operations are properly promoted.
- Manage SOFF social media accounts, track and monitor performance with data/analytics.
- Maintain and keep the SOFF website up to date.

3) EVENT MANAGEMENT:
- Lead on the design and organization of SOFF-related activities at international events including UNFCCC COP and UNGA, including managing preparation of logistics and management on site covering report launches, press conferences, interviews, media coverage.
- Liase with SOFF co-founders for effective cross-promotion during high-level events, such as UNGA or COP.

4) OTHER DUTIES:
- Manage consultants and/or interns and external service providers as required.
- Perform other duties as required.