Innovation for Adaptation – Learning and Knowledge Management Coordinator [Open to Tier 0, 1 & 2 applicants]

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Background

UNDP supports countries and communities to strengthen resilience to climate change through innovative, inclusive, and locally led adaptation solutions. In line with this mandate, UNDP implements and supports a diverse portfolio of climate adaptation initiatives that promote innovation, knowledge exchange, community leadership, and scalable approaches to resilience-building.

Within this context, the Innovation for Adaptation – Learning and Knowledge Management Coordinator will support projects under the Adaptation Innovation Marketplace (AIM). Launched in 2021, AIM is a global platform designed to accelerate locally led adaptation innovations by addressing key barriers faced by local actors, including limited access to finance, technical support, and visibility. Currently AIM has anchored under its umbrella four projects:

Through its multi-partner network, AIM provides structured mechanisms to identify and support promising adaptation solutions, deliver tailored technical and enterprise development assistance, facilitate peer-to-peer learning and knowledge exchange, and connect innovators with potential investors and strategic partners. The initiative places a strong emphasis on strengthening learning processes and ensuring that knowledge generated through implementation is systematically captured, shared, and applied to improve results and support scaling.

The Innovation for Adaptation – Learning and Knowledge Management Coordinator will work as part of a multidisciplinary team across country offices, regions, and thematic areas, collaborating closely with programme managers, monitoring and evaluation specialists, innovation teams, communications colleagues, and external partners. The role will play a central function in connecting grantees, partners, and stakeholders, supporting learning activities, and translating implementation experience into accessible and actionable knowledge products.

Key responsibilities include fostering communities of practice, supporting capacity-building and peer-to-peer exchange, and contributing to strategic learning and knowledge management approaches that inform programme improvement, scaling, and resource mobilization. The position requires engagement with a wide range of stakeholders and sensitivity to diverse cultural contexts, inclusive approaches, and evolving programme needs.

The Innovation for Adaptation – Learning and Knowledge Management Coordinator will ensure alignment with project objectives, Adaptation Fund requirements, and UNDP policies and standards, contributing to the effectiveness, coherence, and sustainability of AIM-supported interventions. The role will work in close collaboration with the Innovation for Adaptation Global Technical Specialist, the Istanbul Regional Hub, UNDP country offices, relevant Regional Bureau units, and Planet Hub teams to support coherent and timely implementation.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.  

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.  

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Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance of the Innovation for Adaptation Global Technical Specialist, and in close coordination with the Regional Project Manager, the Innovation for Adaptation – Learning and Knowledge Management Coordinator will undertake the following functions:

Provision of Learning, Knowledge Management Services and Development of Knowledge Products:

Ensure Stakeholder Engagement, Partnerships and Knowledge Exchange:

Provision of Technical Advisory and Strategic Programme Support:

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation

Institutional Arrangement

The Coordinator will work under the direct supervision of the Innovation for Adaptation Global Technical Advisor within the Climate Change Adaptation Team. The position will collaborate closely with the Regional Project Manager, IRH Digital and Innovation Team Leader, programme management teams, M&E specialists, innovation teams, communications colleagues, Country Offices, IRH, and relevant external and strategic partners.

Competencies

Core Competencies:

Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies:

Business Developement       

Partnership management     

 2030 Agenda: Engagement and Effectiveness       

HR - Learning and development

2030 Agenda: Planet 

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Experience:

Languages:

Required Skills:

Desired Skills:

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination. 

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. 

Right to select multiple candidates

UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

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