Result of Service

The Team Lead assignment aims to deliver a fully developed, consulted, validated and implementation-ready LT-LEDS for Namibia to 2050. The final package of services will include: (i) a final LT-LEDS document setting out long-term mitigation and adaptation pathways, strategic objectives, priority actions and an implementation framework, (ii) a cost-benefit analysis report assessing the costs, benefits and trade-offs of key LT-LEDS options, (iii) a gender and social inclusion report identifying distributional impacts and recommendations for inclusive implementation, (iv) an LT-LEDS implementation work plan covering governance arrangements, institutional roles, capacity-building needs, data and modelling gaps, financing approaches and coordination mechanisms, (v) a stakeholder consultation and validation record reflecting comments received and how these were addressed in the final strategy, and (vi) a dissemination package comprising presentation materials, policy briefs and communication products to support outreach, political uptake and partner engagement.

Work Location

Windhoek, Namibia

Expected duration

76 days within 08 months, from 30/03/2026 to 30/11/2026.

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the international environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. The NDC Act & Invest Initiative is a global programme led by UNEP and currently funded by the International Climate Initiative (IKI) and the NDC Partnerships Partnership Action Fund (PAF) multi-donor trust fund. It is designed to help countries raise their climate ambition and translate their new Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs 3.0) submitted in 2025 into actionable, investable plans. Building on lessons learned from the NDC Action project implementation and previous NDC cycles, the initiative addresses critical gaps in policy alignment, financing, and implementation. It brings together governments, development partners, and the private sector to develop coherent, science-based, and finance-ready NDC frameworks. Structured around three interconnected workstreams, fostering G20+ ambition and action, piloting policy and planning alignment, and providing deep-dive support to enhance NDC investability, the initiative aims to bridge the gap between climate commitments and tangible implementation. By aligning national strategies, strengthening enabling environments, and working collaboratively with key partners, including the NDC Partnership, GIZ, UNDPs Climate Promise, UNFCCC, multilateral development banks (MDBs), development finance institutions (DFIs), and private sector actors, NDC Act & Invest seeks to make the next generation of NDCs both more ambitious and more achievable, accelerating progress toward the 1.5C goal and enhancing global resilience. The NDC Act & Invest team, based within the Mitigation Branch in Paris, is responsible for the global management and overall coordination of the initiative across partner countries, in line with UNEPs delivery model. The team also acts as the main liaison between UNEP and the NDC Partnership, coordinating UNEPs responses to country support requests shared through the Partnership, identifying and applying for additional funding where appropriate, and consolidating implementation and progress reporting. In addition, the team maintains close coordination with related projects under the IKI Programme to ensure coherence and synergies across initiatives. Funded by the NDC Partnerships Partnership Action Fund (PAF) and implemented by UNEP, this project is intended to support the Government of Namibia in finalising a technically robust, nationally aligned, and implementation-ready LT-LEDS, by consolidating existing analytical work, addressing remaining policy and evidence gaps, and translating long-term climate ambition into a clear framework for implementation, investment and coordination. Namibia is advancing its Long-Term Low-Emission Development Strategys (LT-LEDS) finalisation through 11-month technical assistance building on existing climate planning work. The LT-LEDS will be developed to be fully aligned with national plans, including Vision 2030, the Harambee Prosperity Plan II, the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6) and Namibias updated NDC 3.0, with the aim to translate long-term mitigation and adaptation objectives into concrete sectoral pathways. This project aims to consolidate Namibias LT-LEDS into a comprehensive, actionable framework to 2050, supported by a cost-benefit analysis, a gender and social inclusion assessment, and a practical implementation work plan addressing governance, capacity and financing needs. The projects process will include extensive stakeholder consultations and national validation to ensure ownership, followed by targeted dissemination to strengthen political buy-in and mobilise development partner support. UNEP aims to mobilise an experienced Team Lead to provide strategic and substantial technical leadership for the formulation of Namibias upcoming LT-LEDS. The Team Lead will guide and quality-assure the work of a multidisciplinary team, coordinate key outputs, and synthesise them into an actionable long-term strategy and implementation plan. The role will also support high-level policy dialogue and stakeholder engagement to strengthen ownership across government and society and mobilise donor support, with the aim to ensure that Namibias LT-LEDS is robust, finance-ready and aligned with the countrys priorities. The Team Lead will provide overall coordination and technical leadership for the delivery of Namibias LT-LEDS, under the government and UNEPs joint supervision and in close coordination with a Regional Climate Policy and Fiscal Expert as well as a Gender and Social Inclusion Specialist. In close collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT), the Ministry of Industrialization, Mines and Energy, and development partners active in Namibia on climate and energy transition agendas, the Team Lead will ensure timely, high-quality delivery of the LT-LEDS, its supporting analytical work, and stakeholder validation, as well as ensuring national ownership. The expected results outlined below correspond to the main milestones of the work plan and are accompanied by performance indicators to assess their achievement. Result 1: foundational analyses for the LT-LEDS are completed. Activity 1.1: strategic guidance for cost-benefit analysis (CBA) o Oversee the preparation of the LT-LEDS CBA and ensure that methodologies are sound and that the analysis covers all key sectors and relevant mitigation/adaptation options. o Provide technical input and quality assurance during data collection and modelling and ensure policy recommendations are relevant and emerge from the analysis. Activity 1.2: integrate gender and inclusion dimensions into analyses o Work closely with the Gender and Inclusion Specialist to ensure the gender and social inclusion assessment is integrated into the analytical process. o Review the Gender and Social Inclusion report, guide its alignment with the cost-benefit findings, and ensure that issues of equity, just transition, and vulnerable groups are reflected in the analysis of LT-LEDS options. Expected deliverables: o 1.a Cost-Benefit Analysis Report, which assesses costs, benefits, and trade-offs of LT-LEDS mitigation and adaptation options, as well as policy-relevant recommendations. o 1.b Gender and Social Inclusion Report, that analyses how LT-LEDS measures affect women, youth, and vulnerable groups, with recommendations to embed social inclusion in LT-LEDS implementation. Result 2: draft Long-Term Strategy prepared and aligned with national development goals and the upcoming NDC. Activity 2.1: Lead LT-LEDS draft o Compile and synthesise contributions from existing studies…