Risk and Vulnerability Officer

Position Grade: G8

Position Scale: Country Scale

End date of appointment: 01/08/2029

Application Deadline: 19 November 2026, 23:59PM (KST)

Context

The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MMARN) of the Dominican Republic, in coordination with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and with the support of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF), is implementing the project “Strengthening the Dominican Republic’s Capacity to Generate Climate Information and Knowledge within the Framework of the Paris Agreement,” as part of the Global Capacity-Building Initiative for Transparency (CBIT), with funding from the Global Environment Facility (GEF).

This initiative corresponds to the second phase of CBIT support in the country (CBIT 2), with a duration of 36 months, and aims to consolidate and expand national capacities for the generation, management, and reporting of climate information through the development of a fully operational National Transparency System, the expansion of modules on risk/vulnerability and climate finance, and their integration into national planning and reporting processes. This will ensure sustainability, compliance with MRT requirements, and long-term capacity for climate transparency.

In this context, the project seeks to strengthen the Dominican Republic’s technical and institutional capacity to produce high-quality climate information, improve inter-institutional coordination, and promote knowledge generation that contributes to the fulfillment of national commitments on climate change and evidence-based decision-making.

The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MMARN) is the lead agency for environmental management, natural resources, and climate issues in the Dominican Republic. In exercising the powers conferred by national legislation, it leads the formulation, coordination, and implementation of public policies aimed at protecting the environment, conserving natural resources, and promoting sustainable development.

With regard to climate change, the Ministry plays a strategic role in coordinating national efforts to strengthen resilience and promote low- -greenhouse-gas-emission development, in line with national priorities and the commitments undertaken by the country under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Paris Agreement. It also promotes the strengthening of institutional and technical capacities to improve the generation, management, and reporting of climate information, thereby contributing to transparency, evidence-based decision-making, and the Dominican Republic’s compliance with its international obligations.

GGGI’s support will focus on developing a fully operational National Transparency System, expanding the risk/vulnerability and climate financing modules, and integrating these into national planning and reporting processes. This will ensure sustainability, compliance with ETF requirements, and long-term capacity for climate transparency. This work focuses on improving data collection, addressing sectoral gaps, and enhancing the climate data management cycle—from planning and collection to analysis and dissemination—to produce high-quality information for international reporting and national decision-making.

Position Summary

The person holding the position of Risk and Vulnerability Officer will work at the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MMARN) and report to the Senior Climate Action Officer at GGGI Dominican Republic. Additionally, they will maintain regular technical coordination and report to MMARN, in accordance with the projects’ governance structure regarding the technical implementation of climate action activities.

The person holding this position will provide technical support for the adaptation, risk, and vulnerability component of the MMARN projects supported by GGGI. They will contribute to the development and strengthening of the Risk and Vulnerability and NDC Monitoring modules of the National Transparency System (SNT); coordinate and supervise consultancies on climate change adaptation; ensure their alignment with UNFCCC transparency requirements, MTR modalities, and national policy frameworks; and contribute to the work of the expanded project team across all SNT modules.

The incumbent will contribute specialized technical expertise in climate change adaptation, vulnerability and risk assessment, resilience, and NDC monitoring to strengthen the country’s reporting capacity, integrating international best practices with a solid understanding of the national context.

Purpose

The incumbent of the Risk and Vulnerability Officer position will provide technical expertise and support to strengthen the Dominican Republic’s capacity to monitor, assess, and report on climate change adaptation, risks, vulnerabilities, and progress on the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) within the framework of the National Transparency System (SNT). The incumbent will support the integration of adaptation and resilience information into the national climate transparency framework and aligned with the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) of the Paris Agreement and the UNFCCC reporting requirements.

Through technical contributions to studies, data systems, methodologies, and institutional processes, the incumbent will support the development and implementation of the Risks and Vulnerability and NDC Monitoring modules, thereby generating robust, high-quality information for national planning, decision-making, and international reporting. Furthermore, the incumbent will support coordination among government institutions, technical specialists, academia, and other stakeholders, facilitating collaboration, capacity building, and validation processes to strengthen national ownership of adaptation-related data and reporting systems. Furthermore, it will contribute with technical inputs to the continuous improvement and integration of the National Transparency System into broader climate policy and planning processes; promote innovative approaches to data management, including digital and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solutions; and ensure that gender-sensitive considerations are incorporated into adaptation and resilience actions.

Through technical guidance, quality assurance, stakeholder engagement, and project monitoring and reporting, the person in this position will help lay the institutional and technical foundations necessary for the Dominican Republic to strengthen its climate resilience, track progress on adaptation, and fulfill its international commitments to transparency and climate action.

Engagement

The incumbent must proactively engage in collaboration, knowledge-sharing, communication, and advocacy to advance the country’s efforts to fulfill its commitments under the Paris Agreement through the following actions:

• Support engagement with ministries, sectoral agencies, and nongovernmental organizations for the implementation of monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) and adaptation projects in the Dominican Republic (e.g., CBIT II).

• Support the organization and facilitation of meetings with stakeholders from different sectors to discuss, analyze, and develop project deliverables.

• Review technical outputs carried out by consulting firms and subcontractors and provide technical feedback to ensure its alignment with the Terms of Reference (TOR) and the project’s objectives and providing international specialists with an informed local perspective.

• Support the development of the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the Transparency Working Group (TWG) and coordinate its activities during the implementation of the CBIT project.

• Coordinate with project consultants and subcontractors to support timely delivery of deliverables.

• Collaborate with local entities involved in climate change information management and coordinate the development and monitoring of indicators for national frameworks.

Delivery

• Develop and implement climate change adaptation strategies, including tools to assess risks and vulnerabilities, climate-smart business models, and strategies to reduce the impacts of climate change, such as heat waves and diseases.

• Strengthen capacities and knowledge regarding adaptation and resilience, with an emphasis on social adaptive capacity, local ownership, and the dissemination of lessons learned among various stakeholders, including government authorities, academia, and communities.

• Strengthen national and local capacities for integrated natural resource management, as well as for monitoring, raising awareness, and responding to climate change.

• Provide technical support and guidance to institutions responsible for social protection to integrate climate risks into policies, strategies, and interventions, promoting adaptive social protection approaches and the mainstreaming of climate change adaptation into government planning instruments.

•  Support the development and implementation of systems to monitor, evaluate, and ensure compliance with climate transparency requirements.

• Support the development and strengthening of early warning systems (EWS), in collaboration with institutions responsible for civil protection, risk management, and the issuance of alerts, ensuring consistency with national policies and contributing to the development of training and capacity-building materials related to this area.

• Collaborate with international organizations, academic and research institutions, government agencies, and other relevant organizations to mobilize resources and support the design and implementation of projects climate change adaptation. Collaborate with GGGI staff and donors to strengthen the development and implementation of adaptation and resilience-building initiatives.

• Deliver the outputs of monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) projects, as well as vulnerability, risk, and resilience projects in the country (e.g., CBIT II).

• Contribute to and support the development of inputs for monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) projects, as well as vulnerability, risk, and resilience projects in the country (e.g., CBIT II).

QUALIFICATION

• REQUIREMENT

  • A graduate degree (master’s) in climate change, climate science, environmental management, sustainable development, or another discipline relevant to this role.

  • Excellent oral and written proficiency in Spanish and English, including the ability to draft reports and deliver presentations.

  • Between 6-7 years of international experience in climate change adaptation, including the development and monitoring of adaptation actions, risk and vulnerability assessments, monitoring of NDCs, the design and implementation of monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems, and the collection, prioritization, and presentation of information on resilience, risks, and vulnerabilities, of which at least 4 years must have focused specifically on climate transparency and reporting.

  • Demonstrated experience, preferably in the Dominican Republic or the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region, in the design and implementation of MEL systems, data flows, and institutional arrangements for monitoring adaptation actions, managing information on resilience, risks, and vulnerabilities, and complying with the transparency requirements of the Paris Agreement or equivalent frameworks.

  • Demonstrated experience in developing or strengthening data management systems for climate transparency, including data flows, digital enhancements, and information technology tools for reporting on adaptation, risks, and vulnerabilities.

  • Must have completed at least two projects related to MEL systems, monitoring of adaptation actions, risk and vulnerability assessments, or climate transparency systems.

  • Demonstrated ability to supervise and coordinate national and international consulting and project teams, integrating multidisciplinary technical expertise to monitor adaptation measures, visualize georeferenced information on risks, exposure, and hazards, and develop high-quality deliverables.

  • Experience in reviewing, quantifying, and reporting on the co-benefits of adaptation policies and measures, and in monitoring the implementation of NDCs.

  • Demonstrated ability to perform quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) of technical products developed by consultants and national staff, ensuring their alignment with UNFCCC requirements and international best practices.

  • Demonstrated experience in developing institutional arrangements, data management systems, and data flows for climate transparency, including digital enhancements, IT tools, and artificial intelligence-based solutions for reporting adaptation, risks, and vulnerabilities.

  • Strong proficiency in computer tools, including spreadsheets and database management systems.

  • Demonstrated experience in delivering training and developing training materials, system manuals, and technical documentation, including capacity building of national teams.

  • Demonstrated experience in implementing projects that incorporate Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) actions in the context of climate change adaptation.

  • Demonstrable knowledge of Early Warning Systems (EWS), including their components, institutional coordination mechanisms, and application to strengthen climate resilience and risk management.

  • Knowledge of the legal and institutional framework related to climate change and Disaster Risk Reduction, including applicable national legislation and the main relevant international agreements, frameworks, and commitments.

• FUNTIONAL

  • Excellent analytical and synthesis skills.

  • Leadership skills, teamwork, and creative problem-solving.

  • Ability to quickly and easily identify and assimilate relevant information; learn new tasks rapidly; respond promptly and appropriately; and function effectively in rapidly changing environments.

  • Initiative to identify opportunities to improve results and continuously review performance to identify areas for improvement.

  • Ability to produce high-quality work while understanding the needs, constraints, and capabilities of stakeholders.

  • Excellent ability to manage multiple tasks and set priorities under pressure.

  • Attention to detail, quality control, and strong organizational skills.

  • Excellent command of oral and written communication in Spanish and English .is required

  • Willingness to travel frequently as part of project implementation in the Dominican Republic and, possibly, to other destinations.

  • A solid understanding of climate change concepts— in particular—adaptation, green growth, and/or sustainable development in the context of developing countries; of sectoral issues and regulatory and public policy approaches in developing and emerging countries; and of recent developments and global trends in your area of expertise.

  • Extensive multicultural experience and interest in being part of an international, multidisciplinary team working in an entrepreneurial and constantly evolving environment.

• CORPORATE
  • Understand and actively support GGGI's mission, vision, and values.
  • Promote the optimum use of public resources.
  • Promote an organizational culture of trust, transparency, respect, and partnership.
  • Process and share information easily.
  • Manage emotions and stress positively, build rapport, and resolve conflict constructively.
  • Promote creativity and innovation among staff.

Work Condition

The Risk and Vulnerability Officer position corresponds to Grade G8 on GGGI’s national salary scale for the Dominican Republic. The starting annual salary is USD 37,341, based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. GGGI contributes 15% of the base salary to a retirement plan or long-term sav, offers 27 days of annual leave, and provides private health insurance with dental and vision coverage.

GGGI is committed to providing a work environment with sufficient flexibility to accommodate diverse life-cycle circumstances and help staff achieve a better balance between work and their personal and family commitments, thereby promoting high performance, long-term productivity, and well-being.

ANNEX 1. CBIT II PROJECT OUTPUTS UNDER THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE RISK AND VULNERABILITY OFFICER

1.1.1 Report on the consultation regarding institutional capacity gaps in the NTS and obstacles to compliance with the ETF

1.1.2 Evaluation report and recommendations, conceptual design, and implementation plan for the improved NTS, with gender considerations for each module, reviewed by the Project Steering Committee (PSC)

1.1.3 Report on the validation, through a consultation process, of the improved conceptual design and implementation plan incorporating gender considerations

1.1.4 Final, improved conceptual design of the NTS and implementation plan, including the Climate Data Management System

1.1.5 Development and implementation of the Climate Data Management System

1.1.6 Tested, refined, and validated design of the Climate Data Management System

1.1.8 Quarterly reports on the implementation of the enhanced NTS and the Climate Data Management System

1.2.1 Report on institutional arrangements for the implementation of the enhanced NTS

1.2.3 Proposed regulations on institutional arrangements and implementation plan submitted to the MMARN for adoption

1.3.2 Design of a sustainable capacity-building program, with gender considerations

1.3.3 Four (4) train-the-trainer sessions for trainers from academic institutions

1.3.4 Incorporation of the modules into the Climate Data Management System as virtual training modules for capacity building 2.2.1 Development plan for the Risks and Vulnerability module

2.2.2 Finalized and improved database, tools, and templates on Risks and Vulnerability

2.2.3 Capacity-building sessions for the Risks and Vulnerability module

2.2.4 Manual for the Risks and Vulnerability module, management, improvement, and project closure strategy

2.3.1 Development Plan for the NDC Monitoring Module

2.3.2 Final, Improved Database, Tools, and Templates for the NDC Monitoring Module

2.3.3 Training sessions on the NDC Monitoring Module

2.3.4 Manual for the NDC Monitoring Module, Management, Improvement, and Project Closure Strategy

3.1.1 Design of enhanced functionalities for the NTS and the Climate Data Management Platform to facilitate the preparation of UNFCCC transparency reports, including the use of artificial intelligence and other forms of automation

3.1.2 10-year roadmap for reporting to the UNFCCC, submitted to the MMARN for approval and in consultation with other relevant stakeholders identified by the MMARN.

3.2.1 Report on the pilot integration of the enhanced NTS into national climate planning processes

3.2.2 Roadmap, protocol, and tools for integrating the enhanced NTS into national climate planning and policymaking processes, submitted to the MMARN for approval, and in consultation with other relevant stakeholders identified by the MMARN.

4.1.2 Three (3) steering committee meetings (report, attendance list)

4.1.7 One (1) final closing workshop (report, attendance list)

ANNEX 2. CBIT II PROJECT OUTPUTS TO WHICH THE RISK AND VULNERABILITY OFFICER CONTRIBUTES

1.1.7 Roadmap and financial plan for the sustainability of the climate data management system

1.2.2 Report on the consultation process regarding the proposed regulation on institutional arrangements

1.3.1 Assessment of the capacity of key stakeholders, taking gender issues into account, to improve the implementation of the NTS

1.3.5 Annual report on participation in the CBIT-GSP, South-South cooperation, the COP, and other regional and international transparency initiatives

1.4.1 Long-term communication and engagement strategy on climate change and on improving the implementation of the NTS

1.4.2 Semiannual progress reports on the implementation of the strategy

2.1.3 Contributions and capacity-building sessions for the GHG inventory module

2.1.4 Manual, management, improvement, and exit strategy for the GHG inventory module project

2.4.3 Capacity-building sessions for the support monitoring module

2.4.4 Manual for the support monitoring module, including management, improvement, and project exit strategy

4.1.3 Three (3) annual progress assessment reports on Indicator B and Indicator 2, and three (3) annual project summary meetings

4.1.4 Progress reports, interim progress reports (PIRs), monitoring of project indicators, and a final report.