GCF selects Belize for a Case Study

Robust Readiness and Aggressive Implementation of Climate Financed Projects

April 5, 2023 - The Ministry of Economic Development (MED), as Belize's National Designated Authority (NDA) to the Green Climate Fund (GCF), hosted representatives from the GCF Independent Evaluation Unit (IEU) during the week of March 27-31, 2023. The IEU ensures the GCF is accountable and effective by conducting independent evaluations of its activities. It operates independently of the GCF secretariat and reports only to the board.

Given its robust readiness and implementation capacity, Belize was identified as one of the countries for the preparation of a case study to inform the evaluation. The aim of the mission was to learn about the country's experience with the GCF and to collect information from stakeholders on the relevance and effectiveness of the GCF Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme. This is a result of Belize having a very comprehensive readiness portfolio of 15 national and regional readiness projects in various areas and sectors. These projects will further enable the country to meet its climate change goals and access the urgently needed climate finance to be able to adapt and mitigate climate change impacts.

The IEU mission was led by Ms. Elangthoko Mokgano, an IEU staff member, and Mr. Phillip Cox, a senior consultant from Universalia. They went on field visits with government officials, delivery partners, private and civil society stakeholders, representatives of accredited entities, development partners, other climate-related projects, and academia, and GCF project beneficiaries.

Dr. Osmond Martinez, Belize's NDA to the GCF and Chief Executive Officer for the Ministry of Economic Development, extends his gratitude to MED's Climate Finance Unit members who facilitated the IEU team. The ministry also thanks all stakeholders who took the time to meet with the team and looks forward to continuing work with the GCF and stakeholders to champion climate change impacts in and for Belize.

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The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) invites applicants for the functions of National Consultant to support the Communications and Visibility for the MHPSS for victims of Road Crashes Project

Duty station: Belize City

Qualifications: Essential: A bachelor’s degree in communication

Experience: Essential: At least three years of relevant experience in communications and promotion

Skills:

• Experience in developing and implementing communications plans.

• Experience in writing scripts, storyboards, video production, design, and layout of documents, print materials, web content and developing other communication material,

• Familiarity with taking and/or editing digital photographs or videos,

• Knowledge of using social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter.

• Experience in the field of mental health and psychosocial support

• Strong public health and strategic thinking background showing resourcefulness, initiative, leadership qualities and skills to deal with difficult situations and sensitive areas.

• Ability to work collaboratively (in person or virtually) with other team members.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and sensitivity to political and cultural issues

• Ability to meet deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively use a computer and utilize software programs such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook.

• Familiarity with editing tools (Adobe photoshop, Adobe Premier Pro, other graphic design programs or video editing tools)

Languages: Very good knowledge of English and working knowledge of Spanish

Deadline: Letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, and two current letters of recommendation should be sent to blzmail@paho.org or to P.O. Box 1834, Belize City no later than April 21, 2023

For further details visit our website https://www.paho.org/en/vacancies An interview will be held for this position and only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

PAHO/WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco

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Country: BELIZE