Hui XU

Programme Management & Implementation (Regional Priority 4 - Building Resilience to Multiple Shocks): Contributes to the development, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the RP4 annual work plan and budget. Analyzes data to inform decision-making and work plan adjustments. Documents meetings and follows up on action items. Coordinates with technical teams and implementing partners. Supports event organization (workshops, trainings, webinars). Manages RP4 documentation and ensures information accuracy in FAO corporate systems. Conducts research and analysis on resilience-related topics. Supports the development of proposals, concept notes, technical briefs, reports, and outreach materials. Assists with Disaster Risk Reduction activities. Produces biannual and annual RP4 status and delivery analysis reports. One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) Initiative: Serves as Alternate Focal Point for the OCOP Initiative in the NENA region. Coordinates with the OCOP Secretariat, Country Offices, and stakeholders. Supports regional OCOP events. Monitors project progress. Contributes to proposals, reports, strategic documents, communication materials, and normative products.

Main responsibilities: • Contributes to planning and implementation of DRR activities; • Supports Country Offices in relevant technical matters related to DRR; • Supports in the analysis and documentation of learning and of good practices on DRR; • Assists the coordination and implementation of regional DRR activities; • Coordinates and supports the collection and compilation of data on DRR activities to support reporting; • Coordinates the implementation of One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) initiative at the regional level; • Performs other duties as required

Main responsibilities: • Coordinate the development of the full project proposal development requested by IDRC (CLARE initiative) • Coordinate the partnership design and project concept note development for the Green Climate Fund (GCF) • Provide support to the development of other Natural Sciences programmes in Namibia, including under the Man and Biosphere (MAB), Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme (IHP) and Intergovernmental Oceanographic Programme (IOC).

Main responsibilities: • Project Management: o Provide overall coordination and day-to-day management for the Be-Resilient Regional and Zimbabwean projects. o Regularly update project implementation plans, including objectives, progress reports, timelines, and schedules. o Oversee timely implementation and performance of vendors and subcontractors. o Contribute to reviewing project documentation for proper archiving. • Monitoring and Reporting: o Track project progress and prepare periodic briefing/progress reports for donors, highlighting ongoing results achieved against agreed-upon targets. o Contribute to the development of semi-annual and final narrative reports, summarizing achievements, challenges, lessons learned, and recommendations for future actions. • Communication and Stakeholder Engagement: o Collaborate with the communication officer to ensure communication plans are implemented for assigned projects. o Ensure adherence to UNESCO, donor, and partner visibility requirements across all communications (events, written materials, etc.). o Organize and support visibility events and activities, coordinating with stakeholders, managing logistics, and preparing materials. o Maintain regular communication with project partners (contractors, consultants, NGOs). • Website Management: o Manage the office website, including website structure, content creation (news stories), and local event updates.

Main responsibilities: • Project Development and Implementation: o Assist in developing project proposals and concept notes for science initiatives (e.g., BuPuSa Flood Early Warning System). o Coordinate the implementation of regional and national science projects (Be Resilient projects, ARTP ESD for Educators). • Event Management: o Organize workshops, conferences, and high-level meetings (Regional Consultation on Open Science for Africa, Youth Forums). o Organize events for UN International Days (Women & Girls in Science, World Water Day, Youth Day). • Collaboration and Partnership: o Facilitate collaboration with partners (HUAWEI, government agencies) on science initiatives. • Youth Engagement: o Lead the Youth Initiative in Science for southern Africa. o Promote the Youth Initiative and assist in developing the UNESCO ROSA Youth Network. • Communication: o Coordinate communication plans for science sector activities across various platforms (website, social media). • Education for Sustainable Development: o Assist in developing teaching materials on Environmental Education.

Main responsibilities: • Project Development and Fundraising: o Analyze and develop concept notes/proposals to secure funding for science initiatives (STI, STEM, Water Security, Climate Change). o Coordinate and provide technical support for project implementation (MAB Programme, ARTP ESD for Educators, Be Resilient Project). • Event Management: o Organize global/regional science events (MAB Youth Forum, African Youth Biodiversity Forum). • Collaboration and Communication: o Coordinate collaboration between the Science Unit and various stakeholders (government, partners, funding agencies). o Manage communication for science activities. • Meeting Facilitation: o Organize, coordinate, and participate in meetings, conferences, training, and workshops related to science initiatives.

Support the data collection for the establishment of wood database