<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Background</strong></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) serves as the Implementing Partner for the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) five-year <em>Energy and Environment Programme</em>, which falls under the <em>Inclusive Green Growth and Sustainable Development Pillar</em>. This initiative is designed to integrate environmental and climate change considerations into national development priorities and strategies. It also seeks to strengthen national capacities in environmental governance, enhance public awareness and utilization of Early Warning Systems, promote the use of alternative energy sources, and contribute to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 7, 11, 13, 14, 15, and 17 — with a focus on fostering environmental sustainability.</p>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Purpose of the Terms of Reference</strong></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">These Terms of Reference outline the responsibilities and expectations for the role of <em>Energy and Environment Programme Coordinator</em>. The Coordinator will be responsible for structuring, coordinating, and supporting the implementation of environmental projects across Liberia in alignment with the overarching objectives of the Programme.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">The Coordinator will play a pivotal role in managing project activities implemented under UNDP’s <em>National Implementation Modality (NIM)</em> framework. In addition to overseeing coordination and execution, the incumbent will provide technical guidance and support to the EPA’s management team, particularly in project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, knowledge management, and inter-departmental collaboration.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">As a sector expert, the Programme Coordinator will also offer technical assistance on issues related to environmental degradation, pollution control, and regulatory compliance. This includes contributing to the development of the National Environment Report, supporting environmental and social impact assessments (ESIAs), and overseeing environmental monitoring and audits.</p>
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