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Date: 20 April 2018
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MESSAGE TO PARTIES

Non-reimbursable loan agreement in the secretariat

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change secretariat is pleased
to inform Parties and observer States to the and other potential donors that a new human
resources initiative has been launched. This initiative offers the opportunity to Parties, observer States
and potential donors to provide to the secretariat the services of their own staff for periods of
one to three years through a non-reimbursable loan agreement (N RLA).

The NRLA allows staff recommended for the initiative by Parties, observer States and potential
donors to take advantage of an excellent career development opportunity and gain experience in the ?eld
of climate change, and the secretariat to bene?t from the expertise of highly quali?ed staff.

Under this initiative, the secretariat provides Parties, observer States and potential
donors with terms of reference describing the services required. Donors may then provide pro?les of
potential candidates for selection, and enter into a memorandum of agreement which lays out the terms
of the relationship and administrative details of the arrangement.

Selected candidates will continue to be remunerated by the donor government or organization
while working for the secretariat. The donor Party or observer State would be responsible for
any costs related to the engagement of the selected candidate in the secretariat. No ?nancial
responsibility would fall on the secretariat.

Terms of reference for current requirements are attached and can be found at:

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Distribution: To Parties and observer States through national focal points for climate change,
diplomatic missions accredited to the Federal Republic of Germany and permanent missions to the
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Benefits to donors

0 Exposure, through the donor?s loaned personnel, to international organizations and the way in
which multilateral work is carried out through hands?on practical experience

- Gaining insight into climate change and environment issues, policymaking and
implementation

0 Increased visibility of the donor within the global climate change community

0 Exposure to a global network of technical expertise on climate change

Possibility of developing a network within the United Nations system that may lead to

strategic partnerships
Demonstrating a donor?s commitment to global climate change issues

Bene?ts to individuals loaned

0 Professional development in a reputable international organization

0 Learning about and gaining understanding of and exposure to multilateral work
Contributing to and gaining further technical knowledge

0 Exposure to a diverse, multicultural and creative work environment

Expanding professional network of colleagues in the United Nations system and potential
partners

For terms and conditions of the assignment, please contact Mr. Andreas Lange, Head of Talent
Acquisition, Human Resources, at 

The secretariat hopes that the NRLA will develop a new working synergy with Parties
and observer States.



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