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Internship to the Secretariat of the Joint National Action Plan 2 on Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management (JNAP Secretariat)
October 2026 – June 2027
Through the Department of Climate Change within the Ministry of Meteorology, Energy, Information,
Disaster Management, Environment, Climate Change and Communications (MEIDECC), the Government
of Tonga is advancing the national adaptation planning process to prepare the country’s people and
ecosystems for the impacts of climate change.
The Government of Tonga launched its second Joint National Action Plan on Climate Change Adaptation
and Disaster Risk Management (JNAP 2, 2018-2028) in August 2018, with the definition of a National
Adaptation Plan (NAP) and an update of the JNAP 1 (2010-2015).
The JNAP 2’s vision is for “A Tonga that is resilient to the impacts of climate change and disaster risks, and is able to protect and safeguard its present and future citizens.”
The JNAP Secretariat was established in 2011 and plays a key role in coordinating and ensuring the
effective implementation of the Tonga’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP), the JNAP 2, 2018-2028.
Assignment
The intern will provide on-going support to the JNAP Secretariat to coordinate the implementation of activities in Tonga’s JNAP 2, including integrating gender and social inclusion considerations.
Application process
To apply for this internship, please submit a statement of interest, CV (3 pages max) to info@napglobalnetwork.org, specifically mentioning in the subject “Short-term Contract: Support to the JNAP Secretariat, Tonga.”
In your application, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria outlined in the Terms of Reference.
Application deadline: October 7, 2026
Start date: October 16, 2026
Read the Terms of Reference.
National expert in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) for Adaptation to support the MyNAP (Malaysia National Adaptation Plan process)
September – December 2026 (i.e. 4 months)
Malaysia received approval in September 2024 for a grant from the Green Climate Fund to implement the project titled Strengthening Capacities to Increase Resilience with the Formulation of an Inclusive National Adaptation Plan (MyNAP) for Malaysia. As the national designated authority (NDA), the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) provides overall oversight of the MyNAP to ensure the planning process is aligned with national priorities.
With the project now underway, Malaysia is making strides in developing its National Adaptation Plan (MyNAP) to systematically address climate risks and strengthen adaptive capacity across sectors and states. MyNAP is currently in Phase 2: Technical Development, which encompasses sectoral and sub-sectoral prioritisation, climate risk and vulnerability assessments (CRVA) and the identification of adaptation strategies and actions.
Objectives and activities of the assignment
The consultancy delivers the MyNAP Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Plan under Output 3.2.1 of the GCF-funded project, designed as the foundation of Malaysia’s national adaptation MEL system. In line with the project’s commitments, the MEL Plan will be gender-responsive and co-developed with the Technical Working Groups. The consultant will work with and through NRES and a national MEL team (five sectoral MEL focal points (i.e. one by priority sector), drawn from the Technical Working Groups), building their capacity and ownership throughout. In particular, it is recommended to work closely with the sectoral writers and/or analysts for the Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessments (CRVA), who are carrying out the CRVA between July and August 2026.
Contract duration: From September to December 2026
Work location: Remote work possible, with in-person presence required for workshops, consultations, as well as meetings with the MyNAP project team at their respective offices.
Required qualifications
- At least five (5) years of work experience on climate change adaptation and/or on MEL. Previous experience working on government policy related to climate change adaptation in Malaysia.
- Master’s degree or higher in environmental studies or related field
- Experience of working on national and/or sub-national Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning systems for development and adaptation projects and policies
- Familiarity with the climate and development policy context in Malaysia.
- Strong workshop organization and facilitation skills.
- Fluency in English (spoken and written).
- Additional experience on gender equality and social inclusion is considered ideal.
Application Procedure
Suitably qualified individuals or firms are invited to submit their application, including the following documents:
- Cover letter presenting motivation and detailing relevant qualifications, experience, and professional networks (4–6 pages max)
- CV(s) of the consultant or all team members
- Fee proposal, outlining your consulting rate or total cost
All submissions should be in English. Applications will only be accepted by email to info@napglobalnetwork.org. Use the following subject line: National expert – MEL for Adaptation to support the MyNAP Project.
The submission deadline is September 25, 2026, at or before 11:59 p.m. EST. If selected for the consultancy, you may be required to provide proof of a recent consultancy contract.
Read the Terms of Reference.