Choi Yeeting

• Worked closely with Government leadership, Secretaries and directors to guide operational strategy for adaptation, mitigation and resilience in Kiribati
• Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals of the Office of Te Beretitenti and the Government through the coordination of the implementation of the Kiribati Joint Implementation Plan (CC&DRM)
• Monitored office workflow and support administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
• Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources
• Led research and assessments on the Integrated Vulnerability Assessments through the Kiribati National Experts Group
• Performed environmental site assessments and provided remediation recommendations.
• Served as subject matter expert (SME) on climate change and environmental regulations and policies.
• Engaged with technical experts at the national level to build deeply collaborative partnerships.
• Engaged with regional organisations to foster partnerships in support of adapation, mitigation, disaster risk reduction and resilience activities in Kiribati
• Conducted meetings with clergy, community leaders and organizational ally leadership.
• Generated reports to evaluate program success and review of adaptation and mitigation programs nationally
• Fostered collaborative efforts to schedule, host, and facilitate events and identify further opportunities to reach members of community.
• Participated in strategy development and planning to grow organizing program and consultations

• Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
• Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
• Managed multiple deadlines across several businesses to meet dynamic needs of multiple clients and the team leader for our study group (Disaster and Resilience)
• Created and developed a detailed work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines.
• Support the development of concepts notes on climate change related programs
• evaluate tenders for consultancy firms applications for major studies
• Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.

• Collaborated with teams to define, strategize, and implement marketing and web strategies.
• Created and developed detailed work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines.
• Managed multiple deadlines across several businesses to meet dynamic needs of multiple clients.
• Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
• Development of a report on the climate vulnerability assessments in the Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS)
• conducted literature review of peer reviewed research and gray literature related to climate vulnerability assessments
• leading work on the the development of a climate-smart agriculture report with an emphasis of gender based roles and responsibilities in climate smart agriculture practices in the PSIDS

• Facilitated communication and relationship development between different stakeholders.
• Researched existing policies and procedures to gain firm understanding of current conditions.
• Recommended updates to current legislation, regulations and policies.
• Drafted and presented reports outlining policy actions.
• Mainstreaming Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management into sector strategies and plans
• Analysis of Government and Sector strategies
• Supporting the mainstreaming of climate change and disaster risk management through inputs provided
• Collaborated efforts across ministries of the government and non-government to synergize and coordinate climate change adaptation, mitigation and resilience work
• Leading the Secretariat to the Kiribati National Experts Group on Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management (KNEG) to coordinate national efforts to plan, design and implement climate change activities
• Secretariat role in Kiribati National Experts Group on Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management (KNEG)
• Provided strategic advice on Policies and their implications related to climate change vulnerabilities and issues o Advice through briefing papers and advisory information notes to the President and Cabinet Minister as well as Ministries when and where required

• Serve as the Climate Change Advisor to the President and Cabinet Ministers

• Develop briefing papers through analysis of adaptation and mitigation options for Government consideration
• Develop Government Cabinet papers for Ministers consideration
• Helped conceive and oversee grassroots support or opposition for proposed changes.
• Organized and planned meetings with high-level political appointees and elected officials.
• Reviewed legislative and regulatory documents, analyzed implications and shared findings.
• Offered strategic recommendations for updates to institutional programs and policies, factoring in current political climate and trends.
• Developed and maintained strong working relationships with industry lobbyists, elected officials, regulators and government staff to advocate effectively for legislative and regulatory policy goals.
• Analyzed policy to review selected operations, programs and practices using data-driven approach to identify areas of concern and devise improvements.
• Provide guidance and technical advice on adaptation options
• Development of reports and submission to the UNFCCC

• Implementation of the Whole of Island approach through integrated methodologies o

Community consultations o Lead data collection applications through Participatory Rural Appraisal and House Hold Survey to assess Vulnerability on outer-islands in Kiribati o Analysis of data and information

• Support Island Councils in the development of their Island Strategic

Plan which is technically informed as a result of the Integrated Vulnerability Assessments

• Support decision making processes
• Coordinate implementation of Adaptation activities complementary to the Whole of Island Approach

• Led the development of the Kiribati Climate Change Policy 2018

• Led the development of the Kiribati Joint Implementation Plan (2019-2028)

• Lead the development of Kiribati Enhanced NDC, NDC implementation Strategy and Investment Plan.

• Lead negotiator for Kiribati - Climate Change advisor during UNFCCC processes to the President

• Policy advice to Secretary OB on programmes and project implications (analysis role)

• Serve as the National Focal contact for regional organizations on climate change projects, programs and related matters

• Lead National inputs on the Project proposal development for GEF LDCF Whole of Island Approach ($8.9 Million USD)

• Strengthening coordination of data and information through development of Kiribati Integrated Vulnerability Assessment Database (KIVADB)

• Lead multi-stakeholder coordination of KJIP Review (Kiribati Joint Implementation Plan on Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management)

• Led the development of the Kiribati Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDC)

• Tracking progress and monitoring implementation to better mainstream INDC into relevant sector strategies and plans.

• Led Climate Finance Division during the absence of Director of Climate Finance Division
• Led the development of the GCF Readiness II proposal for submission to the GCF
• Led consultations across Ministries and organisations to coordinate inputs towards the development of the GCF Readiness II (submitted on 30th June, 2021)
• Lead national consultations and workshops with sectors and relevant stakeholders on the GCF Readiness
• Conducted workshops and served as an advisor to sectors on strategic climate finance access

The key tasks which were associated with this line of work consisted initially of coordinating the EU funded GCCA:PSIS, however over a few months working, I was assigned additional project to coordinate different regional projects and working closely with regional bodies and technical counter-parts to deliver the project outcomes, provide advice and guidance to the design of the project and to conduct consultations with relevant stakeholders and communities on Tarawa, Abaiang and Tabiteuea North (the latter 2 being the government pilot island for Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management initiatives)

In my years working for the Office of the President, I have been the focal contact and focal point for the Whole of Island approach, consultations with the selected pilot island for the WOI, are based on advice from KNEG, a technical advisory body to the Secretary level, which I am also currently secretariat to

In addition to these tasks mentioned, please find the following tasks assigned and which I have been engaged with during my time working for the Office of Te Berententi:

• Contributed to the development of the Kiribati Joint Implementation Plan (KJIP, 2014)

• Assisting OB (SNPU) as Secretariat for Kiribati National Experts Group on Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management initiatives (KNEG) (This body provides technical advice to the Secretary level of the Government of Kiribati)

• Assisting Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management (Strategic National Policy Unit – Office of Te Beretitenti) with day to day tasks

• Mainstreaming Climate Change into sector activities and across all sectors

• Drafting briefing notes for Secretary OB

• Drafting concept notes for CANCC (Coalition of Atoll Nations on Climate Change)

• Coordinating national adaptation activities (multi-sectoral (Government, NGO’s and Faithbased organizations)

• Coordinating activities under the Whole of Island approach

• Focal contact for SPC and GIZ project (assist with SPC and GIZ Climate Change activities)

• Coordinating Health sector implementation of adaptation activities (Environmental Health Unit Strengthening Monitoring and Surveillance of Water and Vector Borne Diseases)

• Assisted with UNDP Climate Change adaptation project focusing on communication sector

• Assisted with GIZ climate change adaptation project focusing on education sector

• Attending international climate change conferences

• Providing advice and support to senior officials (Secretaries, Ministers and Ambassadors) at international and regional climate change conferences

• Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
• Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
• Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
• Gathered and organized materials to support operations.

The key tasks which were associated with this line of work consisted of the following:

• Assisting with logistical preparations for national events, summits and foreign high level visits to Kiribati

• Foreign relations and contact point for Asia Pacific issues

• Producing briefing notes for Secretaries

• Producing briefing notes for the President

• Drafting speeches for President

• Advising Secretary and President on current issues and

• Representing Foreign Affairs at national meetings/ workshops.