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  • National Consultant – National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) Editing Senior Administrative Officer Consultant for Go-blue Project Management and Coordination

    National Consultant – National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) Editing Senior Administrative Officer Consultant for Go-blue Project Management and Coordination

    The National Consultant will be responsible for the following: Editing the updated NBSAP, including formatting of the document in Montenegrin and English languages, proofreading and editing in both languages, and stylistic alignment of the outputs delivered by all Early Action Support project consultants.
    Collaborating with all consultants and the National Project Coordinator for Montenegro’s Early Action Support project, to ensure a fully edited and finalized NBSAP in both languages.

    Qualifications/special skills

    Minimum qualification of completion of High school diploma or equivalent is required. An academic degree in English language and literature, or a similar field is highly desirable.
    For the advertised post, a minimum of at least three years of experience in the areas of editing, proofreading and English language translation is required.
    Familiarity with software related to document formatting is required.
    Familiarity with graphic design is desirable.
    Experience in working in a diverse project team and combining different outputs is required.

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  • Consultant–UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration Senior Finance and Budget Assistant Senior Programme Management Assistant

    Consultant–UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration Senior Finance and Budget Assistant Senior Programme Management Assistant

    • Be responsible for the update and finalization of the UN Decade’s Resource Mobilization Strategy and its action plan, as well as related documentation and briefs.
    Be responsible for the preparation and follow-up to resource mobilization meetings, conferences, consultative workshops in close coordination with the Decade’s Coordination Group (UNEP and FAO) and key partners.
    Support resource mobilization activities for the World Restoration Flagships and UN Decade’s Action Plan and develop related applications, budgets and other documentation as appropriate, engage into the communication in coordination with relevant colleagues and partners.
    Provide inputs to the planning and framing of the UN Decade’s activities, including for its second half (2026-2030).
    Develop reports, notes, web stories, and other follow-up documents to the related meetings and events.

    Qualifications/special skills

    Academic Qualifications: An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental affairs, climate change and nature conservation, economics, business administration or a related field is required.
    A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
    At least 3 years of professional experience in mobilizing investments and working with private sector, Environment Social and Governance (ESG) or programme management is required. Experience in developing strategies and implementation plans for organizations is essential.

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  • Evaluation Consultant for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP/GEF Project Continuing Regional Support for the POPs Global Monitoring Plan Project Concept Design Consultant-Tuvalu

    Evaluation Consultant for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP/GEF Project Continuing Regional Support for the POPs Global Monitoring Plan Project Concept Design Consultant-Tuvalu

    Inception phase of the Evaluation, including: preliminary desk review and introductory interviews with project staff;
    draft the reconstructed Theory of Change of the project;
    prepare the evaluation framework;
    develop the desk review and interview protocols;
    draft the survey protocols (if relevant);
    develop and present criteria for country and/or site selection for the evaluation mission;
    plan the evaluation schedule;
    prepare the Inception Report, incorporating comments until approved by the Evaluation Manager.
    Data collection and analysis phase of the Evaluation, including: conduct further desk review and in-depth interviews with project implementing and executing agencies, project partners and project stakeholders;
    where appropriate and agreed) conduct an evaluation mission(s) to selected countries, visit the project locations, interview project partners and stakeholders, including a good representation of local communities.
    Ensure independence of the Evaluation and confidentiality of evaluation interviews.
    regularly report back to the Evaluation Manager on progress and inform of any possible problems or issues encountered and; keep the Project Manager informed of the evaluation progress.
    Reporting phase, including: draft the Main Evaluation Report, ensuring that the evaluation report is complete, coherent and consistent with the Evaluation Manager guidelines both in substance and style;
    liaise with the Evaluation Manager on comments received and finalize the Main Evaluation Report, ensuring that comments are taken into account until approved by the Evaluation Manager;
    prepare a Response to Comments annex for the main report, listing those comments not accepted by the Evaluation Consultant and indicating the reason for the rejection; and; (where agreed with the Evaluation Manager) prepare an Evaluation Brief (2-page summary of the evaluand and the key evaluation findings and lessons).
    Managing relations, including: maintain a positive relationship with evaluation stakeholders, ensuring that the evaluation process is as participatory as possible but at the same time maintains its independence;
    communicate in a timely manner with the Evaluation Manager on any issues requiring attention and intervention. The Evaluation Consultant shall have had no prior involvement in the formulation or implementation of the project and will be independent from the participating institutions.
    The consultant will sign the Evaluation Consultant Code of Conduct Agreement Form. The Evaluation Consultant will be selected and recruited by the UNEP Evaluation Office through an individual consultancy contract. Comprehensive terms of reference will be shared with the consultant separately.

    Qualifications/special skills

    A first level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in environmental sciences, natural sciences, chemical engineering, sustainable development or other relevant area is required.
    An advanced degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in the same areas is desirable.
    The years of experience is reduced by 2 for candidates who possess a master’s degree in the related field.
    A minimum of nine (9) years of technical / evaluation experience preferably including evaluating large, regional or global programmes and using a Theory of Change approach s required.
    A good/broad understanding of Chemicals and Waste Conventions is desirable. Knowledge of the UN System and specifically the work of UNEP is desirable.

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  • Expert for KIP Preparation Public Information Officer (Head Writer)

    Expert for KIP Preparation Public Information Officer (Head Writer)

    At the same time, the global programme management services ensure that the Executive Committee receives timely, accurate, relevant and high-quality project proposals, financial and substantive reports, and information about the implementation of actions on the ground. At the 93rd ExCom and in line with the request of the Government of Kenya submitted through UNEP as lead implementing agency, ExCom approved funds for the preparation of the KIP of Kenya. With the objective of establishing the basis for the preparation of the KIP, UNEP requires a consultant to guide the conducting of national HFCs surveys and preparation of the KIP project in Kenya UNEP’s Business Plan for the years of 2023-2025 (UNEP/OzL.Pro/ExCom/91/25) is endorsed by the ExCom-91.
    Through the activities identified in this Business Plan, UNEP will assist the countries with implementing their HCFC phase-out responsibilities including preparing for the 2025 target and the total phase out, strengthening the government institutions in Article 5 countries responsible for implementing and reporting on their national strategies to comply with the Montreal Protocol, and sustaining Article 5 countries’ compliance with ozone depleting substance (ODS) phase out targets already met. The project services include preparation and implementation of HCFC Phase out Management Plans (HPMPs) Stages I, II, and III, Institutional Strengthening projects, preparation of KIP (HFC) phase down plans, and other technical assistant programmes.
    In this regard, the OzonAction expects the submission of very complex projects to ExCom-95 (a peak load for submissions). Therefore, the OzonAction requires support by a consultant to provide the technical assistance during national HFC surveys, drafting of survey reports, drafting of KIP project and during projects review process for complying with ExCom guidelines/policies.
    This position is home-based. During the assignment, the consultant will work under the direct supervision of the Montreal Protocol Regional Network Coordinator of Anglophone Network of Ozone Officers.

    Qualifications/special skills

    Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in engineering or environmental science or related area is required.
    A first university degree with a combination of two years professional and academic qualifications may be accepted in lieu of the advance degree.
    A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in engineering, environmental science, or related field Knowledge of technical issues of ozone depleting substances, experience in the implementation of Montreal Protocol activities and experience in data collection, review and management of HFCs or related substances is an added advantage

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  • Finance and Budget Assistant Evaluation Consultant for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP Project Accelerating the Shift to Sustainable Public Procurement and Monitoring Progress

    Finance and Budget Assistant Evaluation Consultant for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP Project Accelerating the Shift to Sustainable Public Procurement and Monitoring Progress

    Responsibilities

    Budget preparation and Consumption:
    May act as Certifying Officer on behalf of and in the absence of the Finance and Budget Officer.
    Provides support with respect to the review, analyses and preparation of the medium-term plan and its revisions.
    Prepares supporting documents (narrative and supporting tables) with respect to finalization of cost estimates and budget proposals, in terms of staff and non-staff requirements.
    Assists managers in the elaboration of resource requirements for budget submissions.
    Undertakes research and provides support to the Finance & Budget Officer with respect to budget reviews of relevant intergovernmental and expert bodies.
    Monitors expenditures and compares with approved budget; prepares adjustments as necessary.
    Prepares budget consumption document based on assigned roles.
    Reviews requisitions for goods and services to ensure correctness in line with approved budget
    Assists in preparation of budget performance submissions and finalization of budget performance reports, analyzing variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures.
    Monitors and assist with reporting
    Verifies accuracy of input data, ensuring consistency of data in previous allotments to new allotments issued.
    Co-ordinates with other finance and budget staff on related issues during preparation of budget reports.

    General Support:

    Keeps up-to-date on documents/reports/guidelines that have a bearing on matters related to programme, ensuring compliance with donor and other recommendations and decisions as well as with United Nations policies and procedures. 2) Drafts or prepares correspondence to respond to enquiries in respect to relevant financial and budget matters.
    Maintain and keep up-to-date files including electronic copies.
    May be responsible for providing guidance, training and daily supervision to other general service staff in their area of responsibility.
    Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making.
    Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures.
    Performs other related duties, as assigned.

    Education

    High school diploma or equivalent is required.

    Work Experience

    A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant work experience in finance, budget, accounting, administrative services or related area is required.
    The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to five (5) years for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher.
    Experience working in an international organization is desirable. Experience in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is desirable.
    One (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

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  • GEF Project Data and Information Collection Facilitator_ Palau Administrative Assistant – Temporary Job Opening (Tjo)

    GEF Project Data and Information Collection Facilitator_ Palau Administrative Assistant – Temporary Job Opening (Tjo)

    Specific tasks and responsibilities

    Collect information, documents and data for developing the proposal from key beneficiaries and stakeholders of the project.
    Support the organization of workshop/meetings with beneficiaries and stakeholders for the consultants developing the project proposal.

    Qualifications/special skills

    A first level degree in one of the following fields is required: project management, engineering, environment, law, business administration, economics, public affairs, development, finance, or a related discipline is required;
    Minimum of Seven (7) years of overall professional experience in projects related to climate change, environment or development is required.
    Experience in working with national governments is desirable;
    Knowledge on ongoing sustainable transport initiatives and actors (government & non-government, development partners, etc.) is desirable
    Experience in working for multilateral or bilateral funding entities in the field of climate change, environment or development is desirable
    Good communication skills to manage/interact with government representatives and people inside and outside of the project team is desirable.

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  • Environmental Data Expert Finance and Budget Assistant

    Environmental Data Expert Finance and Budget Assistant

    Tasks and Responsibilities

    Under the direct guidance of the Head of the SDG and Environment Statistics Unit, of the Early Warning and Data Analytics Branch of the Early Warning and Assessment Division of UNEP, the contractor will perform the following tasks;
    Regularly monitor the progress of countries on the development of a national source inventory on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment.
    Prepares digital outputs as required, e.g. draft background papers, analyses, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc. Support capacity building activities in three countries: Indonesia, Jordan and Burundi. Amendment 01 Support the implementation of the Statistics and Data Project “Resilient and agile National Statistical Systems to meet post-COVID-19 data needs to recover better” under the 14th tranche of the United Nations Development Account (DA14 project).
    This Project is expected to strengthen the capability of NSS of target countries to collect, process and disseminate data and statistics to inform COVID-19 recovery policy and to enhance the resilience and agility of NSS of beneficiary countries to respond to emerging economic, social and environmental data needs in times of crises and disasters through the use of innovative data sources, advanced data acquisition methods and modern technologies, while ensuring a path towards the achievement of the 2030 Agenda. In particular, the DA14 project supports several countries to strengthen the System of Environmental-Economic Accounting, as well as Climate Change and Disaster-related statistics at the national level. The individual contractor will support capacity building activities in three countries: Indonesia, Jordan and Burundi.

    Qualifications/special skills

    High School Diploma is required.
    A Master’s degree in environmental science is desirable. Data science, information science or a related field is desirable.
    At least 2 years of experience in data analysis including experience with environmental SDG indicators data is required.

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  • Pollution Legal Specialist Senior Programme Management Officer

    Pollution Legal Specialist Senior Programme Management Officer

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Under the guidance of the Head of the Frontiers in Environmental Law Unit and in consultation with the Industry and Economy Division, the consultant is expected to handle a range of pollution-related legal issues including those connected with UNEP’s Plastics and Textiles Initiatives and UNEP’s work on minerals governance. Specifically, the consultant is expected to:
    conduct extensive legal research and analysis on regulatory measures to assist countries to transition towards a circular economy for plastics and textiles.
    undertake basic or extensive review of legal documents, instruments, and other materials on environmental law matters, with a focus on pollution-related legal issues.
    draft legal opinions/advice, as well as background papers, studies, briefs, reports, legislative texts, and correspondence on a range of environmental law matters, with a focus on pollution-related legal issues.
    provide legal technical guidance/advice to programme to support countries to transition towards a circular and sustainable economy, with a particular focus on plastics, textiles and minerals; including partnership arrangement with the governments, non-governmental organization, other public and private entities.
    provide expert support to the international environmental law seminars, conferences, or other fora, including the preparation of background materials, summaries of issues and views of delegations, meeting outcome reports, etc.
    collect and analyze data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting; and provide substantive guidance to the delivery/implementation of the pollution action work.

    Qualifications/special skills

    Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental law, international law, human rights or a related field.
    A first-level university degree in law in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
    A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in law, including legal analysis, research and writing is required.
    Prior experience working on international and/or national environmental law relating to pollution issues is required.
    Prior experience working with the UN or similar international organizations is required
    A minimum of two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

    Deadline : Nov 6, 2024

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  • Mid-Term Reviewer – Inclusive Sustainable Rice Landscapes (ISRL)

    Mid-Term Reviewer – Inclusive Sustainable Rice Landscapes (ISRL)

    The Review Consultant will be home-based and will conduct a field assessment mission to Thailand, under the overall guidance of the Task Manager (GEF TM) and will report directly to the GEF TM and Portfolio Manager of the GEF Biodiversity and Land degradation Unit, Ecosystem Division in Nairobi. Inception phase:
    Preliminary desk review and introductory interviews with project staff,
    Prepare the review framework in line with UNEP’s evaluation guidelines,
    Identify stakeholders,
    Develop the interview/questions matrix,
    Plan the review schedule,
    Prepare the Inception Report. Data collection and analysis phase of the review, including:
    Conduct further desk review and in-depth interviews with project implementing and executing agencies, project partners and project stakeholders,
    Conduct a field assessment mission to Thailand– approximately 10 days, including visiting one of the two project sites,
    Regularly report back to the Task Manager on progress and inform of any possible problems or issues encountered and Reporting phase, including: Prepare a MTR Inception report with main tasks, timelines, and institutions, staff and project beneficiaries to be involved in the MTR,
    Draft the MTR Review Report, ensuring that the review report is complete, coherent and consistent with the ToR as well as Task Manager guidelines both in substance and style,
    Liaise with the Task Manager on comments received and finalize the MTR Review Report, ensuring that comments are taken into account until approved by the Task Manager,
    Prepare a Response to Comments annex for the main report, listing those comments not accepted indicating the reason for the rejection; and Managing relations, including: Maintain a positive relationship with stakeholders, ensuring that the review process is as participatory as possible but at the same time maintains its independence,
    Communicate in a timely manner with the Task Manager on any issues requiring its attention and intervention.
    The consultant will prepare the following documents, in consultation and collaboration with the Project team:  Inception Report: containing an assessment of project, project stakeholder analysis, review framework and a tentative review schedule.
    Preliminary Findings Note: typically, in the form of a PowerPoint presentation, the sharing of preliminary findings is intended to support the participation of the project team, act to ensure all information sources have been accessed and provide an opportunity to verify emerging findings.
    Draft and Final Review Report: containing an executive summary that can act as a stand-alone document; detailed analysis of the review findings organized by review criteria and supported with evidence; lessons learned and recommendations and an annotated ratings table. The consultancy will be home-based with one field visit to Thailand.

    Qualifications/special skills

    A minimum Masters/Advanced University degree in environmental sciences, international development or other relevant political or social sciences area is required.
    A University degree in the same areas is acceptable with two additional years of relevant experience.
    At least 7 years of technical / evaluation experience is required, preferably including evaluating large, regional or global programmes and using a Theory of Change approach.
    Experience in GEF Biodiversity projects is desirable.
    Knowledge of the UN system; preferably including the work of UNEP is desirable.
    Professional work experience in Asia, on sustainable agriculture, is desirable.

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  • Climate Change Specialist

    Climate Change Specialist

    the consultant will undertake the following activities:
    Design a proposal on Capacity building on climate finance coordination and integrated climate investment in Africa.
    Design a resource mobilization strategy to raise funds to support climate finance activities in Africa

    Qualifications/special skills

    Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field, such as environment, climate change, project design, economics, public policy/administration or development studies.
    Knowledge and experience in designing Green Climate Fund projects

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