Climate Resilience Specialist at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world's environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the environment.



 

Climate Resilience Specialist

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience5 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldProject Management 

The Consultant will undertake the following duties and responsibilities under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Programme Management Officer:

  • Resilient Mountains Prepare and finalize a regionally tailored call for applications for the Mountains ADAPT small grants scheme in the South Caucasus, including in national languages;
  • Arrange lean procedures for review and validation of submitted applications in the South Caucasus, using online tools and forms for effective work flows;
  • Provide material to implement online presence of the RADISC and relevant regional resources in accessible ways through developed content for a dedicated webpage, news items section and an international advocacy event;
  • Provide documents and correspondence to support participation of South Caucasus stakeholders in interregional learning and exchange activities;
  • Overall Develop a transboundary Adaptation Fund proposal for the South Caucasus in close collaboration with the UNEP Climate Change Division and liaising with stakeholders of the South Caucasus countries responsible for climate change, biodiversity conservation and sustainable mountain development.

Qualifications/special skills

  • A Master’s Degree in Environmental Governance, Environment/Natural Resources Management, Environmental Technology and / or International Affairs or similar is required. A Bachelor’s degree, in combination with two additional years of relevant experience, may be accepted in lieu of a Master’s degree.
  • A minimum of 5 years of work experience in the environmental sector / international affairs, preferably with a focus on sustainable mountain development / climate change adaptation / regional governance-related aspects is required.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills are desired, being able to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners and stakeholders, including grassroots community members, and government authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communication for sustainable development.
  • Experience in developing tools, methodologies, and guidance, preferably with a focus on climate resilience and biodiversity conservation is required.
  • Excellent oral and written skills, excellent drafting, formulation, and reporting skills are required.
  • Experience of working on issues of sustainable development and the environment especially in the South Caucasus region is desired.

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) on careers.un.org to apply

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