Environmental Specialist
Strengthen the UNEP ROA's capacity to support AMCEN sessions and environmental priorities.
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Overview
Strengthen the UNEP ROA's capacity to support AMCEN sessions and environmental priorities.
You have:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in environmental studies, climate change, sustainable development, international relations, economics, or related field.
- At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in environmental programmes, climate finance, or sustainable development, preferably in Africa.
- Demonstrated experience in preparing funding proposals for international climate and environmental funds, particularly the GCF and/or Adaptation Fund.
- Strong knowledge of the UN Development System, including the RC system and UN Country Teams.
- Proven experience in regional and/or country-level programme development and partnership building.
- Familiarity with AMCEN, African regional processes, and environmental governance is desirable.
- Experience working in Francophone and/or Lusophone African contexts is highly desirable.
- Excellent analytical, drafting, and communication skills is desirable.
- Fluency in English (oral and written) is required.
Contract
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Result of Service
Strengthened capacity for UNEP ROA to organize, support and run effective AMCEN sessions as well as to engage and support country-level implementation of regional and national environmental priorities in Africa through the UNCTs.
Work Location
Home Based
Expected duration
12 months
Duties and Responsibilities
The United Nations Environment Programme is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global 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 global environment. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. The Regional Offices represent UNEP in the regions and are the principal interlocutor with regional platforms, national governments, regional ministerial forums and the Resident Coordinator (RC) System at the country and regional levels. The Regional Office for Africa (ROA) plays a key role in supporting the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN), strengthening country-level implementation through the UN Development System (UNDS), and mobilizing resources to support regional and national environmental priorities. This position is in the ROA and reports to the Regional Director for Africa. Under the overall guidance of the Regional Director for Africa, the Environmental Specialist will be responsible for the following duties: a. Preparation of GCF Readiness Proposal - Prepare a comprehensive Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness proposal for UNEP ROA. - Ensure the proposal is aligned with GCF Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme guidelines and priorities. - Demonstrate how the proposed readiness support will strengthen AMCEN workplan implementation and the organization of AMCEN sessions. - Coordinate inputs from ROA and relevant partners, as required. b. Development of Adaptation Fund Project Concepts and Proposals - Identify priority thematic and geographic areas in Africa aligned with ROA’s mandate and the environmental dimension of the 2030 Agenda and SDGs. - Develop Adaptation Fund project concepts, - Ensure alignment with Adaptation Fund policies, strategic priorities, and results framework. - Support consultations with countries and relevant stakeholders to ensure country ownership and coherence with national priorities. c. Support to UNEP Engagement with the UN Development System and RC System - Support UNEP ROA’s engagement with the UN Development System, with a focus on Francophone and Lusophone African countries. - Provide technical inputs to strengthen environmental sustainability integration in UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks (UNSDCFs). - Support UNEP participation in UN Country Team processes, joint programmes, and inter-agency coordination mechanisms. - Prepare briefing notes, guidance materials, and strategic inputs to support ROA’s engagement with RC Offices and UNCTs. d. Support to the Joint Programme in Boa Vista, Cabo Verde - Provide technical and coordination support for the implementation of the Joint Programme in Boa Vista, Cabo Verde. - Support activities aimed at boosting circular economy approaches in the tourism sector through public-private partnerships. - Facilitate coordination among UN agencies, government counterparts, private sector actors, and other stakeholders. - Support monitoring, reporting, and documentation of results and lessons learned.
Qualifications/special skills
Advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in environmental studies, climate change, sustainable development, international relations, economics, or a related field. At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in environmental programmes, climate finance, or sustainable development, preferably in Africa is required. Demonstrated experience in preparing funding proposals for international climate and environmental funds, particularly the GCF and/or Adaptation Fund is required. Strong knowledge of the UN Development System, including the RC system and UN Country Teams is required. Proven experience in regional and/or country-level programme development and partnership building is required. Familiarity with AMCEN, African regional processes, and environmental governance is desirable. Experience working in Francophone and/or Lusophone African contexts is highly desirable. Excellent analytical, drafting, and communication skills is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English (oral and written) is required.
Additional Information
Not available.
No Fee
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Potential interview questions
| Describe your experience in preparing funding proposals for international climate funds. | The interviewer wants to evaluate your direct experience related to the job requirements. | Provide specific examples of funding proposals you've developed, detailing your role and the impact of those proposals. |
| How would you strengthen regional environmental governance in Africa? | This question assesses your understanding of regional needs and your strategic approach. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you explain a time when you successfully engaged with multiple stakeholders in a project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you use to stay updated on environmental policies and funding opportunities? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your familiarity with AMCEN processes and how you've participated in them. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure country ownership in the projects you develop? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges have you faced in integrating environmental sustainability into UN frameworks, and how did you overcome them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your experience working in multicultural teams, especially in Francophone or Lusophone contexts? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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