UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration Consultant

Environment

Overview

Facilitate implementation of UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration

You have:

• An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in environmental affairs, environmental economics, political science or a related field is required.
• At least 2 years of professional experience in environment and/or project management is required.
• Experience in partnership development and management, social research, and managing complex networks or partnerships is required.
• Experience with global environmental policy dialogues, the UN-System, and project reporting is desirable.
• Ability to undertake critical analysis is desirable.
• Excellent writing skills are desirable.
• Being computer literate in standard software applications, including MS Teams, is desirable.
• Ability to work independently with good interpersonal skills is desirable.

Result of Service Implementation of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.

Work Location Home-based

Expected duration 6 months

Duties and Responsibilities UN Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that 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. UNEP's Ecosystem Division supports countries in conserving, restoring and sustainably managing their terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems, the biodiversity they contain and the products and services they provide for human well-being and prosperity.

On 1 March 2019, under Resolution 73/284, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 2021–2030 to be the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (hereafter referred to as the UN Decade), with the primary aim being to prevent, halt, and reverse the degradation of ecosystems worldwide. UNEP and FAO, as the lead UN agencies, were mandated to develop the strategy and implement the UN Decade.

FAO and UNEP have jointly established the framework and structure for the operation of the UN Decade, including the partner network of over 150 entities, a Multi-Partner Trust Fund, and an Action Plan which is currently being rolled out to identify thematic leads among the partner network. To support its operationality, a consultant will work on internal and external event organization, establishment and operationalization of specific work streams and Task Forces and Challenges, together with supporting the management of the complex partnership structure in the ‘New Power’ approach which characterizes this UN Decade.

1. Duties and Responsibilities:

The objective of this consultancy is to facilitate the implementation of the UN Decade and to support the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration’s growing movement of Lead Agencies, Global Partners, Supporting Partners, Actors and affiliated entities.

The consultant will play a central role in linking the UN Decade’s core team and wider partnership network. As integral part of the UN Decade core team of FAO and UNEP, the consultant will perform a number of specialized tasks that contribute to the successful implementation.

Under the supervision of the Programme Officer, UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, the incumbent will particularly work on the following aligned with key upcoming events:

- Be responsible for the coordination of UN Decade presence at key international events and preparation and follow-up of meetings, conferences, consultative processes etc. of the partner network; - Converting the UN Decade vision into an actionable for the network though the support to the Action Plan’s thematic Challenges; - Assuring quality of the particular secretariat functions to the third Executive Board meeting of the Multi-Partner Trust Fund; - Development of specialized reports documenting the progress, results and outcomes of the UN Decade, and improving Key Performance Indicators, for the UN Decade Action Plan; - Partner identification and liaising with potential UN Decade Partners in Latin America and support the regional Action Plan process; - Translate key UN Decade documents into Portuguese and coordinate partner engagement and activities in the Portuguese-speaking countries to raise the UN Decade’s profile in key countries such as Brazil, Mozambique, and Angola jointly with FAO and UNEP’s regional/national offices;

The consultant will use established framework such as the UN Decade strategy, Action Plan, and structures of the UN Decade as a point of departure and will contribute her/his experience to a successful implementation. During the consultancy, there will be permanent coordination and communication between the consultant and the core team of the UN Decade (FAO and UNEP).

Qualifications/special skills An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental affairs, environmental economics, political science 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 2 years of professional experience in environment and/or project management, including experience in partnership development and management, social research, and managing complex networks or partnerships is required.. Experience with global environmental policy dialogues, the UN-System, and project reporting is desirable.

Ability to undertake critical analysis is desirable.

Excellent writing skills, being computer literate in standard software applications, including MS Teams; being able to work independently; and having good interpersonal skills is desirable.

No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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