Result of Service

The expected outputs will help UNEP in the delivery of the NBSAP Accelerator Partnership.

Work Location

Remote

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) 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. UNEP’s Ecosystems Division engages with governments and other partners to develop and promote ecosystem-based solutions for sustainable development. The NBSAP Accelerator Partnership is a country-led global initiative to support the development and implementation of ambitious National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAP) and collectively achieve the goals and targets of the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) and, ultimately, the global vision of living in harmony with nature by 2050. The NBSAP Accelerator Partnership provides technical and financial support for the implementation of GBF- aligned NBSAPs, including via strengthened country-driven stakeholder coordination, collaboration and sharing of best practices to identify country needs to implement their NBSAPs, raise national profile of countries’ NBSAPs, and fast-track implementation support for NBSAPs through a matchmaking service, increased access to expertise, knowledge and capacity development, and via in-country/facilitation support to countries/regions. The individual contractor will report to the Chief, Transformation & Mainstreaming for Nature unit and NBSAP Accelerator Partnership Global Coordinator. Duties and responsibilities The NBSAP Accelerator Partnership is supported by an interim Global Coordination Unit (i-GCU), providing a secretariat function which include facilitating and coordinating key activities, measuring and communicating progress and supporting the Steering Committee to achieve the objectives of the NBSAP Accelerator Partnership. The i-GCU will work with NBSAP Accelerator Partnership country, institutional and non-state actor members and other stakeholders, to understand needs and accelerate action towards more ambitious NBSAPs globally. The i-GCU is looking for additional resources with its governance and membership work. It is a home-based position in the Biodiversity and Land Branch of the Ecosystems Division within the Transformation and Mainstreaming for Nature Unit but working directly with the NBSAP Accelerator Partnership. The contractor’s main role will be to support Co-Chairs with their participation in the NBSAP Accelerator Partnership and enable them to succeed in their role with a focus on the Steering Committee and broader membership. Priority tasks include: 1. Provide day to day support for Co-Chairs, coordinating, building and maintaining effective relationships, providing updates on the NBSAP Accelerator Partnership. 2. Provide Steering Committee and governance support including developing agendas and other key documents to ensure effective communication and decision-making, meeting coordination, collate and circulate papers and prepare and circulate minutes. 3. Support Co-Chairs in coordinating outreach efforts and projects with members and non-members, and prepare membership outreach and communications (regular correspondence, manage mailouts, records, including establishing and maintaining document management systems) together with other i-GCU members. 4. Support outreach and knowledge events and activities, assisting impact assessment and Co-Chairs in their participation at key events, writing presentations, securing speaking slots, seeking input from members and partners on key issues and topics. 5. Provide administrative support to Co-Chairs, handling correspondence, scheduling, and other logistical tasks. 6. Contribute to the preparation of various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analytical notes, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, NBSAP Accelerator Partnership strategic documents, guidelines and policy recommendations etc.; Secondary tasks include: 7. Follow CBD negotiations and other related processes to support country commitments related to GBF/NBSAP implementation with a view to assist in tailoring responsive support to be provided through the NBSAP Accelerator Partnership. 8. Work with Co-Chairs, Members and key partners to implement assigned projects related to the NBSAP Accelerator Partnership.

Qualifications/special skills

An advanced university degree in biodiversity conservation, international development, environmental science, management or behavioural sciences or closely related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A minimum of 7 years of relevant post graduate experience is required in biodiversity and national biodiversity policy, planning and implementation. Experience with meeting organization and developing projects and programmes is required Experience with the National Biodiversity Strategic Action Plans is desirable A track record of international experience in the implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity or related activities is desirable

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post fluency in written and spoken English is required. Working knowledge of other UN language (s) is an advantage, particularly Spanish or German.

Additional Information

Not available.

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.