JOB DESCRIPTION

Description

United Nations Development Programme is hiring a Associate (a) project in biodiversity.

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UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Office Description/Unit/Project

During the fifteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties of the Biological Diversity Agreement, a World Biodiversity Framework was adopted after 2020 as a step towards the 2050 vision of “living in harmony with nature.”In its decision 14/34, the Conference of the Parties of the Biological Diversity Agreement adopted an integral and participatory process for the preparation of the World Frame of Biological Diversity (GBF-EAS) after 2020.

To support compliance with this goals, the World Environment Fund (GEF) implements the “Umbed Project that supports the update of national biodiversity-NBSAPS strategies and plans and the preparation of the 7th National Report to the Biological Diversity Agreement-CDB” (whose short name is a gef-semi-seating project).

This global program will help countries review and update their national biodiversity strategies and action plans to align with the global biodiversity framework of Kunming-Montreal above agreed above and allow the effective implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CDB) and the World Biodiversity Framework of Kunming-Montreal at the national level.In addition, this subsidy helps countries prepare and present its seventh national report on the implementation of the Biological Diversity and the World Biodiversity framework of Kunming-Montreal.

The Gef-Sepella project is implemented through the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and is executed directly with the Ministry of Environment, Water and Ecological Transition (MAATE), acting by the National Directorate of Bioodiveness as the focal point of it.

For the development of the project, the following activities are available:

Development and implementation of a comprehensive participation plan for interested parties;Development of Analysis and National Gender Action Plan;and evaluation of social and environmental impacts
Technical research, identification and prioritization of essential gaps and inconsistencies between the existing NBSAP and the changes necessary to achieve the global biodiversity framework, developing a first approach of spatial priorities for goal 1 and developing a space action plan for other goals based on areas;
Identification of an Action Plan to gradually eliminate or eliminate harmful subsidies and incentives to biodiversity within the NBSAP, including the evaluation of the gaps in the capacities and resources available and, on that basis, develop plans or strategies for the development of capacities and the mobilization of resources, provide a brief description of the report of the report, review of the status of the strategy and national action plan on the national action and planKunming-Montreal Biodiversity World Center;
Evaluation of progress towards national goals and progress related to the goals and objectives of the World Biological Diversity framework of Kunming-Montreal and the completion of the conclusions on the application of the agreement and the world framework of biological diversity of Kunming-Montreal.

With this background, the gef-custlar project requires the hiring of an associate project in biodiversity, to support at the technical level in its execution, including the elaboration of reports and technical assistance to the Directorate of Biodiversity of the MAATE on this project.

Work scope

The associate (a) of project in biodiversity to hire will have as the responsibility the efficient development of the following tasks:

Accompany the Biodiversity Directorate and the Coordination of the Project in the management and development of activities to obtain supplies related to the National Biodiversity Strategy (2030) and its Action Plan (2021), its monitoring systems and respective financing strategy.
Systematize the inputs generated for the review of the National Biodiversity Strategy (2030) and its Action Plan and integrate the technical Produstoc of the different consultancies in the NBSAP update process led by the MAATE.
Generate terms of reference and support the processes of contracting consultants and monitoring the schedules, products and results of the Gef Umbrella project.
Perform literature reviews, knowledge management, information compilation and data collection on projects relevant to the project, such as biodiversity and ecosystem in national, local and international contexts, sustainable development, among others.
Prepare documents and required reports that show the activities carried out and the progress in the execution of the project.
Provide support in communication ý Coordination of spaces with the key project partners in meetings, workshops and work sessions with actors from the public sector, academia, private sector and civil society that are planned.
Other additional activities requested by the coordination in relation to the execution of the project.

Institutional Agreement

The associate (a) of project in biodiversity will be under the direct supervision of the coordination of the Gef Umbrella and UNDP project through its country office.Additionally, you must coordinate your activities together with the MAATE Biodiversity Directorate and the focal points defined for the project.

Culmination

–Organizational Competencies:

Achieve results:

Level 1: Plan and monitor your work, pay attention to detail, delivers quality work within the established period

Think in an innovative way:

Level 1: Opening to creative ideas.Solve the problems in a pragmatic way and with continuous improvement

Learn continuously

Level 1: Open and curious mentality, share knowledge, learn from errors, request feedback

Adapt with agility

Level 1: It adapts to change, manages ambiguity and uncertainty, shows flexibility

Act with determination

Level 1: shows interest and motivation, is able to perform calmly in situations under pressure, shows self -confidence

Commit and associate

Level 1: demonstrates compassion and understanding towards others, forms positive relationships

Facilitate diversity and inclusion

Level 1: Value and respect the differences, it has unconscious prejudices and confronts discrimination.

–Interfunctional and Technical Competencies:

Association management

New associations: ability to relate to emerging partners, develop and manage a strategy and develop approaches to develop and manage these new strategic strategies.Associations.

Business Management and Strategy

Strategic thinking: Develop effective strategies and prioritized plans in line with the mission and objectives of UNDP, based on the systemic analysis of potential challenges, opportunities and risks;link the overview with reality on the ground to create concrete and concrete solutions;Learn from a variety of sources to anticipate and respond effectively both and tendencies to the future;Demonstrate forecast.

Business Development

Knowledge generation: Ability to investigate information and turn it into useful knowledge, relevant to the context or that responds to a declared need.Application capacity for existing concepts to new situations and develop new concepts to generate viable solutions and new approaches.Knowledge of conceptual concepts, models and relevant theories that may be useful to address new situations.

Business management

Work with evidence and data: Ability to inspect, clean, transform and model data with the objective of discovering useful data and information that based the conclusions and supports decision making.

Minimum requirements for the NPSA

Academic titles:

Bachelor’s degree (full secondary education) is required.
Third level university degree (degree/engineering) in areas related to environmental sciences, economic sciences or related careers, will be considered favorably, but it is not a requirement.
Desirable postgraduate studies as the first year of mastery, superior specialization or equivalent in environmental management, sustainable development, biodiversity policies, or issues related to environmental sciences and/or conservation of biodiversity.

Years of experience required:

Minimum six (6) years of experience (with secondary education) or three (3) years of experience (with third level university degree) in environmental studies, biology, ecology, geographical engineering, natural resources management, biodiversity, and/or social sciences/economy.

Desirable: experience in the writing or editing of at least 2 technical documents, articles, papers, workshops, consulting reports or others.
Desirable: 1 year of experience in the United Nations system and/or international cooperation and/or in public institutions of the Executive.
Desirable: 1 year of experience in participatory processes, organization of workshops and related such as facilitator, presenter, moderator, monitor, or similar.

Other knowledge and capacities:

High knowledge of Office Software (MS Word, Excel, PPT).
Ability to analyze variety of data, identify and adjust discrepancies, identify and solve operational problems.
Ability to consolidate, write and edit reports oriented to different audiences.
Ability to handle a high workload.

Required languages:

Spoken and written Spanish fluidity
Basic English language level.

Availability to travel:

The associate (a) of project in biodiversity will have availability for national or international displacements when required.

Diversity policy at work

UNDP undertakes to achieve diversity within its workforce and invites qualified applicants, regardless of their sex, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, culture, religion and ethnic origin.All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

Use:

The monthly net salary of this position is USD1,821.85 + 8.33% (Social Security Contribution)

Disclaimer

Important applicant information

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Workforce diversity

UNDP is committed to achieving diversity within its workforce, and encourages all qualified applicants, irrespective of gender, nationality, disabilities, sexual orientation, culture, religious and ethnic backgrounds to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Non-discrimination

UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements