International UN Volunteer Specialist Opportunity as Wild Biodiversity Economy Coordination Officer: APPLY NOW!

International UN Volunteer Specialist: Wild Biodiversity Economy Coordination Officer

Onsite: Kenya

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Description of assignment title

Wild Biodiversity Economy Coordination Officer

Sustainable Development Goal

15. Life on land

Volunteer category

International UN Volunteer Specialist

Host entity

UNEP

Details

Since its inception in 1972, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has been the global authority that sets the 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.

UNEP’s mission is to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, UNEP works through its divisions as well as regional, liaison and out-posted offices and a growing network of collaborating centres of excellence.

Context

This UNV position is in UNEP’s Ecosystems Division, Transformation and Mainstreaming for Nature Unit, under the direct supervision of Programme Management Officer at the Nairobi duty station. The Ecosystems Division works with international and national partners, providing technical assistance and advisory services for the implementation of environmental policy, and strengthening the environmental management capacity of developing countries and countries with economies in transition.

The United Nations Volunteer (UNV) assignment is part of UNEP’s program to deliver on biodiversity outcomes under the Nature pillar in its Mid-term Strategy, which includes a portfolio of diverse activities across hundreds of countries. This includes supporting work with other UN agencies to mainstream biodiversity.

Wild Biodiversity Economy Coordination Officer Task description

Under the direct supervision of Programme Management Officer, the International UN Volunteer Specialist: Wild Biodiversity Economy Coordination Officer will undertake the following tasks:

· Coordinate with unit leads and programme managers in the Biodiversity and Land Branch to obtain their views and inputs on project documents, outputs, and strategic direction.

· Coordinate across and liaise with the Wildlife Economy stakeholders, working closely with UNEP team and the Collaborative Partnership on Sustainable Wildlife Management (CPW) to foster collaboration, support knowledge management, and facilitate new partnerships.

· Develop fundraising products (i.e. concept note, Power Point presentation)

· Promote outreach and seeks synergies with external institutions and partners

· Contribute to the development of a Project Document

· Research, analyse and present information gathered from diverse sources to support the Project Preparation Phase of the Wild Biodiversity Economy initiative.

· Support the review of project deliverables and the development of programmatic strategy

· Assist with the organization of meetings and outreach events, developing necessary background materials, sourcing appropriate speakers, and report writing.

· Support communication activities

· Support other activities as requested.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:

· Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day);

· Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;

· Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities;

Wild Biodiversity Economy Coordination Officer Eligibility criteria

Age

27 – 80

Nationality

Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.

Wild Biodiversity Economy Coordination Officer Requirements

Required experience

5 years of experience in preparation/design of environmental related programmes, resource mobilisation and partnerships is required.

· Excellent computer skills, proficiency in MS Word, excel and PowerPoint various Microsoft office packages are required.

· Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;

· Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;

· Prior experience with UN online systems is an asset

· Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;

· Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;

· Have affinity with or interest in environmental matters and Wildlife Economy specifically, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN system

Area(s) of expertise

Communication, Development programmes, Natural and life sciences

Driving license

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Languages

English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level

Master degree or equivalent in Environmental Economics, Biodiversity, Natural Resource Management, Wildlife Economy, Environmental policies, Natural Sciences, Social sciences, or related fields

Competencies and values

· Accountability · Adaptability and flexibility · Creativity · Judgement and decision-making · Planning and organising · Professionalism · Self-management

Inclusivity statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

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