Technical Advisor – Environmental (Facilitator)

Deadline to apply: 13-Nov-2024

Partner: UNEP

Duty station: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Contract type: Local ICA Specialist

Contract level: LICA Specialist-11

Duration: 12 months (possible extension)

About the role: UNOPS is seeking a Technical Advisor – Environmental (Facilitator) to advance the work of the NBSAP Accelerator Partnership work with the effective delivery of assigned tasks below.

Technical Advisor – Environmental (Facilitator) represents the NBSAP Accelerator Partnership but is embedded in relevant ministries or regional institutions, to support and fast-track NBSAP implementation. The facilitator will act as a bridge between the host government and the NBSAP Accelerator Partnership.

The in-country facilitator of the NBSAP Acceleration Partnership plays a crucial role in supporting the implementation of National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans aligned with the GBF. The primary objective of the role of the in-country facilitator is to facilitate the identification and prioritisation of NBSAP needs, mobilise support, foster collaboration among stakeholders, and accelerate NBSAP implementation through supporting a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach.

This position will be based in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Applicants must be nationals or residents of the DRC with a valid work permit to be eligible.

Responsibilities:

• Assessing NBSAP Landscape
• Mobilising Support
• Coordinating Action
• Monitoring and Progress Controls

Qualifications:

Education: An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent), preferably in environmental science, biodiversity conservation, natural resource management or other related discipline is required. A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) with an additional two (2) years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

Required Experience: At least seven (7) years of relevant experience in biodiversity conservation, project management, facilitation, stakeholder engagement or other relevant areas is required.

Desired Experience:

• A proven track record of working with government institutions, civil society organisations, and international partners is desirable.
• Previous experience working with NBSAPs and the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), and other international biodiversity frameworks is desirable.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to act as a bridge and mobilize support across diverse stakeholders, are desirable.
• Previous experience working for regional or international organizations is an advantage.

Language: Full working knowledge of English is required. Full working knowledge of French language is an asset.