Overview
The Biodiversity Monitoring and Reporting Consultant will support countries in advancing monitoring and reporting on the implementation of updated National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) to aid in the preparation of the 7th National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
Tasks Summary
- Map available global data sets for each Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) target and prepare an online document with live links to global and national data sets.
- Map UNEP-supported countries’ national indicators submitted through the CBD’s Online Reporting Tool to identify trends, gaps, and priorities for capacity building.
- Plan and organize regional/subregional peer-to-peer exchanges and global webinars on KMGBF monitoring and reporting, and prepare country and regional case study examples.
- Review national monitoring action plans or activities of UNEP-supported countries to assess planning and preparedness for KMGBF monitoring and reporting.
- Identify relevant activities and guidance from related initiatives and organizations and support collaboration in UNEP-supported countries.
- Identify needs and activities to inform Terms of Reference for longer-term support for country/regional monitoring and reporting.
- Prepare a final report summarizing actions undertaken, deliverables achieved, and lessons learned, with recommendations for enhancing alignment with the KMGBF monitoring and reporting framework.
Experience Requirements
- A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in supporting implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) at multiple levels (international, regional, and national) is required.
- Experience in review and analysis of national, regional and global biodiversity strategies, plans and implementation, including supporting monitoring and reporting-related activities, is required.
- Knowledge of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and its mandates, processes for the development, implementation and review of national biodiversity strategies and action plans, and biodiversity monitoring and reporting is required.
- Knowledge of national biodiversity indicator development is desirable.
Qualification Requirements
An advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent degree) in environmental sciences, data science, development studies, or a related social science field is desirable. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.