Overview
UNOPS is seeking a Technical Advisor – Environmental (Facilitator) to advance the work of the NBSAP Accelerator Partnership through effective delivery of assigned tasks. The role involves acting as a bridge between the host government and the NBSAP Accelerator Partnership to support and fast-track NBSAP implementation.
Tasks Summary
- Assess NBSAP Landscape: Identify and monitor country/region-specific biodiversity priorities, capacity needs/demands and implementation challenges. Facilitate national, country-specific, multi-stakeholder dialogues. Develop a comprehensive work plan for NBSAP implementation support. Monitor NBSAP priorities and implementation progress.
- Mobilize Support: Identify specific needs and requests for technical capacity, financial resources and political will. Assist in the design and development of specific requests for support. Submit requests to relevant stakeholders. Support the selection of offered support packages. Monitor implementation of support packages. Identify and support resource mobilization.
- Coordinate Action: Foster alignment and collaboration among initiatives for a Whole of Government and Whole of Society approach. Support strengthening and monitoring of existing national structures for NBSAP implementation. Share global best practices, guidance, tools, and materials. Take learning, case studies, and share with other facilitators. Identify and coordinate knowledge and information exchange. Facilitate and coordinate exchanges between key partners.
- Monitoring and Progress Controls: Maintain regular communication with designated host country National Focal Points. Maintain regular communication with the Country Engagement Coordinator. Prepare periodic reports on NBSAP implementation status. Prepare quarterly progress reports of expenditures.
Experience Requirements
- At least seven (7) years of relevant experience in biodiversity conservation, project management, facilitation, stakeholder engagement or other relevant areas is required.
- At least two (2) years of experience working at the Federal Government level of Somalia is required.
- 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 is desirable.
- Previous experience working for regional or international organisations is an advantage.
Qualification Requirements
- An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent), preferably in environmental science, biodiversity conservation, natural resource management or other related discipline, is required.
- First-level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in environmental science, biodiversity conservation, natural resource management or other related discipline combination with two (2) additional years of relevant experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
