Overview
Provide specialized senior-level expertise to the Global Mechanism of the UNCCD in the lead-up to COP17. The role involves validating technical products, preparing high-level events, and engaging with key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Development and finalization of technical papers, business cases, and investment frameworks
- Preparation and facilitation of high-level events and forums
- Stakeholder outreach and engagement activities
- Contributions to resource mobilization and partnership strategies
- Support to UNCCD multilateral governance processes including COP17 preparation
Required Experience
- A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in fields relevant to land degradation, drought resilience, sustainable land management, innovative finance, resource mobilization, or private sector engagement in the context of international development is required.
- Candidates must demonstrate an established understanding of the UNCCD mandate and key stakeholders, and the ability to work independently at senior level with minimal supervision.
- Experience in multilateral environmental agreement (MEA) processes, including familiarity with UNCCD governance and COP processes, is strongly desired.
Qualifications
- An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in finance, economics, environmental science, international development, natural resource management, agribusiness, or a related field is required.
- A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
