Environmental Management Analyst at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Duties and Responsibilities

• The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global 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 Asia and the Pacific Office geographically serves 41 countries across the region to promote and implement sustainable development solutions. It assists countries of the region pursue sustainability, particularly in their implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development including technical expertise, facilitating access to finance, undertaking cutting-edge science-policy assessments, offering advisory services and strengthening laws, policies, management and governance.
• UNEP works with national and local authorities, civil society, other UN organizations, research institutions and the private sector to catalyze the efficient use of the region’s natural assets and reduce the degradation of the environment.
• The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) was adopted in December 2022 by the 15th meeting of the Conference of Parties (COP15) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). With biodiversity currently declining at the fastest rate observed in human history, the GBF is a long-awaited and comprehensive framework with the overarching aim for people “to live in harmony with nature” by 2050 (and four associated goals), and a “mission” to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030. In line with this mission, the GBF sets out 23 action-oriented targets to be achieved by 2030, with national biodiversity strategies and action plans (NBSAPs) to be revised and updated. Considering their linkages with food systems, climate action, business engagement, SDG financing etc., the GBF targets point to a need for integrated policymaking at the national level as well as the need to elevate the biodiversity agenda in the policymaking apparatus and bridging ministerial siloes. The latter is especially necessary for leveraging the requisite finance. As such, implementation of the GBF is an excellent opportunity to advance several of the “key transitions” for SDG acceleration.

Qualifications/special skills

• An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: Environmental Sciences, Biology, Environmental Policy, Environmental Management, Environmental Economics, or in a related field.
• Specialized knowledge and skills in the area of biodiversity and ecosystem management in Indonesia and understanding of national and stakeholders required.
• At least 8 years of progressive experience in the area of biodiversity and ecosystem management required.
• Demonstrated experience in undertaking policy analysis and assessments required.
• Experiences in law and policymaking related to ocean governance desirable.
• Working experience with Indonesia’s relevant agencies involved in biodiversity-related issues desirable..
• Experience in working with developing countries and/or international organizations is an asset.
• Good contacts in key institutions, especially government ministries in Indonesia
• Experience in working with United Nations desirable
• Ability and willingness to travel at short notice
• Adequate computer literacy.
• Demonstrated excellence in knowledge and skills related to biodiversity and ecosystem management

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations SecretariatFor the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English is requiredKnowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage