Research and Planning Consultant at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Responsibilities

• Support Ecosystems’ strategic engagement and involvement at UNEA-6 
• Coordination of Director and deputy engagements, briefing materials and supporting the division engagement with draft resolutions.
• Provide strategic oversight on delivery of all Ecosystems related UNEA resolutions to ensure that division is delivering.

Realization of new identity post Climate Division: 

• Carry out research and lead on internal coordination between branches as needed to support the delivery of a smooth and efficient transition for the division.
• Solutions for improving operating practices of the Ecosystems Director’s Office to drive efficiency:
• Upgrading the division item tracking to a more fit-for-purpose system.
• Identifying gaps/shortfalls and making strategic recommendations 
• Lead on quarterly review of divisions upcoming priorities to inform strategic planning in the Director’s office.
• Support key division initiatives by supporting branches in delivering on UNEA6 resolutions and other key projects.
• Support Ecosystems delegation coordination at key conferences 
• Preparation of briefing notes, delegation meetings and on-the-ground coordination as needed.

Qualifications/special skills

• Master’s degree in international relations, political science, or related field.
• Minimum five years of work experience in project coordination or related fields is required.
• Knowledge and expertise in high-level environment and sustainable development issues is desirable

Languages

• For the advertised post, fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of other UN official languages is desirable.