Safeguards Analyst at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities Under the supervision of the UNEP UN-REDD Programme Coordinator for the Africa region, the Safeguards Analyst will:

• Review national policies, laws and regulations relevant to REDD+ safeguards in the supported countries.
• Draft technical notes, background papers, summaries and briefing materials.
• Conduct analysis of safeguards gaps and alignment with UNFCCC Cancun Safeguards, ART-TREES and other relevant frameworks.
• Document and systematize safeguards tools and guidance materials.
• Maintain organized digital repositories of country safeguards materials and instruments as well as regulatory frameworks.
• Organize safeguards-related workshops, webinars and knowledge exchange events.
• Engage and ensure full support follow-up communications with implementation partners and national consultants working on safeguards.

Qualifications/special skills

EDUCATION

• Advanced university degree (Master’s) in environmental science, natural resource management, international development, forest policy, social sciences or related fields.
• A first-level university degree in the above-mentioned fields, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience, will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

SKILLS

• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into concise written outputs.
• Strong drafting and editing skills.
• Ability to work independently under supervision.
• Strong teamwork and intercultural communication skills.
• Strong practical background on policy analysis is required
• A demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations, knowledge of the United Nations system and a personal commitment to the ideals of the United Nations Charter is desirable.
• Ability to identify priorities and to work under tight deadlines is desirable

WORK EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of two years in Natural resources management, forestry, land-use, or related fields is required for a first-level university degree.
• Experience of working at country level in the Africa region is also required.
• Familiarity with African environmental governance contexts is required.
• Knowledge in Social and environmental safeguards especially for REDD+, and/or Policy analysis/environmental assessment is required.
• Experience in at least one of the following is required: REDD+ implementation or nature-based solutions, Climate change, forestry, biodiversity or environmental governance, Natural resources Management.
• Familiarity with land tenure and rights systems in the context of at least an African country is an asset.
• Experience in supporting workshops or stakeholder engagement processes is desirable.

Deadline : Oct 1, 2026