Scoping Specialist - Consultant at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

The scoping specialist will undertake the following duties:

•  Define a framework for the report.  
• Conduct a literature review of all WBDE related activities (recognizing that these activities may be done under different names in different countries / regions) to gather data and source relevant materials.  
• Identify relevant case studies from across the region to illustrate the state of the WBDE in the region, including diversity in terms of geographic location, biomes, WBDE activities, policies and socioeconomic context.  
• Define a framework, table of contents and scope of the state of knowledge report that covers the main aspects to be covered in the context study.
• Conduct comprehensive desk research to global WBDE landscape in the selected region, adhering to the predefined framework and scope.  
• Provide an overview of the character and status of the WBDE and different terms used to describe it in the region, as appropriate (for example the types of WBDE initiatives that exist including animalbased activities such as hunting, wild animal farming, plantbased activities such as forestry,
• NonWood Forest Products, landscapebased activities including tourism)1.(Please refer to the ALU report on Status of Wildlife Economy in Africa for guidance)  
• Provide an overview of the policy, regulatory and legal framework governing the WBDE, incorporating insightful case studies from selected countries.
• Identify countryspecific gaps pertaining to various types of WBDE activities and practices, as relevant.  
• Identify opportunities to promote the update of the WBDE in the region.  
• Highlight good practices with relevance to the selected region, incorporating case studies and lessons learned.  
• Obtain facts and statistics rooted in science and knowledge that can enable informed decisionmaking on the WBDE, monitoring progress, and that can provide guidance for the successful implementation of the WBDE.  
• Identify the primary stakeholders engaged in activities related to the WBDE, as well as any related terms, within the region. Produce a regional scoping report summarizing findings from above.

Qualifications/special skills

• An advanced University degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in international relations, economics, political science, international development or another relevant technical field from a recognized institutions is required.
• A first level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.  
• A minimum of 7 years of work experience in international development, strategy, environment, advocacy, partnership is required.

Specific Skills:

• Ability to communicate research findings clearly
• Technical skills, knowledge and track record in working with international organisations in the environment sector
• Knowledge of the Wildlife Biodiversity Economy
• Communication and presentation skills
• Planning and organisation skills
• Writing and reporting  
• Experience working in the environment field is highly desirable.  
• Experience working for a UN agency is an asset.  Demonstrated experience in design, management and execution of projects, including desk research and delivery of recommendations is an asset.  
• Experience in operating independently and in providing expert advice and support on partnerships is an asset.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. For this assignment, fluency in written and spoken English is required. Working knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.

Deadline : Mar 18, 2024