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The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world's 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 environment.
Expected duration
The Individual Contractor should be available to work for 6 months from 7 July 2021 with a possibility of an extension for a further 3 months.
Duties and Responsibilities
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda and 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. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. UNEP’s Ecosystems Division works with international and national partners, providing technical assistance and capacity development for the implementation of environmental policy, and strengthening the environmental management capacity of developing countries and countries with economies in transition.
The Education, Youth and Advocacy Unit oversees the education outreach and a series of youth projects for UNEP at its headquarters in Nairobi. This includes everything from engaging Universities that are part of the Youth and Education Alliance to engaging with partners in the gaming industry and youth movements
The Individual contractor will be located in UNEP / Ecosystems Division, Youth, Education & Advocacy Unit.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Chief, Youth, Education & Advocacy Unit, the Individual Contractor will have the following responsibilities:
Qualifications/special skills
In addition, the Individual Contractor should have excellent English language writing skills, be computer literate in standard software applications; be able to work independently; and have good interpersonal skills.
Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in oral and written English is required
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