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Under the supervision of the Head of the Nature and Health Unit, the consultant will undertake the following assignments:

• Support the design and implementation of Community of Practice (CoP) activities, including organizing regular webinars aligned with members’ interests and learning needs through a co-design and co-creation process with Quadripartite partners.
• Assist in the coordination of activities with Quadripartite partners to ensure effective collaboration and alignment of CoP initiatives.
• Contribute to the definition and implementation of governance modalities for the Quadripartite CoP on Governance, including the development of collaboration structures between Quadripartite organizations to strengthen inter-CoP connectivity and cooperation.
• Facilitate linkages between the Quadripartite CoP and UNEP’s relevant areas of work, identify opportunities for collaboration, and support the promotion and dissemination of CoP activities and outputs through UNEP networks and communication channels.
• Support the integration of the CoP with existing Quadripartite knowledge networks, learning platforms, and other relevant initiatives, to foster the development of connected knowledge networks.
• Assist in the design and implementation of monitoring activities to assess the impact and uptake of knowledge and evidence generated by the CoP.

Qualifications/special skills

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or PhD) in One Health, Environmental Science, Environmental Governance, Ecosystem Health, Programme Management and One Health or other fields directly relevant to One Health. is required.
• A Minimum of 5 years of experience in project or project management, with at least three years in a leadership role overseeing complex programs, all within the last eight years is required. Within the 5 years, at least 3 years of experience working in the One Health field, ideally in One Health governance, with demonstrated experience in managing or coordinating communities of practice (CoPs) or knowledge networks, ideally in the environment or One Health domain is required.
• Proven track record of facilitating inter-agency collaboration or multi-stakeholder partnerships, with experience in communication strategies, including knowledge dissemination, internal and external stakeholder engagement, and promoting organizational initiatives across digital channels is required. Experience linking knowledge platforms, learning systems, or managing knowledge-sharing initiatives across sectors (e.g., environment, health, agriculture) is desirable.
• Familiarity with UN system operations, procedures, and mandates related to environment and health, familiarity with the Quadripartite collaboration on One Health and prior engagement with developing country contexts or support to countries implementing One Health approaches is desirable.

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Under the supervision of the Head of the Nature and Health Unit, the consultant will undertake the following assignments:

• Provide technical expertise and environmental input on One Health governance to support Community of Practice (CoP) activities, including webinars and learning sessions tailored to members’ interests.
• Facilitate and contribute to the CoP’s online discussion forums, ensuring they are supported with relevant content, expert insights, and informative documents from an environmental perspective.
• Review and provide input on knowledge products developed by CoP members, including contributions to the peer review process to ensure environmental considerations are accurately reflected.
• Engage with stakeholders and experts to strengthen cross sectoral collaboration, promoting ecosystem based approaches and broadening the environmental integration within One Health governance.
• Contribute to documentation and reporting, including inputs to the interim progress report and final narrative report for projects under the CoP and the Nature and Health Unit.
• Support advocacy and communication efforts by promoting ecosystem health as a core component of One Health through awareness raising activities, knowledge sharing, and dissemination of CoP outcomes.

Qualifications/special skills

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or PhD) in One Health, Environmental Science, Environmental Governance, Ecosystem Health, or other fields directly relevant to One Health is required. ​​
• A Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience, including at least: 5 years in the One Health domain, specifically addressing cross-sectoral issues at the human–animal–environment interface is required
• Experience supporting governance frameworks or multisectoral coordination mechanisms for environment, One Health, or health topics, including facilitation of multi-stakeholder processes such as Communities of Practice, expert working groups, or policy dialogues—ideally in international, intergovernmental, or regional contexts is required.
• Proven experience providing technical advice or peer review of research, policy, or knowledge products related to ecosystem health, One Health, or governance is required.
• Familiarity with or previous work experience involving UNEP and the Quadripartite (FAO, WHO, WOAH), particularly within One Health or environmental governance is desirable.
• Experience working with developing countries, LMICs, or fragile contexts in implementing One Health approaches is desirable. Understanding of knowledge management principles, including learning systems, digital CoPs, and evidence-based policy support is desirable.