Capacity Development Consultant (Level C) at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

The Consultant Will

• Develop a Science-Policy Capacity Development Benchmarking Report to guide the implementation of Science-Policy capacity development efforts under the UNEP Medium Term Strategy (MTS) 2022-2025 by reviewing how the environmental related Science-Policy capacity development has been implemented since the adoption of the BSP in 2005 and examine lessons learned. In this context, the report would i) take stock of existing capacity building efforts and their results ii) undertake a needs analysis for capacity development to establish priorities at regional and national levels for developing countries and countries with economies in transition and UN Country Teams (UNCTs) iii) identify gaps between existing efforts, country needs and UNEP’s institutional infrastructure, iv) identify and document innovative capacity building approaches based on success stories and good practices and v) co-design a menu of priority capacity building services for the Data Driven Environmental Solutions Hub.
• Develop a proposed user-centered design and operational plan for the Data Driven Environmental Solutions Hub as a use case of the World Environment Situation Room (WESR). The Hub is expected to provide updated information on major existing technology support, innovation and experimenting, and associate this information with capacity-building activities, with links to the programs of relevant partners, i.e., the science of solutions. In addition, Hub will provide a platform for bringing together a diverse and forward-thinking community of practitioners, industry leaders, experts, NGOs to identify and examine technology needs and gaps and technical information related to technologies that have been investigated and employed to address concrete challenges. This will include scientific and technological support and capacity-building, in order to help facilitate development, transfer and dissemination of relevant technologies to address issues related to the triple planetary crisis.

Qualifications/special Skills

Qualifications/Special skills or knowledge

• Previous work experience or expertise in capacity development, technology support and or environmental solutions is desirable; familiarity with the UN system and UNEP is also desirable. Experience working in the science-policy and digital transformation areas are key assets.
• Candidates must be able to work independently with minimum supervision, while interacting with a wide range of UNEP staff and partners and have demonstrated attention to detail and respect for deadlines.
• Academic Qualifications: An advanced university degree (Master’s or Higher) in environmental science, international development, strategy, or a similar related field is required. A first level degree with an additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
• A minimum of 10 years progressively responsible experience in capacity development and/or technology support in the environmental sphere required. Demonstrated successful experience in preparation of reports and proposals is required;
• Previous work experience undertaking similar activities is highly desirable

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the consultancy, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN Language is desirable