National Consultant – Flora Assessment at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

The National Consultant – Flora Assessment, will be responsible for:  

• Collecting and studying all available data on flora in Montenegro;  
• Undertaking a comprehensive analysis of the available data and synthetize information to assess the current state of flora of Montenegro;
• Conducting the analysis of the current status of flora protection in Montenegro; Assisting in the organisation of at least two workshops to collect and verify all available data and present findings of the analysis;
• Drafting the relevant chapters of the updated NBSAP; Providing inputs to the updated NBSAP summary 1) for policy makers and 2) for public dissemination.  
• The National Consultant will work in collaboration with the other consultants engaged under Montenegro’s Early Action Support Project.

Qualifications/special skills

• Minimum qualification of completion of High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• An advanced academic degree (Master’s degree) in biodiversity conservation, environmental sciences, ecology, or a similar field is highly desirable.
• For the post advertised, a minimum of at least 5 years of relevant professional experience in the fields of biodiversity related to flora, nature conservation assessment and related topics is required.  
• In-depth knowledge of flora of Montenegro and available data bases is required.
• Understanding of the process and the methodology of biodiversity data collection and analysis is required.
• Familiarity with Montenegro's biodiversity context, national policies and institutional setting, and strategies related to biodiversity conservation is required.
• Strong analytical and research skills to study and present available existing data is desirable.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively convey complex concepts and recommendations to diverse stakeholders is desirable.
• Experience in capacity building and conducting training sessions on biodiversity-related topics is desirable

Deadline : Jul 17, 2024