UNEP International Consultant in Value Chains Jobs 2022 – Kenya NGO Jobs. UNEP Kenya looking for “International Consultant in Value Chains”. Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before 3rd May 2022.
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UNEP International Consultant in Value Chains Jobs 2022
The UNEP has published a job vacancy announcement on 20th April 2022 for qualified Kenyans to fill in the vacant post of International Consultant in Value Chains to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | United Nations Environment Programme |
| Position | International Consultant in Value Chains |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | 22 |
| Qualification | University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Five years |
| Application Deadline | 3rd May 2022 |
UNEP Job Vacancy 2022
Duties and Responsibilities: This position is homebased under the supervision of Programme Management Officer, Climate Mitigation Unit and in close collaboration with the Climate Finance Unit and Finance Initiative, the main goal of the consultant will be to provide new technical elements to the 1for20 partnership through this study to prepare and encourage a REDD+ implementation at jurisdictional level but also by engaging actors to do so and invest in REDD+. More specifically, he/she will perform the following tasks:
- Identification of potential jurisdictions where the agroforestry-based models previously identified by UNEP can be implemented with strong justification keeping in-mind that the regional level seems to be the most appropriate and that Cavally, Bélier and la Mé are engaged through UNDP and EFI activities,
- Identification of additional data and information needed to complete the model following an assessment of the 1for20 partnership reports,
- Screening of private sector actors to replace BNPP and see how they could fit/contribute to the initiative,
- Once actors and localities are being identified, start discussions to engage them to implement the model in the jurisdiction,
- Using findings from the preliminary report on business opportunities for agroforestry-based timber models, identification of existing value chains and their geographical location to inform the selection of priority landscapes for deforestation-free value chain for cocoa,
- Evaluation of supply chain gaps and areas of underinvestment across production, transformation and distribution channels. Estimation of investment needs required to develop or expand required value chains to meet the commercial needs of the deforestation-free value chain model at jurisdictional level,
- Identify and engage timber value chain actors to evaluate the potential of their contribution to the initiative, in terms of existing initiatives, available resources, challenges and barriers.
Position in Organization:
- Posting Title: International Consultant in Value Chains
- Department/Office: United Nations Environment Programme
- Duty Station: NAIROBI
- Posting Period: 19 April 2022 – 03 May 2022
- Job Opening Number: 22-United Nations Environment Programme-178735-Consultant
- Staffing Exercise: N/A
Qualification:
- An advanced-level university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental sciences or related field is required, a postgraduate specialization in a field directly related to REDD+ is an advantage,
Experience:
- At least 5 years of professional experience in value chains assessment, collaboration with the private sector and markets evaluation is required.
- Experience in agroforestry and decentralization is an advantage,
- Professional experience acquired within international organizations, national agencies and donor agencies with analytical capacity in a donor-funded environment is an advantage
- Knowledge and experience of REDD+ stakeholders of Côte d’Ivoire is an advantage.
How to Apply UNEP International Consultant in Value Chains Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=178735
The Closing Date: 3rd May 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.unep.org |
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