UNEP International Lead Expert Jobs 2022 – Kenya NGO Jobs. UNEP Kenya looking for “International Lead Expert”. Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before 10th Jan 2022.
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global 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 global environment.
UNEP International Lead Expert Jobs 2022
The UNEP has published a job vacancy announcement on 3rd Jan 2022 for qualified Kenyans to fill in the vacant post of International Lead Expert to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | United Nations Environment Programme |
| Position | International Lead Expert, Project Development and Design |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Fifteen years |
| Application Deadline | 10th Jan 2022 |
UNEP Job Vacancy 2022
Duties and Responsibilities:
- With support of the National Consultants, facilitate the development of national and international partnerships for the implementation of the project, including consultations and calculations in securing in-kind and cash co-funding contributions;
- Ensure, including through coordinating the related work by the National Consultants, that all relevant national and international stakeholders are widely consulted throughout the PPG process and that work under development is shared on a regular basis to ensure that the project is responsive to stakeholders needs, feasible to implement, has broad ownership and that stakeholders agree on the implementation and execution arrangements;
- Review all former and ongoing GEF and other donor/NGO financed projects related to the project objectives and describe in detail how the current project will build on these initiatives, using their knowledge, experience and lessons learnt to build a solid foundation;
- Ensure that the design of the project complements national development plans, sectoral plans and policies.
- Apply the UNEP Social and Economic Review (ESERN checklist), based on information provided by the National Consultants;
- Ensure that any review points from the GEF Secretariat or GEF Council, including those made during the project identification stage, as well as the formal review by the UNEP Project Review Committee are met and responded to in the Project Document and CEO Endorsement Request;
- Prepare a detailed multi-year budget using the standard template provided in the UNEP Project Document template and ensure that the budget reflects the mandatory requirements of the GEF Monitoring and Evaluation Policy;
- Pay particular attention to gender mainstreaming and social inclusiveness, including socioeconomic and gender disaggregated indicators in the Monitoring and Evaluation Plan, including through the related assessments, analyses and reporting by the National Consultants.
- Develop and finalize the project’s Monitoring and Evaluation work plan, with responsibilities and accountabilities clearly defined, as well as an appropriate budget – based on the relevant UNEP template;
- Write the full project document (both the UNEP template as well as the GEF CEO Endorsement request, including annexes); present drafts to national stakeholders for review and incorporate the ensuing comments;
- Perform final reviews of the project documentation, as required;
- Compile response to review comments by UNEP, Department of Commerce, Industry and Environment of Niue, GEF Secretariat and GEF CEO and make necessary revisions to the documents.
Position in Organization:
- Posting Title: International Lead Expert – Project Development and Design – Niue
- Department/Office: United Nations Environment Programme
- Duty Station: NAIROBI
- Posting Period: 03 January 2022 – 10 January 2022
- Job Opening Number: 21-United Nations Environment Programme-171430-Consultant
- Staffing Exercise: N/A
Qualification:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental planning and management, and/or natural resource research, development and conservation is required.
Experience:
- Minimum 15 years professional experience in the field of environmental planning, sustainable land management, management and protection of biodiversity and ecosystem services is required.
- Additional significant knowledge of GEF policies and programming, as well as senior experience in GEF project formulation and writing of GEF Project Document and CEO Endorsement is highly desirable.
- Work experience in land restoration, particularly of mined lands, working with a broad range of stakeholders and international donor agencies, and preferably with experience working with various GEF Implementing Agencies on GEF project design and/or implementation, midterm and terminal evaluation reviews is desired.
How to Apply UNEP International Lead Expert 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=171430
The Closing Date: 10th Jan 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.unep.org |
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