UNEP Land Degradation Neutrality Strategy Consultant Jobs 2022 – Kenya NGO Jobs. UNEP Kenya looking for “Land Degradation Neutrality Strategy Consultant”. Applicants with a degree in Advanced Degree may apply on or before 27th Jan 2022.
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UNEP Land Degradation Neutrality Strategy Consultant Jobs 2022
The UNEP has published a job vacancy announcement on 18th Jan 2022 for qualified Kenyans to fill in the vacant post of Land Degradation Neutrality Strategy Consultant to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) |
| Position | Land Degradation Neutrality Strategy Consultant |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | 21 |
| Qualification | Advanced Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Ten years |
| Application Deadline | 27th Jan 2022 |
UNEP Job Vacancy 2022
Duties and Responsibilities: To achieve the above the consultant will have to:
- Develop the consultancy detailed workplan for consideration by UNEP and the Environmental/ Legal Frameworks Working Group overseeing implementation of component 3 of the GEF6 CCCD project for South Sudan.
- Facilitate and prepare the report for a national stakeholder consultation and LDN-NS developmentinception workshop to be held in Juba, convened by MAFS supported by MoEF and the UNEP Africa Office.
- Conduct interviews, desk top research and literature review on natural resources management and sustainable land management national policies, strategies and legislations in South Sudan; and analyze existing gaps and synergies with the Rio Convention, other MEAs and related SDGs in South Sudan.
- Analyse and document policy gaps and opportunities for addressing Desertification/land degradation and drought (DLDD) issues, and implementing the LDN sustainable land management approach into South Sudan’s existing national development plans, strategies, action plans; and mainstreaming/domesticating applicable LDN guidance provided by the UNCCD Conference of the Parties (COPs).
- Based on the analysis above as well as the National LDN target setting programme/ commitments report, develop a draft National LDN Strategy (LDN-NS) report for South Sudan. The LDN-NS should be aligned with relevant climate change, agriculture, food security, and DLDD related national plans, strategies and policies, as well as the UNCCD 2018–2030 Strategic Framework
- Facilitate and prepare a report for a national LDN-NS development validation workshop to be held in Juba, convened by MAFS supported by MoEF and the UNEP Africa Office.
Position in Organization:
- Posting Title: South Sudan National Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) Strategy Consultant
- Department/Office: United Nations Environment Programme
- Duty Station: NAIROBI
- Posting Period: 18 January 2022 – 27 January 2022
- Job Opening Number: 21-United Nations Environment Programme-170157-Consultant
- Staffing Exercise: N/A
Qualification:
- Advanced degree in natural resources management, environmental science/law/ sustainability, climate change, sustainable land use planning/ management, Agriculture and food security, or other related courses is required. A first level degree with an additional two years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
Experience:
- At least ten (10) years working experience related to environmental science and natural resource management disciplines is required.
- Experiences involving targeted support provided to countries in the implementation of the UNCCCD Land Degradation Neutrality Target Setting Programme (LDN TSP) is desirable.
- Substantial knowledge on project management and monitoring, including result-based management and result based budgeting is required.
- Demonstrated knowledge in the effective facilitation of complex multi stakeholder processes is required.
- Knowledge on the UNCCD or related Conventions. Must be conversant with application of the UNCCD 2018–2030 Strategic Framework at the national level is required.
- Experience working with UNCCD stakeholders in the developing world and especially politically volatile countries like South Sudan will be an added advantage.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks, work under pressure and deliver assignments on time is required.
How to Apply UNEP Land Degradation Neutrality Strategy Consultant 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=170157
The Closing Date: 27th 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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