UNEP Science Policy Expert Jobs 2022 – Kenya NGO Jobs. UNEP Kenya looking for “Science Policy Expert”. Applicants with a Advanced university degree may apply on or before 29 September 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 Science Policy Expert Jobs 2022
The UNEP has published a job vacancy announcement on 21 September 2022 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Science Policy Expert to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) |
| Position | Science Policy Expert |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Advanced university degree |
| Experience Required | A minimum of 10 years |
| Application Deadline | 29 September 2022 |
UNEP Job Vacancy 2022
Duties and Responsibilities:
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. The conceptualisation and elaboration of actions in support of developing an environmental policy tracker will be conducted under the overall leadership of the Director, Law Division in close collaboration with the Office of the Chief Scientist, Science Division and Policy and Programme Division.
The UNEP report Making Peace with Nature highlighted that society is failing to meet most of its commitments to limit environmental damage. It is important to note that these commitments are based on a generally agreed understanding of the underlying science. The report concludes that: “The international community has set targets, informed by science, in multilateral agreements for protecting natural assets and limiting harmful environmental change. Despite some progress, efforts to date have failed to meet any of the agreed targets.” Clearly there is a gap between scientific knowledge, uptake, and development and implementation of policy and law. There is a recognised need for new constituency building mechanisms, society’s support for reform and new mechanisms, channels, and tools to foster improved knowledge exchange, and capacity for evidence-informed decision-making processes.
The responsibilities of the consultant will be to:
- Undertake an assessment of available policy tracking tools and methods focusing on focal area, structure, design, inputs, methodology, impacts of such tools and methods.
- Assess the effectiveness of such tools and methods
- Develop options for UNEP’s environmental policy tracking tool, given the above
- Prepare a draft presentation for senior management discussion @UNEP on the above, including options for UNEP
- Identify needs and potential partners to develop the tracker after confirmation from UNEP based on item 3 above.
- Provide inputs in the preparation of proposal with relevant experts, colleagues.
- Participate and make presentations at 2-3 online virtual meetings on the finding and outcomes, as needed
- Provide inputs to the Director, Law Division in preparation for internal and external discussions related to finalizing the tracking tool in item 3 above.
Qualification:
- An advanced university degree (Master’s level) in environmental science, administration, computing, data analytics, or related area is required. A Bachelor’s degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
- Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in programme or project development, environmental science, administration, environmental policy, or related area is required.
- Experience in data and information management and analytics is desirable.
- Work experience in dealing with knowledge management tools will be an advantage.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Department/Office: United Nations Environment Programme
- Job Opening Number: 22-United Nations Environment Programme-190870-Consultant
- Selection Process: Interview
- Language: English is the working language of UNEP. Knowledge of other United Nations languages is desirable.
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UNEP Science Policy 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 this link Click Here
The Closing Date: 29 September 2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.unep.org |
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