UNDP Careers in Ethiopia

UNDP Regional Technical Specialist for Ecosystems and Biodiversity Jobs in Ethiopia

Background

The Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS) has corporate responsibility for developing all relevant policy and guidance to support the results of UNDP’s Strategic Plan.
BPPS’s staff provides technical advice to Country Offices; advocates UNDP corporate messages, represents UNDP at multi-stakeholder fora including public-private dialogues, government and civil society dialogue initiatives, South-South and Triangular cooperation initiatives and engages in UN inter-agency coordination in specific

Duties and Responsibilities

The Regional Technical Specialist for Ecosystems and Biodiversity is primarily responsible for providing technical, policy, and programming implementation support and oversight, and knowledge and capacity development services pertaining to the work of the Ecosystems and Biodiversity signature programmes to UNDP country offices, working with other UN agencies, governments and inter-governmental organizations, NGO’s, donors, the private sector and many others. Specific results are expected in the areas ofc thematic areas.

Learning, Knowledge Management and Self Development

Evaluating, capturing, codifying, synthesizing lessons and stimulating the uptake of best practices and knowledge, including the development of knowledge materials;

Peer reviewing, commenting on, and seeking to improve the technical quality of programmes/projects, policies, practices, guidelines, advisory notes, publications and the like;
Contributing to the preparation of regional Community of Practice meetings;
Supporting the preparation

and delivering of training courses;

Responding to queries on programme/project progress, impacts and lessons;

Developing and carrying out a personal learning plan (5%).

Required Skills and Experience

Education

Master’s degree or higher in ecology, biology, environmental sciences, economics, social sciences with a specialization in environment and development, or other closely related field.

Experience

Minimum of 7 years’ experience working with developing countries on Ecosystems and Biodiversity;

Experience working with developing countries on ecosystem-based mitigation and adaptation to climate change an advantage;

Experience with conceptualizing and developing projects and programmes, with experience with the Global Environment Facility an advantage;

Experience in project management (direct experience an advantage) and guiding project implementation and management;

Experience in the policy development processes in Ecosystems and Biodiversity;

Experience developing and maintaining strategic partnerships;

Experience in facilitation and coordination;
Full computer literacy;

Experience working in Africa is an advantage;
Working experience in an international organization is an advantage as is knowledge of UNDP policies, procedures and practices.

Language Requirements

Excellent knowledge of the English language, with exceptional writing, presentation and communication skills;

Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese would be an added advantage.

How to Apply:

For more information and job application details, see; UNDP Regional Technical Specialist for Ecosystems and Biodiversity Jobs in Ethiopia

Application Deadline: 13th July 2017