Gef Project Specialist Ii at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) - Kenya
Recruiter: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
About the Role
TheUnited Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world's environmental agenda, promotes coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development, and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. Established in 1972, UNEP works with governments, civil society, businesses and other UN entities to address critical environmental challenges including climate change, ecosystem degradation, chemicals and waste management, and environmental governance. UNEP's mission is to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.
Job Summary
This consultancy provides an opportunity to contribute specialized expertise to United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)'s mission in environmental protection, climate action, and sustainable development. Working in Kenya, you will apply your professional skills to address complex challenges in environmental protection, climate action, and sustainable development and support the organization's programmatic objectives. This role offers the flexibility of consultancy work while contributing to meaningful international development outcomes with global impact.
Requirements
- A first level degree with additional two years of qualifying experience maybe accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in managing projects related to climate change, environment or development is required;
- Experience in working with national governments of Latin America and the Caribbean is required;
- Experience in reviewing project documents, progress reports, workplans, and financial documents (budgets and expenditure reports) is desirable;
- Experience working with GEF, GCF, CDM or UNEP projects is desirable;
Skills
- A first level degree with additional two years of qualifying experience maybe accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in managing projects related to climate change, environment or development is required;
- Experience in working with national governments of Latin America and the Caribbean is required;
- Experience in reviewing project documents, progress reports, workplans, and financial documents (budgets and expenditure reports) is desirable;
- Experience working with GEF, GCF, CDM or UNEP projects is desirable;
Key Details
- Job Title:GEF Project Specialist II
- Grade:CON
- Location:Nairobi, Kenya
- Department:United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
- Contract Type:Consultants
- Estimated Salary Range:$56,000 - $96,000 USD annually
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the official UN careers portal. It is encouraged that applications be updated in the case where new skills or experience are obtained from the time of the initial application so that programme managers will have the most up-to-date information to aid them in their recruiting.
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