Vacancy title:
Technical Support Consultant – Dialogue Series on Synergies Under the Rio Conventions

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Management]

Jobs at:
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, August 26 2025

Duty Station:
kenya | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 25 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Tasks:

• Technical Content and Research
• Lead and coordinate the review and synthesis of case studies and country examples relevant to synergistic implementation across NDCs, NBSAPs, NAPs, and LDN targets.
• Draft thematic background notes to inform the expert consultations and webinars, drawing on UNEP assessments, literature, and stakeholder input.
• Liaise with and coordinate the inputs and contributions of different partners, in particular partner countries and entities operating in this space.
• Expert Engagement and Webinar Preparation
• Identify and liaise with relevant stakeholders, speakers, and contributors including government representatives, Rio convention secretariats, NGOs, IPLCs, researchers, and donors.
• Develop speaker briefs, webinar outlines, and technical guiding questions for moderators and participants.
• Coordinate logistics and speaker participation in consultation with the UNEP team and partners.
• Delivery and reporting Coordinate with moderators and panelists on the delivery of the webinars
• Provide conceptual background and prompts
• Collate key points for reporting purposes
• Prepare a brief report for each webinar; an overall report for the process; a white paper for COP 30.

Qualifications/special skills

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in environmental policy, climate change, sustainable development, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in international environmental policy, multilateral processes, or research on biodiversity, climate, or land degradation is required.
• Proven experience in coordinating technical dialogues, multi-stakeholder engagement, and drafting high-level policy or knowledge products.
• Strong communication, writing, and facilitation skills, with fluency in English. Knowledge of Spanish or French is an asset.
• Familiarity with the Rio Conventions and Nature-based Solutions is highly desirable.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified? Go to United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) on careers.un.org to apply

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