Result of Service

– Strengthen coordination between the portfolios of the Cities Unit, Climate Adaptation Unit, and the UNEP Africa office. – Creation and dissemination of comprehensive knowledge products for the Generation Restoration project and each pilot city, including fact sheets, press releases, best practices, and web articles, resulting in increased awareness and understanding of project achievements. – Successful advocacy and communication activities highlighting the leadership and results of the Generation Restoration project, including joint initiatives with partner organizations, leading to increased support and recognition for urban NbS initiatives. – Submission and successful execution of event proposals to showcase the Generation Restoration project at global and regional conferences, raising awareness and mobilizing support for urban ecosystem restoration efforts. – Liaise with ICLEI to help facilitate capacity-building activities for Generation Restoration cities such as twinning labs and technical workshops. – Maintenance of a detailed tracking system to monitor the development, implementation, and progress of Generation Restoration projects.

Work Location

Home-based, remote

Expected duration

12 months

Duties and Responsibilities

General Background The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement, and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors, and United Nations organizations. With over 8,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical, and management knowledge they need, where they need it. By implementing around 1,000 projects for our partners at any given time, UNOPS makes significant contributions to results on the ground, often in the most challenging environments. Background information – Job Specific The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global voice on the environment. It provides leadership and encourages 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. The Cities Unit within the Energy and Climate Branch contributes to the UN system-wide strategy on sustainable urban development and the implementation of the New Urban Agenda. The Unit is currently exploring strategies to support local government’s accelerated action towards addressing the triple crisis of biodiversity loss, climate change, and pollution through the deployment of nature-based solutions, to achieve the targets set by the Global Biodiversity Framework and the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. Over three years (2023- 2025), Generation Restoration’s objective is to implement a package of measures to address selected political, technical, and financial challenges to promote restoration at scale, particularly in urban areas, within the framework of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. The Cities Component, implemented by the Cities Unit, will increase the engagement of city stakeholders, including vulnerable groups, in restoring urban and peri-urban ecosystems. Fourteen pilot cities and ten role model cities will take part in the project, including two cities in Brazil: Manaus as a pilot city, and Curitiba as a role model. In this context, UNEP is looking for a full-time (level B) consultant to support the development and implementation of UNEP’s work on integrating climate action and nature-based solutions in cities’ planning and strategies, in particular through the Generation Restoration project, as well as supporting the Unit’s efforts on overall project management, communications, advocacy, and knowledge management. The consultant will work as part of the UNEP’s Cities Unit under the supervision of Sharon Gil, Programme Management Officer.

Qualifications/special skills

Master’s Degree in Programme and Project Management, Political Science, International Relations, Social Science, Communications, or related fields. 3 years of demonstrated experience in project management, advocacy, communications, and/or climate change adaptation. Comprehensive understanding of climate and environmental issues related to nature, cities, and food systems. Strong communications skills and solid track record of effective writing skills and event planning abilities. Ability to work effectively, precisely, and autonomously in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing tasks across teams. Works harmoniously in international teams, openness and flexibility, and ability to integrate feedback. Comprehensive knowledge of climate change adaptation and mitigation and related processes is required.

Languages

Fluency in English and French is required for this position.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.