Scientific Coordination Specialist at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Job Description

Specific tasks and responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Chief, Scientific Assessment Branch, Early Warning and Assessments Division, United Nations Environment Programme the consultant will perform the following tasks;
Item 1. A project document on thematic assessments
Prepare a project concept describing the work on thematic assessments in close consultation with programme officers responsible for various thematic assessments as well as relevant stakeholders.
Based on comments received, produce a final version of the concept for submission to the UNEP Concept Approval Group.
Solicit inputs and baseline data from relevant stakeholders and sources to help build a project document.
Based on the approved concept and gathered materials, develop a project document outlining in detail the project justification, intervention strategy, logical framework, project relevance, implementation arrangements, communication and project sustainability, using the UNEP project document template.
Item 2. A concept for a new edition of the Frontiers report
Based on the emerging issues selected by UNEP, conduct an online literature research on the topics and gather information from various sources such as online scientific journals, technical reports and UN resolutions.
Prepare a concept providing a brief description of each emerging issue including specific aspects and important literature to consider in content development as well as potential authors and reviewers.
Item 3. A project plan for the development of the Global Sustainable Tourism Report
Based on an existing concept for the development of the Global Sustainable Tourism Report, prepare a project workplan describing how the Global Sustainable Tourism Report is to be developed, methodology to use, report drafting process, potential partners to be involved as well as budget estimates for various project components.

Qualifications/special skills

An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in international development, environmental or natural science is required.
At least 5 years of work experience in the fields of the environment, sustainable development, natural resources management, and environmental assessments,, as well as some experience in administration and project development, management, monitoring, reporting or other relevant aspects, is required.
Experience in project management related to thematic assessments of the environment and climate change is an advantage.
Experience in gathering and analyzing information from diverse sources is desirable.
Other Skills and experience:
Prior experience within the UN and an understanding of the scientific assessment process, or coordinating the preparation of scientific publications and project development, is a distinct advantage.
Ability to work effectively and adapt professionally with a multicultural team of international and national personnel and partners is desirable.
Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners is desirable.