The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world's environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the environment.
Under the supervision of the Task Manager for Global and Europe and Asia Portfolio, the consultant will perform duties related to global funds mitigation and transparency, supporting concept notes, project implementation review, progress reporting, and internal coordination.
Responsibilities
Review and finalize submission packages for GCF concept notes and GEF PIFs, PFDs and CEO Endorsement requests.
Provide input to UNEP and GEF review processes and address comments.
Provide input to PPG processes, including internalization.
Prepare documentation needed for the internalization process of CEO endorsed projects.
Review progress and financial reports of assigned ongoing projects.
Compile information and review reports related to upcoming Mid-Term or Terminal Reviews and Evaluations.
Provide input and review of GCF Full Proposals.
Coordinate the Unit’s input for IPMR, including requesting and coordinating inputs from Unit colleagues, providing training to colleagues on how to input information, undertaking quality control and quality assurance of data provided, and preparing management reports on the Unit’s status on IPMR.
Liaise when requested with the other relevant stakeholders within UNEP, especially the Cities team, the Sustainable Mobility Unit, the Research and Market Branch and the Regional Offices.
Qualifications and Experience
Master’s degree in environmental policy, international affairs, engineering, environmental sciences, economics or in closely related field is required. A first-level degree with an additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Minimum of 2 years of technical / evaluation experience is required, preferably including evaluating large, regional, or global programmes and using a Theory of Change approach.
Excellent writing and analytical, as well as research skills and good understanding of GEF project cycle and policies.
Experience with GEF projects and/or UNEP projects is required.
A good understanding of the buildings and construction sector is desirable.
Languages
Fluency (both oral and written) in English is required.
Knowledge of Spanish and/or French is desirable.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates can apply online via careers.un.org.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the UNEP Careers Portal.
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