Nature-Based Solutions Technical Consultant at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Work Assignments and Outputs -

• In Somalia, UNEP and partners are working to scale up the use of NbS for resilience, water management, and ecosystem restoration. Under UNEP’s supervision, the consultant will:
• Review and catalogue NbS appropriate to Somalia and Hirshabelle state
• Provide NbS technical advice to partners
• Support harmonization of consortium approaches and develop guidelines
• Develop and present a NbS Rehabilitation Advisory Framework for endorsement by the government

Qualifications/special skills

• An advanced university degree (master's or equivalent) in environmental, ecology, natural resources, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in Nature based Solutions for water/land management and climate resilience, ecosystem-based approaches, sustainable natural resources management, climate adaptation is required.
• Experience in designing/implementing Ecosystem/Nature-based Approaches on the ground is required.
• Experience with advisory work, developing policy briefs, guidelines and frameworks is desired
• Experience working in arid environments and fragile contexts is desired.