Policy Brief Development Consultant, UN-REDD AFF Project at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

• The consultant will perform the following tasks: 1
• Analyze reports from six policy dialogues as well as the reports from six national consultations and other country-specific documents (see above) and identify key issues holding back REDD+ progress in each of the Six countries.
• Develop a Policy Brief for each of the six countries, to be used as a basis for advocating decision-makers for realistic, ambitious and actionable pathways to help solve the identified issues.
• Address any comments and changes that will arise from the internal Publishing Board review process, UN-REDD team and other project partners including overseeing the final validation of the briefs before publishing.

Qualifications/special skills

• An advanced-level university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental policy, sustainable development, forestry, social sciences or related field is required (a PhD will be a plus).
• A first-level university degree level in the above-mentioned fields, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• A minimum of five years' experience in REDD+, forestry and climate mitigation, forest policy, forest management, climate change, ecosystem management or related fields is required. Experience of research in forest resources or natural resource management with publications is also required.
• Advanced knowledge of processes and policies related to REDD+, forest conservation, carbon markets, and sustainable forest management in Africa is required.
• Proven Experience in developing and releasing articles and policy briefs or similar documents aimed at influencing decision/policymaking is required.
• Experience working with Government stakeholders and knowledge of decision-making processes in African context, including in REDD+ is desired. Experience working on international development, environmental conservation or climate change mitigation context is desired.
• Skills: Strong research and analytical thinking
• Policy development and advocacy Knowledge of articles and policy briefs writing and editing,
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office, Good communication, adaptability and time management skills, Ability to identify priorities and to work under tight deadlines is desirable, Excellent sense of teamwork,