Technical Advisor

UNOPS Network

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PKR. 250,000 - 1,000,001/Month

Assess NBSAP Landscape:

Identify and monitor country/region-specific biodiversity priorities, capacity needs / demands and implementation challenges if needed this might include e.g., conducting high-level mapping of stakeholders to identify key players, their motivations, commitments, and potential synergies.
Facilitate national, country-specific, multi-stakeholder dialogues.
Develop a comprehensive work plan outlining goals, objectives, activities, and timelines for NBSAP implementation support together with the host government/institution.
Monitor country/region-specific NBSAP priorities and implementation progress, providing ongoing support and guidance as needed.

Mobilize Support:

On behalf of host country/region, identify specific needs and requests e.g. technical capacity, financial resources and increased political will.
Through a Whole of Government & Whole of Society approach, assist host government/institution in the design and development of specific requests for support.
Submit requests for support to relevant stakeholders e.g. through the NBSAP Accelerator Partnership match making mechanism or other platforms.
Support host government/institution in selecting best fit of offered support packages.
Monitor the implementation of the support packages.
Identify and support resource mobilization

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*FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

*CANDIDATES WITH NO UNITED NATIONS OR UNOPS EXPERIENCE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent), preferably in environmental science, biodiversity conservation, natural resource management or in a field related to the post description with seven (7) years of relevant experience is required; OR
First-level university degree (Undergraduate, Bachelor or equivalent) preferably in environmental science, biodiversity conservation, natural resource management or in a field related to the post description with nine (9) years of relevant experience is desirable;

Required Experience:

Relevant experience is defined as experience in biodiversity conservation, project management, facilitation, stakeholder engagement or related areas.

Desirable experience (the following experience is optional candidates who do not have it are welcome to apply):

Previous experience working with NBSAPs and the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), and other international biodiversity frameworks is desirable.
Previous experience working for regional or international organizations is an advantage.
Proven track record of working with government institutions, civil society organizations, and international partners is desirable.

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