Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
SpecialityScience
Skillsمهارات التواصل, مهارات العمل الجماعي, teamwork skills, مهارات التحليل, Analytical skills, − Excellent communication skills. , − Computer literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook. , التكيف والمرونة, Adaptability and Flexibility, مهارات حاسوبية قوية، بما في ذلك كفاءة استخدام تطبيقات MS Office المختلفة (Excel، Word، إلخ), Excellent organizational skills, مهارات التنظيم الممتازة
Age
- 27 - 60
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity FieldMarketing, Business and Finance, Political Sciences and Economy, Nature and Environment
Job locationLebanon
Needed documentsMotivation Letter
Deadline2024-06-11
Opportunity description
UNV offers a volunteer opportunity to work as a project associate in Lebanon for 6 months with the possibility of an extension starting from 20/06/2024. This UNV assignment is to support the UNEP Regional Office for West Asia in strengthening its capacity and expertise to engage with countries in updating/revising national biodiversity strategy and action plan (NBSAP), advocate for the Whole-of-Society and Whole-of-Government approach to support the implementation of NBSAP and scale up positive incentives for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity to achieve the Global Biodiversity Targets (GBF). In addition, the UN Assignment will contribute to other initiatives such as One Health, Sustainable Food System Transformation, and the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration in the region.
Duties & responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Support the overall facilitation and coordination to support the countries in the West Asia region to revise/update the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) in line with the Global Biodiversity Framework.
- Support in analysis of data and information relating to natural capital accounting.
- Support in developing concepts on financing/positive incentives for conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in the regional context.
- Support in the drafting of project reporting and other documentation.
- Support in organizing meetings, webinars, etc. This would also include the preparation of technical materials, info notes, and meeting reports.
- Perform other duties, as required, relating to NBSAP and its implementation, including communication activities and social media.
- Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.
Eligibility criteria
You should follow the following criteria:
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent in Environmental science, Biodiversity economics, Environmental economics, or other closely related fields.
- Master's degree is an asset.
- 3 years of experience in, or knowledge or affinity in, environmental and natural resource economics, and environmental-economic policy.
- Experience in project management, data analysis, and implementation.
- Excellent writing and reporting skills in English and Arabic.
- Accuracy and attention to detail in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, and authorities at different levels.
- Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.
- Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.).
- Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines.
- Interest in the environment, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.
- Planning, organizing, and communication skills.
About the United Nations Volunteers(UNV):
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program is the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to support peace and development worldwide. Volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of development and it benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer. UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for volunteerism globally, encouraging partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing volunteers.
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