Empleo - Coordinator, Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Branch, D1 (NAIROBI)

United Nations Environment Programme 14-PGM-UNEP-37107-R-NAIROBI (X) 12 November 2014-11 January 2015 Responsibilities
	The incumbent will be responsible for the following: 1. Develop and oversee the Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Component of the Ecosystem Management Programme: Develop, design and advocate concepts of the programme; Enhance inter-linkages among stakeholders on biodiversity and ecosystem services related matters; Develop policy advisory services for various decision makers; Develop and oversee biodiversity and ecosystem services projects in light of the seven thematic priority areas of UNEP. 2. Provide leadership and guidance to the conceptualization, formulation and completion of special initiatives on biodiversity and ecosystem services, including efforts to address the illegal trade in wildlife, to increase land and seascape connectivity, and the Great Apes Survival Partnership (GRASP); Enhance collaboration and partnership between stakeholders in the delivery of UNEP's programme of work, including with the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), and the biodiversity-related Multilateral Environmental Agreements; Promote integrated ecosystem strategies and analyze and resolve challenges in the implementation of these strategies; 3. Oversee the work of the three Units of the Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Branch, (Biodiversity Unit, Ecosystem Services Economics Unit, and Biodiversity, Biosafety and Land Degradation GEF Unit) providing guidance and oversight to these units' implementation of the UNEP programme of work. 4. Formulate policies, strategies, actions and provide policy advice and recommendations to the Director; Formulate a biodiversity programme of work for DEPI; Design UNEP strategy for biodiversity and ecosystem services; Analyze developments and provide advice for UNEP's strategic direction and intervention. Contribute to UNEP's efforts in strengthening the science policy interface on biodiversity and ecosystem services. 5. Facilitate substantive and organizational discussions in the area of biodiversity and ecosystem services; Cooperate with other divisions, clusters and regions within UNEP for provision of expert advice and support in the field of biodiversity and ecosystem services. 6. Develop and implement projects for funding in support of the work of the Branch; Develop relationships with potential funding sources; Analyze and monitor the trends in international development cooperation on the impacts of their decision on UNEP's funding-strategies for biodiversity and ecosystem services related activities. 7. Oversee the management of administrative, budget and personnel operations of the Branch; Oversee and contribute to the preparation of reports for presentation to inter-governmental bodies such as the Committee of Permanent Representatives, the United Nations Environment Assembly, the UN General Assembly and other policy-making organs. 8. Perform other related duties as may be assigned

Education
	Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in natural resources management, environmental management or other relevant related area is required. A relevant first level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
		Work Experience
	A minimum of fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in programme/project management in the field of natural resources management, or related field is required. At least five years experience at the international level and three years in a supervisory capacity is required. Experience with the GEF is desired.
		Languages
	English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Fluency in French and knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage. More info