United Nations Environment Programme AMCEN Coordination Support Expert Jobs in Kenya


United Nations Environment Programme AMCEN Coordination Support Expert Jobs in Kenya; The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the UN system, and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.

UNEP’s Regional Office for Africa (ROA) plays a vital role in implementing UNEP global programmes in Africa by initiating, coordinating, and catalyzing regional and sub‑regional cooperation in response to environmental challenges.

The African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN), established in 1985, provides a platform for African Ministers of Environment to deliberate on issues of importance to the continent and to provide policy guidance for environmental action. UNEP serves as the Secretariat to AMCEN, supporting the organization of sessions, Bureau meetings, and implementation of decisions.

The consultant will support the AMCEN Secretariat to carry out its mandate efficiently, provide support to African countries in regional multilateral processes, and contribute to UNEP Africa Office activities.

Reporting Lines

  • Report directly to the Regional Director for ROA.

  • Work closely with the Law Division.

    Specific Duties and Responsibilities

  • Prepare the inception report and work plan.

  • Draft technical documents (briefs,
    reports, policy notes).

  • Prepare meeting documentation (agendas, summaries, outcomes).

  • Prepare monthly progress reports.

  • Prepare the final report summarizing outputs and recommendations.

    Qualifications / Special Skills

  • Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in environmental management/governance/policy or sustainable development related fields (required).

  • First‑level degree plus two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced degree.

  • Completion of degree or non‑degree programs in data analytics or data science (desirable).

  • Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in environmental policy development and natural resource/ecosystem management (required).

    Languages

  • Fluency in oral and written English (required).

  • Knowledge of French (asset).


    How to apply

    For more information and job application details, see; United Nations Environment Programme AMCEN Coordination Support Expert Jobs in Kenya

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