United Nations Environment Programme Project Development Lead, Cook Islands Jobs in Kenya
United Nations Environment Programme Project Development Lead, Cook Islands Jobs in Kenya;UNEP seeks an experienced consultant to lead the Project Preparation Grant (PPG) process for a Global Environment Facility (GEF) funded project focused on reducing land degradation and strengthening sustainable land and ecosystem management in the Cook Islands.
The consultant will prepare the complete GEF CEO Endorsement Request Package, ensuring full compliance with GEF rules, policies and standards.
The assignment focuses on sustainable land and ecosystem management, land degradation, biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, climate resilience and community-based natural resource management.
Key Responsibilities
Project Design and Coordination
Organize, coordinate and lead the overall project design process.
Develop a comprehensive PPG implementation plan, including timelines, methodologies and work schedules.
Coordinate discussions with project partners, government agencies, civil society organizations and other stakeholders.
Participate in field missions and project consultations where necessary.
Provide regular progress updates to UNEP and the National Environment Services (NES) of the Cook Islands.
Coordinate and supervise national consultants throughout the project preparation process.
Project Development and Documentation
Prepare and compile the GEF CEO Endorsement Request and all required annexes, appendices and supporting documentation.
Develop costed Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) plans, including indicators, accountability structures and budget allocations.
Finalize the project Results Framework with measurable SMART indicators, baselines and targets.
Ensure alignment with GEF-8 focal area requirements and UNEP Integrated Results and Resources Framework indicators.
Prepare responses to comments received from the UNEP Project Review Committee (PRC) and the GEF Secretariat.
Monitoring, Risk Management and Quality Assurance
Review project risks, determine risk rankings and develop mitigation measures.
Identify implementation challenges and recommend corrective actions.
Monitor progress against schedules and report risks that may affect project quality or delivery deadlines.
Ensure all project documentation meets UNEP and GEF quality standards.
Technical Requirements
The consultant must ensure that:
The project is fully aligned with Cook Islands national policies and strategies related to sustainable land and ecosystem management, biodiversity conservation, climate resilience and ecosystem restoration.
The project supports implementation of commitments under UNCCD, CBD and UNFCCC frameworks.
The project adopts integrated ridge-to-reef and community-based ecosystem management approaches.
The project strengthens governance, policy frameworks, institutional coordination and environmental monitoring systems.
The project includes participation of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs), customary landowners, women, youth, civil society organizations and government stakeholders.
The
package includes a Gender Analysis, Gender Action Plan, Stakeholder Engagement Plan, procurement plans, workplans and Terms of Reference.
Environmental and social safeguards are adequately assessed and documented.
Potential linkages with ongoing and future GEF initiatives are identified and incorporated where relevant.
Reporting Line
Report to the Task Manager, GEF Biodiversity and Land Degradation Unit.
Work under the supervision of the Head of the GEF Biodiversity and Land Degradation Unit and MECC Fiji.
Provide day-to-day supervision of the National Expert assigned to the project.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree in Biodiversity Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Natural Resource Policy, Environmental Policy, Environmental Economics or a related field.
A first university degree combined with two additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
Experience
Minimum seven (7) years of professional experience in environmental planning, sustainable land management, biodiversity conservation and ecosystem management.
Demonstrated knowledge of GEF policies, programming and project requirements.
Significant experience in GEF project formulation, development of GEF Project Documents and CEO Endorsement packages is highly desirable.
Experience in sustainable land and ecosystem management (SLEM), ecosystem restoration, land degradation, nature-based solutions and climate resilience initiatives.
Experience working with international donor agencies and GEF Implementing Agencies.
Experience supporting GEF project design, implementation, mid-term reviews or terminal evaluations.
Experience in Small Island Developing States (SIDS), especially within the Pacific region, is highly desirable.
Experience with ridge-to-reef approaches and community-based natural resource management is an advantage.
Experience leading multidisciplinary environmental planning and management teams is desirable.
Languages
Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
Strong report writing and editing skills are required.
Knowledge of French is considered beneficial within the United Nations working environment.
How to apply
For more information and job application details, see; United Nations Environment Programme Project Development Lead, Cook Islands Jobs in Kenya
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