Individual National Consultant for Environmental Policy Specialist
Procurement Process
IC - Individual contractor
Office
UNDP-SWZ - SWAZILAND
Deadline
11-Jul-25 @ 09:59 AM (New York time)
Published on
27-Jun-25 @ 12:00 AM (New York time)
Reference Number
UNDP-SWZ-00176
Contact
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Introduction
Country: Eswatini
Description of the Assignment:
Under the over-all guidance of the Senior Finance Expert (Project Lead), the Environmental Policy Specialist (โthe policy specialistโ) is expected to lead the production of the Policy and Institutional Review (PIR) and provide initial inputs to start development of the Biodiversity Finance Plan, following the guidance provided by the latest version of the BIOFIN Workbook and with detailed data.
The Policy Specialist will also, as much as possible, provide input to all other national outputs, including critical stakeholder analysis for the Biodiversity Expenditure Review (BER) and summarize critical priorities and policies for the latest part of the methodology Biodiversity Finance Plan. The specialist should provide input to the feedback on the BIOFIN methodological framework.
The specialist will assess and describe major biodiversity related policies, legal framework and identify existing finance solutions relevant to biodiversity finance as described in the most recent version of the BIOFIN Workbook. The specialist will focus on the most recent National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) that would ideally be in the process of alignment with the new Kunming Montreal GBF Framework.
The ideal candidate should subscribe to the below requirements.
Advanced Degree (master's or higher) in public policy, economic policy, with an environment /biodiversity/economic focus or an environmental/biodiversity specialist with public policy focus.5 yearsโ experience (masterโs degree) or 7 yearsโ experience (with bachelorโs degree) preferably in environmental finance, economics, management or related field.Exposure to environmental issues or biodiversity is desirable.Previous experience with environmental finance would be an asset.Ability to work with a multidisciplinary and multicultural team.Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UNโs values and ethical standards.Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP.Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Period of assignment/services: 75 working days
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