Regional Coordinator, Nature Action, P4

The Regional Coordinator for Nature Action at UNEP's Ecosystems Division in Beirut is responsible for advising on policy direction, coordinating regional programming related to ecosystems and biodiversity, and establishing partnerships to support capacity building and technology access in the West Asia region. The role involves policy development, coordination, partnership building, data analysis, and reporting to support environmental management and biodiversity protection.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Senior Policy Officer, advising UNEP and the Coordinator for Ecosystems and Biodiversity on policy direction and country needs in the region.
• Acts as UNEP's primary focal point in the region on capacity building and access to technology related to ecosystems and biodiversity.
• Liaises with UN agencies, NGOs, national governments, international organizations, research institutes and relevant conventions.
• Prepares strategies on environmental aspects of UNEP's regional work related to ecosystems and biodiversity protection.
• Organizes technical review meetings to support policy development and decision-making.
• Coordinates regional input into UNEP's programming related to capacity building and technology access for ecosystems management and biodiversity protection.
• Prepares situation reports to the international community.
• Oversees UNEP's efforts to help countries build capacity, facilitate technology access, and implement enabling policy frameworks and economic instruments.
• Develops region and country-specific recommendations based on analysis of information.
• Facilitates coordinated approaches in the region for capacity building and technology transfer.
• Advises on the use and spending of donor contributions related to ecosystems and biodiversity.
• Ensures monitoring and reporting on UNEP's role in capacity building and technology access within the region.
• Establishes and maintains contacts with counterparts in UN units, funds, programmes, MEAs, governments, NGOs and research institutes.
• Facilitates collaboration and information exchange within and outside the UN system on ecosystems and biodiversity matters.
• Organizes and participates in work groups, meetings, conferences and consultations with partners.
• Establishes strong partnerships with UN sister agencies and MEA secretariats in the region.
• Collects and analyzes data to identify trends and provide insights using data visualization methods.
• Performs other related duties.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in biodiversity sciences, environmental sciences, natural resource management, natural resource policy, environmental policy, environmental economics or a closely related field is required.
• A first level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of relevant qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.
• A PhD in environmental policy, ecology, biodiversity conservation, ecosystem management, sustainable development, or a closely related field is desirable.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in policy development and implementation, programme or project management, and coordination of partnerships in the field of ecosystems management or a related area is required.
• Experience working with governments and expert institutions in West Asia is desirable.
• Experience in environmental policy implementation is desirable.
• Experience working internationally on global and regional environmental issues is desirable.
• Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
• English and Arabic language proficiency at UN Level III in reading, writing, listening and speaking is required.

Skills

• Biodiversity Sciences
• Environmental Sciences
• Natural Resource Management
• Environmental Policy
• Environmental Economics
• Policy Development
• Programme Management
• Project Management
• Partnership Coordination
• Ecosystems Management
• Data Analytics
• Business Analytics
• Data Science
• Environmental Policy Implementation
• Capacity Building
• Technology Access Facilitation
• Regional Programming
• Reporting
• English Language Proficiency
• Language Proficiency in Arabic

Languages

English, Arabic