GEF Consultant

UN Secretariat; New Delhi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Part time

Job summary

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) India Country Office seeks a consultancy to support GEF projects across Chemicals and Waste, Climate Change Mitigation and Transparency, and International Waters.

Responsibilities include coordinating project implementation with national stakeholders, acting as a focal point for internal coordination, and supporting the development of the GEF-9 strategy and new projects through data collection and scenario analysis.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in environment-related field or related areas.
• Bachelor's degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted.
• Fluency in English with good drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate UNEP-GEF projects in India with national stakeholders.
• Act as focal point for internal project coordination.
• Support the UNEP India Country Office on GEF-related matters.
• Contribute to the development of the GEF-9 strategy and new projects through data collection and analysis.
• Monitor project progress, review reports, and update UNEP reporting systems.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Data collection

Report writing

Communication

GEF project support

Environmental policy

Chemicals & waste mgmt

Climate change mitigation

International waters mgmt

Education

Advanced degree in environment-related field

Bachelor's degree + 2 years experience

Job description

Organizational context: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority, implementing agency of the Global Environment Facility (GEF). This role supports UNEP's GEF projects in India across Chemicals and Waste, Climate Change Mitigation and Transparency, and International Waters focal areas, operating within the UNEP India Country Office.

Job purpose: This consultancy aims to provide crucial support to UNEP's Global Environment Facility (GEF) projects in India, focusing on the Chemicals and Waste, Climate Change Mitigation and Transparency, and International Waters focal areas. The role involves coordinating project implementation, engaging with national stakeholders, and supporting the UNEP India Country Office on GEF-related matters. It also contributes to the development of the GEF-9 strategy and new projects, including data collection, analysis, and scenario planning. The position will monitor project progress, review reports, and ensure effective communication with stakeholders, ultimately strengthening environmental governance and sustainable development in India through GEF-funded initiatives.

Responsibilities: Coordinate UNEP-GEF projects in India (Chemicals and Waste, Climate Change Mitigation and Transparency, International Waters), engaging with national stakeholders and responding to focal point requests. Act as a focal point for internal project coordination and support the implementation of existing GEF projects. Assist the UNEP India Country Office with GEF-related matters, ensuring coherence across UNEP’s GEF portfolio in India. Contribute to the development of the GEF-9 strategy and new projects by collecting data, mapping stakeholders, and analyzing country data for baseline assessments. Support scenario analyses for sectoral strategies on chemicals and pollution management, identifying linkages with SDGs and UNEP indicators. Monitor and analyze programme and project development, review progress and financial reports, and update UNEP reporting systems. Facilitate communication with project stakeholders, including Project Steering Committee members.

Education: An advanced university degree in an environment-related field, natural resource management, law, social sciences, energy, economics, engineering, management, or policy is required. A Bachelor's degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted. Fluency in English with good drafting skills is essential.

Work experience: At least 1 year of professional experience at the national or international level in environmental management, natural resource management, law, policy, or relevant programs. Experience with environmental issues in India, particularly with stakeholders on chemicals and waste, international waters, plastics, climate change, or water resources management is required. Experience with UN or international development organizations, GEF projects, or project management is desirable.

Skills: Project coordination and implementation, Stakeholder engagement, Data collection and analysis, Report writing and review, Communication, GEF project support, Environmental policy, Chemicals and waste management, Climate change mitigation, International waters management.

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