NGO Capacity Development Consultant

Bachelor of Business Administration (Management)

Nationality: Any Nationality

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

Job Description

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 United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. The West Asia Office delivers advisory services and capacity building support to countries to achieve environmental and sustainable development objectives. This consultancy is established at the West Asia Office within the framework of the Strategic Cooperation Agreement between UNEP and the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Consultant will report to the Project Manager at the UNEP West Asia Office. Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the Consultant will work closely with the MEWA's Awareness Department and Principal Awareness Consultant to support the capacity building of environmental NGOs, ensuring alignment with national environmental strategies and NGO priorities, while providing targeted guidance to overcome their challenges and improve project financing and implementation.

1. Develop an updated list and profiles of national NGOs active on environment in Saudi Arabia.
2. Map out NGOs' capacities regarding environmental focus, size of operations and structure, financial resources, etc.
3. Develop comprehensive guidelines (in Arabic and English) for NGOs on drafting proposals and implementing environmental projects in Saudi Arabia, covering the full project cycle from concept development to execution, monitoring, and reporting.
4. Design and deliver a Train the Trainers workshop for Environmental NGOs in KSA on proposal writing and project management.
5. Develop a guiding reference document (in Arabic and English) on enhancing financial sustainability for environmental NGOs.
6. Design and deliver an interactive Train the Trainers workshop incorporating practical exercises and best practices.
7. Coordinate the exchange of experience between small, emerging environmental NGOs and well-established organizations.
8. Provide hands-on mentoring to a selected environmental NGO through project development, proposal writing, fundraising, and implementation.
9. Conduct a final report summarizing the consultancy work, key findings, challenges, and recommendations.

Qualifications/Special Skills

Masters degree or equivalent in Environmental Management, Project Management, Sustainable Development, Political Science, Public Administration or related fields is required. Minimum 10 years of experience in environmental project management, NGO management, or grant acquisition. Proven experience in providing technical guidance and capacity-building/training programs for NGOs is required. Experience in working with international organizations, government agencies, or funding institutions is required. Experience in designing and delivering training workshops, especially Train-the-Trainer programs is required. Knowledge of environmental issues in Saudi Arabia is an asset.

Languages: Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

Additional Information: No Fee

Company Industry:

• Recruitment
• Placement Firm
• Executive Search

Department / Functional Area:

• Corporate Planning
• Consulting
• M&A

Keywords:

• NGO Capacity Development Consultant