Senior Programme Lead — Environment Strategy & Partnerships

Client of United Nation careers; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in Riyadh leads the Saudi environment sustainability programme, guiding governance and policy development. The incumbent will report to the Regional Director of UNEP ROWA and oversee implementation, monitoring and evaluation, while coordinating with the Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture and other UNEP partners.

The role demands strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate complex environmental issues into

Qualifications

• Ability to identify key strategic issues and risks in environmental governance.
• Strong analytic and data interpretation skills for policy development.
• Effective communication of complex topics to diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Saudi environment sustainability programme.
• Direct technical and administrative project personnel in programme activities.
• Coordinate with the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture and UN system in Saudi Arabia.
• Provide guidance on environmental policy development and implementation.
• Prepare policy briefings, presentations and participation in meetings and conferences.
• Ensure gender mainstreaming and staff development within the programme.

Skills

Professionalism

Leadership

Judgement & decision-making

Job description

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in Riyadh leads the Saudi environment sustainability programme, guiding governance and policy development. The incumbent will report to the Regional Director of UNEP ROWA and oversee implementation, monitoring and evaluation, while coordinating with the Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture and other UNEP partners.

The role demands strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate complex environmental issues into