Environmental Specialist jobs

"UNOPS plays a critical role in providing management services for our life... "UNOPS plays a critical role in providing management services for our life-saving, peace-building, humanitarian and development operations. I have seen many examples of how these activities help suffering people in troubled parts of the world." -Ban Ki-moon, former United Nations Secretary-General.The United Nations Off...

Functional Responsibilities: Analytical and technical tasks: Support the TSU in rolling out environmental and social (E&S) risk management as a service to UNOPS Projects, including the design of E&S risk management instruments and systems for projects and the implementation on a project basis based on donor requirements. implementation of the ESMF and other related Environmental & Social instrume...

The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world s 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 environment. The Scoping Specialist is expected to: Define a framework for ...

The United Nations Office for Project Services is an operational arm of the United Nations, dedicated to implementing projects for the United Nations System, international financial institutions, governments and other partners in the aid world. Functional Responsibilities: Analytical and technical tasks: Support the TSU in rolling out environmental and social (E&S) risk management as a service to...

Job Description Objective of the Assignment To provide technical assistance to the facility manager and provide support services for environmental and social safeguard issues. The consultant will be expected to ensure that all documents mainstream environmental and social safeguards issues so that the project under component 2 does not detrimentally influence the environment and social well-being...

Job DescriptionObjective of the AssignmentTo provide technical assistance to the facility manager and provide support services for environmental and social safeguard issues. The consultant will be expected to ensure that all documents mainstream environmental and social safeguards issues so that the project under component 2 does not detrimentally influence the environment and social well-being o...

Objective of the Assignment To provide technical assistance to the facility manager and provide support services for environmental and social safeguard issues. The consultant will be expected to ensure that all documents mainstream environmental and social safeguards issues so that the project under component 2 does not detrimentally influence the environment and social well-being of the populati...

Founded in the Netherlands in 1965, we have built a long-term, local presence in many of the poorest countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors work with local partners to equip communities, businesses and organisations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services empowering th...

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.Come join our 33,000 staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children's life stories!Key Responsibilities:World Vis...

Purpose of PositionTo provide technical support in Sustainable Natural Resource Management (NRM), implementation, capacity building, coordination and monitoring functions of IMARA Program within the program sites. This is towards inspiring a sustainable natural resource management as part of the Kenya ASAL policy and Ending drought emergencies (EDE) framework aimed to support increased resilience...

World Vision is an international Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation working in almost 100 countries world-wide to create lasting change in the lives of children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Purpose of Position To provide technical support in Sustainable Natural Resource Management (NRM), implementation, capacity building, coordination and monit...

The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world s 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 environment. Duties and Responsibilities The UNEP Secretariat to the OEWG w...

The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world s 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 environment. Specific tasks and responsibilities Coordination Work with, co...

The M&E Officer is responsible for the overall monitoring, evaluation, learning and reporting oversight at the KOSAP Facilities Manager's level. The officer will be expected to track and assess the progress of KOSAP RBF Facilities activities, measure the outcomes, and provide evidence-based information for decision-making and learning while documenting and packaging the knowledge for the benefit ...

Job Description The M&E Officer is responsible for the overall monitoring, evaluation, learning and reporting oversight at the KOSAP Facilities Manager's level. The officer will be expected to track and assess the progress of KOSAP RBF Facilities activities, measure the outcomes, and provide evidence-based information for decision-making and learning while documenting and packaging the knowledge ...

Founded in the Netherlands in 1965, we have built a long-term, local presence in many of the poorest countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors work with local partners to equip communities, businesses and organisations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services empowering th...

JOB DESCRIPTION Females are highly encouraged to Apply. What we are looking for: In the current strategy period, NRC Kenya is strengthening its response to address the impacts of climate change on the displacement affected and to reduce our own programming and operational environmental footprint. NRC's stated ambition within its 2022-2025 Country Strategy is for "people we serve to have access to...

Reporting directly to the Deputy Director, Regional Office for Africa, and Head of the AMCEN Secretariat, the consultant will be entrusted with the following key responsibilities: Strategic Advice: Provide adept communication, coordination, and policy guidance to the AMCEN Bureau, AMCEN Presidency, and member states. Offer support in the organization of ordinary and special sessions, bureau meeti...

JOB PURPOSE: The Private Sector Engagement Advisor is a core member of the Development Programmes. The role is part of Oxfam Kenya Development Programmes that facilitates Private Sector Engagement across all programmes, projects and functions within the country programme and to advise on policies and practices relating to the role of private sector and enable private sector influencing. The Priva...

To improve both internal communication and UNEP's contributions to environmental law, the Law Division intends to develop a short internal guidance document that will identify standardized definitions and terminology concerning environmental law and policy and related terms, and how they interact. The Law Division requires an Environmental Law specialist to contribute to the development of the gu...

This position is located in the Environmental Policy Unit of the Law Division, UNEP based in Nairobi, Kenya. The consultant will work under the guidance of Balakrishna Pisupati, Head of Environmental Policy Unit in close consultation with the relevant experts in the Environmental Conventions and Policy Branch as well as the other relevant UNEP Divisions and the MEA Secretariats. Specifically, the...

The Scoping Specialist is expected to: Define a framework for the report. Conduct a literature review of all WBDE related activities (recognizing that these activities may be done under different names in different countries / regions) to gather data and source relevant materials. Identify relevant case studies from across the region to illustrate the state of the WBDE in the region, including di...

Task description Under the direct supervision of a Data Specialist in Enterprise Solutions Section/UN Environment's Corporate Services Division, the UN Volunteer will take the following tasks: Development of an analytical solution for the Global Climate Fund Unit Draft requirements documents based on the unit needs. Understand/explore required datasets, assess existing dashboard, and conceptualiz...

This position is homebased under the direct supervision of the UNEP - UN-REDD Africa Region Coordinator. The position holder will specifically support the delivery of UNEP UN-REDD implementation plan for Africa: this involves working closely with other UN agencies, governments, and other relevant key stakeholders to ensure countries accelerate financing for forests, via upfront financing and REDD...