Work Assignments and Outputs -
In Somalia, UNEP and partners are working to scale up the use of NbS for resilience, water management, and ecosystem restoration. Under UNEP's supervision, the consultant will:
Review and catalogue NbS appropriate to Somalia and Hirshabelle state
Provide NbS technical advice to partners
Support harmonization of consortium approaches and develop guidelines
Develop and present a NbS Rehabilitation Advisory Framework for endorsement by the government
Qualifications/special skills
An advanced university degree (master's or equivalent) in environmental, ecology, natural resources, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
At least 10 years of professional experience in Nature based Solutions for water/land management and climate resilience, ecosystem-based approaches, sustainable natural resources management, climate adaptation is required.
Experience in designing/implementing Ecosystem/Nature-based Approaches on the ground is required.
Experience with advisory work, developing policy briefs, guidelines and frameworks is desired
Experience working in arid environments and fragile contexts is desired.