Technical Advisor – Environmental (Facilitator)
Job Description
Application deadline: 24 August 2025
4 national positions available: Nigeria, Liberia, Madagascar, Somalia. Must be a national of the country or already have a valid residence permit to live and work.
The NBSAP Accelerator Partnership (https://nbsapaccelerator.org/) is a country-led global initiative to support the development and implementation of ambitious National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAP) and collectively achieve the goals and targets of the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) and, ultimately, the global vision of living in harmony with nature by 2050.
UNOPS is seeking a Technical Advisor – Environmental (Facilitator) to advance the work of the NBSAP Accelerator Partnership work with the effective delivery of assigned tasks below. The Facilitator represents the NBSAP Accelerator Partnership but is embedded in relevant ministries or regional institutions to support and fast-track NBSAP implementation. The Facilitator will act as a bridge between the host government and the NBSAP Accelerator Partnership.
The in-country facilitator of the NBSAP Acceleration Partnership plays a crucial role in supporting the implementation of National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) aligned with the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). The primary objective of the role of the in-country facilitator is to facilitate the identification and prioritisation of NBSAP needs, mobilise support, foster collaboration among stakeholders, and accelerate NBSAP implementation through supporting a Whole Government and Whole of Society approach.
Functional responsibilities
- Assess NBSAP Landscape
- Mobilise Support
- Coordinate Action
- Monitoring and Progress Controls
Education:
- An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent), preferably in environmental science, biodiversity conservation, natural resource management or other related discipline is required.
- A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) with an additional two (2) years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Desired Experience
- A proven track record of working with government institutions, civil society organisations, and international partners is desirable.
- Previous experience working with NBSAPs and the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), and other international biodiversity frameworks is desirable.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to act as a bridge and mobilize support across diverse stakeholders, are desirable.
- Previous experience working for regional or international organizations is an advantage.
Contract type: Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA)
Contract level: LICA Specialist-11 / ICSC-11
Contract duration: ‘One year initially, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability’
4 national positions available:
