AMCEN Coordination Support Expert

Organizational Context

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) serves as the Secretariat for the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN). UNEP's Regional Office for Africa supports regional cooperation and action on environmental issues. This role supports the AMCEN Secretariat's mandate and provides assistance to African countries in multilateral environmental processes.

Job Purpose

This consultancy aims to support the effective preparation, coordination, and follow-up of AMCEN activities, including ministerial sessions, Bureau meetings, and the implementation of AMCEN decisions. The role is crucial for ensuring the AMCEN Secretariat operates efficiently and effectively, contributing to environmental policy guidance and action across the African continent. The incumbent will provide essential support to African countries engaged in regional multilateral environmental processes and other UNEP Africa Office initiatives, fostering sustainable development.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities include preparing an inception report and work plan, drafting technical documents such as briefs, reports, and policy notes, and preparing meeting documentation including agendas, summaries, and outcomes. The role also involves preparing monthly progress reports and a final report that summarizes all outputs and recommendations. This position directly supports the AMCEN Secretariat's mandate and contributes to the effective functioning of regional environmental governance in Africa.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of progressive experience in environmental policy development, associated natural resource management, and ecosystem management is required. Experience supporting regional multilateral environmental processes is also necessary.

Skills

Environmental policy development, natural resource management, ecosystem management, technical document drafting, meeting documentation preparation, progress reporting, project planning, coordination, and communication.

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