Junior Consultants LDN Team

Organizational Context

The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) Global Mechanism (GM) supports countries in mobilizing financial resources to combat desertification, land degradation, and drought. This role supports the LDN Team in its mandate, operating from the Bonn office and contributing to the GM's operational arm.

Job Purpose

This consultancy aims to provide essential technical, operational, and logistical support to the UNCCD Global Mechanism's LDN Team, particularly in preparation for COP17. The Junior Consultant will contribute to strengthening the GM's knowledge base, partnerships, and resource mobilization efforts. The role involves supporting event coordination, managing a project dashboard, facilitating travel and missions, and assisting with workshops and capacity-building activities. The objective is to ensure the effective execution of LDN Team operations and the successful delivery of key initiatives, enhancing the GM's capacity to support countries in sustainable land management.

Responsibilities

Support the planning, preparation, and organization of COP17 events, including side events and meetings, and coordinate event logistics such as speaker engagement and audio-visual arrangements. Assist in updating and maintaining the project dashboard, ensuring data accuracy and quality. Provide end-to-end coordination for travel arrangements for participants, including visa facilitation and managing travel schedules. Support the organization of workshops and capacity-building activities, coordinating participant communications, travel, and material dissemination. Prepare event and workshop reports, status updates, and logistical notes, and perform other related tasks as requested to support LDN/GM/UNCCD operations.

Work Experience

A minimum of one year of work experience in logistics, travel, or related areas is required. Experience in project management or organizing meetings and conferences is also required. Experience supporting senior management and general administrative experience within a UN organization are considered strong assets.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Experience in project management and event organization. Strong logistical and travel coordination skills. Excellent written and verbal communication in English. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines. Familiarity with UNCCD processes is desirable.

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