GEF Consultant
Organizational Context
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority, implementing agency of the Global Environment Facility (GEF). This role supports UNEP's GEF projects in India across Chemicals and Waste, Climate Change Mitigation and Transparency, and International Waters focal areas, operating within the UNEP India Country Office.
Job Purpose
This consultancy aims to provide crucial support to UNEP's Global Environment Facility (GEF) projects in India, focusing on the Chemicals and Waste, Climate Change Mitigation and Transparency, and International Waters focal areas. The role involves coordinating project implementation, engaging with national stakeholders, and supporting the UNEP India Country Office on GEF-related matters. It also contributes to the development of the GEF-9 strategy and new projects, including data collection, analysis, and scenario planning. The position will monitor project progress, review reports, and ensure effective communication with stakeholders, ultimately strengthening environmental governance and sustainable development in India through GEF-funded initiatives.
Responsibilities
Coordinate UNEP-GEF projects in India (Chemicals and Waste, Climate Change Mitigation and Transparency, International Waters), engaging with national stakeholders and responding to focal point requests. Act as a focal point for internal project coordination and support the implementation of existing GEF projects. Assist the UNEP India Country Office with GEF-related matters, ensuring coherence across UNEP’s GEF portfolio in India. Contribute to the development of the GEF-9 strategy and new projects by collecting data, mapping stakeholders, and analyzing country data for baseline assessments. Support scenario analyses for sectoral strategies on chemicals and pollution management, identifying linkages with SDGs and UNEP indicators. Monitor and analyze programme and project development, review progress and financial reports, and update UNEP reporting systems. Facilitate communication with project stakeholders, including Project Steering Committee members.
Work Experience
At least 1 year of professional experience at the national or international level in environmental management, natural resource management, law, policy, or relevant programs. Experience with environmental issues in India, particularly with stakeholders on chemicals and waste, international waters, plastics, climate change, or water resources management is required. Experience with UN or international development organizations, GEF projects, or project management is desirable.
Skills
Project coordination and implementation, Stakeholder engagement, Data collection and analysis, Report writing and review, Communication, GEF project support, Environmental policy, Chemicals and waste management, Climate change mitigation, International waters management.