MEA Orientation and Negotiations Consultant
Organizational Context
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) West Asia Office provides advisory and capacity-building services to countries for environmental and sustainable development. This consultancy operates within a strategic agreement with Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA), supporting the Saudi Environment Sustainability Programme (SESP). The role is based in Beirut.
Job Purpose
This consultancy aims to successfully deliver key technical, reporting, and program development outputs for the Saudi Environment Sustainability Programme (SESP), supporting the closure of its Third Workplan and the implementation of its Fourth Workplan. The role involves developing and delivering training programs on negotiation skills for Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) and an Environmental Orientation Programme for MEWA. It also includes preparing project reports and strategic communications to support decision-making and stakeholder engagement, contributing to UNEP's mandate and MEWA's environmental objectives.
Responsibilities
Lead the development and design of a Negotiators’ Training Programme, including concept notes, agendas, and thematic workshops on MEAs. Coordinate the creation and refinement of training materials with subject-matter experts and partners. Oversee logistical preparations and on-site facilitation for workshops, and prepare post-workshop reports. Develop the concept and program design for an Environmental Orientation Programme at MEWA, including course materials. Coordinate its delivery and prepare post-training reports. Lead the preparation of SESP Workplans and periodic progress reports, consolidating achievements and challenges. Develop executive presentations and briefing notes for high-level engagements. Coordinate data collection and provide technical, analytical, and coordination support to the Project Manager.
Work Experience
A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in project coordination, reporting, research, or technical support for environmental or sustainable development projects is required. Experience in preparing technical reports, policy briefs, and project proposals for international organizations or governmental entities is necessary. Demonstrated experience in coordinating multi-stakeholder engagements and facilitating training programs and workshops is also required.
Skills
Project coordination, reporting, research, technical support, report writing, policy brief development, project proposal writing, multi-stakeholder engagement, workshop facilitation, training program design and delivery, strategic communication, data analysis, familiarity with Saudi Arabia's environmental landscape (desirable), UN agency experience (asset).