Job Highlight The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking a Technical Advisor – Environmental (Facilitator) to advance the work of the NBSAP Accelerator Partnership work with the effective delivery of the assigned tasks below.

Technical

Advisor – Environmental 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.

Role Purpose

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Country Engagement Coordinators, who report to the Global Coordinator, the Facilitator is responsible for the effective delivery of the assigned tasks below.

- Facilitators represent the NBSAP Accelerator Partnership but are 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 Integral Biodiversity Framework (GBF). The primary objective for the role of the in-country facilitator is to facilitate the identification and prioritization of NBSAP needs, mobilize support, foster collaboration among stakeholders, and accelerate NBSAP implementation through supporting a Whole of Government and Whole of Society approach.

Functions / Key Results Expected

- Assess NBSAP Landscape:

- Identify and monitor country/region-specific biodiversity priorities, capacity needs/demands and implementation challenges if needed. This might include, e.g., conducting high-level mapping of stakeholders to identify key players, their motivations, commitments, and potential synergies.

- Facilitate national, country-specific, multi-stakeholder dialogues.

- Develop a comprehensive work plan outlining goals, objectives, activities, and timelines for NBSAP implementation support together with the host government/institution.

- Monitor country/region-specific NBSAP priorities and implementation progress, providing ongoing support and guidance as needed.

- Mobilize Support:

- On behalf of host country/region, identify specific needs and requests e.g. technical capacity,



financial resources and increased political will.

- Through a Whole of Government & Whole of Society approach, assist the host government/institution in the design and development of specific requests for support.

- Submit requests for support to relevant stakeholders, e.g. through the NBSAP Accelerator Partnership match-making mechanism or other platforms.

- Support the host government/institution in selecting the best fit of the offered support packages.

- Monitor the implementation of the support packages.

- Identify and support resource mobilization

- Coordinate Action:

- Foster alignment and collaboration among existing and emerging initiatives to ensure a Whole of Government and Whole of Society approach with activities, programs and partnerships to streamline efforts, leverage investments and maximize synergies across the 3 Rio Conventions.

- Support the strengthening and monitoring of existing national structures for NBSAP implementation.

- Sharing global best practices, guidance, tools materials in country/region but also taking learning, case studies, sharing with other facilitator

- Identify and coordinate knowledge and information exchange e.g. peer-to-peer, south-south, north-south and triangular knowledge exchange opportunities for host government/institution.

- Facilitate and coordinate exchanges between key partners working on NBSAP implementation and link to services and activities to ensure alignment and avoid duplication.

- Monitoring and Progress Controls

- Maintain regular communication with designated host country National Focal Points to ensure alignment with other ongoing activities.

- Maintain regular communication with the Country Engagement Coordinator of the NBSAP Accelerator Partnership, providing updates on progress, challenges, and achievements.

- Prepare periodic reports on the status of NBSAP implementation, including key milestones, lessons learned, and recommendations for improvement.





- Prepare quarterly financial reports of expenditures to the NBSAP Accelerator Partnership.

- Performance Evaluation (PER) conducted annually by Country Engagement Coordinator and national Focal Points.

Education Requirements

Required

- An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent), preferably in environmental science, biodiversity conservation, natural resource management or other related discipline, is required.

- First-level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in environmental science, biodiversity conservation, natural resource management or other related discipline combination with two (2) additional years of relevant experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Required

Experience Requirements

- At least 7-10 years of relevant experience in biodiversity conservation, project management, facilitation, stakeholder engagement or other relevant areas.

- Proven track record of working effectively with government institutions, civil society organizations, and international partners.

- Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to act as a bridge and mobilize support across diverse stakeholders.

- Previous experience working with NBSAPs and the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), and other international biodiversity frameworks is required.

Desired

- Previous experience working for regional or international organisations is an advantage.

- Fluency in English (additional languages relevant to the country/region are an advantage).

- Proven experience working with government institutions, including the coordination of inter-institutional processes and support to national policy implementation.

- Demonstrated ability to foster multi-stakeholder collaboration and partnerships across government, civil society, academia, Indigenous Peoples and local communities, the private sector, and international organizations.

- Proven experience in the development, formulation and coordination of international cooperation projects, including the preparation of project proposals, engagement with development partners and resource mobilization for biodiversity and sustainable development initiatives.

- Demonstrated commitment to country ownership, ensuring that facilitation processes are aligned with nationally determined priorities and implemented in close coordination with national authorities.

📌 Technical Advisor - Environmental Facilitator (Bogotá)
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📍 Bogotá