Apply for the Vacancy for Technical Officer at the UNDP in Kenya. The deadline for the application is 26th June 2020.

Job Title: Technical Officer – Biodiversity and Ecosystems Services Network

Duties

• Support the design, budget planning and management, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of the BES Solution Fund multi-year work plans to ensure high quality and timely project delivery, including regular review and analysis of project environment and time readjustment support, as needed;
• Also, the incumbent will provide support to the application of results-based management tools. Also,  gender-sensitive data collection and measuring of outputs, outcomes, and impacts;
• Likewise, he/she will ensure that the BES Solution Fund activities are well integrated into broader biodiversity/environment portfolio. Additionally, contribute to the UN Development Assistance Framework;
• Also, the candidate will coordinate regular reporting on the BES Solution Fund activities, results, and achievements. Also, support the preparation of customized reports and materials for different internal/external audiences.
• Likewise, he/she will provide technical backstopping support in the identification and engagement of key stakeholders from policy, science, and practice communities with the national BES platforms, BES Solution Fund activities, and other components of BES-Net Phase II and so on…

Qualifications

Education:

An advanced degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in environment, development or other relevant fields.

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in the areas of result-based project management, including planning, implementation and monitoring and evaluation at regional or international levels (i.e. multiple countries);
• Additionally, solid technical knowledge and practical experience in biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services management concepts and practices;
• Also, proven experience and skill in multi-stakeholder engagement, dialogue facilitation, and capacity-building support;
• Similarly, strong communication, analysis, and report writing skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively and deliver quality outputs under pressure and within agreed tight deadlines;
• Additionally, previous work experience with UN or renowned international organizations is desired

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Also, working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an asset

Workforce diversity

UNDP is committed to achieving diversity within its workforce, and encourages all qualified applicants, irrespective of gender, nationality, disabilities, sexual orientation, culture, religious and ethnic backgrounds to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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