The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking a Safeguards Analyst in Nairobi for a three-month consultancy. The role supports UN-REDD safeguards activities across African forest countries through policy analysis, technical research, documentation and stakeholder engagement.
Job Summary
| Job Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | UNEP |
| Position | Safeguards Analyst |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Duration | 3 months |
| Education | Master’s degree or equivalent |
| Experience | Minimum 2 years for candidates with a first-level university degree |
| Language | English |
About UNEP
The United Nations Environment Programme is the UN body responsible for coordinating environmental activities and promoting sustainable development worldwide.
For this consultancy, UNEP will provide technical support for safeguards activities under the UN-REDD Programme in Africa. The work will support countries implementing activities related to reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation.
Available Position
The Safeguards Analyst will provide technical and analytical support to UNEP’s UN-REDD activities across supported African forest countries. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of the Safeguards Specialist for the Africa Region and the supervision of the UN-REDD Programme Coordinator for the region.
The role will focus on reviewing environmental and social safeguards frameworks, preparing technical materials and supporting knowledge exchange among partners and national consultants.
Key responsibilities include:
- Review national policies, laws and regulations relevant to REDD+ safeguards.
- Analyse safeguards gaps and assess alignment with relevant international frameworks.
- Prepare technical notes, background papers, summaries and briefing materials.
- Draft and edit concise materials from complex technical information.
- Document and organize safeguards tools and guidance materials.
- Maintain digital repositories containing country safeguards materials and regulatory frameworks.
- Support safeguards workshops, webinars and knowledge-sharing events.
- Engage implementation partners and national consultants.
- Follow up on communications and activities related to safeguards support.
- Contribute to efficient delivery of UN-REDD technical assistance across the Africa Region.
Requirements
Applicants should have:
- A Master’s degree in environmental science, natural resource management, international development, forest policy, social sciences or a related field.
- A first-level university degree in a relevant field plus two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted instead.
- At least two years of experience in natural resources management, forestry, land use or a related field where a first-level university degree is used.
- Experience working at country level in the Africa Region.
- Knowledge of African environmental governance contexts.
- Knowledge of social and environmental safeguards, particularly REDD+, policy analysis or environmental assessment.
- Experience in REDD+ implementation, nature-based solutions, climate change, forestry, biodiversity, environmental governance or natural resources management.
- Strong analytical and research skills.
- Strong policy analysis ability.
- Strong drafting and editing skills.
- Ability to synthesize complex information into concise written materials.
- Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong teamwork and intercultural communication skills.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
Knowledge of another UN language is highly desirable. Experience with land tenure and rights systems in an African country, as well as workshop or stakeholder engagement experience, is an advantage.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications through the relevant UNEP/United Nations recruitment platform and provide information demonstrating their education, professional experience and relevant safeguards expertise.
Applicants should ensure that their application clearly reflects experience in policy analysis, environmental governance and safeguards-related work.
Conclusion
The UNEP Safeguards Analyst consultancy offers a three-month opportunity to support environmental safeguards and REDD+ activities across Africa. The role is suited to candidates with relevant environmental or natural resource management training, policy analysis skills and practical experience in African environmental governance
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