Technical Adviser: Environment

The TA will play a key role in ensuring effective Lake basin-wide communication and collaboration among national components of the Program, NGOs, consultants, and stakeholder groups to achieve the Program’s objectives. The TA will report to the Project Coordinator, the Executive Director and UNOPS/UNDP/GEF.

Required Selection Criteria:

• Advanced University degree in natural resources management or water resources, biodiversity, ecology, biology, forestry; environmental economics or other professional areas directly related to the work of the Program;
• At least seven years of experience in the fields related to the assignment.
• Familiarity and knowledge of the region would be an asset.
• Familiarity with the goals and procedures of international organizations particularly those of UNDP, UNOPS and GEF.
• Demonstrated ability to provide on-the-job training to others through advisory capacity during the two year assignment.
• Ability to travel extensively in the region.
• Demonstrable skills in information technologies.
• Fluency in English and French required (applications that do not fully meet this requirement will not be considered further)

Submission of Applications:

Qualified candidates may submit their application, including a letter of interest, complete Curriculum Vitae and an updated United Nations Personal History Form (P.11) English Version  Charlotte Kjellander by email to Charlottek@unops.org. Kindly indicate the vacancy number and the post title in the subject line when applying by email.

Closing date:

15 September 2008

Other Useful Information:

The full Project Document can be found at: The full Project Document can be found at: http://www.iwlearn.net/iw-projects/iwproject.2007-01-25.0979063317

Additional Considerations 

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level below the advertised level of the post.

For more information on UNOPS, including its core values and competencies, please visit the UNOPS website at www.unops.org.