Consultant on Early Action Support

Result of Service1. Plan for implementing integrated natural capital accounting in the NBSAP revision and in subsequent implementation, focused on the use of SEEA for the monitoring of GBF targets and indicators. 2. Developed capacity for implementing natural capital accounting through monitoring and reporting systems 3. Contribution of Rwandan examples to global communications products for Component 2. Work LocationRwanda Expected duration4 months part time Duties and ResponsibilitiesOrganization setting: The United Nations Environment Programme is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. UNEP Ecosystems Division works with international and national partners, providing technical assistance and capacity development for the implementation of environmental policy, and strengthening the environmental management capacity of developing countries and countries with economies in transition. The Economics of Nature Unit (TEN) in Ecosystems Division is contributing to the GEF-7 Medium Sized project entitled “Technical Support for the Global Biodiversity Framework Early Action Support”. The project aims to provide technical support to GEF-eligible Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in their work to review and align components of their National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plan (NBSAPs) with the post-2020 global biodiversity framework (‘GBF’): national targets, policy frameworks, monitoring frameworks, and biodiversity finance. This contract will contribute particularly to Component 2 of the GBF EAS project – ‘Assessment of national monitoring systems and development of monitoring action plans’. Under Component 2, The Economics of Nature Unit has agreed to lead the following technical assistance, training and guidance activities to help countries develop plans for national monitoring systems:  In person support, in at least four countries, to determine how to integrate natural capital accounting in their revised NBSAPs and in so doing, contribute to national priorities.  Delivery of webinar series (two webinars, 1hour each) on the application of SEEA to contribute to GBF Goals and Targets.  Development of guidelines on the calculation of the Investment in Environmentally Sound Technologies and how to integrate it in SEEA calculations. Presentation of guidelines to countries.  Technical support at three regional/national workshops.  Publication of 2-page brief or online infographic summarizing the lessons learned from countries that received one-on-one support. This position will contribute to Component 2, and specifically, for Rwanda:  In person, support Rwanda to develop national monitoring systems for integrating natural capital accounting in revised NBSAPs and in so doing, contribute to national priorities;  In person, capacity building on national monitoring systems for integrating natural capital accounting through implementation of NBSAP and reporting; and Delivery of one webinar on the application of SEEA to contribute to GBF Goals and Targets, using Rwanda as a case study example; . The position will be Part Time and home based in Rwanda. The incumbent will report to the Head of The Economics of Nature Unit, within the Biodiversity and Land Branch of the Ecosystem Division of UNEP. Duties and Responsibilities:  Consult with NSO and relevant line ministries and agencies to determine how to integrate SEEA in the revised NBSAPs and in so doing, contribute to national priorities.  Develop national monitoring action plan for implementation and reporting of natural capital accounting, and  Generally support the component 2 of GBF-EAS by providing technical assistance to revise the national monitory plan and costing;  Develop content to the knowledge management and communication material developed across the Rwanda working on Component 2 that will highlight approaches for including environmental economic accounting in the GBF monitoring framework and NBSAPs. Qualifications/special skills: A first level degree in agronomy, agricultural or natural resource economics, environmental economics, resource economics, political sciences, international studies and development, environmental sciences, or a related field is required. An advanced level degree in related fields would be an added advantage. A minimum of 2 years of experience with rural credit and development, agricultural, environmental and sustainability policy is required. Experience in the areas of financial mechanisms, collaboration with public financial institution, is required. . Specialized expertise in bioeconomy, land use change policies, trade policies and value chains, agricultural production and assessment of externalities (i.e. water pollution, soil degradation), ecosystem service valuation, agricultural economics, health and human capital assessment, social capital and landscape governance assessment is desired. Proven experience within the government administration, UN system, non-governmental organization, consultancy service or a related organization is desirable. Experience in organizing and implementing projects on ecosystem assessment or related field is highly desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in oral and written English is required. Additional InformationNot available. No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.